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Stone says £4 billion cut in aid budget is 'despicably cruel' and 'thoroughly unpatriotic'

13 July 2021
Stone says £4 billion cut in aid budget is 'despicably cruel' and 'thoroughly unpatriotic'

Stone says £4 billion cut in aid budget is 'despicably cruel' and 'thoroughly unpatriotic'

13 July 2021

North MP, Jamie Stone, has describes cut of £4 billion in international aid as "despicably cruel" and "thoroughly unpatriotic."


Under two weeks to register to vote in Wick by-election

13 July 2021
Under two weeks to register to vote in Wick by-election

Under two weeks to register to vote in Wick by-election

13 July 2021

Voters who want to take part in the forthcoming by-election in the Wick and east Caithness ward have less than two weeks to register.


Mcleods hope for answers as report concluded

10 July 2021
Mcleods hope for answers as report concluded

Mcleods hope for answers as report concluded

10 July 2021

The family of Kevin Mcleod hopes a completed police report into his death will give them the answers they "have been seeking for nearly 25 years".


Work together to fix our roads

09 July 2021
Work together to fix our roads

Work together to fix our roads

09 July 2021

Plea to council and governments as campaigners' dossier claims lives will be lost without action


Stone says commercial flights at Wick 'one step closer' after UK minister agrees to meeting on funding

09 July 2021
Stone says commercial flights at Wick 'one step closer' after UK minister agrees to meeting on funding

Stone says commercial flights at Wick 'one step closer' after UK minister agrees to meeting on funding

09 July 2021

Jamie Stone, says the return of commercial flights to Wick is "one step closer" after securing funding meeting with UK government minister.


North staff could face 'cliff-edge' when furlough scheme ends, says Stone

07 July 2021
North staff could face 'cliff-edge' when furlough scheme ends, says Stone

North staff could face 'cliff-edge' when furlough scheme ends, says Stone

07 July 2021

Almost 2000 people in the far north could face "a cliff-edge" when the UK Government's furlough scheme comes to an end in September.


Round-the-world cyclist Mark Beaumont completes Land's End to John O'Groats relay in record time

06 July 2021
Round-the-world cyclist Mark Beaumont completes Land's End to John O'Groats relay in record time

Round-the-world cyclist Mark Beaumont completes Land's End to John O'Groats relay in record time

06 July 2021

The fastest known time for a two-man cycle relay from Land's End to John O' Groats has just been set.


Castletown could have a development trust by next spring

06 July 2021
Castletown could have a development trust by next spring

Castletown could have a development trust by next spring

06 July 2021

A development trust could be set up in Castletown by next spring in a bid to improve the village for locals and visitors.


North could lose out in Levelling Up Fund, says Rhoda Grant

05 July 2021
North could lose out in Levelling Up Fund, says Rhoda Grant

North could lose out in Levelling Up Fund, says Rhoda Grant

05 July 2021

The Highlands and Islands could be missing out on funding from the UK government, according to north MSP, Rhoda Grant.


Vandals break window and tear down signs at Castletown harbour

04 July 2021
Vandals break window and tear down signs at Castletown harbour

Vandals break window and tear down signs at Castletown harbour

04 July 2021

Acts of vandalism have taken place around the harbour area of Castletown.


Castletown gate lodge could become holiday accommodation

03 July 2021
Castletown gate lodge could become holiday accommodation

Castletown gate lodge could become holiday accommodation

03 July 2021

A disused gate lodge on the outskirts of Castletown could be transformed into holiday accommodation.


Plan for nine houses on outskirts of Thurso

02 July 2021
Plan for nine houses on outskirts of Thurso

Plan for nine houses on outskirts of Thurso

02 July 2021

A Thurso businessman is hoping to build nine houses on the outskirts of the town.


New shop in Groats creates seven jobs

02 July 2021
New shop in Groats creates seven jobs

New shop in Groats creates seven jobs

02 July 2021

Seven jobs have been created in Caithness with the opening of a jewellery shop in John O' Groats.


Shaft and silo work at Dounreay is under way

27 June 2021
Shaft and silo work at Dounreay is under way

Shaft and silo work at Dounreay is under way

27 June 2021

Work at the shaft and silo at Dounreay has been described as "one of the most significant decommissioning projects" at the site.


Research at Dounreay could result in savings in decommissioning costs

26 June 2021
Research at Dounreay could result in savings in decommissioning costs

Research at Dounreay could result in savings in decommissioning costs

26 June 2021

Dounreay was involved in ground-breaking research which could lead to savings in decommissioning of nuclear sites.


Freight trial at Georgemas was labour intensive but solutions being explored

25 June 2021
Freight trial at Georgemas was labour intensive but solutions being explored

Freight trial at Georgemas was labour intensive but solutions being explored

25 June 2021

Commercial rail freight trial at Georgemas was "very time-consuming" but discussions will try and resolve the difficulties.


JoGLE charity challenge aims to save lives and raise £60,000

25 June 2021
JoGLE charity challenge aims to save lives and raise £60,000

JoGLE charity challenge aims to save lives and raise £60,000

25 June 2021

A charity challenge which started in Caithness could help save lives and raise £60,000 for the British Heart Foundation.


Investigations carried out into recent power loss at Dounreay

24 June 2021
Investigations carried out into recent power loss at Dounreay

Investigations carried out into recent power loss at Dounreay

24 June 2021

Work undertaken to find out why Dounreay suffered a recent power failure.


Caravan plan near Groats would benefit North Coast 500 visitors

24 June 2021
Caravan plan near Groats would benefit North Coast 500 visitors

Caravan plan near Groats would benefit North Coast 500 visitors

24 June 2021

A caravan and campervan complex near John O’ Groats would cater for “a growing demand” for sites close to popular North Coast 500 route.


Electric fault leaves almost 700 customers in Castletown without power

23 June 2021
Electric fault leaves almost 700 customers in Castletown without power

Electric fault leaves almost 700 customers in Castletown without power

23 June 2021

A power cut left almost 700 customers in the Castletown area without electricity on Tuesday afternoon.


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