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WATCH: One-mile long blaze at Scotscalder put out by firefighters

26 March 2021
WATCH: One-mile long blaze at Scotscalder put out by firefighters

WATCH: One-mile long blaze at Scotscalder put out by firefighters

26 March 2021

Four fire appliances attended a blaze in the Halkirk area on Wednesday after it started to spread on open farmland.


Marathons no hassles for Cassells

23 March 2021
Marathons no hassles for Cassells

Marathons no hassles for Cassells

23 March 2021

Caithness exile Stephen Cassells has clocked up an amazing 100,000 miles running – the equivalent to four times round the world.


£10 million renewables service vessel temporarily based at Gills

23 March 2021
£10 million renewables service vessel temporarily based at Gills

£10 million renewables service vessel temporarily based at Gills

23 March 2021

One of the UKs most modern marine renewables service vessels made her debut calls at Gills Harbour over the weekend.


End of an era for Wick bank

22 March 2021
End of an era for Wick bank

End of an era for Wick bank

22 March 2021

Lots of loyal TSB customers turned up to say thank you to the staff of the Wick branch when they closed the door for the last time on Tuesday.


Thurso lifeboat called out to paddleboarder

22 March 2021
Thurso lifeboat called out to paddleboarder

Thurso lifeboat called out to paddleboarder

22 March 2021

The Thurso lifeboat team have issued a reminder to people not to hesitate in calling for help if they see someone having difficulty at sea.


Local trail group gets an injection of fresh energy

16 March 2021
Local trail group gets an injection of fresh energy

Local trail group gets an injection of fresh energy

16 March 2021

Plans to create a world class walking route have taken a step forward for the John O'Groats Trail group with the appointment of four new trustees.


Phased return to school for local pupils

15 March 2021
Phased return to school for local pupils

Phased return to school for local pupils

15 March 2021

More school pupils in Caithness were able to make their return to school today in the latest phase of the easing of lockdown restrictions in Scotland.


Appeal for information following fatal motorbike accident in Castletown

15 March 2021
Appeal for information following fatal motorbike accident in Castletown

Appeal for information following fatal motorbike accident in Castletown

15 March 2021

Road police officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash involving a black Aprilia SX125 motorbike in Castletown at the weekend.


Viking invasion at John O'Groats

14 March 2021
Viking invasion at John O'Groats

Viking invasion at John O'Groats

14 March 2021

Volunteers at John O'Groats have been busy putting the finishing touches to a new Viking-themed cutout photo board and play areas for children.


Local distillery celebrates Mother's Day with special cocktails

13 March 2021
Local distillery celebrates Mother's Day with special cocktails

Local distillery celebrates Mother's Day with special cocktails

13 March 2021

The co-founders and creators of Rock Rose Gin and Holy Grass Vodka are celebrating Mother’s Day in style.


Dounreay in potential bid to host world's first nuclear fusion power station

13 March 2021
Dounreay in potential bid to host world's first nuclear fusion power station

Dounreay in potential bid to host world's first nuclear fusion power station

13 March 2021

Highland Council is set to consider a potential bid for Dounreay to host the world's first nuclear fusion power station later this month.


North Highland Initiative gets on track with new seasonal ranger service

12 March 2021
North Highland Initiative gets on track with new seasonal ranger service

North Highland Initiative gets on track with new seasonal ranger service

12 March 2021

North Highland Initiative (NHI) has thrown its support behind the creation of 10 new seasonal access ranger posts for the Highlands.


Treasured love locks to be removed from historic Wick riverside bridge

12 March 2021
Treasured love locks to be removed from historic Wick riverside bridge

Treasured love locks to be removed from historic Wick riverside bridge

12 March 2021

Highland Council has taken the decision to remove padlocks and any other attachments from the Coghill Bridge at Wick riverside.


Accommodation sector support widened

12 March 2021
Accommodation sector support widened

Accommodation sector support widened

12 March 2021

North MSP Rhoda Grant has welcomed the expansion of funding for B&Bs, guest houses and self-catering businesses.


£1.5m tourism plan 'critical' as surge of visitors expected

10 March 2021
£1.5m tourism plan 'critical' as surge of visitors expected

£1.5m tourism plan 'critical' as surge of visitors expected

10 March 2021

A tourism strategy to prepare the Highlands for an influx of tourists once lockdown ends needs to be implemented rapidly, industry insiders insist.


Your county needs you: The search is on to find new recruits to help run the Scouts in Caithness and Sutherland.

09 March 2021
Your county needs you: The search is on to find new recruits to help run the Scouts in Caithness and Sutherland.

Your county needs you: The search is on to find new recruits to help run the Scouts in Caithness and Sutherland.

09 March 2021

An appeal has been launched for adult supporters to come forward, ensuring the continued operation of Scouting groups in Caithness and Sutherland.


CCTV van on patrol in Caithness

08 March 2021
CCTV van on patrol in Caithness

CCTV van on patrol in Caithness

08 March 2021

Over the weekend a police CCTV van could be seen in various places throughout Caithness in a bid to reduce crime and deter anti-social behaviour.


MSP Maree Todd marks international women’s day

08 March 2021
MSP Maree Todd marks international women’s day

MSP Maree Todd marks international women’s day

08 March 2021

North politician Maree Todd pays tribute to women and girls across the region who have suffered ‘disproportionately’ from the impacts of Covid-19.


Royal Mail scam text message alert

08 March 2021
Royal Mail scam text message alert

Royal Mail scam text message alert

08 March 2021

Caithness residents are among those being urged to be on the lookout for unexpected texts messages claiming to be from delivery companies.


Speed signs at Reiss help increase road safety

08 March 2021
Speed signs at Reiss help increase road safety

Speed signs at Reiss help increase road safety

08 March 2021

Subsea7 and Shell UK have teamed up to instal speed signs at Reiss in a bid to address road safety concerns.


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