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Commission plans slammed as 'an insult to democracy' and 'a hammer blow to far north'

08 January 2021
Commission plans slammed as 'an insult to democracy' and 'a hammer blow to far north'

Commission plans slammed as 'an insult to democracy' and 'a hammer blow to far north'

08 January 2021

Plans to cut the number of Highland councillors have been slammed as "an insult to democracy" and "a hammer blow to the far north".


Lockdown a blow but safety must come first, says Caithness councillor

07 January 2021
Lockdown a blow but safety must come first, says Caithness councillor

Lockdown a blow but safety must come first, says Caithness councillor

07 January 2021

A Caithness councillor has described the latest coronavirus restrictions as a blow but said "safety must comes first".


Plea to public from health chief after 'a significant increase' in north Covid cases

06 January 2021
Plea to public from health chief after 'a significant increase' in north Covid cases

Plea to public from health chief after 'a significant increase' in north Covid cases

06 January 2021

Plea to communities across the Highlands after "a significant increase" in coronavirus cases over the festive period.


Reduction in number of Highland councillors 'completely unacceptable' says north MSP

05 January 2021
Reduction in number of Highland councillors 'completely unacceptable' says north MSP

Reduction in number of Highland councillors 'completely unacceptable' says north MSP

05 January 2021

Plans to cut the number of Highland councillors by two have been described as "completely unacceptable" by a north MSP


Call for air traffic control plan to be grounded

31 December 2020
Call for air traffic control plan to be grounded

Call for air traffic control plan to be grounded

31 December 2020

PLANS to centralise Highlands and Islands air traffic control services in Inverness should be scrapped, according to north MSP Gail Ross.


Drama penned by Wick writer to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4

28 December 2020
Drama penned by Wick writer to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4

Drama penned by Wick writer to be broadcast on BBC Radio 4

28 December 2020

A new drama series by Wick writer, Colin MacDonald, is being broadcast on BBC Radio 4 next month.


Ormlie group gets some festive cheer from Tesco

27 December 2020
Ormlie group gets some festive cheer from Tesco

Ormlie group gets some festive cheer from Tesco

27 December 2020

A Caithness community group has benefited from some seasonal cheer delivered by a local supermarket.


MeyGen tidal energy equipment to be installed in Japan

26 December 2020
MeyGen tidal energy equipment to be installed in Japan

MeyGen tidal energy equipment to be installed in Japan

26 December 2020

Tidal energy equipment, based on the MeyGen model in Caithness, is due to be installed at a site in Japan next month.


Guidance on hospital visits updated as north moves to Tier 4 restrictions

24 December 2020
Guidance on hospital visits updated as north moves to Tier 4 restrictions

Guidance on hospital visits updated as north moves to Tier 4 restrictions

24 December 2020

New guidance on visiting hospitals and care homes has been issued by NHS Highland as the area moves into Level 4 restrictions.


Scottish Government review will look at maternity care in Caithness

24 December 2020
Scottish Government review will look at maternity care in Caithness

Scottish Government review will look at maternity care in Caithness

24 December 2020

Maternity care in Caithness and other rural areas of Scotland is being looked at by the Scottish Government.


Far north groups get festive cheer from Co-op

20 December 2020
Far north groups get festive cheer from Co-op

Far north groups get festive cheer from Co-op

20 December 2020

Nine clubs and organisations in the far north have received some festive cheer after getting almost £18,000 from the Co-op.


Verbal abuse of staff at Wick medical practice 'totally unacceptable', says Fernie

19 December 2020
Verbal abuse of staff at Wick medical practice 'totally unacceptable', says Fernie

Verbal abuse of staff at Wick medical practice 'totally unacceptable', says Fernie

19 December 2020

A Caithness health campaigner has said it is "totally unacceptable" staff at a Wick medical practice have been subject to verbal abuse.


Caithness pilot on drug abuse could be adopted across Scotland

17 December 2020
Caithness pilot on drug abuse could be adopted across Scotland

Caithness pilot on drug abuse could be adopted across Scotland

17 December 2020

A drug and alcohol abuse reduction system being piloted in Caithness could be adopted throughout Scotland


Sturgeon urged to say when home visit rules can be relaxed in north

16 December 2020
Sturgeon urged to say when home visit rules can be relaxed in north

Sturgeon urged to say when home visit rules can be relaxed in north

16 December 2020

Edward Mountain, has urged Nicola Sturgeon to say when the rules on household visits in the Highlands will be relaxed


Brandon on top of world after topping country charts in Australia

15 December 2020
Brandon on top of world after topping country charts in Australia

Brandon on top of world after topping country charts in Australia

15 December 2020

A Caithness musician is feeling on top of the world after hitting the top spot in an Australian country music chart.


Watten kids help tackle plastic pollution

14 December 2020
Watten kids help tackle plastic pollution

Watten kids help tackle plastic pollution

14 December 2020

YOUNGSTERS in Watten have been learning about the dangers of plastic waste and helping to improve the environment.


Plans to downgrade Wick airport should be reviewed, say controllers

11 December 2020
Plans to downgrade Wick airport should be reviewed, say controllers

Plans to downgrade Wick airport should be reviewed, say controllers

11 December 2020

Plans to centralise air traffic control services in Inverness and downgrade the airport at Wick should be reviewed


Mcleod family call for action on 'damning report'

11 December 2020
Mcleod family call for action on 'damning report'

Mcleod family call for action on 'damning report'

11 December 2020

The Mcleod family wants recommendations in a damning police complaints report to be implemented by Scottish Government.


Time to take action on mental health issues, says Caithness councillor

11 December 2020
Time to take action on mental health issues, says Caithness councillor

Time to take action on mental health issues, says Caithness councillor

11 December 2020

Action has to be taken now to help young people in Caithness with mental health issues.


Police continue to focus on drug and other crimes in Caithness

10 December 2020
Police continue to focus on drug and other crimes in Caithness

Police continue to focus on drug and other crimes in Caithness

10 December 2020

Efforts to tackle drug and other crimes in Caithness have continued this week as part of an ongoing police initiative


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