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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.


Lack of care 'shocking and disgraceful', says Caithness action group

02 October 2019
Lack of care 'shocking and disgraceful', says Caithness action group

Lack of care 'shocking and disgraceful', says Caithness action group

02 October 2019

The standard of health care in the county has become "significantly worse" in recent months, Caithness Health Action Team has claimed.


Repair plan for popular Thurso walkway

30 September 2019
Repair plan for popular Thurso walkway

Repair plan for popular Thurso walkway

30 September 2019

A bid is being made to repair Thurso's Victoria Walk following concern about its safety.


Old faces and places feature in Thurso heritage calendar

28 September 2019
Old faces and places feature in Thurso heritage calendar

Old faces and places feature in Thurso heritage calendar

28 September 2019

The latest calendar from Thurso Heritage Society, entitled The Way It Was, promises another trip down memory lane through its 12 archive photos.


Wick airport needs to be more reliable and business-friendly to attract investment, say trade union reps

27 September 2019
Wick airport needs to be more reliable and business-friendly to attract investment, say trade union reps

Wick airport needs to be more reliable and business-friendly to attract investment, say trade union reps

27 September 2019

Caithness needs a reliable and more business-friendly airport to attract inward investment in the wake of the decommissioning at Dounreay


Far north could be training base for ops and maintenance for offshore industry

27 September 2019
Far north could be training base for ops and maintenance for offshore industry

Far north could be training base for ops and maintenance for offshore industry

27 September 2019

Caithness could become a base for training people in operations and maintenance work for offshore wind, Thurso and Wick Trade Union Council has heard.


Traill Hall future to be decided at meeting

26 September 2019
Traill Hall future to be decided at meeting

Traill Hall future to be decided at meeting

26 September 2019

A meeting is to take place on Saturday to try and decide the future of the Traill Hall in Castletown.


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