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Appeal for responsible puppy breeders in the Highlands and Islands

01 February 2021
Appeal for responsible puppy breeders in the Highlands and Islands

Appeal for responsible puppy breeders in the Highlands and Islands

01 February 2021

The Scottish SPCA is appealing for dog breeders in the Highlands and Islands to join its Assured Puppy Breeder Scheme.


Parents encouraged to apply for School Age Payment before deadline

01 February 2021
Parents encouraged to apply for School Age Payment before deadline

Parents encouraged to apply for School Age Payment before deadline

01 February 2021

Eligible families are being encouraged to apply for the School Age Payment before applications close on February 28.


New structure for Air Cadets

01 February 2021
New structure for Air Cadets

New structure for Air Cadets

01 February 2021

A new chapter begins for Air Cadets across Scotland this month following a review of the current structure.


The Highland Vet goes worldwide after smashing viewing records

29 January 2021
The Highland Vet goes worldwide after smashing viewing records

The Highland Vet goes worldwide after smashing viewing records

29 January 2021

The Highland Vet is set to go global and will be premiering on Channel 5 this Tuesday thanks to the remarkable success of the locally filmed series.


Burns suppers served up in Thurso and Castletown

27 January 2021
Burns suppers served up in Thurso and Castletown

Burns suppers served up in Thurso and Castletown

27 January 2021

A Burns supper served up by local volunteers went down a treat with around 70 residents living in the Thurso and Castletown communities.


New meal service in Halkirk receives positive reviews

25 January 2021
New meal service in Halkirk receives positive reviews

New meal service in Halkirk receives positive reviews

25 January 2021

A new support service in the Halkirk community has seen a great response with around 90 requests for free hot meals in the first week.


North MSP welcomes new £7m fund for B&Bs and self-caterers

22 January 2021
North MSP welcomes new £7m fund for B&Bs and self-caterers

North MSP welcomes new £7m fund for B&Bs and self-caterers

22 January 2021

Edward Mountain MSP has welcomed the launch of a new £7m fund to support B&Bs and self-catering properties impacted by Covid-19 restrictions.


Crofting federation chair acknowledges changes to convergence uplift payments

22 January 2021
Crofting federation chair acknowledges changes to convergence uplift payments

Crofting federation chair acknowledges changes to convergence uplift payments

22 January 2021

Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) acknowledges timely and fairer payments of the ‘convergence uplift’ and Less Favoured Areas Support.


Lybster-based group serve up a welcome breath of fresh air

22 January 2021
Lybster-based group serve up a welcome breath of fresh air

Lybster-based group serve up a welcome breath of fresh air

22 January 2021

Caithness Community Connections have been serving up around 80 hot meals a day for many local residents struggling with another lockdown.


North-coast farmer's antics in BBC2's This Farming Life prove popular

20 January 2021
North-coast farmer's antics in BBC2's This Farming Life prove popular

North-coast farmer's antics in BBC2's This Farming Life prove popular

20 January 2021

Television footage of a local farmer carrying out a spectacular tackle on a sheep nearly earned her a call up from a rugby team.


Stone welcomes army involvement in vaccine roll-out

19 January 2021
Stone welcomes army involvement in vaccine roll-out

Stone welcomes army involvement in vaccine roll-out

19 January 2021

MP Jamie Stone has welcomed news that the army has now been recruited to help establish 80 new Covid-19 vaccine centres in Scotland.


First Caithness Covid-19 vaccine clinic hailed a success

18 January 2021
First Caithness Covid-19 vaccine clinic hailed a success

First Caithness Covid-19 vaccine clinic hailed a success

18 January 2021

Around 400 patients were given Pfizer vaccinations at the first local clinic which was held in the games hall at Thurso High School on Saturday.


Caithness GPs to start on community vaccinations

13 January 2021
Caithness GPs to start on community vaccinations

Caithness GPs to start on community vaccinations

13 January 2021

The roll-out of the Covid-19 vaccine in the Caithness community is due to get under way this weekend.


Local animal welfare centre sees a rise in calls for help

12 January 2021
Local animal welfare centre sees a rise in calls for help

Local animal welfare centre sees a rise in calls for help

12 January 2021

Despite a rise in calls for help Balmore has not seen an increase in unwanted pets during the current pandemic.


Wick shop closes due to case of Covid-19

11 January 2021
Wick shop closes due to case of Covid-19

Wick shop closes due to case of Covid-19

11 January 2021

A Wick convenience store has closed for 10 days after a member of staff was tested positive for Covid-19.


Dunnet singer's Hogmanay tune hits the right note

08 January 2021
Dunnet singer's Hogmanay tune hits the right note

Dunnet singer's Hogmanay tune hits the right note

08 January 2021

A special Hogmanay tune performed by a local musician has proved a big hit on social media with over 15,000 views and hundreds of likes and shares.


Arrival of New Year's Day baby for Wick family

05 January 2021
Arrival of New Year's Day baby for Wick family

Arrival of New Year's Day baby for Wick family

05 January 2021

One Wick family had plenty to celebrate with the arrival of a New Year's Day baby.


Local doctor voices concern about delay of Covid-19 vaccines in county

05 January 2021
Local doctor voices concern about delay of Covid-19 vaccines in county

Local doctor voices concern about delay of Covid-19 vaccines in county

05 January 2021

A Caithness GP has expressed concern about the delay of Covid-19 vaccines being delivered to the county.


Caithness fishing boss hits out at Brexit deal

31 December 2020
Caithness fishing boss hits out at Brexit deal

Caithness fishing boss hits out at Brexit deal

31 December 2020

The fishing industry is reeling at a Brexit deal that is "not what was promised", according to a Caithness fishing company boss.


Presentation of awards to local Pony Club members

30 December 2020
Presentation of awards to local Pony Club members

Presentation of awards to local Pony Club members

30 December 2020

Awards for achievements during the year have been handed out to members of the Caithness branch of the Pony Club.


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