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'From day one there has been anger at the catastrophic neglect of Caithness'

02 February 2024
'From day one there has been anger at the catastrophic neglect of Caithness'

'From day one there has been anger at the catastrophic neglect of Caithness'

02 February 2024

In its first three years Caithness Roads Recovery has become 'one of the most powerful campaign groups in Scotland', says co-founder Iain Gregory.


Wick manager warns 'there are no easy games any more' ahead of Strathspey clash

02 February 2024
Wick manager warns 'there are no easy games any more' ahead of Strathspey clash

Wick manager warns 'there are no easy games any more' ahead of Strathspey clash

02 February 2024

Gary Manson has acknowledged that Wick Academy are in no position to take anything for granted when they take on Strathspey Thistle this weekend.


Thurso aiming to 'make things difficult' for Fort William

01 February 2024
Thurso aiming to 'make things difficult' for Fort William

Thurso aiming to 'make things difficult' for Fort William

01 February 2024

Scott Davidson feels Thurso are getting closer to a positive run of results as they begin to tackle their North Caledonian League fixture backlog.


Turnout of over 100 at Nucleus for talk on Wick photographic collection

01 February 2024
Turnout of over 100 at Nucleus for talk on Wick photographic collection

Turnout of over 100 at Nucleus for talk on Wick photographic collection

01 February 2024

An illustrated talk about Wick's historic Johnston photographic collection attracted an audience of more than 100 to the Nucleus archive centre.


Wick High School pupils secure £3000 for Haven centre

31 January 2024
Wick High School pupils secure £3000 for Haven centre

Wick High School pupils secure £3000 for Haven centre

31 January 2024

A drop-in centre run by Caithness Mental Health Support Group has been given a £3000 funding award thanks to the efforts of Wick High School pupils.


Maree Todd urged to intervene over 'much-needed improvements to vital A9'

31 January 2024
Maree Todd urged to intervene over 'much-needed improvements to vital A9'

Maree Todd urged to intervene over 'much-needed improvements to vital A9'

31 January 2024

North MSP Maree Todd is being urged to intervene over the need for "basic maintenance" tasks along several stretches of the A9 in the Highlands.


Transmission upgrade will mean 'significant changes to some landscapes'

30 January 2024
Transmission upgrade will mean 'significant changes to some landscapes'

Transmission upgrade will mean 'significant changes to some landscapes'

30 January 2024

The north of Scotland will play a key role in delivering the low-carbon power that is needed to meet UK targets, a public meeting in Dunbeath heard.


Plea for north pylon scheme to be halted over net-zero statistics

30 January 2024
Plea for north pylon scheme to be halted over net-zero statistics

Plea for north pylon scheme to be halted over net-zero statistics

30 January 2024

SSEN Transmission has been urged to "call a halt" to new pylons after claims about the reliability of statistics used for net-zero recommendations.


'People versus birds' is a factor in choice of coastal route for pylons

30 January 2024
'People versus birds' is a factor in choice of coastal route for pylons

'People versus birds' is a factor in choice of coastal route for pylons

30 January 2024

The choice of route for the proposed 400kv pylon line cutting through Caithness was based partly on the competing needs of communities and wildlife.


Pylons will 'destroy the Highland way of life', SSEN delegation is told

30 January 2024
Pylons will 'destroy the Highland way of life', SSEN delegation is told

Pylons will 'destroy the Highland way of life', SSEN delegation is told

30 January 2024

Controversial plans for new high-voltage pylons will "destroy the Highland way of life" by industrialising the landscape, a public meeting has heard.


Fifty attend Burns celebration at Monday Club in Thurso

30 January 2024
Fifty attend Burns celebration at Monday Club in Thurso

Fifty attend Burns celebration at Monday Club in Thurso

30 January 2024

Fifty members, helpers and carers attended the Monday Club's annual Burns supper at the Caithness rugby club pavilion Thurso.


Caithness business leader hopes battery factory sale will bring stability

30 January 2024
Caithness business leader hopes battery factory sale will bring stability

Caithness business leader hopes battery factory sale will bring stability

30 January 2024

North business leader Trudy Morris has said she hopes the sale of Thurso's battery factory will bring stability and peace of mind to its employees.


Jamie Stone says constituency 'is going to grow massively' as he opens Wick office

29 January 2024
Jamie Stone says constituency 'is going to grow massively' as he opens Wick office

Jamie Stone says constituency 'is going to grow massively' as he opens Wick office

29 January 2024

The imminent expansion of the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross seat at Westminster has prompted Jamie Stone to open a new constituency office.


We're not scoring enough goals, says Manson as Wick lose at Fraserburgh

29 January 2024
We're not scoring enough goals, says Manson as Wick lose at Fraserburgh

We're not scoring enough goals, says Manson as Wick lose at Fraserburgh

29 January 2024

Manager Gary Manson accepts it is "glaringly obvious" that Wick Academy need to find the net more often if they are to start climbing up the table.


Bard celebrated at Thurso Rotary Club's Burns supper

29 January 2024
Bard celebrated at Thurso Rotary Club's Burns supper

Bard celebrated at Thurso Rotary Club's Burns supper

29 January 2024

Members and guests of Thurso Rotary Club celebrated Scotland's national bard in traditional style at a Burns supper in the town's Pentland Hotel.


Battery cell manufacturing to continue in Thurso as 20 jobs are saved

29 January 2024
Battery cell manufacturing to continue in Thurso as 20 jobs are saved

Battery cell manufacturing to continue in Thurso as 20 jobs are saved

29 January 2024

Twenty jobs have been saved in Thurso after a deal with with Dutch-owned LionVolt that ensures battery cell manufacturing will continue in the town.


Caithness campaigner tells of anger over pause on healthcare projects

26 January 2024
Caithness campaigner tells of anger over pause on healthcare projects

Caithness campaigner tells of anger over pause on healthcare projects

26 January 2024

CHAT chairman Ron Gunn has spoken of his anger and disappointment over the "bombshell" news that new healthcare projects are being put on hold.


Wick lane artworks will bring 'a little bit of magic' to town centre

26 January 2024
Wick lane artworks will bring 'a little bit of magic' to town centre

Wick lane artworks will bring 'a little bit of magic' to town centre

26 January 2024

Artworks being installed in Wick lanes will bring "a little bit of magic and intrigue" to the town centre, according to Sustrans Scotland.


Councillor Willie plays his part in Burns lunches in Wick

26 January 2024
Councillor Willie plays his part in Burns lunches in Wick

Councillor Willie plays his part in Burns lunches in Wick

26 January 2024

Councillor Willie Mackay has been taking part in a series of events honouring Robert Burns, having been an admirer of the bard for some 25 years.


Campaigners in 'plea for unity' over new pylons ahead of Dunbeath public meeting

26 January 2024
Campaigners in 'plea for unity' over new pylons ahead of Dunbeath public meeting

Campaigners in 'plea for unity' over new pylons ahead of Dunbeath public meeting

26 January 2024

Caithness campaigners opposed to new high-voltage pylons are urging the community to "raise its voice" and "safeguard the land that defines us".


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