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Call for government to think twice about centralising more maternity services as situation in Caithness 'far from ideal'

10 December 2021
Call for government to think twice about centralising more maternity services as situation in Caithness 'far from ideal'

Call for government to think twice about centralising more maternity services as situation in Caithness 'far from ideal'

10 December 2021

An MSP has urged the Scottish Government to think twice about centralising more maternity services, with the situation in Caithness "far from ideal".


Stone calls for investment in rural areas such as Caithness to help refugee settlement

10 December 2021
Stone calls for investment in rural areas such as Caithness to help refugee settlement

Stone calls for investment in rural areas such as Caithness to help refugee settlement

10 December 2021

North MP makes his plea after Afghan couple move from Wick to London


Trip from John O' Groats to Land's End in world's smallest car raises £10,000 for charity.

09 December 2021
Trip from John O' Groats to Land's End in world's smallest car raises £10,000 for charity.

Trip from John O' Groats to Land's End in world's smallest car raises £10,000 for charity.

09 December 2021

Alex Orchin had the time of his life on marathon trip from one end of the country to the other


Afghan couple leave Wick after feeling isolated in far north

09 December 2021
Afghan couple leave Wick after feeling isolated in far north

Afghan couple leave Wick after feeling isolated in far north

09 December 2021

An Afghan couple who were living in Wick after fleeing their war-torn country have moved to London.


Over 200 calls made to police in Thurso area last month

09 December 2021
Over 200 calls made to police in Thurso area last month

Over 200 calls made to police in Thurso area last month

09 December 2021

Calls related to anti-social behaviour, vandalism, domestic abuse and assaults.


Caithness roads are the worst in the Highlands, says local councillor.

08 December 2021
Caithness roads are the worst in the Highlands, says local councillor.

Caithness roads are the worst in the Highlands, says local councillor.

08 December 2021

Thurso councillor Donnie Mackay says roads in Caithness were the best in the north but are now the worst


Stone accuses Boris Johnson of 'taking the country for fools' over Christmas video

08 December 2021
Stone accuses Boris Johnson of 'taking the country for fools' over Christmas video

Stone accuses Boris Johnson of 'taking the country for fools' over Christmas video

08 December 2021

Video shows Downing Street staff laughing about a Christmas party being held last year during Covid restrictions


Classic car rally dinner and awards take place in Wick

08 December 2021
Classic car rally dinner and awards take place in Wick

Classic car rally dinner and awards take place in Wick

08 December 2021

The presentation took place at the Norseman Hotel


Three charities chosen to benefit from Wick Academy Development Fund cash

07 December 2021
Three charities chosen to benefit from Wick Academy Development Fund cash

Three charities chosen to benefit from Wick Academy Development Fund cash

07 December 2021

Three charities are to benefit from the estimated £140,000 in the controversial Wick Academy Development Fund.


Vandalism getting 'quite bad again' in Castletown with incidents at public toilets and hall

04 December 2021
Vandalism getting 'quite bad again' in Castletown with incidents at public toilets and hall

Vandalism getting 'quite bad again' in Castletown with incidents at public toilets and hall

04 December 2021

Eggs thrown about the toilets made "a hell of a mess," says community councillor


Call from Thurso Community Council to fight the planned closure of TSB branch in the town

03 December 2021
Call from Thurso Community Council to fight the planned closure of TSB branch in the town

Call from Thurso Community Council to fight the planned closure of TSB branch in the town

03 December 2021

The proposed closure of the TSB branch in Thurso is "shocking" and has to be opposed, say the town's community council.


Thurso car park for leased vehicles criticised by local community councillors

02 December 2021
Thurso car park for leased vehicles criticised by local community councillors

Thurso car park for leased vehicles criticised by local community councillors

02 December 2021

A car park for vehicles leased from a commercial company is causing concern to local community councillors.


Road safety would be improved by 20mph speed limit throughout Thurso, say community council

02 December 2021
Road safety would be improved by 20mph speed limit throughout Thurso, say community council

Road safety would be improved by 20mph speed limit throughout Thurso, say community council

02 December 2021

A uniform 20mph speed limit in Thurso would end confusion for drivers and improve road safety.


Invitation to Pay scheme for seven Caithness car parks

02 December 2021
Invitation to Pay scheme for seven Caithness car parks

Invitation to Pay scheme for seven Caithness car parks

02 December 2021

Invitation to Pay scheme will raise money for infrastructure, community council is told.


Murkle camping plan could give a boost to the local economy, says report.

29 November 2021
Murkle camping plan could give a boost to the local economy, says report.

Murkle camping plan could give a boost to the local economy, says report.

29 November 2021

A plan to create eight camping pods at West Murkle would create "a significant economic benefit" for local area.


Funding of £20 million could turbo-charge tidal energy in far north, says MeyGen director

26 November 2021
Funding of £20 million could turbo-charge tidal energy in far north, says MeyGen director

Funding of £20 million could turbo-charge tidal energy in far north, says MeyGen director

26 November 2021

Ring-fenced funding is 'a welcome breakthrough', according to north MP, Jamie Stone.


Hial says north MSP 's remarks on centralisation plans were 'unhelpful, uninformed and inflammatory'

25 November 2021
Hial says north MSP 's remarks on centralisation plans were 'unhelpful, uninformed and inflammatory'

Hial says north MSP 's remarks on centralisation plans were 'unhelpful, uninformed and inflammatory'

25 November 2021

Rhoda Grant claims Hial's proposals will have an adverse effect on Wick airport and are 'a shambles'


North Highland College students graduate despite problems posed by Covid

25 November 2021
North Highland College students graduate despite problems posed by Covid

North Highland College students graduate despite problems posed by Covid

25 November 2021

Over 200 students graduated from North Highland College this year despite the challenges created by the coronavirus.


Stone says arrangements for Caithness patients undertaking psychological therapies online are "unsuitable"

24 November 2021
Stone says arrangements for Caithness patients undertaking psychological therapies online are "unsuitable"

Stone says arrangements for Caithness patients undertaking psychological therapies online are "unsuitable"

24 November 2021

North MSP writes Scottish health secretary on arrangements for online psychological treatments


World lead in tidal energy projects such as MeyGen can only be maintained with 'practical support' from UK Government

23 November 2021
World lead in tidal energy projects such as MeyGen can only be maintained with 'practical support' from UK Government

World lead in tidal energy projects such as MeyGen can only be maintained with 'practical support' from UK Government

23 November 2021

Industry leaders urge UK Govt to help tidal energy projects


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