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Caithness writer nominated for major BBC drama award

18 January 2024
Caithness writer nominated for major BBC drama award

Caithness writer nominated for major BBC drama award

18 January 2024

Colin MacDonald from Wick delighted to be short-listed for An Eye for a Killing


Stone highlights the importance of the whisky industry in parliamentary motion after report shows it contributed £7.1 billion to the UK economy

16 January 2024
Stone highlights the importance of the whisky industry in parliamentary motion after report shows it contributed £7.1 billion to the UK economy

Stone highlights the importance of the whisky industry in parliamentary motion after report shows it contributed £7.1 billion to the UK economy

16 January 2024

The sector supports 66,000 jobs, 41,000 of which are in Scotland


North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

12 January 2024
North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

North MSP says 1200 social enterprises in Highlands and Islands play key role in Scottish economy

12 January 2024

Ariane Burgess calls for more support for the sector


'Significant, tangible benefits' expected at Dounreay for years to come, says Caithness business chief

11 January 2024
'Significant, tangible benefits' expected at Dounreay for years to come, says Caithness business chief

'Significant, tangible benefits' expected at Dounreay for years to come, says Caithness business chief

11 January 2024

Trudy Morris comments after report reveals over £200 million spent at the site in 2022/23


Appointment of permanent psychiatrist in far north would be 'good news for patients in Caithness', says campaigner

11 January 2024
Appointment of permanent psychiatrist in far north would be 'good news for patients in Caithness', says campaigner

Appointment of permanent psychiatrist in far north would be 'good news for patients in Caithness', says campaigner

11 January 2024

NHS Highland has advertised for post


Castletown nursery gets positive report from Care Inspectorate

11 January 2024
Castletown nursery gets positive report from Care Inspectorate

Castletown nursery gets positive report from Care Inspectorate

11 January 2024

Children experience "warm, caring and nurturing approaches to their personal care and learning needs."


Caithness teenager 'touched' by the response to his appeal for potential stem cell donors

01 January 2024
Caithness teenager 'touched' by the response to his appeal for potential stem cell donors

Caithness teenager 'touched' by the response to his appeal for potential stem cell donors

01 January 2024

Arran Macleod wants to raise £6000 to cover costs of processing DNA samples


Santa brings Christmas cheer to patients and staff at Caithness General hospital

29 December 2023
Santa brings Christmas cheer to patients and staff at Caithness General hospital

Santa brings Christmas cheer to patients and staff at Caithness General hospital

29 December 2023

Derek Bremner dons Santa costume and visits Wick wards


More customers in the Highlands getting power restored after Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023
More customers in the Highlands getting power restored after Storm Gerrit

More customers in the Highlands getting power restored after Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023

Latest figure without power was 377 at 5pm.


Over 150 customers in Caithness without power after Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023
Over 150 customers in Caithness without power after Storm Gerrit

Over 150 customers in Caithness without power after Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023

Widespread disruption caused throughout the UK


Emergency incident in Murkle was 'medical matter' say police

27 December 2023
Emergency incident in Murkle was 'medical matter' say police

Emergency incident in Murkle was 'medical matter' say police

27 December 2023

Emergency services including a helicopter seen in Murkle late on Tuesday evening were attending to "a medical matter," police have said.


£500 cheque boost for Caithness FM annual Toy Appeal

27 December 2023
£500 cheque boost for Caithness FM annual Toy Appeal

£500 cheque boost for Caithness FM annual Toy Appeal

27 December 2023

Local branch of Unite the union support the cause


Thurso students' festive craft fayre raises almost £500 and provides financial boost for Dunnet Forestry Trust

27 December 2023
Thurso students' festive craft fayre raises almost £500 and provides financial boost for Dunnet Forestry Trust

Thurso students' festive craft fayre raises almost £500 and provides financial boost for Dunnet Forestry Trust

27 December 2023

Event shows commitment to community and environmental causes


Funding of £5.3 million from ScottishPower Renewables benefits Caithness and other areas of the Highlands

17 December 2023
Funding of £5.3 million from ScottishPower Renewables benefits Caithness and other areas of the Highlands

Funding of £5.3 million from ScottishPower Renewables benefits Caithness and other areas of the Highlands

17 December 2023

Far north also makes contribution to the fund


Appointment of locum psychiatrist from outwith Caithness 'not an ideal situation' says health campaigner

15 December 2023
Appointment of locum psychiatrist from outwith Caithness 'not an ideal situation' says health campaigner

Appointment of locum psychiatrist from outwith Caithness 'not an ideal situation' says health campaigner

15 December 2023

Ron Gunn speaks out after MSP Edward Mountain writes to NHS Highland


Caithness councillor hits out at 'far from satisfactory position' on road gritting after spate of accidents

14 December 2023
Caithness councillor hits out at 'far from satisfactory position' on road gritting after spate of accidents

Caithness councillor hits out at 'far from satisfactory position' on road gritting after spate of accidents

14 December 2023

Ron Gunn contacts Highland Council chief executive and senior officers in roads department


Street pastors set to go on patrol in Thurso for first time on Mad Friday

14 December 2023
Street pastors set to go on patrol in Thurso for first time on Mad Friday

Street pastors set to go on patrol in Thurso for first time on Mad Friday

14 December 2023

Four new volunteers commissioned at special service


Event in Castletown is part of project to make better use of community spaces

14 December 2023
Event in Castletown is part of project to make better use of community spaces

Event in Castletown is part of project to make better use of community spaces

14 December 2023

Bringing essential services closer to people is feature of initiative


Spate of accidents in Caithness this morning – but A9 reopen

13 December 2023
Spate of accidents in Caithness this morning – but A9 reopen

Spate of accidents in Caithness this morning – but A9 reopen

13 December 2023

A number of accidents have taken place in Caithness this morning. It is believed there could be at least 12 and involve HGVs as well as cars.


PICTURES: John O'Groats Fun Day success

09 December 2023
PICTURES: John O'Groats Fun Day success

PICTURES: John O'Groats Fun Day success

09 December 2023

The first John O’ Groats Christmas Fun Day was “a great success” and “a starting point for future years.”


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