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More than 50% of adults in NHS Highland area have had first vaccination

20 March 2021
More than 50% of adults in NHS Highland area have had first vaccination

More than 50% of adults in NHS Highland area have had first vaccination

20 March 2021

The milestone was reached as a further 10 people in the health authority area tested positive for Covid-19.


Practice makes perfect on a roll in the kayak

20 March 2021
Practice makes perfect on a roll in the kayak

Practice makes perfect on a roll in the kayak

20 March 2021

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Dreaming of warmer days on some calm kayaking adventures around Caithness


'This isn't a 'city' issue. It's a problem here'

18 March 2021
'This isn't a 'city' issue. It's a problem here'

'This isn't a 'city' issue. It's a problem here'

18 March 2021

A women's domestic abuse support group in the far north has warned that the death of Sarah Everard should be a wake-up call to communities here.


'Judge Dread' puts Thurso Camera Club members' skills to the test

17 March 2021
'Judge Dread' puts Thurso Camera Club members' skills to the test

'Judge Dread' puts Thurso Camera Club members' skills to the test

17 March 2021

'Judge Dread' was in town to cast a critical eye over the work of Thurso Camera Club members when they submitted images on the subject of architecture


POLL: Would you welcome a nuclear fusion plant at Dounreay?

15 March 2021
POLL: Would you welcome a nuclear fusion plant at Dounreay?

POLL: Would you welcome a nuclear fusion plant at Dounreay?

15 March 2021

HAVE YOUR SAY – click into the story to vote in our online poll.


Call for new volunteers to get involved with Girlguiding in Caithness and Sutherland

15 March 2021
Call for new volunteers to get involved with Girlguiding in Caithness and Sutherland

Call for new volunteers to get involved with Girlguiding in Caithness and Sutherland

15 March 2021

Girlguiding leaders in Caithness and Sutherland are on the lookout for volunteers who can support local groups with online guiding.


PICTURES: Caithness 'scapes' exhibition shows far north at its best

14 March 2021
PICTURES: Caithness 'scapes' exhibition shows far north at its best

PICTURES: Caithness 'scapes' exhibition shows far north at its best

14 March 2021

Members of Thurso Camera Club are hosting an online exhibition as part of the Caithness International Science Festival.


Call for new approach to get crofts back into use

14 March 2021
Call for new approach to get crofts back into use

Call for new approach to get crofts back into use

14 March 2021

The body representing crofters has called for a new approach to help improve access to crofts.


Further 25 Covid-19 cases recorded in NHS Highland area

13 March 2021
Further 25 Covid-19 cases recorded in NHS Highland area

Further 25 Covid-19 cases recorded in NHS Highland area

13 March 2021

There were 25 new cases of Covid-19 recorded across the NHS Highland area in the latest 24-hour period, figures released on Saturday showed.


PICTURES: Pupils and staff at Pennyland Primary get into character for World Book Day

13 March 2021
PICTURES: Pupils and staff at Pennyland Primary get into character for World Book Day

PICTURES: Pupils and staff at Pennyland Primary get into character for World Book Day

13 March 2021

Colourful characters stood out at Pennyland Primary last week as children and staff got into the spirit of World Book Day.


Your Caithness – Morven

13 March 2021
Your Caithness – Morven

Your Caithness – Morven

13 March 2021

This week's reader's photograph.


Art auction to help raise funds for Marie Curie

12 March 2021
Art auction to help raise funds for Marie Curie

Art auction to help raise funds for Marie Curie

12 March 2021

End-of-life care charity Marie Curie is holding an online art sale to help plug a funding gap caused by the pandemic.


Half of drivers break speed limit in residential areas

12 March 2021
Half of drivers break speed limit in residential areas

Half of drivers break speed limit in residential areas

12 March 2021

More than half of Britain’s drivers routinely broke the speed limit in built-up areas in 2020, according to figures from the Department for Transport.


Shoppers 'supporting local butchers and farmers' as red meat purchases rise despite Veganuary

11 March 2021
Shoppers 'supporting local butchers and farmers' as red meat purchases rise despite Veganuary

Shoppers 'supporting local butchers and farmers' as red meat purchases rise despite Veganuary

11 March 2021

The trade body for red meat in Scotland says sales were up in January despite a push for people to give up eating meat for 'Veganuary'.


WATCH: Police Scotland introduce what3words app as tool to help locate people in remote areas

11 March 2021
WATCH: Police Scotland introduce what3words app as tool to help locate people in remote areas

WATCH: Police Scotland introduce what3words app as tool to help locate people in remote areas

11 March 2021

People venturing into remote countryside are being urged to be prepared – despite the police having a new high-tech tool at their disposal.


SNP MSP Gail Ross to join Dounreay team after Scottish election

11 March 2021
SNP MSP Gail Ross to join Dounreay team after Scottish election

SNP MSP Gail Ross to join Dounreay team after Scottish election

11 March 2021

North MSP Gail Ross has announced she is to take up a new role at Dounreay after the election.


Parents given update ahead of more pupils' return to school in Highlands

09 March 2021
Parents given update ahead of more pupils' return to school in Highlands

Parents given update ahead of more pupils' return to school in Highlands

09 March 2021

Parents have been updated on the situation regarding the next phase of schools reopening across the Highlands.


Nicola Sturgeon announces loosening of Covid lockdown restrictions

09 March 2021
Nicola Sturgeon announces loosening of Covid lockdown restrictions

Nicola Sturgeon announces loosening of Covid lockdown restrictions

09 March 2021

Restrictions are due to be eased from Friday as Nicola Sturgeon announced some minor changes to the Covid lockdown on Tuesday.


Warning that new food businesses must be registered

09 March 2021
Warning that new food businesses must be registered

Warning that new food businesses must be registered

09 March 2021

New food business in the Highlands are being reminded that they must register their food business by law.


Campaign for responsible dog ownership reminds people of legal duty to control pets

09 March 2021
Campaign for responsible dog ownership reminds people of legal duty to control pets

Campaign for responsible dog ownership reminds people of legal duty to control pets

09 March 2021

The Scottish SPCA and Scottish Government launched a campaign to remind owners they have a legal responsibility to keep their dog under control.


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