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Demand for answers over Thor House in Thurso continues despite promise to restore respite care

27 September 2024
Demand for answers over Thor House in Thurso continues despite promise to restore respite care

Demand for answers over Thor House in Thurso continues despite promise to restore respite care

27 September 2024

Highland Council is being pressed to give more details about its recent announcement that it is to reinstate respite care at Thor House in Thurso.


Wick-Aberdeen route: Airline racks up £18k taxi bill over cancelled flights

26 September 2024
Wick-Aberdeen route: Airline racks up £18k taxi bill over cancelled flights

Wick-Aberdeen route: Airline racks up £18k taxi bill over cancelled flights

26 September 2024

Eastern Airways is coming under growing pressure to resolve ongoing gremlins afflicting its Wick/Aberdeen service.


Caithness hit by injuries as lead is wiped out at Invergordon

25 September 2024
Caithness hit by injuries as lead is wiped out at Invergordon

Caithness hit by injuries as lead is wiped out at Invergordon

25 September 2024

A collective fade-out in the final quarter consigned the Greens to a second away defeat in the North Conference of Caley 1 on Saturday.


Sixteen tries for Krakens in second runaway win

25 September 2024
Sixteen tries for Krakens in second runaway win

Sixteen tries for Krakens in second runaway win

25 September 2024

Two games into their Caley North 2 season, Caithness Krakens have still to face a serious challenge after a 96-3 victory over a young Orkney side.


Golfers whip up a storm as they defy the elements at Reay

20 September 2024
Golfers whip up a storm as they defy the elements at Reay

Golfers whip up a storm as they defy the elements at Reay

20 September 2024

Some stormy autumn weather hit competitive action at Reay, but there were still some good performances in the competitions that survived the weather.


Rugby veteran defies prostate cancer and fractures from a freak fall to make farewell appearance

20 September 2024
Rugby veteran defies prostate cancer and fractures from a freak fall to make farewell appearance

Rugby veteran defies prostate cancer and fractures from a freak fall to make farewell appearance

20 September 2024

A group of Caithness rugby veterans are turning out this weekend to help give a kenspeckle adopted Orcadian a final hurrah in the sport.


Caithness Krakens look to continue good form when they head to Orkney

18 September 2024
Caithness Krakens look to continue good form when they head to Orkney

Caithness Krakens look to continue good form when they head to Orkney

18 September 2024

Rugby team heads across Pentland Firth this weekend.


Caithness secure victory over Highland 2nd XV in Thurso

17 September 2024
Caithness secure victory over Highland 2nd XV in Thurso

Caithness secure victory over Highland 2nd XV in Thurso

17 September 2024

Caithness win at Millbank.


Dunnet farmer wins badminton gold at European Masters in Belgium

17 September 2024
Dunnet farmer wins badminton gold at European Masters in Belgium

Dunnet farmer wins badminton gold at European Masters in Belgium

17 September 2024

Badminton player claims victory in European competition.


‘Unfortunate’ reliability issues with Wick-Aberdeen flights discussed

15 September 2024
‘Unfortunate’ reliability issues with Wick-Aberdeen flights discussed

‘Unfortunate’ reliability issues with Wick-Aberdeen flights discussed

15 September 2024

Urgent talks are being held in a bid to restore passenger confidence in the Wick/Aberdeen air route.


Dounreay head ‘confident’ there will be no repeat of industrial action

14 September 2024
Dounreay head ‘confident’ there will be no repeat of industrial action

Dounreay head ‘confident’ there will be no repeat of industrial action

14 September 2024

Dounreay bosses are confident the recent industrial action will not have added to the time or cost of decommissioning the site.


Dounreay placed on ‘special measures’ over wide-ranging safety concerns

13 September 2024
Dounreay placed on ‘special measures’ over wide-ranging safety concerns

Dounreay placed on ‘special measures’ over wide-ranging safety concerns

13 September 2024

Government inspectors have put Dounreay into “special measures” as a result of unresolved safety concerns.


Caithness Krakens set sights on moving up

12 September 2024
Caithness Krakens set sights on moving up

Caithness Krakens set sights on moving up

12 September 2024

Caithness Krakens will make their first competitive appearance of the season on Saturday when they host Moray in Caledonian North League 2.


‘On a hiding to nothing’ – Greens missing 14 players for drubbing at Aberdeenshire

11 September 2024
‘On a hiding to nothing’ – Greens missing 14 players for drubbing at Aberdeenshire

‘On a hiding to nothing’ – Greens missing 14 players for drubbing at Aberdeenshire

11 September 2024

Caithness again featured in an 80-plus point game in their second outing in the north conference of Caledonian League 1.


Last-play try for Greens after Mackie fightback in Caley 1 opener

04 September 2024
Last-play try for Greens after Mackie fightback in Caley 1 opener

Last-play try for Greens after Mackie fightback in Caley 1 opener

04 September 2024

The crowd at Millbank were treated to a nerve-tingling thriller as Caithness opened their Caley 1 North Conference season with a 45-41 victory.


MSP Maree Todd urged to help improve mental health support in Caithness

31 August 2024
MSP Maree Todd urged to help improve mental health support in Caithness

MSP Maree Todd urged to help improve mental health support in Caithness

31 August 2024

Far north MSP Maree Todd has been urged to improve the support for people suffering with mental ill health in Caithness.


New skipper as Greens get set for ‘a pretty competitive division’

28 August 2024
New skipper as Greens get set for ‘a pretty competitive division’

New skipper as Greens get set for ‘a pretty competitive division’

28 August 2024

New skipper Cole Wilson will lead the Greens out as they kick off their Caledonian 1 North Conference campaign at home to Mackie.


Caithness learner drivers ‘have to go to Orkney’ for driving test

25 August 2024
Caithness learner drivers ‘have to go to Orkney’ for driving test

Caithness learner drivers ‘have to go to Orkney’ for driving test

25 August 2024

Learner drivers in Caithness are going as far as Skye and Orkney to sit their tests because of difficulties in getting a slot in their home area.


Highland Council giving support to care for common ground

24 August 2024
Highland Council giving support to care for common ground

Highland Council giving support to care for common ground

24 August 2024

New support is being given to volunteers mustered by local community councillors to help maintain common ground not looked after by Highland Council.


Highland Council chief exec ‘has hands tied’ over answers on Avonlea and Thor House

23 August 2024
Highland Council chief exec ‘has hands tied’ over answers on Avonlea and Thor House

Highland Council chief exec ‘has hands tied’ over answers on Avonlea and Thor House

23 August 2024

Highland Council chief executive Derek Brown has declined to seek answers to questions about controversies surrounding two local care centres.


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