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Public meeting to decide the future of historic Caithness building

13 September 2019
Public meeting to decide the future of historic Caithness building

Public meeting to decide the future of historic Caithness building

13 September 2019

The future of an historic Caithness building is to be decided at a public meeting later this month.


Hugh's song to be released as a single

12 September 2019
Hugh's song to be released as a single

Hugh's song to be released as a single

12 September 2019

A song by Caithness musician Hugh Calder is due to be released as a single by a digital label later this year.


Spanish fishing boat skipper found guilty of Scrabster stabbing

12 September 2019
Spanish fishing boat skipper found guilty of Scrabster stabbing

Spanish fishing boat skipper found guilty of Scrabster stabbing

12 September 2019

A Spanish fishing boat skipper was today found guilty at Wick Sheriff Court of stabbing his chief mate while their boat was berthed at Scrabster.


Wick family call for complaints against police to be investigated by ombudsman

12 September 2019
Wick family call for complaints against police to be investigated by ombudsman

Wick family call for complaints against police to be investigated by ombudsman

12 September 2019

Caithness family say complaints against the police should be investigated independently


Blood on the floor after knife incident, jury at Wick hears

12 September 2019
Blood on the floor after knife incident, jury at Wick hears

Blood on the floor after knife incident, jury at Wick hears

12 September 2019

A crew member on a Spanish fishing boat saw "blood on the floor" after knife incident, a jury at Wick Sheriff Court has been told


Gunn to stage writers' workshops in Thurso

12 September 2019
Gunn to stage writers' workshops in Thurso

Gunn to stage writers' workshops in Thurso

12 September 2019

Caithness poet and playwright George Gunn is staging a season of writers' workshops which will run until April next year.


Jury hears of stabbing on fishing boat at Scrabster

10 September 2019
Jury hears of stabbing on fishing boat at Scrabster

Jury hears of stabbing on fishing boat at Scrabster

10 September 2019

The chief mate on a Spanish fishing boat berthed at Scrabster was stabbed by his skipper after they had been out drinking, a jury trial heard today.


Timescale outlined for Dounreay shaft work

07 September 2019
Timescale outlined for Dounreay shaft work

Timescale outlined for Dounreay shaft work

07 September 2019

Work to retrieve the radioactive waste from the Dounreay shaft is expected to get under way in three to four years' time, DSG members have been told.


Wick club sold for undisclosed sum

06 September 2019
Wick club sold for undisclosed sum

Wick club sold for undisclosed sum

06 September 2019

The Francis Street Club in Wick has been sold for an undisclosed sum. That was confirmed by the liquidator, FRP Advisory.


Call for NDA to invest more in 'lasting legacy' for Caithness

06 September 2019
Call for NDA to invest more in 'lasting legacy' for Caithness

Call for NDA to invest more in 'lasting legacy' for Caithness

06 September 2019

A call has been made for the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority to invest more money in Caithness to offset job losses from Dounreay decommissioning.


Wick ironmonger reopens shop on trial basis

06 September 2019
Wick ironmonger reopens shop on trial basis

Wick ironmonger reopens shop on trial basis

06 September 2019

A Wick town centre shop, which closed over concerns about double yellow lines, has reopened.


Coach warns tough season lies ahead for Greens

05 September 2019
Coach warns tough season lies ahead for Greens

Coach warns tough season lies ahead for Greens

05 September 2019

The Greens are bracing themselves for a tough campaign as their National League Three fixtures get under way with a home game against Ardrossan.


Lightning strike resulted in power loss at Dounreay

05 September 2019
Lightning strike resulted in power loss at Dounreay

Lightning strike resulted in power loss at Dounreay

05 September 2019

Dounreay suffered a power cut as a result of a lightning strike


Caithness councillor says mobile technology for police is "a very big step forward"

05 September 2019
Caithness councillor says mobile technology for police is "a very big step forward"

Caithness councillor says mobile technology for police is "a very big step forward"

05 September 2019

A plan for Caithness police officers to use mobile technology by next spring has been described as "a very big step forward".


Councillor challenges transport minister over improvements to A9

04 September 2019
Councillor challenges transport minister over improvements to A9

Councillor challenges transport minister over improvements to A9

04 September 2019

A Caithness councillor challenged Scotland's transport secretary Michael Matheson on the need for A9 improvements in the north.


Call for public inquiry into Kevin's death

04 September 2019
Call for public inquiry into Kevin's death

Call for public inquiry into Kevin's death

04 September 2019

The family of Kevin McLeod, the Wick man whose body was found in the town's harbour 22 years ago, have called for a public inquiry into his death.


'Speedy solution' plea for NHS Highland staff who were bullied

03 September 2019
'Speedy solution' plea for NHS Highland staff who were bullied

'Speedy solution' plea for NHS Highland staff who were bullied

03 September 2019

A Labour MSP wants action to be taken soon to compensate NHS Highland staff affected by bullying.


Tributes to Thurso minister who was 'a man of principle'

03 September 2019
Tributes to Thurso minister who was 'a man of principle'

Tributes to Thurso minister who was 'a man of principle'

03 September 2019

The Rev Ronnie Johnstone, who has died at the age of 73, has been described as "a man of strong principle" and "a pillar of the community".


Civic leader says double yellow lines in Wick will not impact on businesses

30 August 2019
Civic leader says double yellow lines in Wick will not impact on businesses

Civic leader says double yellow lines in Wick will not impact on businesses

30 August 2019

The introduction of double yellow lines in the centre of Wick will not impact on businesses in the area, says civic leader Willie Mackay


Wick businessman criticises new double yellow lines after closing shop

30 August 2019
Wick businessman criticises new double yellow lines after closing shop

Wick businessman criticises new double yellow lines after closing shop

30 August 2019

Birons ironmonger's shop in Wick closed this week after double yellow lines were put in place in Bridge Street and neighbouring parts of the town.


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