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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.


Switching station at Noss Head marks 'another major milestone' as construction of building is complete

25 December 2022
Switching station at Noss Head marks 'another major milestone' as construction of building is complete

Switching station at Noss Head marks 'another major milestone' as construction of building is complete

25 December 2022

Project will help connect Shetland to the national grid for the first time


Caithness psychiatrist post to be advertised by NHS Highland

23 December 2022
Caithness psychiatrist post to be advertised by NHS Highland

Caithness psychiatrist post to be advertised by NHS Highland

23 December 2022

Plan outlined at mediation meeting


Demand for Caithness women to have more say on local healthcare and community services

23 December 2022
Demand for Caithness women to have more say on local healthcare and community services

Demand for Caithness women to have more say on local healthcare and community services

23 December 2022

Caithness should have more say in its local healthcare and community services, according to a hard-hitting report published this week


Elderly woman was 'very distressed and upset' after being without power on coldest weekend of the year

23 December 2022
Elderly woman was 'very distressed and upset' after being without power on coldest weekend of the year

Elderly woman was 'very distressed and upset' after being without power on coldest weekend of the year

23 December 2022

She had to wait two days before the problem was resolved


Campaign groups want answers on increase in radioactive particles found on Dounreay foreshore

22 December 2022
Campaign groups want answers on increase in radioactive particles found on Dounreay foreshore

Campaign groups want answers on increase in radioactive particles found on Dounreay foreshore

22 December 2022

They say information is "sketchy, incomplete and out-of-date"


Vigilance needed on Strep A and Scarlet fever cases, says NHS Highland

22 December 2022
Vigilance needed on Strep A and Scarlet fever cases, says NHS Highland

Vigilance needed on Strep A and Scarlet fever cases, says NHS Highland

22 December 2022

Schools and parents across the Highlands have been contacted by the health authority about an increase in infections such as strep A and scarlet fever


Speed limit of 20mph to be introduced in 17 Caithness villages as part of plan to improve road safety

20 December 2022
Speed limit of 20mph to be introduced in 17 Caithness villages as part of plan to improve road safety

Speed limit of 20mph to be introduced in 17 Caithness villages as part of plan to improve road safety

20 December 2022

Transport Scotland approves over 100 sites in Highlands in trial scheme


Dounreay will have a budget of over £200 million next year but faces inflation challenges

12 December 2022
Dounreay will have a budget of over £200 million next year but faces inflation challenges

Dounreay will have a budget of over £200 million next year but faces inflation challenges

12 December 2022

Increasing costs will affect the funding allocation


No timescale given for restoring overnight respite care at Thor House in Thurso

10 December 2022
No timescale given for restoring overnight respite care at Thor House in Thurso

No timescale given for restoring overnight respite care at Thor House in Thurso

10 December 2022

Highland Council exploring "a number of options."


Santa Claus due to make an appearance in Halkirk

10 December 2022
Santa Claus due to make an appearance in Halkirk

Santa Claus due to make an appearance in Halkirk

10 December 2022

Festive lights have brightened up the village


Campaigners call for better health service for Caithness after meeting with north MSP

09 December 2022
Campaigners call for better health service for Caithness after meeting with north MSP

Campaigners call for better health service for Caithness after meeting with north MSP

09 December 2022

Ron Gunn says meeting with Maree Todd was successful


Highland Council could run some bus services in Caithness if pilot scheme is success in Inverness

09 December 2022
Highland Council could run some bus services in Caithness if pilot scheme is success in Inverness

Highland Council could run some bus services in Caithness if pilot scheme is success in Inverness

09 December 2022

Local councillors back extending the initiative to the far north


Rise in radioactive particles on Dounreay foreshore causing concern to 'people who live and work in the area'

09 December 2022
Rise in radioactive particles on Dounreay foreshore causing concern to 'people who live and work in the area'

Rise in radioactive particles on Dounreay foreshore causing concern to 'people who live and work in the area'

09 December 2022

Time taken to inform the public "not acceptable" stakeholder group members argue


A fashion show in Wick raised just over £500 for three women's support groups

08 December 2022
A fashion show in Wick raised just over £500 for three women's support groups

A fashion show in Wick raised just over £500 for three women's support groups

08 December 2022

Event held in the town's M&Co store


Festive timetable for air services between Wick and Aberdeen confirmed by Highland Council

08 December 2022
Festive timetable for air services between Wick and Aberdeen confirmed by Highland Council

Festive timetable for air services between Wick and Aberdeen confirmed by Highland Council

08 December 2022

Lifeline service will be maintained over Christmas and New Year


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