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Labour's plan to beat energy bill hikes with one-off windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers

26 January 2022
Labour's plan to beat energy bill hikes with one-off windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers

Labour's plan to beat energy bill hikes with one-off windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers

26 January 2022

Labour confirmed that its plans to keep energy bills low would benefit all 2.5 million households in Scotland including all off-grid households.


Warning of strong winds – may cause disruption in Caithness tonight

26 January 2022
Warning of strong winds – may cause disruption in Caithness tonight

Warning of strong winds – may cause disruption in Caithness tonight

26 January 2022

The Met Office issued a bulletin this morning with a Yellow Warning for very strong winds affecting Caithness this evening.


Wick Lifeboat responds to fishing vessel's Pan Pan message this morning

25 January 2022
Wick Lifeboat responds to fishing vessel's Pan Pan message this morning

Wick Lifeboat responds to fishing vessel's Pan Pan message this morning

25 January 2022

The volunteer crew of Wick Lifeboat responded to a 'state of urgency' message sent by Shetland coastguard on behalf of a fishing vessel this morning.


'There's no money? Find it!' says Thurso community activist over bus shelter concerns

25 January 2022
'There's no money? Find it!' says Thurso community activist over bus shelter concerns

'There's no money? Find it!' says Thurso community activist over bus shelter concerns

25 January 2022

A community activist thinks special Covid funds for the Thurso area could have been better allocated to help in refurbishing local bus shelters.


PICTURES: Ploughing ahead at Burn of Whilk wind farm as work nears completion

25 January 2022
PICTURES: Ploughing ahead at Burn of Whilk wind farm as work nears completion

PICTURES: Ploughing ahead at Burn of Whilk wind farm as work nears completion

25 January 2022

Work is nearing completion on cabling works, at a site in West Watten, that will connect the Burn of Whilk wind farm to the electricity network.


Could taxing land better help Scotland’s economic recovery?

25 January 2022
Could taxing land better help Scotland’s economic recovery?

Could taxing land better help Scotland’s economic recovery?

25 January 2022

Key recommendations have been put to Government Ministers in today’s report on how Scotland’s land could be taxed better.


Tesco shoppers in Thurso and Wick asked to continue supporting life-saving fundraising campaign

24 January 2022
Tesco shoppers in Thurso and Wick asked to continue supporting life-saving fundraising campaign

Tesco shoppers in Thurso and Wick asked to continue supporting life-saving fundraising campaign

24 January 2022

Shoppers in Thurso and Wick are being encouraged to help support an in-store fundraising campaign for three of the UK’s leading health charities.


Advice issued to Caithness residents on smoke alarm law change next week

24 January 2022
Advice issued to Caithness residents on smoke alarm law change next week

Advice issued to Caithness residents on smoke alarm law change next week

24 January 2022

Caithness homeowners and landlords have been advised over the potential implications of new smoke alarm regulations due to come into place next week.


Caithness filmmaker's new UFO documentary series and how you can get involved

24 January 2022
Caithness filmmaker's new UFO documentary series and how you can get involved

Caithness filmmaker's new UFO documentary series and how you can get involved

24 January 2022

Wick-born filmmaker Ashley Cowie is producing a new UFO documentary series in Colombia and he wants Caithness folk to take part.


Young people in Caithness are encouraged to register to vote during Welcome to Your Vote week

24 January 2022
Young people in Caithness are encouraged to register to vote during Welcome to Your Vote week

Young people in Caithness are encouraged to register to vote during Welcome to Your Vote week

24 January 2022

Welcome to Your Vote week which is the ideal time to start conversations with young people about democracy, politics, and all aspects of voting.


Caithness residents - what will you see in the Big Garden Birdwatch?

22 January 2022
Caithness residents - what will you see in the Big Garden Birdwatch?

Caithness residents - what will you see in the Big Garden Birdwatch?

22 January 2022

As the world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns will you see more than a house sparrow this time?


Where are our councillors? Questions asked at Wick meeting over the 'silent three'

21 January 2022
Where are our councillors? Questions asked at Wick meeting over the 'silent three'

Where are our councillors? Questions asked at Wick meeting over the 'silent three'

21 January 2022

Queries were raised at a community council meeting in Wick over 'repeated absences' of three Highland councillors.


Ironic twist as Thurso disability campaigner struggles to access help for her own needs

20 January 2022
Ironic twist as Thurso disability campaigner struggles to access help for her own needs

Ironic twist as Thurso disability campaigner struggles to access help for her own needs

20 January 2022

A Thurso woman with MS feels let down by NHS Highland and social services despite helping many disabled people access those same services.


Jamie Stone to meet with Government to discuss social tariffs for mobile and broadband consumers

20 January 2022
Jamie Stone to meet with Government to discuss social tariffs for mobile and broadband consumers

Jamie Stone to meet with Government to discuss social tariffs for mobile and broadband consumers

20 January 2022

Far north MP Jamie Stone is trying to ensure that households are 'not paying more than they need to on broadband costs'.


Local authority will 'help tenants' in Caithness with below inflation council house rent increases

20 January 2022
Local authority will 'help tenants' in Caithness with below inflation council house rent increases

Local authority will 'help tenants' in Caithness with below inflation council house rent increases

20 January 2022

The local authority approved a below inflation rise in council house rents for 2022/23 to help tenants 'during challenging financial times'.


Caithness farmers urged to take part in bird count and make a real difference to British songbirds

19 January 2022
Caithness farmers urged to take part in bird count and make a real difference to British songbirds

Caithness farmers urged to take part in bird count and make a real difference to British songbirds

19 January 2022

The call is going out to the Caithness farmers, gamekeepers and land managers to take part in the Big Farmland Bird Count this February.


Advice given after depressing cost of living figures revealed

19 January 2022
Advice given after depressing cost of living figures revealed

Advice given after depressing cost of living figures revealed

19 January 2022

Rising food costs and an energy bill crisis have driven up prices at their fastest rate in almost 30 years, new figures have revealed.


Opinions sought on community funding in Caithness

19 January 2022
Opinions sought on community funding in Caithness

Opinions sought on community funding in Caithness

19 January 2022

Foundation Scotland has launched an online survey to gather views on the delivery and impact of the Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund.


Big improvements for St. Johns Pool bird reserve at Dunnet thanks to 'largest ever' wind farm grant

19 January 2022
Big improvements for St. Johns Pool bird reserve at Dunnet thanks to 'largest ever' wind farm grant

Big improvements for St. Johns Pool bird reserve at Dunnet thanks to 'largest ever' wind farm grant

19 January 2022

The largest grant ever made by the Stroupster Wind Farm Community Benefit Fund has enabled improvement work to begin at the St Johns Pool bird reserve


£10K funding available to run Caithness cycling events

19 January 2022
£10K funding available to run Caithness cycling events

£10K funding available to run Caithness cycling events

19 January 2022

Caithness-based community organisations can apply for grants of up to £10,000 to organise free, beginner-friendly cycling events in 2022.


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