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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


Call for Scottish Government to take urgent action on fly-tipping

28 January 2021
Call for Scottish Government to take urgent action on fly-tipping

Call for Scottish Government to take urgent action on fly-tipping

28 January 2021

Small businesses and farmers are calling on the Scottish Government to take urgent action on the "abhorrent crime" of fly-tipping


Plea for Scottish Government to take action on roll-out of vaccine in the north

27 January 2021
Plea for Scottish Government to take action on roll-out of vaccine in the north

Plea for Scottish Government to take action on roll-out of vaccine in the north

27 January 2021

A north MSP has urged the Scottish Government to get Covid vaccine to the remotest parts of the Highlands and Islands


Sheep event cancelled for a second time due to the coronavirus

26 January 2021
Sheep event cancelled for a second time due to the coronavirus

Sheep event cancelled for a second time due to the coronavirus

26 January 2021

A major event in the farming calendar has been postponed for the second time because of the coronavirus pandemic


Extra Covid-19 funding should go to councils, says Highland leader

26 January 2021
Extra Covid-19 funding should go to councils, says Highland leader

Extra Covid-19 funding should go to councils, says Highland leader

26 January 2021

Margaret Davidson, wants any additional Covid-related Scottish funding from the UK Government to be passed on to local councils.


New Thurso hotel to open in May, says company boss

17 January 2021
New Thurso hotel to open in May, says company boss

New Thurso hotel to open in May, says company boss

17 January 2021

The new multimillion-pound Premier Inn hotel in Thurso is due to open in May, according to a senior company manager.


Call for army to help with vaccine roll out in the north

15 January 2021
Call for army to help with vaccine roll out in the north

Call for army to help with vaccine roll out in the north

15 January 2021

North MP Jamie Stone wants the army to help with the rollout of the coronavirus vaccine.


MeyGen company appoints new chief executive

14 January 2021
MeyGen company appoints new chief executive

MeyGen company appoints new chief executive

14 January 2021

The company behind the MeyGen tidal energy project in the Pentland Firth has a new boss.


Call for volunteers to help with Thurso gritting

13 January 2021
Call for volunteers to help with Thurso gritting

Call for volunteers to help with Thurso gritting

13 January 2021

An appeal has been made for volunteers to help with gritting in Thurso.


Minister leaves his Wick post for 'personal reasons'

10 January 2021
Minister leaves his Wick post for 'personal reasons'

Minister leaves his Wick post for 'personal reasons'

10 January 2021

A Wick minister, who has given up his post after 12 years, said his decision was made partly for health reasons.


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