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Girl power at Caithness autocross

22 August 2020
Girl power at Caithness autocross

Girl power at Caithness autocross

22 August 2020

Teenage sisters Sarah and Nicola Donn are revving up for success on the local autocross circuit.


Caithness health campaigner in fresh call for local Covid-19 figures

21 August 2020
Caithness health campaigner in fresh call for local Covid-19 figures

Caithness health campaigner in fresh call for local Covid-19 figures

21 August 2020

Local health campaigner Bill Fernie has issued a fresh call for the Scottish Government to reveal the number of coronavirus cases in the far north.


Lorna raises over £3500 for charity after NC500 challenge

20 August 2020
Lorna raises over £3500 for charity after NC500 challenge

Lorna raises over £3500 for charity after NC500 challenge

20 August 2020

A Caithness woman has raised over £3500 for a cancer charity after completing a 755-mile duathlon in just over five days despite suffering an injury.


Coming up roses at virtual Caithness flower show

19 August 2020
Coming up roses at virtual Caithness flower show

Coming up roses at virtual Caithness flower show

19 August 2020

Entries are still being taken for a virtual flower show which is being held online this year following the cancellation of the Caithness County Show.


Nine positive Covid-19 cases linked to fishing boat that berthed at Scrabster

18 August 2020
Nine positive Covid-19 cases linked to fishing boat that berthed at Scrabster

Nine positive Covid-19 cases linked to fishing boat that berthed at Scrabster

18 August 2020

Nine positive Covid-19 cases – linked to a fishing vessel which berthed in Scrabster – have been confirmed in Orkney.


Thurso vet surgery proving popular with fans of TV show

18 August 2020
Thurso vet surgery proving popular with fans of TV show

Thurso vet surgery proving popular with fans of TV show

18 August 2020

Thurso looks set to have a new visitor attraction thanks to the success of the TV programme The Highland Vet which was filmed in Caithness.


Caithness councillor says she hates to think of pupils missing out as schools are inundated with appeals

11 August 2020
Caithness councillor says she hates to think of pupils missing out as schools are inundated with appeals

Caithness councillor says she hates to think of pupils missing out as schools are inundated with appeals

11 August 2020

A local councillor says she dreads to think of any pupil missing out on a job opportunity or university place as a result of the exam results fiasco.


Armadale farming life in the spotlight in TV documentary series

11 August 2020
Armadale farming life in the spotlight in TV documentary series

Armadale farming life in the spotlight in TV documentary series

11 August 2020

A north coast farm is among those featured in the latest series of the award-winning TV show This Farming Life.


Warning from farm union over mystery packets of seed

10 August 2020
Warning from farm union over mystery packets of seed

Warning from farm union over mystery packets of seed

10 August 2020

Members of the public should be on the lookout for unsolicited parcels of seed which may be linked to scam that could threaten plant health.


Local farmers fly the flag for Caithness

08 August 2020
Local farmers fly the flag for Caithness

Local farmers fly the flag for Caithness

08 August 2020

Caithness farmers continue to enjoy success in virtual show rings up and down the country.


Ernest tractor run organisers overwhelmed by support

07 August 2020
Ernest tractor run organisers overwhelmed by support

Ernest tractor run organisers overwhelmed by support

07 August 2020

Organisers were overwhelmed by the support shown for last Saturday's tractor road run which was held in memory of local farmer Ernest McAdie.


The day ex-Beatle Paul McCartney went across the Pentland Firth in a fishing boat

07 August 2020
The day ex-Beatle Paul McCartney went across the Pentland Firth in a fishing boat

The day ex-Beatle Paul McCartney went across the Pentland Firth in a fishing boat

07 August 2020

Two sisters have been reflecting on a missed opportunity to get Paul McCartney's autograph when the ex-Beatle came to Caithness 50 years ago.


Wick riverside's Coghill bridges getting a new lease of life

04 August 2020
Wick riverside's Coghill bridges getting a new lease of life

Wick riverside's Coghill bridges getting a new lease of life

04 August 2020

A "tremendous transformation" is under way at Wick's well-used riverside footbridges, thanks to the work of a team of volunteers at the weekend.


Prince Charles thanks Caithness General Hospital staff for their dedication during pandemic

04 August 2020
Prince Charles thanks Caithness General Hospital staff for their dedication during pandemic

Prince Charles thanks Caithness General Hospital staff for their dedication during pandemic

04 August 2020

There was royal recognition for the work of frontline NHS staff when Prince Charles paid a visit to Caithness General Hospital.


Over £2000 raised for pancreatic cancer in memory of Caithness woman

03 August 2020
Over £2000 raised for pancreatic cancer in memory of Caithness woman

Over £2000 raised for pancreatic cancer in memory of Caithness woman

03 August 2020

A family have raised over £2000 for pancreatic cancer after stepping forward in memory of Caithness woman Melanie Spirit.


High-flying John shares more of his paramotoring views

01 August 2020
High-flying John shares more of his paramotoring views

High-flying John shares more of his paramotoring views

01 August 2020

Interest in the aerial exploits of John Elder has been sky high since a recent report in the Caithness Courier about his powered paraglider.


Vintage tractor run will be fitting tribute to Ernest

29 July 2020
Vintage tractor run will be fitting tribute to Ernest

Vintage tractor run will be fitting tribute to Ernest

29 July 2020

A vintage tractor road run is scheduled to take place on Saturday in memory of local farmer Ernest McAdie.


Wick riverside footbridges to receive long overdue facelift

28 July 2020
Wick riverside footbridges to receive long overdue facelift

Wick riverside footbridges to receive long overdue facelift

28 July 2020

Essential work on well-used footbridges at Wick riverside has been welcomed by members of the town's community council.


Online showing success for Hannah Sinclair and Truffles

28 July 2020
Online showing success for Hannah Sinclair and Truffles

Online showing success for Hannah Sinclair and Truffles

28 July 2020

Oxford Down lambs prove to be a success for young Hannah Sinclair of Upper Latheron, who took second prize in an online sheep show.


New stretch of road at Berriedale gets cautious welcome from councillor

27 July 2020
New stretch of road at Berriedale gets cautious welcome from councillor

New stretch of road at Berriedale gets cautious welcome from councillor

27 July 2020

The partial opening of the new stretch of road on the A9 at Berriedale Braes has received a cautious welcome from a Highland councillor.


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