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Morale low among staff after series of safety lapses at Dounreay

14 June 2022
Morale low among staff after series of safety lapses at Dounreay

Morale low among staff after series of safety lapses at Dounreay

14 June 2022

Dounreay bosses are facing claims that worker morale has plummeted in the wake of a series of recent safety lapses at the plant.


Terrorist attack drill taking place at Vulcan site

09 June 2022
Terrorist attack drill taking place at Vulcan site

Terrorist attack drill taking place at Vulcan site

09 June 2022

People in part of west Caithness are being warned not to be unduly alarmed by a lot of police activity and the sound of gunfire and alarms on Thursday


Plans for new Dunbeath and District Centre take a step forward

03 June 2022
Plans for new Dunbeath and District Centre take a step forward

Plans for new Dunbeath and District Centre take a step forward

03 June 2022

The pieces are starting to come together for the Jigsaw Project to create an expanded community hub in south-east Caithness.


Group targets 700 far north jobs to replace Dounreay roles

01 June 2022
Group targets 700 far north jobs to replace Dounreay roles

Group targets 700 far north jobs to replace Dounreay roles

01 June 2022

Almost 700 jobs could be created over the next three years, according to the quango charged with helping to replace roles going at Dounreay.


Jobs boost at Vulcan as Rolls-Royce continues to run plant after MoD contract extension

18 May 2022
Jobs boost at Vulcan as Rolls-Royce continues to run plant after MoD contract extension

Jobs boost at Vulcan as Rolls-Royce continues to run plant after MoD contract extension

18 May 2022

The decision to delay the start to the clean-up of Vulcan until 2026 has created a mini jobs boom at the Ministry of Defence site, near Reay.


Caithness rugby veterans roll back the years at Scottish Golden Oldies Festival

17 May 2022
Caithness rugby veterans roll back the years at Scottish Golden Oldies Festival

Caithness rugby veterans roll back the years at Scottish Golden Oldies Festival

17 May 2022

Old stagers from Caithness cranked into action for the 10th Scottish Golden Oldies Festival hosted by Aberdeen Wanderers at the weekend.


Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

16 May 2022
Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

16 May 2022

Battle lines have been drawn up over newly tabled plans to develop a 12-turbine wind farm on the north Sutherland coast.


Patient 'flabbergasted' at claimed new data breach error

12 May 2022
Patient 'flabbergasted' at claimed new data breach error

Patient 'flabbergasted' at claimed new data breach error

12 May 2022

NHS chiefs in the Highlands are at the centre of a second data breach probe in less than two months involving the same patient.


Caithness Evergreens answer the call to arms for Golden Oldies event

11 May 2022
Caithness Evergreens answer the call to arms for Golden Oldies event

Caithness Evergreens answer the call to arms for Golden Oldies event

11 May 2022

The curtain comes down on a busy local rugby season with the appearance of the Caithness Evergreens in the 10th Scottish Golden Oldies Festival.


Dounreay staff get 7.5% pay rise

10 May 2022
Dounreay staff get 7.5% pay rise

Dounreay staff get 7.5% pay rise

10 May 2022

The inflation-linked hike kicks in this month as part of a three-year agreement negotiated by site union representatives.


Wind farm developer refutes 'bribe' accusation over proposed Armadale venture

09 May 2022
Wind farm developer refutes 'bribe' accusation over proposed Armadale venture

Wind farm developer refutes 'bribe' accusation over proposed Armadale venture

09 May 2022

A green energy company has denied seeking to bribe potential objectors to go along with its bid to develop a new wind farm on the far north coast.


Caithness players acquit themselves well in Caledonia youth rugby finale

02 May 2022
Caithness players acquit themselves well in Caledonia youth rugby finale

Caithness players acquit themselves well in Caledonia youth rugby finale

02 May 2022

Caithness representatives acquitted themselves well at the Saltire Energy Caledonia youth rugby finale in Aberdeen on Sunday.


Caithness contingents set for end-of-season youth rugby showpiece

28 April 2022
Caithness contingents set for end-of-season youth rugby showpiece

Caithness contingents set for end-of-season youth rugby showpiece

28 April 2022

Two rugby contingents from Caithness will be looking to end their season on a high at the Caledonia youth end-of-season showpiece in Aberdeen.


Krakens bow out in semis as Cartha Claymores have too much firepower

27 April 2022
Krakens bow out in semis as Cartha Claymores have too much firepower

Krakens bow out in semis as Cartha Claymores have too much firepower

27 April 2022

The Krakens lost out to Cartha Queen's Park Claymores in their National Bowl semi-final, ensuring there would be no fairytale end to the season.


Public consultation announced as Pentland Demo seeks onshore permissions

25 April 2022
Public consultation announced as Pentland Demo seeks onshore permissions

Public consultation announced as Pentland Demo seeks onshore permissions

25 April 2022

The prospective operators of a floating wind farm off Dounreay are looking to firm up its onshore presence.


Yellows on receiving end of a right royal Deeside drubbing

20 April 2022
Yellows on receiving end of a right royal Deeside drubbing

Yellows on receiving end of a right royal Deeside drubbing

20 April 2022

Caithness 2nd XV succumbed to a right royal drubbing on Deeside on Saturday as their Caley 4 North season finished on a low note.


Hannah makes a good impression in Six Nations U18 festival

20 April 2022
Hannah makes a good impression in Six Nations U18 festival

Hannah makes a good impression in Six Nations U18 festival

20 April 2022

Thurso High School pupil Hannah Dunnett thoroughly enjoyed her first taste of international action in the Six Nations U18 women's rugby festival.


Krakens aiming for glorious end to first season as they compete for place in National Bowl final

20 April 2022
Krakens aiming for glorious end to first season as they compete for place in National Bowl final

Krakens aiming for glorious end to first season as they compete for place in National Bowl final

20 April 2022

Caithness women take centre stage in the last rugby action of the season at Millbank on Saturday when they will bid to claim a place at Murrayfield.


New firm takes over Naver Business Centre in Thurso

17 April 2022
New firm takes over Naver Business Centre in Thurso

New firm takes over Naver Business Centre in Thurso

17 April 2022

A family-run IT business has just taken over the running of Naver Business Centre in Thurso.


Greens meet some familiar faces as they finish with another Millbank victory

15 April 2022
Greens meet some familiar faces as they finish with another Millbank victory

Greens meet some familiar faces as they finish with another Millbank victory

15 April 2022

The curtain came down on the Greens' Caley 1 season on Saturday with a victory at Millbank over opponents packed with very familiar faces.


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