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Caithness businesses invited to apply for Energy Efficiency Grant

07 November 2023
Caithness businesses invited to apply for Energy Efficiency Grant

Caithness businesses invited to apply for Energy Efficiency Grant

07 November 2023

Caithness businesses are being invited to apply for a grant to help them alleviate their carbon footprint by reducing energy consumption.


Wick-based engineering student wins award at UHI in Thurso

06 November 2023
Wick-based engineering student wins award at UHI in Thurso

Wick-based engineering student wins award at UHI in Thurso

06 November 2023

An engineering student at UHI North, West and Hebrides in Thurso has received the IET Student Excellence Award.


Dunbeath publisher's new book will appeal to kayakers and outdoor enthusiasts

06 November 2023
Dunbeath publisher's new book will appeal to kayakers and outdoor enthusiasts

Dunbeath publisher's new book will appeal to kayakers and outdoor enthusiasts

06 November 2023

Whittles Publishing based in Dunbeath has just released a new book described as an opening of 'heart and mind' to the wonders of the Highlands.


Council offers special 'Digital Grant' to help Caithness businesses

06 November 2023
Council offers special 'Digital Grant' to help Caithness businesses

Council offers special 'Digital Grant' to help Caithness businesses

06 November 2023

The Highland Council invites Caithness businesses to apply for grant support for introducing new digital systems.


Two Pentland canoeists selected for 'Fit for Girls' programme

06 November 2023
Two Pentland canoeists selected for 'Fit for Girls' programme

Two Pentland canoeists selected for 'Fit for Girls' programme

06 November 2023

Two 'inspirational' girls from Pentland Canoe Club have been picked for a special two-year Scottish Canoe Association programme.


Eyes in the skies over Wick – is the Spirit of Halloween visiting early?

30 October 2023
Eyes in the skies over Wick – is the Spirit of Halloween visiting early?

Eyes in the skies over Wick – is the Spirit of Halloween visiting early?

30 October 2023

Darkening cloud formations formed what looked like a huge pair of eyes over the skies of Wick yesterday evening.


Caithness parents warned of Halloween safety risks for kids out guising

29 October 2023
Caithness parents warned of Halloween safety risks for kids out guising

Caithness parents warned of Halloween safety risks for kids out guising

29 October 2023

Caithness families have been urged to stay safe this Halloween when choosing costumes and make-up for their kids.


Driving safety advice when clocks go back this weekend

28 October 2023
Driving safety advice when clocks go back this weekend

Driving safety advice when clocks go back this weekend

28 October 2023

When the clocks go back this weekend, drivers need to be more vigilant behind the wheel with the darker evenings and more changeable weather.


MP flags up how Bettyhill and Melvich residents may need to collect parcels from Thurso post office

28 October 2023
MP flags up how Bettyhill and Melvich residents may need to collect parcels from Thurso post office

MP flags up how Bettyhill and Melvich residents may need to collect parcels from Thurso post office

28 October 2023

Far north MP, Jamie Stone voiced concerns over Sutherland residents having to travel to Thurso Post Office to collect parcels sent to them.


Hope nails it to reach finals of UK Hair and Beauty Awards

27 October 2023
Hope nails it to reach finals of UK Hair and Beauty Awards

Hope nails it to reach finals of UK Hair and Beauty Awards

27 October 2023

A Wick-based hair and beauty business announced that it has been shortlisted in the nail technician category of the UK Hair and Beauty Awards.


PICTURES: Wick High School pupils visit airport to see enormous cargo delivery drone

27 October 2023
PICTURES: Wick High School pupils visit airport to see enormous cargo delivery drone

PICTURES: Wick High School pupils visit airport to see enormous cargo delivery drone

27 October 2023

Wick John O'Groats Airport invited local school pupils to witness a test flight at its airfield of the largest unmanned air vehicle in Europe.


Council's projected £100M shortfall could see reduced services, job losses and will be disastrous for the local economy

27 October 2023
Council's projected £100M shortfall could see reduced services, job losses and will be disastrous for the local economy

Council's projected £100M shortfall could see reduced services, job losses and will be disastrous for the local economy

27 October 2023

The leader of Highland Council warned that a budget shortfall of around £100M over the next three years will be 'disastrous'.


Thurso care home 'ecstatic' as business partner is shortlisted for award

27 October 2023
Thurso care home 'ecstatic' as business partner is shortlisted for award

Thurso care home 'ecstatic' as business partner is shortlisted for award

27 October 2023

Staff and residents at Thurso's Pentland View Care Home are over the moon that a HR business partner has reached the final of a social care award.


Shebster man blasts council for flooding issue after Storm Babet

27 October 2023
Shebster man blasts council for flooding issue after Storm Babet

Shebster man blasts council for flooding issue after Storm Babet

27 October 2023

A couple in Shebster had their home flooded during Storm Babet on Saturday but lay the blame on Highland Council for its failure to clear drains.


Appeal following serious crash on the A9

26 October 2023
Appeal following serious crash on the A9

Appeal following serious crash on the A9

26 October 2023

Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following a serious crash on the A9 involving a van and cyclist.


Lyth Arts hosts film premiere of ‘Words on the Wind’ by local poet and playwright George Gunn

25 October 2023
Lyth Arts hosts film premiere of ‘Words on the Wind’ by local poet and playwright George Gunn

Lyth Arts hosts film premiere of ‘Words on the Wind’ by local poet and playwright George Gunn

25 October 2023

Caithness arts organisation Lyth Arts Centre has announced a screening of a new film by local poet George Gunn called Words on the Wind.


Thurso artist's delight over Highland Art Prize accolade – 'I honestly can't believe it'

25 October 2023
Thurso artist's delight over Highland Art Prize accolade – 'I honestly can't believe it'

Thurso artist's delight over Highland Art Prize accolade – 'I honestly can't believe it'

25 October 2023

A young Thurso artist said she could not believe that her painting was "highly commended" as a runner up in the 2023 Highland Art Prize.


PICTURES: Paths group makes a clean sweep of Wick's Academy Braes

25 October 2023
PICTURES: Paths group makes a clean sweep of Wick's Academy Braes

PICTURES: Paths group makes a clean sweep of Wick's Academy Braes

25 October 2023

A community initiative in Wick was busy making a difference to one of Wick's most historical highlights – the Academy Braes.


PICTURES AND VIDEO: Caithness counts the cost of Storm Babet – Trinkie pool ruined and boat sunk at Keiss

24 October 2023
PICTURES AND VIDEO: Caithness counts the cost of Storm Babet – Trinkie pool ruined and boat sunk at Keiss

PICTURES AND VIDEO: Caithness counts the cost of Storm Babet – Trinkie pool ruined and boat sunk at Keiss

24 October 2023

Caithness may have come off lightly compared to other areas of the Highlands but some significant damage was caused by Storm Babet.


Mey tractor driver jubilant after Latvian plough championships

23 October 2023
Mey tractor driver jubilant after Latvian plough championships

Mey tractor driver jubilant after Latvian plough championships

23 October 2023

A champion tractor driver from Mey talked of his pride in representing Scotland at a major world ploughing competition in Latvia.


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