Community

YOUNGSTERS in Watten have been learning about the dangers of plastic waste and helping to improve the environment.

Caithness Disabled Access Panel have finally been able to start a planned survey into community building access.

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.

A special meeting today of the Caithness Committee concerned itself with issues relating to suicide and addiction in the county.

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.

Pupils from Pennyland Primary's P7 class were thrilled to each receive handwritten letters from local MP Jamie Stone in response to a query they had.

Conservation charity Buglife is launching a B-Lines map that could help the dwindling numbers of great yellow bumblebees found in Caithness.

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

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

A wild swimming group based around the far north coastline invites people to 'step out of their comfort zone' and join up.

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

A campaign to tackle a range of crime and policing priorities has kicked off in the Caithness area.

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

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

Members of Thurso Camera Club were treated to two special guests during their November meetings.

An American businessman with Caithness connections has made a significant donation to local archaeological charity Caithness Broch Project.

Pupils at a Caithness primary school have been crunching their way through crisps – to help out a homelessness cause.

A historic Caithness building, described as "unique and attractive," could be sold next year, according to the estate agent handling the sale.

Moving image reels of Wick scenes may date back as far as 1897 – making them some of the earliest footage shot in Scotland.

A former Lybster primary teacher is set for a special short film to be aired on Saturday.