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Disparity on roads spending highlighted by Caithness councillor

08 February 2023
Disparity on roads spending highlighted by Caithness councillor

Disparity on roads spending highlighted by Caithness councillor

08 February 2023

Far north gets a third of the average road spend in Scotland


Thurso woman landed in pool of water after her wheelchair struck a pothole

06 February 2023
Thurso woman landed in pool of water after her wheelchair struck a pothole

Thurso woman landed in pool of water after her wheelchair struck a pothole

06 February 2023

Louise Smith tells her story at community council meeting


Four Caithness communities set to benefit from £750,000 Scottish Government funding package

03 February 2023
Four Caithness communities set to benefit from £750,000 Scottish Government funding package

Four Caithness communities set to benefit from £750,000 Scottish Government funding package

03 February 2023

Initiative could being "positive changes for all," says Highland Council leader


Action needed to prevent young people in Thurso getting involved in vandalism and anti-social behaviour, say community council

02 February 2023
Action needed to prevent young people in Thurso getting involved in vandalism and anti-social behaviour, say community council

Action needed to prevent young people in Thurso getting involved in vandalism and anti-social behaviour, say community council

02 February 2023

More could be done to support the youngsters, it was stated


Caithness needs £4.6 million to repair potholes, says Thurso councillor

02 February 2023
Caithness needs £4.6 million to repair potholes, says Thurso councillor

Caithness needs £4.6 million to repair potholes, says Thurso councillor

02 February 2023

Caithness needs an estimated £4.6 million to repair its potholes but there is just over £500,000 to deal with the problem.


Tribute paid to former Thurso Community Council secretary Jean Lipa

01 February 2023
Tribute paid to former Thurso Community Council secretary Jean Lipa

Tribute paid to former Thurso Community Council secretary Jean Lipa

01 February 2023

She was described as "a stalwart" of the organisation.


Castletown accident at new break-out site on Main Street could have been 'much more serious'

01 February 2023
Castletown accident at new break-out site on Main Street could have been 'much more serious'

Castletown accident at new break-out site on Main Street could have been 'much more serious'

01 February 2023

Concern raised at community council meeting


Camster wind farm provides £30,000 for Caithness education and training fund

29 January 2023
Camster wind farm provides £30,000 for Caithness education and training fund

Camster wind farm provides £30,000 for Caithness education and training fund

29 January 2023

Local residents can apply for grants up to £750 to improve their employment potential


Caithness personal trainer is helping Edinburgh men to get to grips with their muscles and mental health

27 January 2023
Caithness personal trainer is helping Edinburgh men to get to grips with their muscles and mental health

Caithness personal trainer is helping Edinburgh men to get to grips with their muscles and mental health

27 January 2023

Chris Stone has launched The Strong Men initiative in the Scottish capital


Stone urges Prime Minister to 'look favourably' on request to increase flights from Wick airport

26 January 2023
Stone urges Prime Minister to 'look favourably' on request to increase flights from Wick airport

Stone urges Prime Minister to 'look favourably' on request to increase flights from Wick airport

26 January 2023

MP says constituents need connections around Scotland and beyond the border


Warmer Homes scheme helps over 4000 people in the Highlands and Islands

26 January 2023
Warmer Homes scheme helps over 4000 people in the Highlands and Islands

Warmer Homes scheme helps over 4000 people in the Highlands and Islands

26 January 2023

North MSP, Ariane Burgess, welcomes the impact the initiative has had in her constituency


Rural shops create jobs and investment and play vital role in local communities, says report

25 January 2023
Rural shops create jobs and investment and play vital role in local communities, says report

Rural shops create jobs and investment and play vital role in local communities, says report

25 January 2023

North MP, Jamie Stone, says rural shops are the "backbone of our communities."


North battery firm has made 'good progress' in last six months

25 January 2023
North battery firm has made 'good progress' in last six months

North battery firm has made 'good progress' in last six months

25 January 2023

Results for six months to December 2022 due to be published in March


Offshore survey not the cause of rise in radioactive particles, says PFOWF

13 January 2023
Offshore survey not the cause of rise in radioactive particles, says PFOWF

Offshore survey not the cause of rise in radioactive particles, says PFOWF

13 January 2023

Risk of increased radioactive particles from project is "extremely low," according to spokesman


New police reports into Kevin Mcleod death will be considered by independent Crown counsel

13 January 2023
New police reports into Kevin Mcleod death will be considered by independent Crown counsel

New police reports into Kevin Mcleod death will be considered by independent Crown counsel

13 January 2023

Move follows latest meeting between the Mcleod family and the Lord Advocate


Tribute paid to the George Watson, who has died at the age of 89

12 January 2023
Tribute paid to the George Watson, who has died at the age of 89

Tribute paid to the George Watson, who has died at the age of 89

12 January 2023

"One of the foremost experts on the history of Caithness," says Thurso heritage chairman


Approval of offshore wind farm near Dounreay would be 'complete madness' says Caithness community councillor

04 January 2023
Approval of offshore wind farm near Dounreay would be 'complete madness' says Caithness community councillor

Approval of offshore wind farm near Dounreay would be 'complete madness' says Caithness community councillor

04 January 2023

Drilling and dredging operations could disturb radioactive particles in the seabed, it is claimed


Proposal to close eight Caithness churches put on hold

03 January 2023
Proposal to close eight Caithness churches put on hold

Proposal to close eight Caithness churches put on hold

03 January 2023

Disquiet expressed about the number of churches due to shut in next six years


'A catalogue of failings' over way police and Crown investigated Wick death to be discussed at meeting with Lord Advocate

30 December 2022
'A catalogue of failings' over way police and Crown investigated Wick death to be discussed at meeting with Lord Advocate

'A catalogue of failings' over way police and Crown investigated Wick death to be discussed at meeting with Lord Advocate

30 December 2022

Macleod family reject findings in Merseyside Police report


New aviation firm sets course for Wick as northern hub

30 December 2022
New aviation firm sets course for Wick as northern hub

New aviation firm sets course for Wick as northern hub

30 December 2022

Wick could become a northern hub for flights in the Highlands and Islands if a plan for a new airline gets off the ground.


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