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Flow Country finance plan to seek views at drop-in sessions

Flow Country finance plan to seek views at drop-in sessions

Flow Country finance plan to seek views at drop-in sessions

10 February 2023

WAYS that the peatlands of the Flow Country can help to provide financial benefits to communities are to be explored at a series of drop-in sessions.


Staxigoe pitch plans are gathering pace after funding boost

Staxigoe pitch plans are gathering pace after funding boost

Staxigoe pitch plans are gathering pace after funding boost

09 February 2023

Plans to create a community football pitch in Staxigoe are gathering pace, helped by a funding award of more than £36,000 announced this week.


Views sought on 'Future Thurso' as community community gets under way

Views sought on 'Future Thurso' as community community gets under way

Views sought on 'Future Thurso' as community community gets under way

09 February 2023

Views are being sought from the public on what they want a "Future Thurso" to look like, covering the next 10 years and beyond.


Spittal Quarry apprentice wins major accolade

Spittal Quarry apprentice wins major accolade

Spittal Quarry apprentice wins major accolade

09 February 2023

A worker with Caithness company A&D Sutherland Ltd won a special apprentice of the year award at a glitzy event in the Hilton, Glasgow.


Watten SWI enjoys craft evening

Watten SWI enjoys craft evening

Watten SWI enjoys craft evening

09 February 2023

Watten Scottish Women's Institutes (SWI) met on Thursday, February 2, at the village hall and enjoyed learning some special crafts.


'The future's here in the north' – Focus North conference in Thurso highlights the best Caithness has to offer

'The future's here in the north' – Focus North conference in Thurso highlights the best Caithness has to offer

'The future's here in the north' – Focus North conference in Thurso highlights the best Caithness has to offer

09 February 2023

A business conference held in Thurso included many of the key industries in Caithness and focussed on positivity and resilience.


'Warm space' role for Castle of Mey tearoom

'Warm space' role for Castle of Mey tearoom

'Warm space' role for Castle of Mey tearoom

09 February 2023

The tearoom at the Castle of Mey is among the latest venues to be used as a “warm space”, with three Winter Warmer sessions taking place this month.


Police under huge pressure as they respond to calls where people are at 'breaking point', says former officer

Police under huge pressure as they respond to calls where people are at 'breaking point', says former officer

Police under huge pressure as they respond to calls where people are at 'breaking point', says former officer

09 February 2023

Iain Gregory said Caithness police attended 695 'concern for person' calls last year


Wick Players 'desperate' for extra helpers at weekly youth nights

Wick Players 'desperate' for extra helpers at weekly youth nights

Wick Players 'desperate' for extra helpers at weekly youth nights

08 February 2023

Wick's amateur drama club has issued a "desperate" plea for volunteers to help at its weekly youth nights, with an open meeting being held next week.


Disparity on roads spending highlighted by Caithness councillor

Disparity on roads spending highlighted by Caithness councillor

Disparity on roads spending highlighted by Caithness councillor

08 February 2023

Far north gets a third of the average road spend in Scotland


Caithness Family History Society talk in Wick

Caithness Family History Society talk in Wick

Caithness Family History Society talk in Wick

08 February 2023

Caithness Family History Society’s February talk is by member Jayden Alexander entitled 'My Family Tree and the Treasures I’ve Found'.


Caithness groups encouraged to apply for Jeanette Gill Special Awards

Caithness groups encouraged to apply for Jeanette Gill Special Awards

Caithness groups encouraged to apply for Jeanette Gill Special Awards

08 February 2023

Charities and community groups in Caithness are being encouraged to apply for funding from Barchester’s Charitable Foundation.


'Sad, devastating and a bitter blow' – M&Co stores in Wick and Thurso set to close

'Sad, devastating and a bitter blow' – M&Co stores in Wick and Thurso set to close

'Sad, devastating and a bitter blow' – M&Co stores in Wick and Thurso set to close

08 February 2023

The loss of a national retailer from Wick and Thurso high streets could lead to concerns over the future of other services and retailers in the towns.


Brenda tells of her early years in World War II internment camp in China

Brenda tells of her early years in World War II internment camp in China

Brenda tells of her early years in World War II internment camp in China

07 February 2023

Brenda Herrick still has a rag doll called Susie that she received as a Christmas present while she and her family were in Weihsien internment camp.


Free drama workshop in Wick

Free drama workshop in Wick

Free drama workshop in Wick

07 February 2023

Wick Players will be holding a special free drama event at its Moray Street headquarters on February 26.


Why did internet services get disrupted last week in Caithness? Openreach gives update

Why did internet services get disrupted last week in Caithness? Openreach gives update

Why did internet services get disrupted last week in Caithness? Openreach gives update

07 February 2023

Repairs to a damaged offshore cable which disrupted internet services in Caithness and Orkney were due to get under way this week.


PICTURES: Computer generated images reveal how Tongue Hotel will look following extensive renovation

PICTURES: Computer generated images reveal how Tongue Hotel will look following extensive renovation

PICTURES: Computer generated images reveal how Tongue Hotel will look following extensive renovation

07 February 2023

The Tongue Hotel is expected to reopen in early April following the upgrade.


Over half-a-million pounds of funding for 14 community projects in Caithness and delayed Whitechapel toilets

Over half-a-million pounds of funding for 14 community projects in Caithness and delayed Whitechapel toilets

Over half-a-million pounds of funding for 14 community projects in Caithness and delayed Whitechapel toilets

06 February 2023

Over £500K of funding has been allocated for 14 community projects in Caithness as well as the delayed Whitechapel toilets in Wick.


Over £2.8m of funding for improvements to Caithness homes

Over £2.8m of funding for improvements to Caithness homes

Over £2.8m of funding for improvements to Caithness homes

06 February 2023

The Highland Council is to invest over £2.8m this year into carrying out improvements to its housing stock in Caithness.


Can you help bring colour to Wick with flowers?

Can you help bring colour to Wick with flowers?

Can you help bring colour to Wick with flowers?

06 February 2023

Wick Flower Baskets welcomes new volunteers to come along to its AGM on February 28 at 7pm in the Assembly Rooms.


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