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Pensioner gets apology after phone and internet delay

17 October 2019
Pensioner gets apology after phone and internet delay

Pensioner gets apology after phone and internet delay

17 October 2019

A pensioner has received an apology after claiming BT treated him in "a disgraceful way" by failing to provide a telephone and internet service.


Replies from police and government bodies to Caithness family case 'simply scandalous'

17 October 2019
Replies from police and government bodies to Caithness family case 'simply scandalous'

Replies from police and government bodies to Caithness family case 'simply scandalous'

17 October 2019

The family of Kevin Mcleod is unhappy about the responses they received into complaints about how his death was investigated.


Dunnet Bay toasting success after Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year triumph

15 October 2019
Dunnet Bay toasting success after Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year triumph

Dunnet Bay toasting success after Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year triumph

15 October 2019

The Caithness business behind the acclaimed Rock Rose brand has been toasting its success after being named the Scottish Gin Distillery of the Year.


Caithness family to meet top officer over death of son

12 October 2019
Caithness family to meet top officer over death of son

Caithness family to meet top officer over death of son

12 October 2019

A senior Merseyside police officer is to meet with the family of Kevin McLeod, the young Wick man whose body was found in the harbour 22 years ago.


Former Caithness care home sold

10 October 2019
Former Caithness care home sold

Former Caithness care home sold

10 October 2019

A former Caithness residential home has been sold, it has been confirmed.


Pentland Ferries' new £14m MV Alfred arrives after 9000-mile trip

10 October 2019
Pentland Ferries' new £14m MV Alfred arrives after 9000-mile trip

Pentland Ferries' new £14m MV Alfred arrives after 9000-mile trip

10 October 2019

The new £14m Pentland Ferries catamaran which will operate between Caithness and Orkney is expected to make her first crossing early next month.


Fine for skipper who stabbed his chief mate at Scrabster

10 October 2019
Fine for skipper who stabbed his chief mate at Scrabster

Fine for skipper who stabbed his chief mate at Scrabster

10 October 2019

A Spanish skipper who stabbed his chief mate while their fishing boat was berthed at Scrabster has been fined £250.


Services for bereaved Caithness mothers should be improved, says Stone

10 October 2019
Services for bereaved Caithness mothers should be improved, says Stone

Services for bereaved Caithness mothers should be improved, says Stone

10 October 2019

A call has been made for improved services in Caithness for mothers who have lost a baby.


Morale-boosting win as Greens move off bottom of table

10 October 2019
Morale-boosting win as Greens move off bottom of table

Morale-boosting win as Greens move off bottom of table

10 October 2019

Caithness got their first victory of the season with a well-earned win against Strathmore at the weekend.


North business leader calls for action on NC500 to sustain 'its long-term viability'

09 October 2019
North business leader calls for action on NC500 to sustain 'its long-term viability'

North business leader calls for action on NC500 to sustain 'its long-term viability'

09 October 2019

Businesses, communities, politicians and public agencies all need to work together to ensure long-term viability of NC500


Shops exposed to crime after banks pull out of rural areas, says north MSP

08 October 2019
Shops exposed to crime after banks pull out of rural areas, says north MSP

Shops exposed to crime after banks pull out of rural areas, says north MSP

08 October 2019

Banks should "hang their heads in shame" for pulling out of rural areas and leaving smaller shops exposed to criminals, MSP Rhoda Grant has said.


Messages from the past revealed at historic Caithness church

07 October 2019
Messages from the past revealed at historic Caithness church

Messages from the past revealed at historic Caithness church

07 October 2019

A bit of handwritten history was discovered while work was being carried out at a historic Caithness church.


Whisky distillery planned at John O'Groats

04 October 2019
Whisky distillery planned at John O'Groats

Whisky distillery planned at John O'Groats

04 October 2019

A micro whisky distillery is being planned at John O'Groats by Kerry and Derek Campbell.


Caithness port has fifth consecutive record-breaking trading year

04 October 2019
Caithness port has fifth consecutive record-breaking trading year

Caithness port has fifth consecutive record-breaking trading year

04 October 2019

Scrabster harbour is on the crest of a wave after a fifth record-breaking trading year in a row.


Tariffs will be 'a bitter blow' to whisky industry, says Stone

03 October 2019
Tariffs will be 'a bitter blow' to whisky industry, says Stone

Tariffs will be 'a bitter blow' to whisky industry, says Stone

03 October 2019

American tariffs imposed on Scotch whisky will be "a bitter blow" to the industry, says north MP Jamie Stone, warning it will impact on jobs.


Fire engines at Wick hospital after car park accident

03 October 2019
Fire engines at Wick hospital after car park accident

Fire engines at Wick hospital after car park accident

03 October 2019

Two fire engines were called to Caithness General Hospital in Wick late on Thursday afternoon following a report of an accident in the car park.


'Another blow for town centre' as insurance business closes

03 October 2019
'Another blow for town centre' as insurance business closes

'Another blow for town centre' as insurance business closes

03 October 2019

A Wick insurance business has closed with the loss of two jobs. The MacDonald Partnership, which was based in Inverness, shut last Friday.


MeyGen delivers best operating results to date

03 October 2019
MeyGen delivers best operating results to date

MeyGen delivers best operating results to date

03 October 2019

Simec Atlantis Energy's results show that the pioneering MeyGen project exported more than 21 GWh of electricity to the national grid.


Defibrillator plan for Castletown

02 October 2019
Defibrillator plan for Castletown

Defibrillator plan for Castletown

02 October 2019

Plans are being made to install four defibrillators in Castletown, members of the local community council have been told


Historic Caithness building is to be put up for sale

02 October 2019
Historic Caithness building is to be put up for sale

Historic Caithness building is to be put up for sale

02 October 2019

The Traill Hall in Castletown is to be put up for sale with the proceeds going to local organisations.


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