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Dog waste bagged but not binned is 'absolutely disgusting' says Thurso community councillor

05 October 2021
Dog waste bagged but not binned is 'absolutely disgusting' says Thurso community councillor

Dog waste bagged but not binned is 'absolutely disgusting' says Thurso community councillor

05 October 2021

A Thurso community councillor has hit out at people who pick up their dog's mess, put it in a bag but not it in a bin.


Plea to public over water use following record dry period throughout Scotland

05 October 2021
Plea to public over water use following record dry period throughout Scotland

Plea to public over water use following record dry period throughout Scotland

05 October 2021

People being urged to use water efficiently this autumn following a record dry period and low reservoir levels.


Caithness plan to get more people walking and cycling rather than driving on short journeys

03 October 2021
Caithness plan to get more people walking and cycling rather than driving on short journeys

Caithness plan to get more people walking and cycling rather than driving on short journeys

03 October 2021

An initiative aimed at getting more people to walk or cycle rather than take the car on short journeys is being run in Caithness.


Flow Country world heritage bid to be subject of talk at Highland conference on climate change

02 October 2021
Flow Country world heritage bid to be subject of talk at Highland conference on climate change

Flow Country world heritage bid to be subject of talk at Highland conference on climate change

02 October 2021

The bid to get world heritage site status for the Flow Country will be the subject of a talk at a special conference later this month.


Roads in Caithness face "complete collapse" unless action is taken, says campaign group

01 October 2021
Roads in Caithness face "complete collapse" unless action is taken, says campaign group

Roads in Caithness face "complete collapse" unless action is taken, says campaign group

01 October 2021

Caithness is facing "a complete collapse of the road infrastructure" unless action is taken to fix the problem.


The £3.4 million pay-out to staff bullied at NHS Highland shows the extent of the problem, says Fernie.

30 September 2021
The £3.4 million pay-out to staff bullied at NHS Highland shows the extent of the problem, says Fernie.

The £3.4 million pay-out to staff bullied at NHS Highland shows the extent of the problem, says Fernie.

30 September 2021

The bullying culture at NHS Highland has been "a blight on people's lives", according to Caithness health campaigner.


Wick field day is a first for Caithness Amateur Radio Society since the coronavirus

30 September 2021
Wick field day is a first for Caithness Amateur Radio Society since the coronavirus

Wick field day is a first for Caithness Amateur Radio Society since the coronavirus

30 September 2021

The Caithness Amateur Radio Society held its first field day since the coronavirus pandemic struck over 18 months ago.


CD tribute to toddler who died in A99 car crash

22 September 2021
CD tribute to toddler who died in A99 car crash

CD tribute to toddler who died in A99 car crash

22 September 2021

A Caithness toddler who died following a car accident near Lybster last month is being remembered on a CD which is due to be released soon.


Gunn's new poetry collection to be launched at Lyth

17 September 2021
Gunn's new poetry collection to be launched at Lyth

Gunn's new poetry collection to be launched at Lyth

17 September 2021

A new collection of poetry by Caithness writer, George Gunn, will be launched at an event in Lyth at the weekend.


Ice-cream kiosk plan in Thurso approved by Highland Council

16 September 2021
Ice-cream kiosk plan in Thurso approved by Highland Council

Ice-cream kiosk plan in Thurso approved by Highland Council

16 September 2021

A bid to create an ice-cream kiosk in Thurso has been granted permission by Highland Council.


Health chief condemns verbal abuse of staff at Thurso medical practice

16 September 2021
Health chief condemns verbal abuse of staff at Thurso medical practice

Health chief condemns verbal abuse of staff at Thurso medical practice

16 September 2021

North health boss condemns verbal abuse of staff at a Thurso medical practice and says such behaviour is "absolutely unacceptable."


Plan to extend Wick care home being considered by Highland Council

16 September 2021
Plan to extend Wick care home being considered by Highland Council

Plan to extend Wick care home being considered by Highland Council

16 September 2021

A Caithness care home could be expanded if a planning application is approved by Highland Council.


Boris Johnson wants to send north MP, Jamie Stone, into space

16 September 2021
Boris Johnson wants to send north MP, Jamie Stone, into space

Boris Johnson wants to send north MP, Jamie Stone, into space

16 September 2021

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, has proposed sending north MP, Jamie Stone, into space.


An additional 151 teachers to be recruited in Highlands, claims Green MSP

15 September 2021
An additional 151 teachers to be recruited in Highlands, claims Green MSP

An additional 151 teachers to be recruited in Highlands, claims Green MSP

15 September 2021

Agreement between the Scottish Government and the Scottish Greens results in more teachers for Highlands, says Burgess


Thurso friends help raise an Incredible total for Highland Hospice charity

13 September 2021
Thurso friends help raise an Incredible total for Highland Hospice charity

Thurso friends help raise an Incredible total for Highland Hospice charity

13 September 2021

Two Thurso friends take part in abseil challenge to raise funds for north charity


Guiding groups have nearly 500 girls on waiting list in Caithness and other parts of Highlands

13 September 2021
Guiding groups have nearly 500 girls on waiting list in Caithness and other parts of Highlands

Guiding groups have nearly 500 girls on waiting list in Caithness and other parts of Highlands

13 September 2021

Almost 500 girls in Caithness and elsewhere in the Highlands are on the waiting list to join Rainbow, Brownie, Guide or Ranger groups


Unite union helps boost funds for two Caithness charities

12 September 2021
Unite union helps boost funds for two Caithness charities

Unite union helps boost funds for two Caithness charities

12 September 2021

Two Caithness organisations have had a boost to their funds of £600 following a donation by the local branch of the Unite union.


Caithness FM broadcasting on the internet

11 September 2021
Caithness FM broadcasting on the internet

Caithness FM broadcasting on the internet

11 September 2021

Local community radio station, Caithness FM, is now broadcasting on the internet – and more changes will be happening soon


Call for action over centralisation of Highlands and Islands air traffic control services

11 September 2021
Call for action over centralisation of Highlands and Islands air traffic control services

Call for action over centralisation of Highlands and Islands air traffic control services

11 September 2021

North politicians urge Scottish Government to discuss plans to centralise Highlands and Islands air traffic control services


Caithness harbour on the market for over £500,000

10 September 2021
Caithness harbour on the market for over £500,000

Caithness harbour on the market for over £500,000

10 September 2021

Sandside harbour in Reay is up for sale.


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