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Environmental health work commended during ‘challenging year’ of Covid

10 November 2021
Environmental health work commended during ‘challenging year’ of Covid

Environmental health work commended during ‘challenging year’ of Covid

10 November 2021

Highland Council’s environmental health team has been commended by members of the council’s Communities and Place Committee.


Huge rubbish clearance operation needed near Wick Airport after travellers move on from camp

10 November 2021
Huge rubbish clearance operation needed near Wick Airport after travellers move on from camp

Huge rubbish clearance operation needed near Wick Airport after travellers move on from camp

10 November 2021

A pilot who regularly flies in and out of Wick Airport has highlighted vast amounts of fly-tipped material at a site recently vacated by travellers.


Highland Council invites Caithness applications for new Nature Restoration Fund

09 November 2021
Highland Council invites Caithness applications for new Nature Restoration Fund

Highland Council invites Caithness applications for new Nature Restoration Fund

09 November 2021

The Highland Council is inviting Caithness communities to apply for a share of a new fund to support nature restoration projects.


Stone calls on Foreign Office to 'keep an eye on our own backyard'

09 November 2021
Stone calls on Foreign Office to 'keep an eye on our own backyard'

Stone calls on Foreign Office to 'keep an eye on our own backyard'

09 November 2021

Far north MP Jamie Stone, today mounted pressure on the Government to evaluate its plans to maintain security and peace in the Western Balkans.


Racism is a 'scar on the face' of British sport, says Stone

09 November 2021
Racism is a 'scar on the face' of British sport, says Stone

Racism is a 'scar on the face' of British sport, says Stone

09 November 2021

Jamie Stone MP, has today urged cooperation between the UK and Scottish Governments in tackling every sort of racial prejudice in British sport.


You can now answer the call of nature at Rumster Forest's 'wee hooses' thanks to charity group

08 November 2021
You can now answer the call of nature at Rumster Forest's 'wee hooses' thanks to charity group

You can now answer the call of nature at Rumster Forest's 'wee hooses' thanks to charity group

08 November 2021

A Caithness charity group is delighted to announce that two composting toilets are now available in Rumster Forest.


The Fishermen's Mission give thanks for 140 Years of service

08 November 2021
The Fishermen's Mission give thanks for 140 Years of service

The Fishermen's Mission give thanks for 140 Years of service

08 November 2021

National charity, the Fishermen’s Mission is holding an online thanksgiving service to recognise 140 years of service to the fishermen of the UK.


Wick's poppy brigade raise over £3000

08 November 2021
Wick's poppy brigade raise over £3000

Wick's poppy brigade raise over £3000

08 November 2021

Members of the Royal British Legion Scotland are delighted to be changing poppies into pounds at a local supermarket.


What has caused costly delays with a MeyGen turbine in the Pentland Firth?

07 November 2021
What has caused costly delays with a MeyGen turbine in the Pentland Firth?

What has caused costly delays with a MeyGen turbine in the Pentland Firth?

07 November 2021

Concerns were raised when a north coast local noticed an underwater renewable energy turbine had 'failed to launch' in the Pentland Firth.


Scam alert! Have you fallen victim to fake social media pages?

06 November 2021
Scam alert! Have you fallen victim to fake social media pages?

Scam alert! Have you fallen victim to fake social media pages?

06 November 2021

Warnings have been issued over fake brand pages that scammers use to syphon off personal details from unwitting members of the public.


Car hits stirk at Wester bridge

05 November 2021
Car hits stirk at Wester bridge

Car hits stirk at Wester bridge

05 November 2021

Police officers are currently attending the scene of a motoring accident in which a stirk was hit by a car at Wester bridge on the A99.


Caithness company becomes Scotland’s first ever employee-owned full-service accountancy firm

05 November 2021
Caithness company becomes Scotland’s first ever employee-owned full-service accountancy firm

Caithness company becomes Scotland’s first ever employee-owned full-service accountancy firm

05 November 2021

A Caithness-based business has made history by becoming Scotland’s first employee-owned full-service accountancy firm.


Thurso-based youth convenor talks of positive changes for mental health

04 November 2021
Thurso-based youth convenor talks of positive changes for mental health

Thurso-based youth convenor talks of positive changes for mental health

04 November 2021

Youngsters have been making changes following the Highland Youth Parliament’s conference focused on improving support for young people’s mental health


Know the new laws on setting off fireworks this bonfire night

04 November 2021
Know the new laws on setting off fireworks this bonfire night

Know the new laws on setting off fireworks this bonfire night

04 November 2021

New rules on fireworks will be in place this year to limit the effects on people and pets who fear them.


Council will assist Caithness communities clear snow and ice from footpaths

03 November 2021
Council will assist Caithness communities clear snow and ice from footpaths

Council will assist Caithness communities clear snow and ice from footpaths

03 November 2021

The Highland Council reminds Caithness residents that its winter gritting programme has started and will continue until April 14, 2022.


Access ranger roles continue throughout winter with work to be carried out at Swiney Hill

03 November 2021
Access ranger roles continue throughout winter with work to be carried out at Swiney Hill

Access ranger roles continue throughout winter with work to be carried out at Swiney Hill

03 November 2021

A team of seven council access rangers will continue to patrol and carry out countryside, core path and visitor preparation works throughout winter.


White Merc crashes near Groats last night

03 November 2021
White Merc crashes near Groats last night

White Merc crashes near Groats last night

03 November 2021

Police officers attended the scene of car crash last night involving a Mercedes car close to Warth Hill on the A99 near John O'Groats.


Wear a purple poppy for the animals, says Lyth activist

03 November 2021
Wear a purple poppy for the animals, says Lyth activist

Wear a purple poppy for the animals, says Lyth activist

03 November 2021

A Lyth-based model and Peta representative wants to spread awareness of the purple poppy that can be worn in memory of animals that served during wars


Team Mackays Hotel celebrate with awards

03 November 2021
Team Mackays Hotel celebrate with awards

Team Mackays Hotel celebrate with awards

03 November 2021

The owners of a Wick hotel paid tribute to their staff with a special celebration last week.


Thurso Players get 'All Together Now' for global event

02 November 2021
Thurso Players get 'All Together Now' for global event

Thurso Players get 'All Together Now' for global event

02 November 2021

A Thurso-based drama group is preparing for a musical revue with a 'fantastic selection of songs' to suit all ages.


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