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Time running out for north self assessment tax returns, warns HM Revenue and Customs

23 February 2021
Time running out for north self assessment tax returns, warns HM Revenue and Customs

Time running out for north self assessment tax returns, warns HM Revenue and Customs

23 February 2021

Self assessment taxpayers in Caithness and elsewhere in the country have just two days to submit their late tax returns


Pay increase for north care staff described as 'fantastic news' by Scottish Government minister

23 February 2021
Pay increase for north care staff described as 'fantastic news' by Scottish Government minister

Pay increase for north care staff described as 'fantastic news' by Scottish Government minister

23 February 2021

The decision by a north social care provider to pay staff a minimum of £10 an hour hailed as 'fantastic news' by Scottish Minister.


Lorries cause loads of problems for Caithness woman as they thunder past her home

19 February 2021
Lorries cause loads of problems for Caithness woman as they thunder past her home

Lorries cause loads of problems for Caithness woman as they thunder past her home

19 February 2021

Timber lorries are causing concern for a Caithness woman who says she has endured years of disruption from the vehicles.


Hial centralisation plan 'all smoke and mirrors', says north MSP

19 February 2021
Hial centralisation plan 'all smoke and mirrors', says north MSP

Hial centralisation plan 'all smoke and mirrors', says north MSP

19 February 2021

A plan to centralise Highlands and Islands air traffic control services in Inverness is “all smoke and mirrors,” says north MSP.


Apology made after 'intemperate language' used in fund row

19 February 2021
Apology made after 'intemperate language' used in fund row

Apology made after 'intemperate language' used in fund row

19 February 2021

Wick Academy supporter Dan Mackay has apologised for his “intemperate language” in row over development fund


WATCH: Tidal power pioneered in Pentland Firth is installed in Japanese waters

19 February 2021
WATCH: Tidal power pioneered in Pentland Firth is installed in Japanese waters

WATCH: Tidal power pioneered in Pentland Firth is installed in Japanese waters

19 February 2021

THE company behind the MeyGen tidal energy project in the Pentland Firth has achieved "a huge milestone" after installing a turbine in Japan.


Castletown wartime memento to feature in Highland-wide podcast

18 February 2021
Castletown wartime memento to feature in Highland-wide podcast

Castletown wartime memento to feature in Highland-wide podcast

18 February 2021

A unique and poignant wartime memento from World War II is to be featured on a podcast as part of a Highland-wide initiative.


Old Castletown mill bought by a Caithness firm

13 February 2021
Old Castletown mill bought by a Caithness firm

Old Castletown mill bought by a Caithness firm

13 February 2021

A historic mill on the outskirts of Castletown could be transformed after it was bought by a Caithness business.


Plea from north MSPs for 21st century maternity service in Caithness

12 February 2021
Plea from north MSPs for 21st century maternity service in Caithness

Plea from north MSPs for 21st century maternity service in Caithness

12 February 2021

Pregnant women in Caithness should have a 21st century maternity service with obstetric and paediatric support, says Rhoda Grant


Cassette problems delay police report into Wick death

12 February 2021
Cassette problems delay police report into Wick death

Cassette problems delay police report into Wick death

12 February 2021

A police report into the death of a Caithness man 24 years ago has been delayed - partly due to difficulties in acquiring a cassette player.


Bid to halt 'the sharp decline' in rural bus services

11 February 2021
Bid to halt 'the sharp decline' in rural bus services

Bid to halt 'the sharp decline' in rural bus services

11 February 2021

Plan to halt "the sharp decline" in rural bus services which has been heightened by the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.


Removing Christmas decorations 'not essential work'

08 February 2021
Removing Christmas decorations 'not essential work'

Removing Christmas decorations 'not essential work'

08 February 2021

The festive season has gone but Christmas lights are still up in Caithness and elsewhere in the Highlands – and it is all because of coronavirus.


Thurso could have 20mph speed limit 'fairly soon', says local councillor

06 February 2021
Thurso could have 20mph speed limit 'fairly soon', says local councillor

Thurso could have 20mph speed limit 'fairly soon', says local councillor

06 February 2021

A speed limit of 20mph could be introduced in parts of Thurso "fairly soon," according to local Highland councillor, Karl Rosie.


Claim of 'towering conceit' in wrangle over Wick Academy Development Fund money

05 February 2021
Claim of 'towering conceit' in wrangle over Wick Academy Development Fund money

Claim of 'towering conceit' in wrangle over Wick Academy Development Fund money

05 February 2021

A group of people who are campaigning for the £140,000 in a Wick-based charity to go to community groups have been accused of "towering conceit".


Extra £28,000 funding for Thurso and Wick town centre schemes

05 February 2021
Extra £28,000 funding for Thurso and Wick town centre schemes

Extra £28,000 funding for Thurso and Wick town centre schemes

05 February 2021

Thurso has been awarded an additional £28,000 to help regenerate its town centre.


Covid passports would give 'kiss of life' to north tourism industry, says north MSP.

03 February 2021
Covid passports would give 'kiss of life' to north tourism industry, says north MSP.

Covid passports would give 'kiss of life' to north tourism industry, says north MSP.

03 February 2021

A NORTH MSP wants Nicola Sturgeon to give "the kiss of life" to Highlands and Islands tourism by supporting calls for Covid passports.


Pothole menace as concerns raised about state of streets in Thurso

29 January 2021
Pothole menace as concerns raised about state of streets in Thurso

Pothole menace as concerns raised about state of streets in Thurso

29 January 2021

Huge potholes in and around Thurso are causing a danger to drivers and pedestrians, according to local community councillors.


Museum plan backed by business and community groups

29 January 2021
Museum plan backed by business and community groups

Museum plan backed by business and community groups

29 January 2021

Plans to reopen Caithness Horizons under a new name and management team have been welcomed locally.


Ross says Scottish budget will help north recover from Covid-19 crisis

28 January 2021
Ross says Scottish budget will help north recover from Covid-19 crisis

Ross says Scottish budget will help north recover from Covid-19 crisis

28 January 2021

North MSP Gail Ross has said the Scottish Government's draft budget will help the area recover from the Covid-19 crisis.


Young Caithness people have to wait 'ridiculous' time to sit a driving test, says community councillor

28 January 2021
Young Caithness people have to wait 'ridiculous' time to sit a driving test, says community councillor

Young Caithness people have to wait 'ridiculous' time to sit a driving test, says community councillor

28 January 2021

A plea is to be made to the UK Government on the "ridiculous" time young people in Caithness have to wait to sit a driving test


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