THE £6 million redevelopment of John O’Groats is “an absolutely tremendous project” and one which should be “welcomed with open arms”.
A CAITHNESS police officer has been appointed to a new role in the west of Scotland. Inspector Maurice Lindsay, a former pupil of Dunbeath Primary and…
A CAITHNESS musician will be taking part in this year’s Hogmanay street party in Edinburgh. Barry Gordon, who comes from Thurso, will be playing with…
FORTY years ago two Scout leaders – one from Caithness and one from a small town in northern Germany – met at a conference in London. The meeting between…
RENEWED fears about the future of the vet lab near Thurso have been raised with one local farmer claiming any decision to close the unit would be “a disaster”. Robert…
TWO Highland MSPs have been given roles in the new Scottish Conservative Party shadow cabinet. Highlands and Islands list MSP Mary Scanlon becomes the…
A CAITHNESS charity which helps people with hearing problems is facing “worrying times” because of budget cutbacks and reduced staff hours. But Deirdre…
A TWO-day visit to Caithness by a Scottish tourism boss has been described as “a great opportunity for the area”. Andrew Mackay, who owns the Norseman…
TWO Caithness sports clubs have been awarded £4000 from the National Lottery. Caithness Disability Multi-Sport and Lybster Junior Football Club each received…
COST-cutting measures are to be introduced at an established local social club to prevent it from closure.
A SHERIFF told three young people who torched a car in Wick what they did was “extremely serious, foolish and dangerous” and stressed the consequences…
THE second Dip with a Nip fundraising event is to be held in Caithness next month – and the organisers are hoping for an even bigger response than last…
FIFTEEN per cent of the local population will be over the age of 75 by 2033. That was what Sheena Macleod, the general manager of the North Highland Community…
AN assurance was given this week about the future of the physiotherapy department at the Dunbar Hospital in Thurso.
ALL health services in the Far North will have to be reviewed as staff try to deal with an overspend which is expected to exceed £1 million by the end…
A CAITHNESS family has raised over £5000 for the air ambulance service and two hospitals in Aberdeen and Wick.
A MEETING on the future of the Dunbar hospital in Thurso is to take place before the end of the year. That was agreed by members of the North Highland…
FAMILIES, businesses and communities in Caithness and throughout Scotland are being encouraged to prepare for winter through a national public awareness…
A BID to turn a historic Caithness grain store and corn mill into a £4 million cultural and residential hub for the performing arts has received a boost…
THE possible loss of up to 11 jobs at a Co-op store in Thurso was yesterday described as “horrendous news for the town”. Local community councillor…
