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Dounreay says strike action ballot was 'disappointing'

18 March 2024
Dounreay says strike action ballot was 'disappointing'

Dounreay says strike action ballot was 'disappointing'

18 March 2024

Dounreay power station talked of its disappointment after hundreds of staff were today asked to vote on industrial action by their union Unite.


Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action – 450 Magnox workers balloted in pay dispute

18 March 2024
Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action – 450 Magnox workers balloted in pay dispute

Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action – 450 Magnox workers balloted in pay dispute

18 March 2024

Magnox workers based at Dounreay power station are being balloted for strike action in a pay dispute.


Timespan invites you to 'Move as a Murmuration' for Helmsdale show

16 March 2024
Timespan invites you to 'Move as a Murmuration' for Helmsdale show

Timespan invites you to 'Move as a Murmuration' for Helmsdale show

16 March 2024

Timespan at Helmsdale has a new exhibition called We Move As A Murmuration opening on Saturday March 23


Big-hearted Wick company congratulated for sponsoring seal pup

15 March 2024
Big-hearted Wick company congratulated for sponsoring seal pup

Big-hearted Wick company congratulated for sponsoring seal pup

15 March 2024

Caithness Seal Rehab and Release sent out a big thank you to Jack's Flooring in Wick for sponsoring one of the seal pups in its care.


Planning application for up to 40 large battery containers on land at Glengolly

15 March 2024
Planning application for up to 40 large battery containers on land at Glengolly

Planning application for up to 40 large battery containers on land at Glengolly

15 March 2024

An application is under consideration with Highland Council's planning department for a battery energy storage system at Glengolly Farm near Thurso.


Council approves £60m for roads and infrastructure – 'Roads are a clear priority' for communities

14 March 2024
Council approves £60m for roads and infrastructure – 'Roads are a clear priority' for communities

Council approves £60m for roads and infrastructure – 'Roads are a clear priority' for communities

14 March 2024

Plans to invest up to £60m new capital in Highland roads and infrastructure were approved at a council meeting today (March 14).


PICTURES: 'It's a significant find' – Ulbster's pagan Pictish stone heads south for conservation work

13 March 2024
PICTURES: 'It's a significant find' – Ulbster's pagan Pictish stone heads south for conservation work

PICTURES: 'It's a significant find' – Ulbster's pagan Pictish stone heads south for conservation work

13 March 2024

A recently discovered Pictish symbol stone is now on its way south from Caithness for experts to carry out conservation work.


More sewing workshop sessions in Caithness

13 March 2024
More sewing workshop sessions in Caithness

More sewing workshop sessions in Caithness

13 March 2024

Sewing mentors, Craft from the Croft Caithness, is following its successful Thurso and Halkirk sewing workshops with another two dates for the diary.


PICTURES: World Book Day at Castletown Primary

13 March 2024
PICTURES: World Book Day at Castletown Primary

PICTURES: World Book Day at Castletown Primary

13 March 2024

Castletown Primary School celebrated World Book Day and shared pictures from the special event last week.


PICTURES: Wonderful World Book Day at Miller Academy

13 March 2024
PICTURES: Wonderful World Book Day at Miller Academy

PICTURES: Wonderful World Book Day at Miller Academy

13 March 2024

The headteacher of Miller Academy in Thurso said the primary school was 'a most interesting and colourful place' on March 7 for World Book Day.


Callous oil thieves strike twice and drain Lybster family's heating supply – 'We have no heating and no hot water now'

13 March 2024
Callous oil thieves strike twice and drain Lybster family's heating supply – 'We have no heating and no hot water now'

Callous oil thieves strike twice and drain Lybster family's heating supply – 'We have no heating and no hot water now'

13 March 2024

A single mum with three teens in the house talked about her financial struggles after thieves siphoned off her heating oil twice in a fortnight.


Community advocate and friends bring spring colour to Thurso with 5000 bulbs

12 March 2024
Community advocate and friends bring spring colour to Thurso with 5000 bulbs

Community advocate and friends bring spring colour to Thurso with 5000 bulbs

12 March 2024

A stalwart of community gardening in Thurso has once again showed his green-fingered skills with the appearance of thousands of crocuses in the town.


Ormlie charity wins £5000 first prize thanks to Old Pulteney owners

12 March 2024
Ormlie charity wins £5000 first prize thanks to Old Pulteney owners

Ormlie charity wins £5000 first prize thanks to Old Pulteney owners

12 March 2024

An organisation providing care and social services to Thurso's Ormlie residents is £5000 better off after winning an award.


Caithness Samaritans seeks to grow in response to demands for its service – Can you help?

11 March 2024
Caithness Samaritans seeks to grow in response to demands for its service – Can you help?

Caithness Samaritans seeks to grow in response to demands for its service – Can you help?

11 March 2024

The new director of the Caithness Samaritans explains how the organisation started and reiterates her call for volunteers.


New venture comes to Wick with pole fitness, aerial hoop and yoga

11 March 2024
New venture comes to Wick with pole fitness, aerial hoop and yoga

New venture comes to Wick with pole fitness, aerial hoop and yoga

11 March 2024

Francesca Wilson had an open day event at a dance studio in Wick where she displayed skills in pole fitness and using aerial hoops.


Wick High School moth expert's collection gets digitised

10 March 2024
Wick High School moth expert's collection gets digitised

Wick High School moth expert's collection gets digitised

10 March 2024

Did you know there was a moth enthusiast in Caithness in the 1950s, 60s and 70s who amassed a collection of over 900 specimens?


Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads schools celebrate World Book Day

09 March 2024
Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads schools celebrate World Book Day

Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads schools celebrate World Book Day

09 March 2024

Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads primary schools teamed up to celebrate World Book Day with 'tons of excitement' reported at the event.


Calls for guidance on pothole swerving in Caithness

09 March 2024
Calls for guidance on pothole swerving in Caithness

Calls for guidance on pothole swerving in Caithness

09 March 2024

Do you swerve around potholes and risk getting a hefty fine for driving without due care and attention?


Caithness groups invited to get nature friendly

09 March 2024
Caithness groups invited to get nature friendly

Caithness groups invited to get nature friendly

09 March 2024

Caithness groups involved in climate and nature friendly activities are being encouraged to join a network of like-minded people.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers' selection of World Book Day costumes

08 March 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers' selection of World Book Day costumes

PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers' selection of World Book Day costumes

08 March 2024

To honour World Book Day, we asked our readers to send in photographs of the costumes their children and relatives wore for the special event.


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