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Police urge care after Murkle crash

03 February 2012
Police urge care after Murkle crash

Police urge care after Murkle crash

03 February 2012

MOTORISTS are being warned to be extra vigilant on rural roads after four people were involved in a serious crash in the west side of the county.


Ancient coins found in Caithness

03 February 2012
Ancient coins found in Caithness

Ancient coins found in Caithness

03 February 2012

A LOCAL man is celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime discovery after digging up a hoard of ancient coins in Caithness.


$100m Subsea 7 contract secures 100 Caithness jobs

02 February 2012
$100m Subsea 7 contract secures 100 Caithness jobs

$100m Subsea 7 contract secures 100 Caithness jobs

02 February 2012

A TOTAL of 100 jobs have been secured in Caithness after Subsea 7 announced it has won a $100 million contract for a project off the west coast of Shetland.


Highland unemployment record is one of the worst in Scotland

28 January 2012
Highland unemployment record is one of the worst in Scotland

Highland unemployment record is one of the worst in Scotland

28 January 2012

THE Highlands has one of the worst records of people who are out of work in Scotland, it has been claimed.


RES wants Forss wind turbine proposal reviewed

27 January 2012
RES wants Forss wind turbine proposal reviewed

RES wants Forss wind turbine proposal reviewed

27 January 2012

A RENEWABLE energy company has submitted an application for review to the Highland Council after it was denied approval to build five extra turbines at…


Caithness takes a lead in unfair delivery charges campaign

27 January 2012
Caithness takes a lead in unfair delivery charges campaign

Caithness takes a lead in unfair delivery charges campaign

27 January 2012

CAITHNESS is set to lead the campaign against unfair delivery charges for customers based in the Highlands and Islands.


Scorries aim not to drop 'silly points'

27 January 2012
Scorries aim not to drop 'silly points'

Scorries aim not to drop 'silly points'

27 January 2012

THE last time Wick Academy played Fort William, they danced an eightsome reel around their opponents with an emphatic 8-1 win at Harmsworth Park.


Sea Cadets plan special parade to mark 50 years

27 January 2012
Sea Cadets plan special parade to mark 50 years

Sea Cadets plan special parade to mark 50 years

27 January 2012

FOR 50 years a youth organisation has helped teach hundreds of youngsters in Caithness about the values of friendship, responsibility and teamwork.


Pentland Firth could become first energy park in Scotland

27 January 2012
Pentland Firth could become first energy park in Scotland

Pentland Firth could become first energy park in Scotland

27 January 2012

THE Pentland Firth is on course to become the first marine energy park in Scotland, it has emerged.


Police launch crackdown on speeding drivers at Keiss

26 January 2012
Police launch crackdown on speeding drivers at Keiss

Police launch crackdown on speeding drivers at Keiss

26 January 2012

SPEED checks are set to be introduced in a Caithness village after concerns from parents who fear for their children’s lives due to the actions of dangerous…


Gibson blasts Earl of Caithness over self-rule comments

25 January 2012
Gibson blasts Earl of Caithness over self-rule comments

Gibson blasts Earl of Caithness over self-rule comments

25 January 2012

CLAIMS that Orkney and Shetland should have the right to remain in the UK if Scotland became independent have been criticised by the MSP for Caithness,…


‘We deserve better,’ say former Woolies staff

25 January 2012
‘We deserve better,’ say former Woolies staff

‘We deserve better,’ say former Woolies staff

25 January 2012

FORMER Woolworths staff in Caithness have hit out after learning that they will not receive a share of a multi-million-pound compensation deal.


Caithness Woolies workers lose out in compensation deal

24 January 2012
Caithness Woolies workers lose out in compensation deal

Caithness Woolies workers lose out in compensation deal

24 January 2012

FORMER Woolworths employees in Caithness have been told they do not qualify for a share of a £67.8 million compensation payout because the branches they…


Praise as defence holds firm

24 January 2012
Praise as defence holds firm

Praise as defence holds firm

24 January 2012

Davie Kirkwood sais Academy played well on Saturday in challenging conditions.


Flooding an ‘occupational hazard’ for Caithness farmers

06 January 2012
Flooding an ‘occupational hazard’ for Caithness farmers

Flooding an ‘occupational hazard’ for Caithness farmers

06 January 2012

FARMERS in the Far North have reported no significant damage to their businesses despite their land being flooded due to prolonged downpours.


Top London chefs head Ackergill foodie love-in

04 January 2012
Top London chefs head Ackergill foodie love-in

Top London chefs head Ackergill foodie love-in

04 January 2012

TWO of the country’s top chefs will be heading to Caithness next year to take part in the county’s most renowned food event.


Caithness on alert for more hurricane-force winds

28 December 2011
Caithness on alert for more hurricane-force winds

Caithness on alert for more hurricane-force winds

28 December 2011

CAITHNESS is set to experience another blowout as hurricane-force winds batter the region once again today.


Call for council tax rise to save jobs and services

28 December 2011
Call for council tax rise to save jobs and services

Call for council tax rise to save jobs and services

28 December 2011

COUNCIL tax should be increased to maintain services at their current level in the Far North and save jobs.


Scorries exploit flaws in Brora line-up

28 December 2011
Scorries exploit flaws in Brora line-up

Scorries exploit flaws in Brora line-up

28 December 2011

WICK manager Davie Kirkwood was able to enjoy his Christmas turkey after another three points extended his side’s record to one defeat in its last six…


NorthLink and Pentland Ferries review sailings from Caithness in face of forecast gales

27 December 2011
NorthLink and Pentland Ferries review sailings from Caithness in face of forecast gales

NorthLink and Pentland Ferries review sailings from Caithness in face of forecast gales

27 December 2011

FERRY services between Caithness and Orkney could be disrupted on Wednesday. Severe gales are set to batter northern Scotland with NorthLink Ferries and…


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