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Road sign prank in parts of Caithness criticised as 'ill-advised and misguided'

05 September 2023
Road sign prank in parts of Caithness criticised as 'ill-advised and misguided'

Road sign prank in parts of Caithness criticised as 'ill-advised and misguided'

05 September 2023

Council staff praised for getting signs back in place


Independent road safety audit to be undertaken at controversial road crossing in Castletown

01 September 2023
Independent road safety audit to be undertaken at controversial road crossing in Castletown

Independent road safety audit to be undertaken at controversial road crossing in Castletown

01 September 2023

Move welcomed by community council, Highland councillors and campaign group


Next stage of £750,000 project to make parts of Caithness more sustainable set to be launched

31 August 2023
Next stage of £750,000 project to make parts of Caithness more sustainable set to be launched

Next stage of £750,000 project to make parts of Caithness more sustainable set to be launched

31 August 2023

Meetings to be held in Thurso and Castletown as part of the initiative


Tributes paid to Alan Leslie, who was 'a huge inspiration to Caithness musicians.'

31 August 2023
Tributes paid to Alan Leslie, who was 'a huge inspiration to Caithness musicians.'

Tributes paid to Alan Leslie, who was 'a huge inspiration to Caithness musicians.'

31 August 2023

He was "a charismatic character who lived life to the full"


Clarification needed on £10 million community benefit fund, says Caithness councillor

31 August 2023
Clarification needed on £10 million community benefit fund, says Caithness councillor

Clarification needed on £10 million community benefit fund, says Caithness councillor

31 August 2023

SSEN Transmission claims the money will have " a lasting positive economic impact in the region."


Wick flights unaffected by UK air traffic control issues but passengers at Inverness 'experiencing delays'

29 August 2023
Wick flights unaffected by UK air traffic control issues but passengers at Inverness 'experiencing delays'

Wick flights unaffected by UK air traffic control issues but passengers at Inverness 'experiencing delays'

29 August 2023

Widespread disruption at airports throughout the UK


Entries up at Reay and District Garden Club's annual show but reduction in some sections

29 August 2023
Entries up at Reay and District Garden Club's annual show but reduction in some sections

Entries up at Reay and District Garden Club's annual show but reduction in some sections

29 August 2023

Event held in village hall on Saturday was well supported


Caithness firm set to expand after being bought by Aurora Energy Services Ltd of Inverness

29 August 2023
Caithness firm set to expand after being bought by Aurora Energy Services Ltd of Inverness

Caithness firm set to expand after being bought by Aurora Energy Services Ltd of Inverness

29 August 2023

Northern Marine Services (Scotland) Ltd was formed by Alasdair Noble in 2017


Unique Caithness basketry technique revived at workshop near Castletown

20 August 2023
Unique Caithness basketry technique revived at workshop near Castletown

Unique Caithness basketry technique revived at workshop near Castletown

20 August 2023

Havye basket style is said to have originated in Scarfskerry


Multimillion-pound Thurso heating scheme could help fight against fuel poverty

18 August 2023
Multimillion-pound Thurso heating scheme could help fight against fuel poverty

Multimillion-pound Thurso heating scheme could help fight against fuel poverty

18 August 2023

A multimillion-pound heating scheme being planned in Thurso could help people make "substantial savings" on their energy costs.


Caithness school bus service re-instated after successful campaign by parents

17 August 2023
Caithness school bus service re-instated after successful campaign by parents

Caithness school bus service re-instated after successful campaign by parents

17 August 2023

Campaigners happy and relieved to have service back


Charity swim by Caithness woman raises over £1500 for Breast Cancer Now

17 August 2023
Charity swim by Caithness woman raises over £1500 for Breast Cancer Now

Charity swim by Caithness woman raises over £1500 for Breast Cancer Now

17 August 2023

Lesley Double from Thrumster did the 10.9 mile swim in stages last month


Casualty rescued from Sinclair and Girnigoe Castle area

16 August 2023
Casualty rescued from Sinclair and Girnigoe Castle area

Casualty rescued from Sinclair and Girnigoe Castle area

16 August 2023

Wick and Duncansby Coastguard and Scottish Ambulance Service called to deal with the incident


Nuclear company going into administration is 'a bitter blow for local employment' says Caithness business boss

16 August 2023
Nuclear company going into administration is 'a bitter blow for local employment' says Caithness business boss

Nuclear company going into administration is 'a bitter blow for local employment' says Caithness business boss

16 August 2023

Trudy Morris said announcement is "incredibly disappointing and concerning."


Company involved in decommissioning of the Dounreay nuclear plant has gone into administration

10 August 2023
Company involved in decommissioning of the Dounreay nuclear plant has gone into administration

Company involved in decommissioning of the Dounreay nuclear plant has gone into administration

10 August 2023

James Fisher Nuclear had a base at Bower


'We cannot let juvenile vandals bring the town to its knees' – Thurso councillor in push to re-open town centre toilets

10 August 2023
'We cannot let juvenile vandals bring the town to its knees' – Thurso councillor in push to re-open town centre toilets

'We cannot let juvenile vandals bring the town to its knees' – Thurso councillor in push to re-open town centre toilets

10 August 2023

A councillor has criticised Highland Council over its "complacent" statement that it has no plans to re-open the Riverside Road toilets in Thurso.


Bill Mowat was 'a great character' and had a life that was 'well lived'

10 August 2023
Bill Mowat was 'a great character' and had a life that was 'well lived'

Bill Mowat was 'a great character' and had a life that was 'well lived'

10 August 2023

The former journalist and councillor served his community with 'passion and commitment'


Urgent review of Castletown road crossing is needed, according to councillors and campaign group

10 August 2023
Urgent review of Castletown road crossing is needed, according to councillors and campaign group

Urgent review of Castletown road crossing is needed, according to councillors and campaign group

10 August 2023

Crossing is "not the right solution to the problem," it is claimed


Family fun day being held in Thurso on Saturday

10 August 2023
Family fun day being held in Thurso on Saturday

Family fun day being held in Thurso on Saturday

10 August 2023

Event will mark a year-long effort to turn former Highland Council greenhouses into a growing space for herbs, vegetables and house plants


Stone backs dualling of A9 between Perth and Inverness but wants investment in the road north of the Highland capital

09 August 2023
Stone backs dualling of A9 between Perth and Inverness but wants investment in the road north of the Highland capital

Stone backs dualling of A9 between Perth and Inverness but wants investment in the road north of the Highland capital

09 August 2023

The Liberal Democrat MP says Scottish Government's broken promises are "breathtaking"


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