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Five cattle forward at young farmers' overwintering competition

11 May 2020
Five cattle forward at young farmers' overwintering competition

Five cattle forward at young farmers' overwintering competition

11 May 2020

The annual overwintering cattle competition took place at ANM's Caithness Livestock Centre, with social distancing measures in place.


New resource highlights training courses to furloughed workers

27 April 2020
New resource highlights training courses to furloughed workers

New resource highlights training courses to furloughed workers

27 April 2020

People who have been furloughed or made redundant are being encouraged to develop their skills with the help of a new online resource.


NHS Highland tells MSP it is working on model to help care home staff

24 April 2020
NHS Highland tells MSP it is working on model to help care home staff

NHS Highland tells MSP it is working on model to help care home staff

24 April 2020

North Labour MSP Rhoda Grant has been told that NHS Highland is developing a model that will help care home staff during the Covid-19 pandemic.


University of the Highlands and Islands supporting NHS response

22 April 2020
University of the Highlands and Islands supporting NHS response

University of the Highlands and Islands supporting NHS response

22 April 2020

Students and staff from across the University of the Highlands and Islands are lending their skills and resources to support the health service.


Caithness GP backs Near Me system as remote consultations are escalated

21 April 2020
Caithness GP backs Near Me system as remote consultations are escalated

Caithness GP backs Near Me system as remote consultations are escalated

21 April 2020

The NHS in Scotland is escalating its use of a ground-breaking system that allows clinicians to consult with patients remotely.


New guidance issued to support home learning

20 April 2020
New guidance issued to support home learning

New guidance issued to support home learning

20 April 2020

New guidance to support the home learning of children and young people during the new term has been issued by the Scottish Government.


Sutherland County Show joins Caithness event in being called off

19 April 2020
Sutherland County Show joins Caithness event in being called off

Sutherland County Show joins Caithness event in being called off

19 April 2020

Organisers of Sutherland's County Show have called off this year's event because of the coronavirus crisis.


Pulteneytown houses coming up for auction

15 April 2020
Pulteneytown houses coming up for auction

Pulteneytown houses coming up for auction

15 April 2020

Four adjoining semi-detached houses in the Pulteneytown area of Wick are coming up for auction on Thursday.


Mart prices from Quoybrae and Thainstone

15 April 2020
Mart prices from Quoybrae and Thainstone

Mart prices from Quoybrae and Thainstone

15 April 2020

A round-up of latest livestock sale prices from Aberdeen and Northern Marts (Caithness Livestock Centre and Thainstone Centre).


Thurso volunteers deliver Easter lockdown treat

13 April 2020
Thurso volunteers deliver Easter lockdown treat

Thurso volunteers deliver Easter lockdown treat

13 April 2020

Volunteers in Thurso pulled out all the stops over Easter weekend as they helped to spread a little cheer to a family in the town.


Bales are put in place to block off John O’Groats car park

11 April 2020
Bales are put in place to block off John O’Groats car park

Bales are put in place to block off John O’Groats car park

11 April 2020

The end-of-the-road car park at John O’Groats has been blocked with hay bales in a bid to deter visitors during the coronavirus lockdown.


Tourists are told to stay away from Highlands this Easter

03 April 2020
Tourists are told to stay away from Highlands this Easter

Tourists are told to stay away from Highlands this Easter

03 April 2020

Irresponsible tourists looking to flout the coronavirus lockdown this Easter have been warned by an MP to stay away from the Highlands.


Online directory aims to help people in the Highlands during coronavirus pandemic

31 March 2020
Online directory aims to help people in the Highlands during coronavirus pandemic

Online directory aims to help people in the Highlands during coronavirus pandemic

31 March 2020

An online directory including activities, advice and help for people in the Highlands has been created in response to the coronavirus pandemic.


9 of the best online educational resources to keep kids learning from home

20 March 2020
9 of the best online educational resources to keep kids learning from home

9 of the best online educational resources to keep kids learning from home

20 March 2020

WITH schools closing today for the foreseeable future, it may be difficult for many parents to fill the void in their child's life.


Seaview are champions again in Wick and District Darts League

12 March 2020
Seaview are champions again in Wick and District Darts League

Seaview are champions again in Wick and District Darts League

12 March 2020

Seaview from John O'Groats have secured the Wick and District Darts League men's title for the sixth time in seven years.


Girlguiding Caithness members celebrate World Thinking Day

11 March 2020
Girlguiding Caithness members celebrate World Thinking Day

Girlguiding Caithness members celebrate World Thinking Day

11 March 2020

Girlguiding Caithness recently celebrated World Thinking Day, a day for all Guides and Girl Scouts to think of each other and celebrate.


Science fiction storytelling at Lyth Arts Centre

11 March 2020
Science fiction storytelling at Lyth Arts Centre

Science fiction storytelling at Lyth Arts Centre

11 March 2020

An award-winning children’s theatre show is being staged at Lyth Arts Centre as part of the Caithness International Science Festival.


Where's Wally game? adds to World Book Day fun at Halkirk

11 March 2020
Where's Wally game? adds to World Book Day fun at Halkirk

Where's Wally game? adds to World Book Day fun at Halkirk

11 March 2020

A game based on the popular Where’s Wally? books was one of the fun activities at Halkirk Primary School to mark World Book Day.


Wick swimmers acquit themselves well in north district championships

11 March 2020
Wick swimmers acquit themselves well in north district championships

Wick swimmers acquit themselves well in north district championships

11 March 2020

Wick ASC was represented by a team of 12 swimmers in rounds one and two of the North District Swimming Championships held in Aberdeen.


Wick Old Stagers go nine points clear in winter shooting league

11 March 2020
Wick Old Stagers go nine points clear in winter shooting league

Wick Old Stagers go nine points clear in winter shooting league

11 March 2020

Wick Old Stagers A are now leading Pentland A by nine points at the top of Division One in Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association’s winter league.


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