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Support continues for local victims of domestic abuse

27 April 2020
Support continues for local victims of domestic abuse

Support continues for local victims of domestic abuse

27 April 2020

Confidential support continues to be provided locally for victims of domestic abuse during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Jeweller Kelly uses creative skills to help Caithness Foodbank

26 April 2020
Jeweller Kelly uses creative skills to help Caithness Foodbank

Jeweller Kelly uses creative skills to help Caithness Foodbank

26 April 2020

A local jeweller has donated £650 to Caithness Foodbank after creating some art prints to raise money.


Pony Club members support Thurso Community Café with donation for larder

26 April 2020
Pony Club members support Thurso Community Café with donation for larder

Pony Club members support Thurso Community Café with donation for larder

26 April 2020

Caithness Pony Club has been showing goodwill towards the community during the coronavirus crisis by donating to the community café in Thurso.


Local riders win area Easter bonnet competition

25 April 2020
Local riders win area Easter bonnet competition

Local riders win area Easter bonnet competition

25 April 2020

Members of Caithness Pony Club keep themselves occupied by finding alternative competitions to take part in.


'Overwhelming commitment' as PPP keeps up its care service

22 April 2020
'Overwhelming commitment' as PPP keeps up its care service

'Overwhelming commitment' as PPP keeps up its care service

22 April 2020

Pulteneytown People's Project is continuing to provide around 400 hours of support weekly for the elderly in their own homes.


Caithness Community Connections provide point of contact

21 April 2020
Caithness Community Connections provide point of contact

Caithness Community Connections provide point of contact

21 April 2020

Over 150 meals a week have been delivered to people along the east coast of the county thanks to volunteers from Caithness Community Connections.


First peacetime cancellation of Halkirk Highland Games in 134-year history

21 April 2020
First peacetime cancellation of Halkirk Highland Games in 134-year history

First peacetime cancellation of Halkirk Highland Games in 134-year history

21 April 2020

'It is going to be a long, horrible summer,' says Halkirk Highland Games chairman as this year's event is called off due to the coronavirus pandemic.


PPP volunteer team doing a 'fabulous job'

20 April 2020
PPP volunteer team doing a 'fabulous job'

PPP volunteer team doing a 'fabulous job'

20 April 2020

More than 30 local volunteers have come forward to help Pulteneytown People's Project deliver services during the coronavirus pandemic.


I feel like I am giving something back, says volunteer Mark

19 April 2020
I feel like I am giving something back, says volunteer Mark

I feel like I am giving something back, says volunteer Mark

19 April 2020

Wick man Mark Munro is among the many local volunteers helping to make a difference for those needing help during the coronavirus crisis.


Exotic calf takes the biscuit at Castletown farm

17 April 2020
Exotic calf takes the biscuit at Castletown farm

Exotic calf takes the biscuit at Castletown farm

17 April 2020

A Castletown farmer had a special delivery when a bull calf – bred from a 44-year-old AI straw – made a happy landing.


Caithness distillery receives funding to produce hand sanitiser

15 April 2020
Caithness distillery receives funding to produce hand sanitiser

Caithness distillery receives funding to produce hand sanitiser

15 April 2020

Demand for hand sanitiser has led to a Caithness distillery being awarded funding to help the community.


Easter Bunny makes a special appearance in Keiss

13 April 2020
Easter Bunny makes a special appearance in Keiss

Easter Bunny makes a special appearance in Keiss

13 April 2020

Ten-year-old Alexander Mackay helped lift the spirits of people living in Keiss during the lockdown by taking on the role of the Easter Bunny.


Caithness County Show postponed until 2021

13 April 2020
Caithness County Show postponed until 2021

Caithness County Show postponed until 2021

13 April 2020

The annual Caithness County Show is among the many local events falling victim to the coronavirus pandemic.


Celebrating 60 in 2020 postponed in Wick

13 April 2020
Celebrating 60 in 2020 postponed in Wick

Celebrating 60 in 2020 postponed in Wick

13 April 2020

Plans for a special celebration in Wick for those turning 60 this year have been put on hold.


Good conditions for sowing barley in Caithness

13 April 2020
Good conditions for sowing barley in Caithness

Good conditions for sowing barley in Caithness

13 April 2020

Farmers across the county are enjoying another fantastic late spring and early summer season for sowing barley – the biggest local cereal crop.


Red rooms being set up at medical practices as GP hails 'phenomenal' community response

11 April 2020
Red rooms being set up at medical practices as GP hails 'phenomenal' community response

Red rooms being set up at medical practices as GP hails 'phenomenal' community response

11 April 2020

New red rooms are being set up at three medical practices in Caithness for patients with suspected coronavirus symptoms.


Caithness Foodbank donation of £160 helps to replenish stock

10 April 2020
Caithness Foodbank donation of £160 helps to replenish stock

Caithness Foodbank donation of £160 helps to replenish stock

10 April 2020

A local businesswoman has donated £160 to the Caithness Foodbank after raffling off a hamper made for a pop-up fashion clothes shop.


Wick gala team 'gutted' as annual summer event is called off

06 April 2020
Wick gala team 'gutted' as annual summer event is called off

Wick gala team 'gutted' as annual summer event is called off

06 April 2020

Wick Gala Week has fallen victim to the coronavirus crisis along with numerous other local events, bringing disappointment to many.


Foodbank deliveries in demand

06 April 2020
Foodbank deliveries in demand

Foodbank deliveries in demand

06 April 2020

The foodbank centre in Thurso had a hectic day on Friday with emergency deliveries being made in outlying areas including Castletown and Portskerra.


Victoria Beckham boosts morale at Caithness General Hospital

06 April 2020
Victoria Beckham boosts morale at Caithness General Hospital

Victoria Beckham boosts morale at Caithness General Hospital

06 April 2020

Staff at Caithness General Hospital were given a morale-booster when Victoria Beckham called to speak to them on FaceTime.


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