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Scottish Water plans improvements after Caithness MP blasts ‘disgusting’ sewage discharges

23 April 2024
Scottish Water plans improvements after Caithness MP blasts ‘disgusting’ sewage discharges

Scottish Water plans improvements after Caithness MP blasts ‘disgusting’ sewage discharges

23 April 2024

Scottish Water has plans to improve its infrastructure and install an additional 1000 monitors at discharge locations.


Caithness householders urged to check bills after ScottishPower refund promise

20 April 2024
Caithness householders urged to check bills after ScottishPower refund promise

Caithness householders urged to check bills after ScottishPower refund promise

20 April 2024

Caithness householders urged to check bills after ScottishPower refund promise


End of vascular service would be ‘real concern’ for Caithness patients

18 April 2024
End of vascular service would be ‘real concern’ for Caithness patients

End of vascular service would be ‘real concern’ for Caithness patients

18 April 2024

Plans to axe the vascular surgery service in the Highlands would be "a real worry and a concern" for patients in Caithness, according to a campaigner.


Call to improve Caithness facilities for camper vans

18 April 2024
Call to improve Caithness facilities for camper vans

Call to improve Caithness facilities for camper vans

18 April 2024

A call has been made for more facilities in Caithness for camper vans to try and prevent mess and litter being left on places such as beaches.


GMB says it will coordinate strike action at Dounreay

17 April 2024
GMB says it will coordinate strike action at Dounreay

GMB says it will coordinate strike action at Dounreay

17 April 2024

The GMB will co-ordinate strike action at Dounreay with the other two unions at the site, a representative has confirmed.


Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

16 April 2024
Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

Sewage dumped in Highlands 1500 times last year

16 April 2024

Sewage was dumped in the Highland area almost 1500 times last year – a figure described as "disgusting" by far north MP Jamie Stone.


New World War II exhibition at Castlehill Heritage Centre to highlight Castletown’s war story

14 April 2024
New World War II exhibition at Castlehill Heritage Centre to highlight Castletown’s war story

New World War II exhibition at Castlehill Heritage Centre to highlight Castletown’s war story

14 April 2024

A newly-refurbished area of the Castlehill Heritage Centre, which celebrates its 40th anniversary this year, will be officially opened next month.


North Highland Initiative opens applications for 2024 grant awards

13 April 2024
North Highland Initiative opens applications for 2024 grant awards

North Highland Initiative opens applications for 2024 grant awards

13 April 2024

The North Highland Initiative, which awarded more than £270,000 to communities last year, is ready to receive applications for its 2024 programme.


Caithness youngsters to take part in Boys Brigade 140th anniversary celebrations

13 April 2024
Caithness youngsters to take part in Boys Brigade 140th anniversary celebrations

Caithness youngsters to take part in Boys Brigade 140th anniversary celebrations

13 April 2024

Caithness is set to take part in a major event to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Boys' Brigade.


Unions ‘open to further discussions’ as Dounreay strike looms

12 April 2024
Unions ‘open to further discussions’ as Dounreay strike looms

Unions ‘open to further discussions’ as Dounreay strike looms

12 April 2024

Unions at Dounreay “remain open to negotiating with management” over an improved pay deal but are preparing for a strike if no new offer is made.


‘Unprecedented infestation’ of rats at Dounreay site

11 April 2024
‘Unprecedented infestation’ of rats at Dounreay site

‘Unprecedented infestation’ of rats at Dounreay site

11 April 2024

Dounreay has had to bring in pest controllers to deal with an "unprecedented infestation of rats," according to a safety rep at the site.


Worries that cost of Caithness redesign could rise as £6m spent on ‘paused’ NHS Highland projects

11 April 2024
Worries that cost of Caithness redesign could rise as £6m spent on ‘paused’ NHS Highland projects

Worries that cost of Caithness redesign could rise as £6m spent on ‘paused’ NHS Highland projects

11 April 2024

Almost £6 million was spent by NHS Highland on projects which could be affected by a Scottish Government decision to put capital spending on hold.


Plans moving ahead for Thurso town centre tidy-up

09 April 2024
Plans moving ahead for Thurso town centre tidy-up

Plans moving ahead for Thurso town centre tidy-up

09 April 2024

A group of Thurso community councillors has been "working tirelessly" on plans to tidy-up the town centre and make it more attractive.


Strike at Dounreay ‘inevitable’ as workers from all three unions vote overwhelmingly for action

09 April 2024
Strike at Dounreay ‘inevitable’ as workers from all three unions vote overwhelmingly for action

Strike at Dounreay ‘inevitable’ as workers from all three unions vote overwhelmingly for action

09 April 2024

Workers from all three unions at Dounreay are set to go on strike after members at the site voted for industrial action over an ongoing pay dispute.


Wick Players set for drama competition youth finals

07 April 2024
Wick Players set for drama competition youth finals

Wick Players set for drama competition youth finals

07 April 2024

Caithness will be represented at the youth final of the Scottish Community Drama Association (SCDA) Festival of One-Act Plays this year.


Caithness councillor’s fears over closure of Highland tourism centres

06 April 2024
Caithness councillor’s fears over closure of Highland tourism centres

Caithness councillor’s fears over closure of Highland tourism centres

06 April 2024

A Caithness councillor has described plans by VisitScotland to axe its network of information centres over the next two years as "a blow for tourism".


Community health hubs for Wick and Caithness ‘won’t be completed until 2030’

06 April 2024
Community health hubs for Wick and Caithness ‘won’t be completed until 2030’

Community health hubs for Wick and Caithness ‘won’t be completed until 2030’

06 April 2024

The community hubs in Wick and Thurso, part of a £80 million redesign of health services in Caithness, won’t be built until 2030, it has been claimed.


Organiser of Land’s End to John O’Groats charity run ‘very emotional’ at event’s success

04 April 2024
Organiser of Land’s End to John O’Groats charity run ‘very emotional’ at event’s success

Organiser of Land’s End to John O’Groats charity run ‘very emotional’ at event’s success

04 April 2024

The organiser of a marathon relay which raised over £30,000, was "very emotional" but when she completed the RunAcross UK.


‘Dream come true’ for Gladiators champion with Caithness connections

04 April 2024
‘Dream come true’ for Gladiators champion with Caithness connections

‘Dream come true’ for Gladiators champion with Caithness connections

04 April 2024

A childhood dream came true at the weekend for an army officer when he won the Grand Final of the Gladiators television programme.


Huge rise in value of fish landings at Scrabster

30 March 2024
Huge rise in value of fish landings at Scrabster

Huge rise in value of fish landings at Scrabster

30 March 2024

The value of fish landed at Scrabster harbour in February rose by £468,000.


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