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Scrabster pensioner Peter Bodek 'livid' at 15p pension increase

16 February 2022
Scrabster pensioner Peter Bodek 'livid' at 15p pension increase

Scrabster pensioner Peter Bodek 'livid' at 15p pension increase

16 February 2022

A Scrabster pensioner was left fuming after receiving a letter informing him that he would see a 15 pence increase on the benefit he receives.


Online family history event is a global success

15 February 2022
Online family history event is a global success

Online family history event is a global success

15 February 2022

A person trying to trace their roots had a surprise introduction during an online question and answer session with Caithness Family History Society.


New safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels

14 February 2022
New safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels

New safety rules for enclosed spaces on board vessels

14 February 2022

Seafarers will be better protected as new UK rules come into force to tighten up safety for those working in enclosed spaces on board vessels.


Online enrolment open for early learning and childcare places in Caithness

14 February 2022
Online enrolment open for early learning and childcare places in Caithness

Online enrolment open for early learning and childcare places in Caithness

14 February 2022

Online enrolment for all ELC providers, including local authority nurseries, partner settings and commissioned childminders is now open.


Edible gardens set to take root in unexpected bits of land in Caithness

14 February 2022
Edible gardens set to take root in unexpected bits of land in Caithness

Edible gardens set to take root in unexpected bits of land in Caithness

14 February 2022

Caithness will host one of 12 Unexpected Gardens being installed by a creative arts programme showing that even the unlikeliest of places can bloom.


Caithness County Show set to go ahead this year

13 February 2022
Caithness County Show set to go ahead this year

Caithness County Show set to go ahead this year

13 February 2022

A date has been set aside in the local farming calendar for the County Show, which is scheduled to take place at Thurso East on July 15-16.


NorthLink Ferries raise more than £10k for MS Society Scotland

13 February 2022
NorthLink Ferries raise more than £10k for MS Society Scotland

NorthLink Ferries raise more than £10k for MS Society Scotland

13 February 2022

A ferry operator that serves Aberdeen, Scrabster and the Northern Isles, has raised over £10,000 to support people with multiple sclerosis (MS).


Local communities urged to get involved in cleaning up Scotland

12 February 2022
Local communities urged to get involved in cleaning up Scotland

Local communities urged to get involved in cleaning up Scotland

12 February 2022

Keep Scotland Beautiful is calling for Scotland’s communities to join a Spring Clean challenge from March 21-April 21 to help clean up our country.


'People deserve better,' says Jamie Stone following concerns about healthcare provision in Caithness

01 February 2022
'People deserve better,' says Jamie Stone following concerns about healthcare provision in Caithness

'People deserve better,' says Jamie Stone following concerns about healthcare provision in Caithness

01 February 2022

Local MP Jamie Stone has expressed concern about healthcare provision in the far north after receiving a plea for help from one of his constituents.


Spring bulbs to add a splash of colour at Thurso schools

01 February 2022
Spring bulbs to add a splash of colour at Thurso schools

Spring bulbs to add a splash of colour at Thurso schools

01 February 2022

Thurso school pupils set to start digging after receiving the gift of spring bulbs from local green-fingered community activist Alexander Glasgow.


Dressage proves popular at Caithness Riding Club

29 January 2022
Dressage proves popular at Caithness Riding Club

Dressage proves popular at Caithness Riding Club

29 January 2022

Dressage was the theme for the latest round of events held by Caithness Riding Club at the indoor riding school in Halkirk.


Volunteer befrienders ‘more needed than ever’ to help tackle loneliness for veterans with sight loss

28 January 2022
Volunteer befrienders ‘more needed than ever’ to help tackle loneliness for veterans with sight loss

Volunteer befrienders ‘more needed than ever’ to help tackle loneliness for veterans with sight loss

28 January 2022

Sight Scotland Veterans is seeking volunteer befrienders in the Highlands and Islands to make a difference to the lives of veterans with sight loss.


Forgetting the Future launch crowdfunding campaign to bounce back after lockdown

28 January 2022
Forgetting the Future launch crowdfunding campaign to bounce back after lockdown

Forgetting the Future launch crowdfunding campaign to bounce back after lockdown

28 January 2022

Members of Thurso band Forgetting the Future have come up with a plan to help get them back on their feet after a particularly hard couple of years.


Local activists join together to tackle the 'healthcare crisis' in Caithness and Sutherland

26 January 2022
Local activists join together to tackle the 'healthcare crisis' in Caithness and Sutherland

Local activists join together to tackle the 'healthcare crisis' in Caithness and Sutherland

26 January 2022

Local lobbyists and councillors add their backing to Rebecca Wymer's petition for a review of women's health services in Caithness and Sutherland.


Castletown Primary School closed to pupils today

24 January 2022
Castletown Primary School closed to pupils today

Castletown Primary School closed to pupils today

24 January 2022

Parents of pupils at Castletown Primary have been notified about the school being closed today (Monday) due to heating problems.


Voluntary scheme to encourage people to give space

23 January 2022
Voluntary scheme to encourage people to give space

Voluntary scheme to encourage people to give space

23 January 2022

Free badges and lanyards will be available to people who wish to show others they would welcome additional space and extra care while out in public.


Rhoda Grant concerned that Humza Yousaf is not taking on board the plight of Caithness women travelling a 200 mile round trip to give birth at Raigmore

21 January 2022
Rhoda Grant concerned that Humza Yousaf is not taking on board the plight of Caithness women travelling a 200 mile round trip to give birth at Raigmore

Rhoda Grant concerned that Humza Yousaf is not taking on board the plight of Caithness women travelling a 200 mile round trip to give birth at Raigmore

21 January 2022

North MSP Rhoda Grant is supporting an independent maternity review of Caithness and has called for the health secretary to be involved locally.


Caithness poultry keepers are being urged to remain vigilant around avian flu

21 January 2022
Caithness poultry keepers are being urged to remain vigilant around avian flu

Caithness poultry keepers are being urged to remain vigilant around avian flu

21 January 2022

Local smallholders and keepers of backyard flocks are being requested to sign up to the Poultry Register to help monitor the spread of avian flu.


Appeal for help to keep Latheron Show going

20 January 2022
Appeal for help to keep Latheron Show going

Appeal for help to keep Latheron Show going

20 January 2022

Latheron Agricultural Society is looking for community support to continue its popular show and run a scaled-down version of the event this year.


Thurso town centre businesses appreciate mystery New Year thank you gifts

19 January 2022
Thurso town centre businesses appreciate mystery New Year thank you gifts

Thurso town centre businesses appreciate mystery New Year thank you gifts

19 January 2022

A number of Thurso businesses were delighted to get a mystery handmade gift left on their doorsteps at the end of 2021.


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