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MSP David Stewart 'at a loss' over answer on bullying compensation package

17 December 2019
MSP David Stewart 'at a loss' over answer on bullying compensation package

MSP David Stewart 'at a loss' over answer on bullying compensation package

17 December 2019

MSP David Stewart is "at a loss" to know why he has not had a reply about a compensation package for NHS Highland staff who were victims of bullying.


End of the road for bus users' group serving Caithness

13 December 2019
End of the road for bus users' group serving Caithness

End of the road for bus users' group serving Caithness

13 December 2019

A decision to disband a bus users' group was made "without telling anyone", according to campaigner and former community councillor Brenda Herrick.


STEM award for hydrogeologist Rhona

13 December 2019
STEM award for hydrogeologist Rhona

STEM award for hydrogeologist Rhona

13 December 2019

A Caithness woman who is a hydrogeologist in the mining industry in Australia has won an award for encouraging children to get involved in science.


Le Jog anniversary marked at Wick dinner

12 December 2019
Le Jog anniversary marked at Wick dinner

Le Jog anniversary marked at Wick dinner

12 December 2019

A dinner was held in Wick's Norseman Hotel this week to mark the 25th anniversary of Le Jog endurance rally.


Police warning over bank scam in north

11 December 2019
Police warning over bank scam in north

Police warning over bank scam in north

11 December 2019

A warning has been issued by the police about a bank scam which has been targeting people in the north of Scotland.


Archaeological dig will add to knowledge of Picts

10 December 2019
Archaeological dig will add to knowledge of Picts

Archaeological dig will add to knowledge of Picts

10 December 2019

An archaeological site in Caithness, thought to have been occupied by the Picts 1400 years ago, could "greatly add to the knowledge of the period".


Tourist tax plan 'could cost north economy £16 million'

10 December 2019
Tourist tax plan 'could cost north economy £16 million'

Tourist tax plan 'could cost north economy £16 million'

10 December 2019

A plan to introduce a tourist tax in the Highlands by 2021 could cost the north economy £16 million, a business leader has warned.


Timescale set for bringing John O'Groats Mill back into public use

06 December 2019
Timescale set for bringing John O'Groats Mill back into public use

Timescale set for bringing John O'Groats Mill back into public use

06 December 2019

The historic mill at John O'Groats could be back in public use in the next two years.


60-year-old cuttings are a lasting reminder of Wick family link to trawler disaster

06 December 2019
60-year-old cuttings are a lasting reminder of Wick family link to trawler disaster

60-year-old cuttings are a lasting reminder of Wick family link to trawler disaster

06 December 2019

Press cuttings on the loss of the George Robb off the Caithness coast 60 years ago today have a special significance for Allan Tait and his family.


Kevin independent review is a police first

05 December 2019
Kevin independent review is a police first

Kevin independent review is a police first

05 December 2019

The independent review into the death of Wick man Kevin McLeod is the first requested by Police Scotland since it was formed six years ago.


Kevin's family to have second meeting with Merseyside officers

02 December 2019
Kevin's family to have second meeting with Merseyside officers

Kevin's family to have second meeting with Merseyside officers

02 December 2019

The family of Kevin McLeod, whose body was found in Wick harbour 22 years ago, are to have a second meeting with officers from Merseyside Police.


John O'Groats parking charges raised more than £21,000 in first three months

29 November 2019
John O'Groats parking charges raised more than £21,000 in first three months

John O'Groats parking charges raised more than £21,000 in first three months

29 November 2019

Parking charges for visitors to John O'Groats raised over £21,000 within the first three months of being introduced.


Trawler tragedy commemoration 60 years on

29 November 2019
Trawler tragedy commemoration 60 years on

Trawler tragedy commemoration 60 years on

29 November 2019

The George Robb trawler tragedy that occurred off the Caithness coast 60 years ago is to be commemorated at a special memorial service next week.


Dismay at 'strange stance' by NHS Highland over bullying victims

28 November 2019
Dismay at 'strange stance' by NHS Highland over bullying victims

Dismay at 'strange stance' by NHS Highland over bullying victims

28 November 2019

A call has been made for the Scottish Government to step in to help NHS Highland victims of bullying.


Former Caithness artist has painting at major Edinburgh show

28 November 2019
Former Caithness artist has painting at major Edinburgh show

Former Caithness artist has painting at major Edinburgh show

28 November 2019

An artist who lived in Caithness for five years has one of her paintings on view at a major exhibition in Edinburgh.


Ceilidh in Wick marks first birthday of Yes Caithness

27 November 2019
Ceilidh in Wick marks first birthday of Yes Caithness

Ceilidh in Wick marks first birthday of Yes Caithness

27 November 2019

A ceilidh held in Wick to mark the first birthday of Yes Caithness hit the right note with the public and helped raise money for local organisations.


Three more towheads due to arrive at Wick next week

27 November 2019
Three more towheads due to arrive at Wick next week

Three more towheads due to arrive at Wick next week

27 November 2019

Six towheads for the Equinor Snorre project have been delivered to Subsea 7's site at Wester, with a further three due to arrive at Wick next week.


Nimbyism is simply not acceptable, insists Limekiln landowner

25 October 2019
Nimbyism is simply not acceptable, insists Limekiln landowner

Nimbyism is simply not acceptable, insists Limekiln landowner

25 October 2019

A controversial wind farm near Reay will not damage tourism and will generate around £350,000 a year in community benefit, the landowner has said.


Wind farm site's 'Dalek' device providing remote security

22 October 2019
Wind farm site's 'Dalek' device providing remote security

Wind farm site's 'Dalek' device providing remote security

22 October 2019

A Dalek-like device at the Limekiln Wind Farm is being used to provide "remote security", according to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.


Work undertaken at Caithness Horizons as part of reopening plan

18 October 2019
Work undertaken at Caithness Horizons as part of reopening plan

Work undertaken at Caithness Horizons as part of reopening plan

18 October 2019

Extensive repair and maintenance work is being carried out at Caithness Horizons in Thurso as part of plans to reopen the facility.


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