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Leave no Stone unturned to 'designate a funding pot for potholes,' says MP

31 January 2024
Leave no Stone unturned to 'designate a funding pot for potholes,' says MP

Leave no Stone unturned to 'designate a funding pot for potholes,' says MP

31 January 2024

Jamie Stone MP has called on Highland Council to ring-fence funding for road improvements ahead of its upcoming budget.


'For Peat’s Sake' – Funding secured for peatland restoration project in Caithness and north Sutherland

31 January 2024
'For Peat’s Sake' – Funding secured for peatland restoration project in Caithness and north Sutherland

'For Peat’s Sake' – Funding secured for peatland restoration project in Caithness and north Sutherland

31 January 2024

Funding has been awarded to help businesses in Caithness and north Sutherland diversify from traditional skills to green skills.


My 'knights in shining armour' came to the rescue – Thurso artist praises local Masons

30 January 2024
My 'knights in shining armour' came to the rescue – Thurso artist praises local Masons

My 'knights in shining armour' came to the rescue – Thurso artist praises local Masons

30 January 2024

A Caithness creative group was ready to host its first craft fair and show at Scrabster village hall when a major problem occurred.


More body worn security cameras for rail staff due to anti-social behaviour

30 January 2024
More body worn security cameras for rail staff due to anti-social behaviour

More body worn security cameras for rail staff due to anti-social behaviour

30 January 2024

ScotRail plans to more than triple its number of body worn cameras in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour on its rail network.


Certificate for Cynthia after 60 years playing Keiss church organ

30 January 2024
Certificate for Cynthia after 60 years playing Keiss church organ

Certificate for Cynthia after 60 years playing Keiss church organ

30 January 2024

Cynthia Grant has been playing the right notes at Keiss Church of Scotland as its organist for six decades and was recognised for her service.


List of successful Caithness groups awarded major funding

29 January 2024
List of successful Caithness groups awarded major funding

List of successful Caithness groups awarded major funding

29 January 2024

John O'Groats Mill Trust (£50K) and Reay Golf Club (£75K) are quids in along with other Caithness groups for the Community Regeneration Fund.


Almost £600K allocation for Caithness roads – 'We will continue to do the best we can with the resources we have'

29 January 2024
Almost £600K allocation for Caithness roads – 'We will continue to do the best we can with the resources we have'

Almost £600K allocation for Caithness roads – 'We will continue to do the best we can with the resources we have'

29 January 2024

Caithness Committee today agreed a list of prioritised programme of works for the county's roads that is expected to cost £594,452.


Fanta-stic litter pick at Wick riverside unearths 35-year-old can

29 January 2024
Fanta-stic litter pick at Wick riverside unearths 35-year-old can

Fanta-stic litter pick at Wick riverside unearths 35-year-old can

29 January 2024

A litter pick at Wick riverside unearthed a decades old can that shows how long rubbish can stay intact within the environment.


REVEALED: Wick and Thurso rate high in best UK locations to pass your driving test

27 January 2024
REVEALED: Wick and Thurso rate high in best UK locations to pass your driving test

REVEALED: Wick and Thurso rate high in best UK locations to pass your driving test

27 January 2024

The main towns in Caithness, Wick and Thurso, rank high in a list of UK locations where you are most likely to pass your driving test.


What happened to promise of 20 jobs and rejuvenated high street in Wick?

26 January 2024
What happened to promise of 20 jobs and rejuvenated high street in Wick?

What happened to promise of 20 jobs and rejuvenated high street in Wick?

26 January 2024

Questions are being asked about the promise of local jobs after a business entrepreneur and apparent major investor in Wick disappeared from the town.


Lorry crash near Thurso this morning – no injuries reported

26 January 2024
Lorry crash near Thurso this morning – no injuries reported

Lorry crash near Thurso this morning – no injuries reported

26 January 2024

Traffic was diverted around the scene of a road traffic accident near Thurso this morning after a lorry had come off the A9.


Lybster man's healing space ambition after turning dark episode into positive force

25 January 2024
Lybster man's healing space ambition after turning dark episode into positive force

Lybster man's healing space ambition after turning dark episode into positive force

25 January 2024

A Lybster man talks about his vision of creating a healing space in the village and how he turned past negative experiences into a positive force.


Royal Mail could deliver on just three days, says Ofcom

24 January 2024
Royal Mail could deliver on just three days, says Ofcom

Royal Mail could deliver on just three days, says Ofcom

24 January 2024

Many in the Highlands will be affected if Royal Mail cuts back its delivery schedule from six a week to just three, if Ofcom proposals go ahead.


There were trees down, trains cancelled and schools closed but Caithness 'escaped the full wrath' of Storm Jocelyn, says local weather pundit

24 January 2024
There were trees down, trains cancelled and schools closed but Caithness 'escaped the full wrath' of Storm Jocelyn, says local weather pundit

There were trees down, trains cancelled and schools closed but Caithness 'escaped the full wrath' of Storm Jocelyn, says local weather pundit

24 January 2024

With reports of fallen trees blocking the A9 at Berriedale and schools being closed, Storm Jocelyn certainly made an impact in Caithness.


Caithness schools closed due to Storm Jocelyn

24 January 2024
Caithness schools closed due to Storm Jocelyn

Caithness schools closed due to Storm Jocelyn

24 January 2024

Highland Council forwarded a bulletin in which it stated that a number of schools or nurseries are closed today as a result of Storm Jocelyn.


Wick Flowers Group highlights of the year

24 January 2024
Wick Flowers Group highlights of the year

Wick Flowers Group highlights of the year

24 January 2024

A group of volunteers bringing colour to Wick with flower planters and baskets will be holding an AGM at the start of February.


WATCH: Funny moment a greedy pet lamb gets her head stuck in a box at Reiss

23 January 2024
WATCH: Funny moment a greedy pet lamb gets her head stuck in a box at Reiss

WATCH: Funny moment a greedy pet lamb gets her head stuck in a box at Reiss

23 January 2024

A pet lamb at Reiss in Caithness was looking a bit blue one morning after her owner discovered a blue box of feed stuck firmly on her head


CAITHNESS RESIDENTS: Are the 20mph zones working for you? Express your opinion before time runs out

23 January 2024
CAITHNESS RESIDENTS: Are the 20mph zones working for you? Express your opinion before time runs out

CAITHNESS RESIDENTS: Are the 20mph zones working for you? Express your opinion before time runs out

23 January 2024

Caithness residents are urged to have their say over the new 20mph speed limits in online consultation that is due to close next week.


Wick Paths Group is on an 'upstream battle' after litter emergency declared

23 January 2024
Wick Paths Group is on an 'upstream battle' after litter emergency declared

Wick Paths Group is on an 'upstream battle' after litter emergency declared

23 January 2024

A volunteer group in Wick is looking for help to tidy up the town's riverside area as part of a Keep Scotland Beautiful national campaign.


Thurso's Community Wind Band Day is 'music with a purpose'

22 January 2024
Thurso's Community Wind Band Day is 'music with a purpose'

Thurso's Community Wind Band Day is 'music with a purpose'

22 January 2024

A Community Wind Band Day in Thurso is looking for musicians to dust down their instruments and join them in a day of joyful creativity.


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