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Scrap yard plan on outskirts of Castletown 'under consideration' by Highland Council

15 February 2023
Scrap yard plan on outskirts of Castletown 'under consideration' by Highland Council

Scrap yard plan on outskirts of Castletown 'under consideration' by Highland Council

15 February 2023

Site at the Old Mossy quarry extends to 0.9 of a hectare


Firefighters and security staff at airports in Highlands and Islands set for strike action over pay

15 February 2023
Firefighters and security staff at airports in Highlands and Islands set for strike action over pay

Firefighters and security staff at airports in Highlands and Islands set for strike action over pay

15 February 2023

Seventy-one percent vote for a strike in ballot with 84 per cent backing action short of a strike


Call for Scottish Government to reject plans to build nuclear plants at freeports

14 February 2023
Call for Scottish Government to reject plans to build nuclear plants at freeports

Call for Scottish Government to reject plans to build nuclear plants at freeports

14 February 2023

Plea made by Highlands Against Nuclear Power and Nuclear Free Local Authorities


Guitar great Jeff Beck was impressed with the Wick Assembly Rooms when he played there with The Yardbirds

11 February 2023
Guitar great Jeff Beck was impressed with the Wick Assembly Rooms when he played there with The Yardbirds

Guitar great Jeff Beck was impressed with the Wick Assembly Rooms when he played there with The Yardbirds

11 February 2023

Beck, who died last month, was delighted with the venue's acoustics


Caithness business leader says decision on A9 road is 'reprehensible' and putting lives at risk

10 February 2023
Caithness business leader says decision on A9 road is 'reprehensible' and putting lives at risk

Caithness business leader says decision on A9 road is 'reprehensible' and putting lives at risk

10 February 2023

Trudy Morris says viable transport infrastructure is crucial for the prosperity of the area


Rhoda Grant says delay in dualling the A9 road between Inverness and Perth is 'unacceptable'

09 February 2023
Rhoda Grant says delay in dualling the A9 road between Inverness and Perth is 'unacceptable'

Rhoda Grant says delay in dualling the A9 road between Inverness and Perth is 'unacceptable'

09 February 2023

The MSP raises the issue in the Scottish Parliament


Police under huge pressure as they respond to calls where people are at 'breaking point', says former officer

09 February 2023
Police under huge pressure as they respond to calls where people are at 'breaking point', says former officer

Police under huge pressure as they respond to calls where people are at 'breaking point', says former officer

09 February 2023

Iain Gregory said Caithness police attended 695 'concern for person' calls last year


North nuclear campaign group plans to widen its remit and change its name

09 February 2023
North nuclear campaign group plans to widen its remit and change its name

North nuclear campaign group plans to widen its remit and change its name

09 February 2023

Highlands Against Nuclear Transport set to become Highlands Against Nuclear Power


North MSP says latest round of Levelling-Up funding snubs rural communities

09 February 2023
North MSP says latest round of Levelling-Up funding snubs rural communities

North MSP says latest round of Levelling-Up funding snubs rural communities

09 February 2023

Wick and North Coast 500 miss out


Disparity on roads spending highlighted by Caithness councillor

08 February 2023
Disparity on roads spending highlighted by Caithness councillor

Disparity on roads spending highlighted by Caithness councillor

08 February 2023

Far north gets a third of the average road spend in Scotland


Thurso woman landed in pool of water after her wheelchair struck a pothole

06 February 2023
Thurso woman landed in pool of water after her wheelchair struck a pothole

Thurso woman landed in pool of water after her wheelchair struck a pothole

06 February 2023

Louise Smith tells her story at community council meeting


Four Caithness communities set to benefit from £750,000 Scottish Government funding package

03 February 2023
Four Caithness communities set to benefit from £750,000 Scottish Government funding package

Four Caithness communities set to benefit from £750,000 Scottish Government funding package

03 February 2023

Initiative could being "positive changes for all," says Highland Council leader


Action needed to prevent young people in Thurso getting involved in vandalism and anti-social behaviour, say community council

02 February 2023
Action needed to prevent young people in Thurso getting involved in vandalism and anti-social behaviour, say community council

Action needed to prevent young people in Thurso getting involved in vandalism and anti-social behaviour, say community council

02 February 2023

More could be done to support the youngsters, it was stated


Caithness needs £4.6 million to repair potholes, says Thurso councillor

02 February 2023
Caithness needs £4.6 million to repair potholes, says Thurso councillor

Caithness needs £4.6 million to repair potholes, says Thurso councillor

02 February 2023

Caithness needs an estimated £4.6 million to repair its potholes but there is just over £500,000 to deal with the problem.


Tribute paid to former Thurso Community Council secretary Jean Lipa

01 February 2023
Tribute paid to former Thurso Community Council secretary Jean Lipa

Tribute paid to former Thurso Community Council secretary Jean Lipa

01 February 2023

She was described as "a stalwart" of the organisation.


Castletown accident at new break-out site on Main Street could have been 'much more serious'

01 February 2023
Castletown accident at new break-out site on Main Street could have been 'much more serious'

Castletown accident at new break-out site on Main Street could have been 'much more serious'

01 February 2023

Concern raised at community council meeting


Camster wind farm provides £30,000 for Caithness education and training fund

29 January 2023
Camster wind farm provides £30,000 for Caithness education and training fund

Camster wind farm provides £30,000 for Caithness education and training fund

29 January 2023

Local residents can apply for grants up to £750 to improve their employment potential


Caithness personal trainer is helping Edinburgh men to get to grips with their muscles and mental health

27 January 2023
Caithness personal trainer is helping Edinburgh men to get to grips with their muscles and mental health

Caithness personal trainer is helping Edinburgh men to get to grips with their muscles and mental health

27 January 2023

Chris Stone has launched The Strong Men initiative in the Scottish capital


Stone urges Prime Minister to 'look favourably' on request to increase flights from Wick airport

26 January 2023
Stone urges Prime Minister to 'look favourably' on request to increase flights from Wick airport

Stone urges Prime Minister to 'look favourably' on request to increase flights from Wick airport

26 January 2023

MP says constituents need connections around Scotland and beyond the border


Warmer Homes scheme helps over 4000 people in the Highlands and Islands

26 January 2023
Warmer Homes scheme helps over 4000 people in the Highlands and Islands

Warmer Homes scheme helps over 4000 people in the Highlands and Islands

26 January 2023

North MSP, Ariane Burgess, welcomes the impact the initiative has had in her constituency


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