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Woman is 'forever grateful' to Balmore staff after moving north with her dog to escape abusive relationship

10 October 2023
Woman is 'forever grateful' to Balmore staff after moving north with her dog to escape abusive relationship

Woman is 'forever grateful' to Balmore staff after moving north with her dog to escape abusive relationship

10 October 2023

The centre helped her deal with "a horrific situation"


Stone to meet UK Government over hardships being faced by pensioners in the Highlands

10 October 2023
Stone to meet UK Government over hardships being faced by pensioners in the Highlands

Stone to meet UK Government over hardships being faced by pensioners in the Highlands

10 October 2023

MP says increased living costs have hit pensioners "particularly hard"


Value of fish landings at Scrabster third highest in Scotland last year

05 October 2023
Value of fish landings at Scrabster third highest in Scotland last year

Value of fish landings at Scrabster third highest in Scotland last year

05 October 2023

Scrabster fish landings were worth £36.5 million last year, up by 7.7 per cent compared with 2021, according to the annual report by Marine Scotland.


Glamping pods plan could encourage tourists to stay longer in Caithness and give boost to local economy

05 October 2023
Glamping pods plan could encourage tourists to stay longer in Caithness and give boost to local economy

Glamping pods plan could encourage tourists to stay longer in Caithness and give boost to local economy

05 October 2023

Plan aimed at visitors on short breaks and weekend stays


Elections set to take place in two Caithness community council areas next month

05 October 2023
Elections set to take place in two Caithness community council areas next month

Elections set to take place in two Caithness community council areas next month

05 October 2023

Thurso and Watten will decide members by postal vote


New boss at Magnox Ltd, which is responsible for decommissioning at Dounreay

04 October 2023
New boss at Magnox Ltd, which is responsible for decommissioning at Dounreay

New boss at Magnox Ltd, which is responsible for decommissioning at Dounreay

04 October 2023

Rob Fletcher appointed to the post after doing the role on an interim basis since May


Thurso Players plan extensive refurbishment of derelict foundary to create workshop and storage facility

04 October 2023
Thurso Players plan extensive refurbishment of derelict foundary to create workshop and storage facility

Thurso Players plan extensive refurbishment of derelict foundary to create workshop and storage facility

04 October 2023

Proposal is said to be under consideration by Highland Council


Stone claims 'unnecessary bureaucratic barriers' have led to art exhibitions being cancelled

03 October 2023
Stone claims 'unnecessary bureaucratic barriers' have led to art exhibitions being cancelled

Stone claims 'unnecessary bureaucratic barriers' have led to art exhibitions being cancelled

03 October 2023

North MP wants UK Government to cut the post-Brexit red tape


Milestone reached in major offshore windfarm project which could bring economic benefits to the far north

03 October 2023
Milestone reached in major offshore windfarm project which could bring economic benefits to the far north

Milestone reached in major offshore windfarm project which could bring economic benefits to the far north

03 October 2023

West of Orkney Windfarm proposal could power more than two million homes


The A9 road should be dualled all the way to Caithness, says Thurso Community Council

15 September 2023
The A9 road should be dualled all the way to Caithness, says Thurso Community Council

The A9 road should be dualled all the way to Caithness, says Thurso Community Council

15 September 2023

If that does not happen, major improvements should be undertaken on the road north of Inverness, it claims


Thurso River flood prevention scheme could be axed as part of Highland Council's budget cuts

14 September 2023
Thurso River flood prevention scheme could be axed as part of Highland Council's budget cuts

Thurso River flood prevention scheme could be axed as part of Highland Council's budget cuts

14 September 2023

Dozens of projects could be scrapped to make savings of £132 million


Access fears over road closure plan in Lybster area addressed following meeting

14 September 2023
Access fears over road closure plan in Lybster area addressed following meeting

Access fears over road closure plan in Lybster area addressed following meeting

14 September 2023

Next phase of work to instal new water mains starts next week


Wick Family Centre given until next month to make a number of improvements following inspection

14 September 2023
Wick Family Centre given until next month to make a number of improvements following inspection

Wick Family Centre given until next month to make a number of improvements following inspection

14 September 2023

Facility provides care service for children and young people with additional support needs


Scottish Government land reform plans 'lacking vision' says north MSP

13 September 2023
Scottish Government land reform plans 'lacking vision' says north MSP

Scottish Government land reform plans 'lacking vision' says north MSP

13 September 2023

Rhoda Grant claims proposals offer "timid promises"


Unique chance for Caithness and north firms to get involved in offshore renewable energy sector

12 September 2023
Unique chance for Caithness and north firms to get involved in offshore renewable energy sector

Unique chance for Caithness and north firms to get involved in offshore renewable energy sector

12 September 2023

Companies in Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney could benefit from a unique opportunity to get involved in the growing offshore renewable energy sector.


Memorial garden was created to honour the late Queen who died a year ago

08 September 2023
Memorial garden was created to honour the late Queen who died a year ago

Memorial garden was created to honour the late Queen who died a year ago

08 September 2023

A memorial garden was created at a house in Caithness to honour the late Queen who passed away a year ago on Friday.


Health and safety concerns raised with Dounreay management

08 September 2023
Health and safety concerns raised with Dounreay management

Health and safety concerns raised with Dounreay management

08 September 2023

Some trade union and safety representatives have no confidence in the management at Dounreay and have raised health and safety concerns at the site.


Road closure plan for new water main in Camster area is 'unacceptable', says residents

07 September 2023
Road closure plan for new water main in Camster area is 'unacceptable', says residents

Road closure plan for new water main in Camster area is 'unacceptable', says residents

07 September 2023

Scottish Water claims project will deliver long-term benefits but will try and address concerns


Caithness concern over impact of loss of 27 police posts in the Highlands and Islands area

07 September 2023
Caithness concern over impact of loss of 27 police posts in the Highlands and Islands area

Caithness concern over impact of loss of 27 police posts in the Highlands and Islands area

07 September 2023

"The thin blue line is getting ever thinner," says local councillor


Caithness musician, Ian Sinclair, to be remembered at festival in Aberdeenshire next year

07 September 2023
Caithness musician, Ian Sinclair, to be remembered at festival in Aberdeenshire next year

Caithness musician, Ian Sinclair, to be remembered at festival in Aberdeenshire next year

07 September 2023

Songs and tunes to be played at festival in Portsoy


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