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Parents to form new pressure group in bid to improve autism support

08 November 2023
Parents to form new pressure group in bid to improve autism support

Parents to form new pressure group in bid to improve autism support

08 November 2023

Parents of children with autism spectrum conditions in the far north are planning to form a pressure group to campaign for improvements in support.


MV Alfred to continue operating on CalMac routes as charter extended for further 6 months

06 November 2023
MV Alfred to continue operating on CalMac routes as charter extended for further 6 months

MV Alfred to continue operating on CalMac routes as charter extended for further 6 months

06 November 2023

The ferry MV Alfred will not return to the Caithness-Orkney route until at least next summer after its charter on the west coast was extended.


Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

05 November 2023
Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

05 November 2023

Every week, we ask readers to submit their own photographs of Caithness in all its glory.


Charity calls on Caithness to stay safe this Bonfire Night

04 November 2023
Charity calls on Caithness to stay safe this Bonfire Night

Charity calls on Caithness to stay safe this Bonfire Night

04 November 2023

People in Caithness are being urged to enjoy Bonfire Night safely and prevent negative impacts on people, pets, and the environment.


Wick High School pupil 'delighted' to lead Highland Youth Parliament

04 November 2023
Wick High School pupil 'delighted' to lead Highland Youth Parliament

Wick High School pupil 'delighted' to lead Highland Youth Parliament

04 November 2023

A pupil at Wick High School is hoping to make a difference after being elected to chair the Highland Youth Parliament for the coming year.


Dog charity KWK9 sees 250% rise in demand after Balmore closure

02 November 2023
Dog charity KWK9 sees 250% rise in demand after Balmore closure

Dog charity KWK9 sees 250% rise in demand after Balmore closure

02 November 2023

A Caithness animal charity says it has seen a 250 per cent increase in queries for its rehoming service since the closure of the centre at Balmore.


Scottish SPCA to host pet fostering event at Wick

02 November 2023
Scottish SPCA to host pet fostering event at Wick

Scottish SPCA to host pet fostering event at Wick

02 November 2023

People in Wick are being encouraged to find out more about being an animal fosterer at an event next week.


Deer collision risk at A9 Sutherland hotspot 'highest outside central belt'

01 November 2023
Deer collision risk at A9 Sutherland hotspot 'highest outside central belt'

Deer collision risk at A9 Sutherland hotspot 'highest outside central belt'

01 November 2023

A stretch of the A9 in Sutherland has been identified as the highest risk for deer collisions outside of the central belt.


Common good land in Wick earmarked for turbine movements

01 November 2023
Common good land in Wick earmarked for turbine movements

Common good land in Wick earmarked for turbine movements

01 November 2023

A stretch of common good land beside the River Wick has been earmarked for lease to wind farm developers – but it won’t be used for turbines.


Dounreay: New two radioactive particles found at Sandside beach

01 November 2023
Dounreay: New two radioactive particles found at Sandside beach

Dounreay: New two radioactive particles found at Sandside beach

01 November 2023

Two new radioactive particles have been found at Sandside beach near Dounreay.


Thurso-based cancer support centre is saved with £180k boost from Macmillan

01 November 2023
Thurso-based cancer support centre is saved with £180k boost from Macmillan

Thurso-based cancer support centre is saved with £180k boost from Macmillan

01 November 2023

The future of a vital Caithness cancer support centre has been secured thanks to a £180,000 injection from Macmillan Cancer Support.


Voting papers for Thurso and Watten community councillors are sent out

31 October 2023
Voting papers for Thurso and Watten community councillors are sent out

Voting papers for Thurso and Watten community councillors are sent out

31 October 2023

Postal ballot papers have been mailed out ahead of contested community council elections in parts of Caithness and Sutherland.


New STEM coordinator 'excited' to inspire a new generation of learners in Caithness and Sutherland

31 October 2023
New STEM coordinator 'excited' to inspire a new generation of learners in Caithness and Sutherland

New STEM coordinator 'excited' to inspire a new generation of learners in Caithness and Sutherland

31 October 2023

Children in the far north will be given an insight into the careers of the future in the region after a new tie-up between industry and academia.


Far north native forests leading the way in protection of rivers and burns

30 October 2023
Far north native forests leading the way in protection of rivers and burns

Far north native forests leading the way in protection of rivers and burns

30 October 2023

New riverside woodlands in Caithness and Sutherland are leading the way in new forestry practices that protect watercourses and enhance biodiversity.


Caithness sale of cattle and sheep at Quoybrae

28 October 2023
Caithness sale of cattle and sheep at Quoybrae

Caithness sale of cattle and sheep at Quoybrae

28 October 2023

Quoybrae, Aberdeen & Northern Marts on Monday sold 102 weaned calves and store cattle, 14 breeding cattle, 3770 prime, store and breeding sheep.


PICTURES: Trim trail is great new addition for Halkirk school pupils

26 October 2023
PICTURES: Trim trail is great new addition for Halkirk school pupils

PICTURES: Trim trail is great new addition for Halkirk school pupils

26 October 2023

A new trim trail in the grounds of Halkirk Primary School will allow the pupils to make the most of their outdoor time, according to the head teacher.


Far north listed among Lonely Planet's worldwide destinations for 2024

25 October 2023
Far north listed among Lonely Planet's worldwide destinations for 2024

Far north listed among Lonely Planet's worldwide destinations for 2024

25 October 2023

Tourists around the globe are being told that next year is the perfect time to visit the far north after the area was chosen by a top travel guide.


New national park in Highlands needs a 'huge community effort'

25 October 2023
New national park in Highlands needs a 'huge community effort'

New national park in Highlands needs a 'huge community effort'

25 October 2023

The Highlands has an opportunity to become “Scotland’s true gateway to nature” as an appeal has gone out to nominate Scotland's next national park.


Three weeks of road works on A9 at Golspie as ‘buffer’ zones installed ahead of 20mph limit

25 October 2023
Three weeks of road works on A9 at Golspie as ‘buffer’ zones installed ahead of 20mph limit

Three weeks of road works on A9 at Golspie as ‘buffer’ zones installed ahead of 20mph limit

25 October 2023

Road works to install lower speed limits through Golspie will be in place for three weeks, starting from Monday.


'There is clearly a serious problem here' – more holes raise concerns that Thurso road could collapse

25 October 2023
'There is clearly a serious problem here' – more holes raise concerns that Thurso road could collapse

'There is clearly a serious problem here' – more holes raise concerns that Thurso road could collapse

25 October 2023

Urgent action is being called for in a Thurso street that it is feared could be on the verge of collapse.


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