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Lack of contingency plan for Caithness is 'an absolute disgrace,' says Thurso community council chairwoman

02 November 2023
Lack of contingency plan for Caithness is 'an absolute disgrace,' says Thurso community council chairwoman

Lack of contingency plan for Caithness is 'an absolute disgrace,' says Thurso community council chairwoman

02 November 2023

No procedures in place should there be a problem with A9 road, meeting hears


Thurso man (40) dies in hospital after becoming unwell in town

02 November 2023
Thurso man (40) dies in hospital after becoming unwell in town

Thurso man (40) dies in hospital after becoming unwell in town

02 November 2023

Took ill on Castlegreen Road


Thurso High oil leak could cost 'hundreds of thousands of pounds' to remedy, says Caithness councillor

01 November 2023
Thurso High oil leak could cost 'hundreds of thousands of pounds' to remedy, says Caithness councillor

Thurso High oil leak could cost 'hundreds of thousands of pounds' to remedy, says Caithness councillor

01 November 2023

Work described as "relatively complex and expensive."


Rafferty wins Northern Nashville Country Music Club award for third time

01 November 2023
Rafferty wins Northern Nashville Country Music Club award for third time

Rafferty wins Northern Nashville Country Music Club award for third time

01 November 2023

Club chairman Alan Miller describes him as "a worthy winner".


Platinum jubilee tree planted in Castletown last year has died, community council hears

01 November 2023
Platinum jubilee tree planted in Castletown last year has died, community council hears

Platinum jubilee tree planted in Castletown last year has died, community council hears

01 November 2023

The Whitebeam tree was planted by Alice Calder Hill, the oldest person in Castletown


'Rip it out and start again' – Castletown road crossing described as 'a dead loss'

31 October 2023
'Rip it out and start again' – Castletown road crossing described as 'a dead loss'

'Rip it out and start again' – Castletown road crossing described as 'a dead loss'

31 October 2023

A controversial road crossing in Castletown should be ripped out and replaced, a local Highland councillor has said this week.


Survey finds overwhelming support in the Highlands for Scottish fishing industry

31 October 2023
Survey finds overwhelming support in the Highlands for Scottish fishing industry

Survey finds overwhelming support in the Highlands for Scottish fishing industry

31 October 2023

Poll of 1000 adults carried out by Scottish Fishermen's Federation


Two Caithness charities benefit from pets thanksgiving service

29 October 2023
Two Caithness charities benefit from pets thanksgiving service

Two Caithness charities benefit from pets thanksgiving service

29 October 2023

Event in Canisbay Church raised £210


Stone says proposed £6.6 million cut to Creative Scotland's budget is 'extremely distressing'

28 October 2023
Stone says proposed £6.6 million cut to Creative Scotland's budget is 'extremely distressing'

Stone says proposed £6.6 million cut to Creative Scotland's budget is 'extremely distressing'

28 October 2023

Far north MP wants Scottish Government to reconsider the plan


Thurso stages special event to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the Boys' Brigade

26 October 2023
Thurso stages special event to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the Boys' Brigade

Thurso stages special event to commemorate the 140th anniversary of the Boys' Brigade

26 October 2023

Two coaches of youngsters from England come to the north to celebrate the occasion


SubSea 7 preparing to start work on three pipelines for Aker BP

26 October 2023
SubSea 7 preparing to start work on three pipelines for Aker BP

SubSea 7 preparing to start work on three pipelines for Aker BP

26 October 2023

News of the contract was described as "really heartening" by Caithness business leader Trudy Morris


Caithness woman takes part in gruelling triathlon world championship in Hawaii

26 October 2023
Caithness woman takes part in gruelling triathlon world championship in Hawaii

Caithness woman takes part in gruelling triathlon world championship in Hawaii

26 October 2023

Louise Sinclair felt "surprisingly fresh" after the demanding event


WATCH: Wick John O' Groats airport stages successful test flight of the largest unmanned air vehicle in Europe

26 October 2023
WATCH: Wick John O' Groats airport stages successful test flight of the largest unmanned air vehicle in Europe

WATCH: Wick John O' Groats airport stages successful test flight of the largest unmanned air vehicle in Europe

26 October 2023

Exercise aims to deliver blueprint for net zero regional aviation across the UK


Zumba dance class in Wick raised over £500 for Breast Cancer Now charity

25 October 2023
Zumba dance class in Wick raised over £500 for Breast Cancer Now charity

Zumba dance class in Wick raised over £500 for Breast Cancer Now charity

25 October 2023

Event was held in Assembly Rooms, Wick, on Sunday


Gary Campbell is new chief executive at the Crofting Commission

24 October 2023
Gary Campbell is new chief executive at the Crofting Commission

Gary Campbell is new chief executive at the Crofting Commission

24 October 2023

He has worked in the public and private sectors in the Highlands and Islands


Caithness man had custom-made bike stolen in Inverness when he was undergoing radiotherapy treatment for cancer

16 October 2023
Caithness man had custom-made bike stolen in Inverness when he was undergoing radiotherapy treatment for cancer

Caithness man had custom-made bike stolen in Inverness when he was undergoing radiotherapy treatment for cancer

16 October 2023

Hugh Caves "appalled" at way police dealt with the theft


Ariane Burgess says climate crisis and the cost of living crisis cannot be separated

14 October 2023
Ariane Burgess says climate crisis and the cost of living crisis cannot be separated

Ariane Burgess says climate crisis and the cost of living crisis cannot be separated

14 October 2023

Policies to reduce carbon emissions and tackle poverty are needed, she says


Bill to create buffer zones to stop anti-abortion groups protesting outside medical facilities backed by north MSP

12 October 2023
Bill to create buffer zones to stop anti-abortion groups protesting outside medical facilities backed by north MSP

Bill to create buffer zones to stop anti-abortion groups protesting outside medical facilities backed by north MSP

12 October 2023

Ariane Burgess says the bill is really important


CHAT chairman pays tribute to NHS Highland chief executive who is to retire next year

12 October 2023
CHAT chairman pays tribute to NHS Highland chief executive who is to retire next year

CHAT chairman pays tribute to NHS Highland chief executive who is to retire next year

12 October 2023

Ron Gunn is sorry to hear Pam Dudek is leaving her post


People from Caithness and the Highlands to take part in Independence event in central Scotland

12 October 2023
People from Caithness and the Highlands to take part in Independence event in central Scotland

People from Caithness and the Highlands to take part in Independence event in central Scotland

12 October 2023

Chain of Freedom to take place on Saturday


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