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Ross comments on festive restrictions to battle new strain of Covid

Ross comments on festive restrictions to battle new strain of Covid

Ross comments on festive restrictions to battle new strain of Covid

21 December 2020

North MSP Gail Ross commented on the increased restrictions being put in place to prevent spread of the new, highly contagious strain of Covid.


Advice on blocking phone scammers

Advice on blocking phone scammers

Advice on blocking phone scammers

21 December 2020

With numerous people in Caithness falling foul of scammers, a new campaign will highlight how nuisance calls can often be blocked.


Far north groups get festive cheer from Co-op

Far north groups get festive cheer from Co-op

Far north groups get festive cheer from Co-op

20 December 2020

Nine clubs and organisations in the far north have received some festive cheer after getting almost £18,000 from the Co-op.


Small businesses have shown how adept they are during Covid crisis

Small businesses have shown how adept they are during Covid crisis

Small businesses have shown how adept they are during Covid crisis

19 December 2020

BUSINESS COMMENT: David Richardson of the FSB says that Covid-19 has shown just how quick-witted and resilient our small businesses can be


Groat helps resolve Murkle woman's Christmas delivery dilemma

Groat helps resolve Murkle woman's Christmas delivery dilemma

Groat helps resolve Murkle woman's Christmas delivery dilemma

18 December 2020

It was a twelve days of Christmas nightmare for a Murkle woman to get presents delivered to her grandchildren until the Groat stepped in to help.


Wick publisher has plenty to Crow about for 2020

Wick publisher has plenty to Crow about for 2020

Wick publisher has plenty to Crow about for 2020

17 December 2020

It's all in a year’s work for the country's furthest north mainland book publisher, Crowvus.


Furlough scheme extended to end of April

Furlough scheme extended to end of April

Furlough scheme extended to end of April

17 December 2020

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that the furlough scheme will be extended one extra month until the end of April 2021.


Funding scheme launched supporting tourism pressures in north Highlands

Funding scheme launched supporting tourism pressures in north Highlands

Funding scheme launched supporting tourism pressures in north Highlands

17 December 2020

A new support fund has been launched to help develop sustainable infrastructure in the north Highlands following record numbers of visitors.


Wick supermarket donates ingredients for festive food

Wick supermarket donates ingredients for festive food

Wick supermarket donates ingredients for festive food

16 December 2020

A Wick supermarket is sharing seasonal goodwill through its charity campaign called Little Acts of Christmas Spirit.


New temporary Wick post office service 'could be extended'

New temporary Wick post office service 'could be extended'

New temporary Wick post office service 'could be extended'

16 December 2020

A new fixed-base post office in Wick is set to open in January – and the man behind the plans is confident he can make it work.


Wick's 'Tree of Kindness' brings cheer to the elderly

Wick's 'Tree of Kindness' brings cheer to the elderly

Wick's 'Tree of Kindness' brings cheer to the elderly

15 December 2020

A supermarket in Wick is helping bring some Christmas kindness out to elderly people who may be feeling lonely and isolated at this time of year.


It's simply bliss going from babies to brides in Wick

It's simply bliss going from babies to brides in Wick

It's simply bliss going from babies to brides in Wick

14 December 2020

There are two sides to the story of a Wick high street retailer as she converts her premises from one line of products to another overnight.


Vintage John O'Groats photo tells a story of young entrepreneurs

Vintage John O'Groats photo tells a story of young entrepreneurs

Vintage John O'Groats photo tells a story of young entrepreneurs

12 December 2020

A photo that was nearly discarded has been carefully restored and tells a tale of how a family dynasty achieved commercial success in John O'Groats.


Low income families can apply for Covid winter hardship payments

Low income families can apply for Covid winter hardship payments

Low income families can apply for Covid winter hardship payments

11 December 2020

Families with children in receipt of free school meals due to reasons of low income are eligible for a £100 per child Covid winter hardship payment.


Take a trip to Malbister in Wick woman's debut novel

Take a trip to Malbister in Wick woman's debut novel

Take a trip to Malbister in Wick woman's debut novel

10 December 2020

A former Wick resident and teacher at Thurso High School has fulfilled a long-held ambition to write a book based in Caithness.


Warning of Covid-19 and tax scams in Caithness

Warning of Covid-19 and tax scams in Caithness

Warning of Covid-19 and tax scams in Caithness

09 December 2020

Fraudsters are targeting people in Caithness with new Covid-19 and tax scams, consumers have been warned.


'Inspirational' team save Caithness broch from destruction

'Inspirational' team save Caithness broch from destruction

'Inspirational' team save Caithness broch from destruction

08 December 2020

A pioneering £180,000 conservation project in Caithness has saved a prehistoric monument from ruin.


Serco NorthLink Ferries provides update on latest travel figures

Serco NorthLink Ferries provides update on latest travel figures

Serco NorthLink Ferries provides update on latest travel figures

07 December 2020

Serco NorthLink Ferries is continuing to maintain vital transport links over the autumn and winter period.


Help is at hand for people struggling with fuel poverty

Help is at hand for people struggling with fuel poverty

Help is at hand for people struggling with fuel poverty

07 December 2020

Highland Council urges Caithness residents not to suffer in silence if they are struggling to pay their fuel bills.


Thurso man taken to court over counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco

Thurso man taken to court over counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco

Thurso man taken to court over counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco

07 December 2020

Wick Sheriff Court has granted a court order against a Thurso man caught with counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco


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