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Keep Christmas lights up until February 2, says Thurso activist

Keep Christmas lights up until February 2, says Thurso activist

Keep Christmas lights up until February 2, says Thurso activist

11 January 2021

A community activist from Thurso thinks that the town's festive decorations should be left up until 40 days after Christmas Day.


Highland Council road condition report

Highland Council road condition report

Highland Council road condition report

11 January 2021

The council's road condition report for today (Monday, January 11).


With plans cast aside, there is only now – embrace it

With plans cast aside, there is only now – embrace it

With plans cast aside, there is only now – embrace it

10 January 2021

Northern Drift: New columnist Monique Sliedrecht, based in Freswick, is an artist and blogger inspired by the wild open spaces of the far north


Minister leaves his Wick post for 'personal reasons'

Minister leaves his Wick post for 'personal reasons'

Minister leaves his Wick post for 'personal reasons'

10 January 2021

A Wick minister, who has given up his post after 12 years, said his decision was made partly for health reasons.


Three Wick firefighters receive retirement gifts

Three Wick firefighters receive retirement gifts

Three Wick firefighters receive retirement gifts

09 January 2021

Three firefighters have had their retirements from the service marked with special presentations.


Your Caithness – Dunnet beach

Your Caithness – Dunnet beach

Your Caithness – Dunnet beach

09 January 2021

This week's photograph shows New Year's Day on Dunnet beach, from David Lindsay.


Wick store staff get pandemic payout bonus

Wick store staff get pandemic payout bonus

Wick store staff get pandemic payout bonus

08 January 2021

Workers at B&M's bargain retail store in Wick will benefit from a payout being made to staff as a thank you for their efforts over the pandemic.


Councillors concerned over impact of Brexit

Councillors concerned over impact of Brexit

Councillors concerned over impact of Brexit

07 January 2021

The impact of Brexit on Highland businesses was discussed at a council meeting today and the complexity of the situation with the concurrent pandemic.


Council vows to support communities during lockdown

Council vows to support communities during lockdown

Council vows to support communities during lockdown

07 January 2021

At today’s meeting of the Highland Council the focus was on the Covid pandemic response and the actions taken to support communities.


Grant scheme to support businesses forced to close due to Covid measures

Grant scheme to support businesses forced to close due to Covid measures

Grant scheme to support businesses forced to close due to Covid measures

07 January 2021

Businesses in Caithness forced to close due to the pandemic may benefit from the Temporary Business Closure Grant launched today by Highland Council.


New UK government Covid testing site opens in Wick

New UK government Covid testing site opens in Wick

New UK government Covid testing site opens in Wick

07 January 2021

The new walk-through coronavirus testing centre in Wick is part of the 'largest network of diagnostic testing facilities created in British history'.


Council gives more time for food consultation feedback

Council gives more time for food consultation feedback

Council gives more time for food consultation feedback

06 January 2021

Highland Council is giving more time for people to take part in it’s draft food growing strategy – Growing Our Future.


Dad's gruelling charity challenge raises over £2000 for local kids in poverty

Dad's gruelling charity challenge raises over £2000 for local kids in poverty

Dad's gruelling charity challenge raises over £2000 for local kids in poverty

06 January 2021

A wind farm worker set himself a year-long physical fitness charity challenge that ended with a solid 20-hour workout session and £2130 raised.


Beware of Covid vaccine scams

Beware of Covid vaccine scams

Beware of Covid vaccine scams

06 January 2021

Text message scams about Covid vaccinations are being reported, including links to fake NHS websites that ask for bank details.


Wick's food bank benefits from charity donations

Wick's food bank benefits from charity donations

Wick's food bank benefits from charity donations

06 January 2021

Caithness Foodbank's Wick centre has benefited from the generosity of one young girl and a local union branch.


As Wick's mobile post office closes a shop-based service prepares to open

As Wick's mobile post office closes a shop-based service prepares to open

As Wick's mobile post office closes a shop-based service prepares to open

05 January 2021

Wick residents are reminded that the riverside mobile post office service ends tomorrow and a new fixed-base facility will open the following day.


Councillor condemns nail traps left on A99

Councillor condemns nail traps left on A99

Councillor condemns nail traps left on A99

04 January 2021

A Highland councillor condemned Saturday evening's 'malicious act' in which car mats pierced with nails were placed on the A99 near Thrumster.


Pentland Ferries reviews its operations after massive reduction in business

Pentland Ferries reviews its operations after massive reduction in business

Pentland Ferries reviews its operations after massive reduction in business

04 January 2021

Gills Bay office closed for at least one month as part of cost saving exercise by the ferry operator.


Long-standing Wick firefighter retires from service

Long-standing Wick firefighter retires from service

Long-standing Wick firefighter retires from service

03 January 2021

A Wick firefighter who has served for more than 30 years has received recognition for his long service after retiring last year.


Highland newspaper publishes its final edition

Highland newspaper publishes its final edition

Highland newspaper publishes its final edition

03 January 2021

The Nairnshire Telegraph has published its final edition – with the pandemic being a factor in its demise.


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