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Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

05 February 2024
Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

05 February 2024

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning for wintry weather and icy patches on roads and pavements in the far north tomorrow (Tuesday, February 6).


Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

05 February 2024
Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

05 February 2024

Caesarean births in the far north have rocketed as maternity services have been cut, says Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain.


Caithness may be the Land of the Cats but do big cats roam the county?

04 February 2024
Caithness may be the Land of the Cats but do big cats roam the county?

Caithness may be the Land of the Cats but do big cats roam the county?

04 February 2024

The name of Caithness derives from the Pictish Kingdom of Cat but the county may be home to larger cats who keep in the shadows.


Burns lunch celebration at Keiss Primary School

03 February 2024
Burns lunch celebration at Keiss Primary School

Burns lunch celebration at Keiss Primary School

03 February 2024

Keiss Primary School extended a warm invitation to parents for a special Burns lunch celebration on January 25.


PICTURES: Halkirk Primary kids hold Burns Night in the afternoon with a 'dram' of Irn Bru

02 February 2024
PICTURES: Halkirk Primary kids hold Burns Night in the afternoon with a 'dram' of Irn Bru

PICTURES: Halkirk Primary kids hold Burns Night in the afternoon with a 'dram' of Irn Bru

02 February 2024

Halkirk Primary reported that it held a 'very successful' Burns supper event in the afternoon last week on Thursday, January 25.


PICTURES: Golden Years Treat for Wick's senior citizens

01 February 2024
PICTURES: Golden Years Treat for Wick's senior citizens

PICTURES: Golden Years Treat for Wick's senior citizens

01 February 2024

An event for Wick's senior citizens' called the Golden Years Treat finally went ahead last Thursday in the town's Assembly Rooms.


Caithness and north Sutherland dementia adviser encourages people to seek support

01 February 2024
Caithness and north Sutherland dementia adviser encourages people to seek support

Caithness and north Sutherland dementia adviser encourages people to seek support

01 February 2024

A far north dementia adviser says that support is available to help people live independently for as long as possible.


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.


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