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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…


One motorist falls foul of Far North festive drink-drive campaign

27 December 2011
One motorist falls foul of Far North festive drink-drive campaign

One motorist falls foul of Far North festive drink-drive campaign

27 December 2011

POLICE have reported that only one motorist was arrested over the Christmas weekend for drink-driving in Caithness.


Christmas day will be warmest in Caithness for years

24 December 2011
Christmas day will be warmest in Caithness for years

Christmas day will be warmest in Caithness for years

24 December 2011

THOSE dreaming of a white Christmas are likely to be disappointed as tomorrow is set to be the warmest Christmas day in Caithness for years.


Thurso hotelier hits out at night skies claim

23 December 2011
Thurso hotelier hits out at night skies claim

Thurso hotelier hits out at night skies claim

23 December 2011

ONE of nature’s most spectacular sights happens right on their doorstep, but businesses in Caithness do not seem to acknowledge it.


‘Urgent need’ for solution in face of Dunbar knockback

23 December 2011
‘Urgent need’ for solution in face of Dunbar knockback

‘Urgent need’ for solution in face of Dunbar knockback

23 December 2011

MAINTAINING services at the Dunbar Hospital in their present form is not an option and a solution needs to be found for the sake of patients in the west…


Wick fisherman swaps toe for a thumb

23 December 2011
Wick fisherman swaps toe for a thumb

Wick fisherman swaps toe for a thumb

23 December 2011

A WICK fisherman who lost his thumb in a horrific accident has been given a new lease of life – thanks to one of his toes.


Caithness jury trials may move to Inverness

21 December 2011
Caithness jury trials may move to Inverness

Caithness jury trials may move to Inverness

21 December 2011

SERIOUS cases presently heard at Wick Sheriff Court may be moved to Inverness as part of plans by the Scottish Court Service to reduce its budget.


Campaign hots up on Caithness delivery charges

21 December 2011
Campaign hots up on Caithness delivery charges

Campaign hots up on Caithness delivery charges

21 December 2011

HUNDREDS of customers in Caithness have voiced their anger about extra delivery charges when purchasing items online. The Caithness Citizens Advice…


Faster clean up brings Dounreay jobs worry

21 December 2011
Faster clean up brings Dounreay jobs worry

Faster clean up brings Dounreay jobs worry

21 December 2011

THE announcement of estimated accelerated dates for the clean-up at Dounreay has left many of the workers there in a state of uncertainty. That is…


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