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Sheepdog trials to return to Caithness after 14-month absence

19 May 2021
Sheepdog trials to return to Caithness after 14-month absence

Sheepdog trials to return to Caithness after 14-month absence

19 May 2021

Annual sheep dog trials return to Caithness this weekend after an absence of 14 months due to the coronavirus pandemic.


Parliament bid to deal with 'catastrophic' roads in Caithness

19 May 2021
Parliament bid to deal with 'catastrophic' roads in Caithness

Parliament bid to deal with 'catastrophic' roads in Caithness

19 May 2021

A bid is being made to get cross-party support in the Scottish Parliament to deal with the "catastrophic " state of roads in Caithness.


Trade 'very good' says Caithness hotelier after easing of restrictions

18 May 2021
Trade 'very good' says Caithness hotelier after easing of restrictions

Trade 'very good' says Caithness hotelier after easing of restrictions

18 May 2021

Caithness hotelier Andrew Mowat described business as "very good" on Monday following the easing of coronavirus restrictions.


Highland engineering award for young Caithness student

18 May 2021
Highland engineering award for young Caithness student

Highland engineering award for young Caithness student

18 May 2021

A Caithness graduate has come top of the class after winning a University of the Highlands and Islands' engineering award.


Trust formed to improve the Sinclair Bay area of Caithness

18 May 2021
Trust formed to improve the Sinclair Bay area of Caithness

Trust formed to improve the Sinclair Bay area of Caithness

18 May 2021

A body has been formed to improve and develop the Sinclair Bay area of Caithness as a place to live, work and visit.


Next phase of MeyGen project will 'really put tidal energy on the map,' says Simec boss

17 May 2021
Next phase of MeyGen project will 'really put tidal energy on the map,' says Simec boss

Next phase of MeyGen project will 'really put tidal energy on the map,' says Simec boss

17 May 2021

The next stage of the MeyGen project off the Caithness coast will put tidal energy on the map, says company chief


Caithness business leader wants clarity over easing of coronavirus restrictions

15 May 2021
Caithness business leader wants clarity over easing of coronavirus restrictions

Caithness business leader wants clarity over easing of coronavirus restrictions

15 May 2021

The easing of Covid restrictions next week is good news for tourism and hospitality – but 'clarity and certainty' will be needed for other sectors.


Heart machines donated to Caithness General hospital in Wick

15 May 2021
Heart machines donated to Caithness General hospital in Wick

Heart machines donated to Caithness General hospital in Wick

15 May 2021

Two new heart machines get the thumbs up from Caithness General hospital’s accident and emergency team.


Wick charity's £140,000 to go to local organisations, says judicial factor

14 May 2021
Wick charity's £140,000 to go to local organisations, says judicial factor

Wick charity's £140,000 to go to local organisations, says judicial factor

14 May 2021

The money in a Caithness charity's bank account – estimated to be around £140,000 – is to go to local organisations in the Wick area.


North MSP says almost 18,000 jobs in Highlands protected by furlough scheme

13 May 2021
North MSP says almost 18,000 jobs in Highlands protected by furlough scheme

North MSP says almost 18,000 jobs in Highlands protected by furlough scheme

13 May 2021

Almost 18,000 jobs are being protected by the UK Government's furlough scheme, according to north Conservative MSP, Edward Mountain.


Wick hotel to light up to raise awareness of debilitating condition

11 May 2021
Wick hotel to light up to raise awareness of debilitating condition

Wick hotel to light up to raise awareness of debilitating condition

11 May 2021

A Caithness business is taking part in an initiative to highlight a debilitating condition that affects over five per cent of Scotland.


Highland project aims to help with mental health issues

08 May 2021
Highland project aims to help with mental health issues

Highland project aims to help with mental health issues

08 May 2021

A new project which aims to help mental health is being launched in the Highlands.


Meeting to discuss road safety concerns at busy Castletown play park

08 May 2021
Meeting to discuss road safety concerns at busy Castletown play park

Meeting to discuss road safety concerns at busy Castletown play park

08 May 2021

Campaigners are to meet with Highland Council to see if a solution can be found to improve road safety near a busy play park in Castletown.


Proposed energy storage plant could create 300 construction jobs

07 May 2021
Proposed energy storage plant could create 300 construction jobs

Proposed energy storage plant could create 300 construction jobs

07 May 2021

A multimillion-pound energy storage plant is being planned at Spittal in the site of an unused quarry.


Family pay tribute to Caithness man who died five months after being diagnosed with brain tumour

07 May 2021
Family pay tribute to Caithness man who died five months after being diagnosed with brain tumour

Family pay tribute to Caithness man who died five months after being diagnosed with brain tumour

07 May 2021

A Caithness woman has spoken of her devastation after losing her 52-year-old husband to a brain tumour


Jobs boost as Merlin Cinema expands in Thurso

05 May 2021
Jobs boost as Merlin Cinema expands in Thurso

Jobs boost as Merlin Cinema expands in Thurso

05 May 2021

An additional 12 jobs are expected to be created at the Merlin Cinema in Thurso as part of an expansion plan


Revolution needed on public transport in the Highlands

01 May 2021
Revolution needed on public transport in the Highlands

Revolution needed on public transport in the Highlands

01 May 2021

A public transport revolution is needed in the Highlands, according to Labour candidate Marion Donaldson.


Trades unions in Thurso and Wick commemorate International Workers Memorial Day

01 May 2021
Trades unions in Thurso and Wick commemorate International Workers Memorial Day

Trades unions in Thurso and Wick commemorate International Workers Memorial Day

01 May 2021

Caithness trade union representatives took part in a special event to remember those who have lost their lives at work.


Castletown mum in call for zebra crossing on NC500 road through village

30 April 2021
Castletown mum in call for zebra crossing on NC500 road through village

Castletown mum in call for zebra crossing on NC500 road through village

30 April 2021

A Castletown mother is calling for a new road crossing to help children safely access a busy play park in the village.


Opening on the Horizon for new hub

30 April 2021
Opening on the Horizon for new hub

Opening on the Horizon for new hub

30 April 2021

The former Caithness Horizons is expected to open in the summer under new management and a new name.


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