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Whisky enthusiasts raise £1150 for Caithness Talking Newspapers

21 February 2024
Whisky enthusiasts raise £1150 for Caithness Talking Newspapers

Whisky enthusiasts raise £1150 for Caithness Talking Newspapers

21 February 2024

A malt whisky tasting event in Wick has supported a free service that allows people with sight loss in Caithness to keep up to date with local news.


'Peace candle' at Wick church offers weekly chance to pray and reflect

21 February 2024
'Peace candle' at Wick church offers weekly chance to pray and reflect

'Peace candle' at Wick church offers weekly chance to pray and reflect

21 February 2024

A "peace candle" at a Wick church during Lent is giving local people a chance to pray and reflect on those affected by the wars in Ukraine and Gaza.


Jamie Stone: 'Now we can argue the case for more Wick flights'

21 February 2024
Jamie Stone: 'Now we can argue the case for more Wick flights'

Jamie Stone: 'Now we can argue the case for more Wick flights'

21 February 2024

Jamie Stone wants to see additional flights from Wick John O'Groats Airport following this week's positive news about Scottish Government funding.


Funding pledge on Wick flights 'excellent news for Caithness', says Maree Todd

21 February 2024
Funding pledge on Wick flights 'excellent news for Caithness', says Maree Todd

Funding pledge on Wick flights 'excellent news for Caithness', says Maree Todd

21 February 2024

The Scottish Government's support for the Wick/Aberdeen route ensures airport stability and sustains local employment, according to the local MSP.


Highland Council leader 'absolutely delighted' over Wick PSO boost

21 February 2024
Highland Council leader 'absolutely delighted' over Wick PSO boost

Highland Council leader 'absolutely delighted' over Wick PSO boost

21 February 2024

Vital funding from the Scottish Government for Wick/Aberdeen air links will continue in 2024/25, it was announced this morning.


Maree Todd keen to see strengthening of Caithness maternity service

21 February 2024
Maree Todd keen to see strengthening of Caithness maternity service

Maree Todd keen to see strengthening of Caithness maternity service

21 February 2024

The local MSP has said it is not for politicians to make clinical decisions, and argued that midwife-led care should be seen as 'the gold standard'.


MP keen to hear about care experiences at Thurso event

20 February 2024
MP keen to hear about care experiences at Thurso event

MP keen to hear about care experiences at Thurso event

20 February 2024

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone wants to hear about local people's care experiences at an event in Thurso this Friday.


Councillors press for PSO commitment with Wick passenger numbers on the rise

20 February 2024
Councillors press for PSO commitment with Wick passenger numbers on the rise

Councillors press for PSO commitment with Wick passenger numbers on the rise

20 February 2024

Councillors have highlighted a 25 per cent rise in Wick passenger numbers as they fight for the continuation of a vital Scottish Government subsidy.


New community rehabilitation service opens in Caithness

20 February 2024
New community rehabilitation service opens in Caithness

New community rehabilitation service opens in Caithness

20 February 2024

A new community facility designed to enable people to rehabilitate locally and avoid a hospital stay has opened within Wick's Pulteney House.


Go-ahead for solar panels on former Wick cinema and social club

20 February 2024
Go-ahead for solar panels on former Wick cinema and social club

Go-ahead for solar panels on former Wick cinema and social club

20 February 2024

Highland Council has given the go-ahead for solar panels to be installed on the roof of a derelict former cinema and social club in Wick.


Views sought at Caithness events on SSEN 'clean energy powerhouse' plans

20 February 2024
Views sought at Caithness events on SSEN 'clean energy powerhouse' plans

Views sought at Caithness events on SSEN 'clean energy powerhouse' plans

20 February 2024

Three public engagement events will be held in Caithness villages ahead of major new projects aimed at making the north "a clean energy powerhouse".


Anglers hope Martens will be fit for midweek trip to Alness

19 February 2024
Anglers hope Martens will be fit for midweek trip to Alness

Anglers hope Martens will be fit for midweek trip to Alness

19 February 2024

Halkirk United will go up to fourth in the North Caledonian League if they can take maximum points from their trip to Alness United on Wednesday.


Jamie Stone slams pause on healthcare projects as 'shocking indictment'

19 February 2024
Jamie Stone slams pause on healthcare projects as 'shocking indictment'

Jamie Stone slams pause on healthcare projects as 'shocking indictment'

19 February 2024

Jamie Stone has accused the Scottish Government of "unforgivable incompetence" over the pause on funding for healthcare construction projects.


Caithness councillor in switch to Highland Independent group

19 February 2024
Caithness councillor in switch to Highland Independent group

Caithness councillor in switch to Highland Independent group

19 February 2024

Caithness councillor Karl Rosie has joined the Highland Independent group on the local authority, saying he wants to "put people before politics".


I wish it could be like this every week, says Wick Academy manager

19 February 2024
I wish it could be like this every week, says Wick Academy manager

I wish it could be like this every week, says Wick Academy manager

19 February 2024

Wick Academy's 3-0 victory over Lossie underlined how strong their home form has been in the Highland League this season, according to Gary Manson.


Spittal SWI members enjoy recipe swap

18 February 2024
Spittal SWI members enjoy recipe swap

Spittal SWI members enjoy recipe swap

18 February 2024

SWI members shared favourite cooks and bakes at their latest meeting.


Pudding night on the menu for Wick Scout Group

18 February 2024
Pudding night on the menu for Wick Scout Group

Pudding night on the menu for Wick Scout Group

18 February 2024

1st Wick Scout Group will be holding a pudding night on Tuesday, March 12, offering a chance to enjoy soup – and puddings – with friends and family.


Views sought from people in Highlands on cleaner heating systems

17 February 2024
Views sought from people in Highlands on cleaner heating systems

Views sought from people in Highlands on cleaner heating systems

17 February 2024

Members of the public are being invited to share their views on proposals for cleaner heating systems in Scottish homes and workplaces.


Chelsea Pensioners' charity donation in memory of former Caithness Lord-Lieutenant

16 February 2024
Chelsea Pensioners' charity donation in memory of former Caithness Lord-Lieutenant

Chelsea Pensioners' charity donation in memory of former Caithness Lord-Lieutenant

16 February 2024

Two brothers who are Chelsea Pensioners have made a £500 donation to an armed forces charity in memory of Anne Dunnett, the late Lord-Lieutenant.


Farming protests in Scotland? Not at this time, says union president

16 February 2024
Farming protests in Scotland? Not at this time, says union president

Farming protests in Scotland? Not at this time, says union president

16 February 2024

Union leader Martin Kennedy says he does not envisage protests by farmers in Scotland similar to those in a number of other countries.


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