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NHS Highland introducing paperless maternity notes

18 November 2019
NHS Highland introducing paperless maternity notes

NHS Highland introducing paperless maternity notes

18 November 2019

Pregnant women being cared for in NHS Highland hospitals will be able to access their maternity medical notes via a PC, tablet or mobile device.


Hydro trust offers financial support for new electricity connections

17 November 2019
Hydro trust offers financial support for new electricity connections

Hydro trust offers financial support for new electricity connections

17 November 2019

Applications are being invited for financial support to connect to the electricity network in the north of Scotland.


How a Soviet nuclear blast would have wiped out Caithness

17 November 2019
How a Soviet nuclear blast would have wiped out Caithness

How a Soviet nuclear blast would have wiped out Caithness

17 November 2019

The 30th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall has brought back memories of the Cold War – and how Caithness could have faced obliteration.


Home sought for dog that wagged its tail too much

17 November 2019
Home sought for dog that wagged its tail too much

Home sought for dog that wagged its tail too much

17 November 2019

A local charity is keen to find a home for a friendly dog that wagged his tail so much he injured it and had to have it removed.


Thurso and Wick events in Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 programme

15 November 2019
Thurso and Wick events in Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 programme

Thurso and Wick events in Year of Coasts and Waters 2020 programme

15 November 2019

National surfing championships are to be held in Thurso early next year, while later a festival will celebrate Wick harbour and the Caithness coast.


Highland MSP Maree Todd hits out over US tariffs

15 November 2019
Highland MSP Maree Todd hits out over US tariffs

Highland MSP Maree Todd hits out over US tariffs

15 November 2019

Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd has joined SNP colleagues in voting to condemn the recent imposition of US tariffs on a range of Scottish goods.


Neil triumphs in Caithness indoor bowling singles

15 November 2019
Neil triumphs in Caithness indoor bowling singles

Neil triumphs in Caithness indoor bowling singles

15 November 2019

Twenty-three players took part in Caithness Indoor Bowling Association's singles championship in the Assembly Rooms, Wick.


A bumper load of boxes for Blythswood Christmas appeal

15 November 2019
A bumper load of boxes for Blythswood Christmas appeal

A bumper load of boxes for Blythswood Christmas appeal

15 November 2019

Local coordinator Christine Stone has announced that the 2019 Blythswood Shoebox Appeal has surpassed last year’s target.


Caithness RDA volunteers receive long service awards

14 November 2019
Caithness RDA volunteers receive long service awards

Caithness RDA volunteers receive long service awards

14 November 2019

Riding for the Disabled volunteers received long service awards during a presentation held at their annual general meeting in the Ulbster Arms.


Events in Thurso and John O'Groats for Book Week Scotland

14 November 2019
Events in Thurso and John O'Groats for Book Week Scotland

Events in Thurso and John O'Groats for Book Week Scotland

14 November 2019

The John O’Groats Book Festival is to participate in Book Week Scotland, running from November 18-23, with events in Thurso and John O'Groats.


Candidates confirmed for general election 2019

14 November 2019
Candidates confirmed for general election 2019

Candidates confirmed for general election 2019

14 November 2019

Five candidates will contest the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency in next month's general election, it was confirmed today.


Solicitors work flat out for new mums

14 November 2019
Solicitors work flat out for new mums

Solicitors work flat out for new mums

14 November 2019

New mums in Caithness will benefit from the public-spirited efforts of staff at local legal firm Georgesons Solicitors.


Caithness United U13s help themselves to 16-goal haul

14 November 2019
Caithness United U13s help themselves to 16-goal haul

Caithness United U13s help themselves to 16-goal haul

14 November 2019

Caithness United under-13s continued their excellent season as they helped themselves to a 16-goal haul against Invergordon.


Seaview too hot to handle as knockout cup ties get under way

14 November 2019
Seaview too hot to handle as knockout cup ties get under way

Seaview too hot to handle as knockout cup ties get under way

14 November 2019

This week saw the first round of Wick and District Darts League's knockout cup competitions, with nine ties played.


STUC chief hails 'real determination' in Caithness to secure economic benefit

14 November 2019
STUC chief hails 'real determination' in Caithness to secure economic benefit

STUC chief hails 'real determination' in Caithness to secure economic benefit

14 November 2019

Economic development was on the agenda when Grahame Smith, general secretary of the Scottish Trades Union Congress, paid a visit to the county.


Queen bees rule at honey show

13 November 2019
Queen bees rule at honey show

Queen bees rule at honey show

13 November 2019

Ladies took the honours at the Olrig and District Beekeepers Association annual honey show this year, winning all the trophies.


Fireworks fun night at Wick riverside

13 November 2019
Fireworks fun night at Wick riverside

Fireworks fun night at Wick riverside

13 November 2019

There was a carnival atmosphere at Wick riverside on Saturday evening when the crowds turned out to enjoy the annual fireworks display.


Deer risk warning for motorists

13 November 2019
Deer risk warning for motorists

Deer risk warning for motorists

13 November 2019

Motorists are being warned to be aware of the increased risk of collisions with deer as it gets dark earlier.


Highland Council objecting to proposed removal of 55 payphones

13 November 2019
Highland Council objecting to proposed removal of 55 payphones

Highland Council objecting to proposed removal of 55 payphones

13 November 2019

Highland Council has confirmed it will object to the proposed removal by BT of 55 payphones across the north, including one at Dunnet.


Fire service and police issue safety plea after two collisions in five days in Caithness

13 November 2019
Fire service and police issue safety plea after two collisions in five days in Caithness

Fire service and police issue safety plea after two collisions in five days in Caithness

13 November 2019

Emergency services in Caithness have issued safety advice to road users following two collisions on the A882 near Watten within a five-day period.


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