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Disabled access at Thurso High 'shocking', says parent council chairman

16 January 2020
Disabled access at Thurso High 'shocking', says parent council chairman

Disabled access at Thurso High 'shocking', says parent council chairman

16 January 2020

Disabled access at Thurso High School is "shocking" and has been a problem for a number of years, according to the chairman of the parent council.


Music, songs and stories at Burns Independence Supper in Thurso

16 January 2020
Music, songs and stories at Burns Independence Supper in Thurso

Music, songs and stories at Burns Independence Supper in Thurso

16 January 2020

A Burns supper organised by Yes Caithness, a grassroots organisation promoting the idea of an independent Scotland, is to take place in Thurso.


Sepsis cases in Highlands almost double in three years

15 January 2020
Sepsis cases in Highlands almost double in three years

Sepsis cases in Highlands almost double in three years

15 January 2020

The number of cases of sepsis – a potentially life-threatening blood infection – has almost doubled in the Highlands in the past three years.


Warning issued about flooding in Wick, Lybster and Dunbeath

14 January 2020
Warning issued about flooding in Wick, Lybster and Dunbeath

Warning issued about flooding in Wick, Lybster and Dunbeath

14 January 2020

A warning has been issued about possible flooding in parts of Caithness and Sutherland due to higher than usual tides and a storm surge effect.


We need answers on Flybe future, says MSP Gail Ross

14 January 2020
We need answers on Flybe future, says MSP Gail Ross

We need answers on Flybe future, says MSP Gail Ross

14 January 2020

North MSP Gail Ross has called for an urgent meeting with Flybe bosses over concerns about the airline's future and the implications for Wick.


Major work carried out at Caithness Horizons ahead of tourist season

09 January 2020
Major work carried out at Caithness Horizons ahead of tourist season

Major work carried out at Caithness Horizons ahead of tourist season

09 January 2020

Highland Council has confirmed that major work has been undertaken at Caithness Horizons museum and gallery in Thurso.


Passengers being offered 'sweeteners' instead of better bus service, says campaigner

09 January 2020
Passengers being offered 'sweeteners' instead of better bus service, says campaigner

Passengers being offered 'sweeteners' instead of better bus service, says campaigner

09 January 2020

Campaigner Brenda Herrick says bus passengers in Caithness are being offered "sweeteners" by Stagecoach when what they want is a better service.


World first for Caithness General Hospital after pioneering work

08 January 2020
World first for Caithness General Hospital after pioneering work

World first for Caithness General Hospital after pioneering work

08 January 2020

Pioneering work undertaken at Caithness General Hospital has resulted in it becoming the first in the world to gain a prestigious international award.


Caithness backing for flying medical team proposal

01 January 2020
Caithness backing for flying medical team proposal

Caithness backing for flying medical team proposal

01 January 2020

The prospect of a medical team flying to Caithness to deal with maternity emergencies has been welcomed by local health campaigners.


New Year street parties planned for Wick and Thurso

26 December 2019
New Year street parties planned for Wick and Thurso

New Year street parties planned for Wick and Thurso

26 December 2019

Caithness revellers can take in the New Year at street parties in Wick and Thurso town centres.


Caithness transport links 'going backwards, not forwards'

26 December 2019
Caithness transport links 'going backwards, not forwards'

Caithness transport links 'going backwards, not forwards'

26 December 2019

Transport links in Caithness are "going backwards, not forwards" but would be helped if Wick airport qualified for a PSO subsidy, it has been claimed.


Another step forward for Flow Country world heritage bid

24 December 2019
Another step forward for Flow Country world heritage bid

Another step forward for Flow Country world heritage bid

24 December 2019

A bid to get the Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland recognised as a World Heritage Site has taken "a very important step" forward.


Work likely to be carried out at Victoria Walk in Thurso

24 December 2019
Work likely to be carried out at Victoria Walk in Thurso

Work likely to be carried out at Victoria Walk in Thurso

24 December 2019

Work is expected to be carried out to improve the safety at a stretch of a popular walkway between Thurso and Scrabster.


Organisers hope Thurso New Year dip will be splash hit

22 December 2019
Organisers hope Thurso New Year dip will be splash hit

Organisers hope Thurso New Year dip will be splash hit

22 December 2019

The organisers of the fundraising New Year Soakin' in Thurso are hoping it will be a splash hit with the public.


Early end to Abellio ScotRail contract welcomed by north politicians

20 December 2019
Early end to Abellio ScotRail contract welcomed by north politicians

Early end to Abellio ScotRail contract welcomed by north politicians

20 December 2019

The decision by the Scottish Government to end Abellio's ScotRail contract three years early has been welcomed by MP Jamie Stone and MSP John Finnie.


Lack of grit on some pavements 'an absolute nightmare'

20 December 2019
Lack of grit on some pavements 'an absolute nightmare'

Lack of grit on some pavements 'an absolute nightmare'

20 December 2019

The lack of grit on pavements on some Thurso streets this week created "an absolute nightmare", Thurso and Wick Trade Union Council has been told.


Three defibrillators installed in Castletown

19 December 2019
Three defibrillators installed in Castletown

Three defibrillators installed in Castletown

19 December 2019

Lives could be saved in Castletown after three defibrillators were installed in the village at a cost of over £7000.


Caithness health action group in call for an end to locum system

19 December 2019
Caithness health action group in call for an end to locum system

Caithness health action group in call for an end to locum system

19 December 2019

A call has been made to end the practice of covering health staff shortages with locums after the costs to NHS Highland were highlighted.


Public urged to take part in Highland Council budget consultation

19 December 2019
Public urged to take part in Highland Council budget consultation

Public urged to take part in Highland Council budget consultation

19 December 2019

People across the north have been urged to get involved in Highland Council's budget consultation exercise which gets under way in the new year.


Gritting in Caithness could start an hour earlier

18 December 2019
Gritting in Caithness could start an hour earlier

Gritting in Caithness could start an hour earlier

18 December 2019

Gritting of council roads in Caithness could start an hour earlier than in other parts of the Highlands, it has emerged.


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