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Dounreay in £600k boost to support far north

Dounreay in £600k boost to support far north

Dounreay in £600k boost to support far north

20 September 2023

Dounreay spent more than £600,000 on local projects to benefit the region between 2020 and 2021, a new report shows.


Power cut closes Wick's Tesco store

Power cut closes Wick's Tesco store

Power cut closes Wick's Tesco store

19 September 2023

Tesco supermarket in Wick has been forced to temporarily close its doors today (September 19) due to a power cut.


Man missing from Castletown – police appeal for help

Man missing from Castletown – police appeal for help

Man missing from Castletown – police appeal for help

19 September 2023

Police Scotland is appealing for help to trace a man who has been reported missing from Castletown.


Caithness Heart Support Group donates ECG unit to Three Harbour GP practice

Caithness Heart Support Group donates ECG unit to Three Harbour GP practice

Caithness Heart Support Group donates ECG unit to Three Harbour GP practice

19 September 2023

The Three Harbours GP practice at Wick was delighted to receive the latest ECG unit funded by the Caithness Heart Support Group.


Protesters up the ante against the mega-sized turbines earmarked for Watten – will be tallest in UK

Protesters up the ante against the mega-sized turbines earmarked for Watten – will be tallest in UK

Protesters up the ante against the mega-sized turbines earmarked for Watten – will be tallest in UK

19 September 2023

Almost 50 protesters turned up at Watten's village hall to make a very vocal protest about plans for the UK's highest turbines being sited close by.


Weekend open days raise money for Wick pillbox museum

Weekend open days raise money for Wick pillbox museum

Weekend open days raise money for Wick pillbox museum

18 September 2023

Wick’s World War II pillbox museum attracted a steady stream of visitors over the course of two fundraising open days at the weekend.


Creel-making and net-mending on show at Doors Open Days event in Wick

Creel-making and net-mending on show at Doors Open Days event in Wick

Creel-making and net-mending on show at Doors Open Days event in Wick

18 September 2023

Creel-making and net-mending demonstrations were among highlights as the Wick Society hosted an open day at Cowie’s building in Bank Row.


PICTURES: See inside the 19th-century Caithness mill undergoing a £4m transformation

PICTURES: See inside the 19th-century Caithness mill undergoing a £4m transformation

PICTURES: See inside the 19th-century Caithness mill undergoing a £4m transformation

18 September 2023

The rich history of a 19th-century mill on the north coast will be “brought back to life” as it is transformed into a whisky distillery.


It's meant to be a place of respect: Wick memorial garden targeted by vandals again

It's meant to be a place of respect: Wick memorial garden targeted by vandals again

It's meant to be a place of respect: Wick memorial garden targeted by vandals again

18 September 2023

Wick's World War II memorial garden, looked after by small team of volunteers, has been targeted by vandals for the second time in just over a week.


Banniskirk ladies find out how to 'bling up' cards

Banniskirk ladies find out how to 'bling up' cards

Banniskirk ladies find out how to 'bling up' cards

17 September 2023

At the latest meeting of Banniskirk SWI, members were shown how to "bling up" ordinary cards by using hotfix crystals to make them look glam.


Don’t miss – Doors Open Days in Caithness and Sutherland

Don’t miss – Doors Open Days in Caithness and Sutherland

Don’t miss – Doors Open Days in Caithness and Sutherland

15 September 2023

Venues across Caithness and Sutherland will open their doors this weekend to give the public a chance to experience the area’s heritage.


The A9 road should be dualled all the way to Caithness, says Thurso Community Council

The A9 road should be dualled all the way to Caithness, says Thurso Community Council

The A9 road should be dualled all the way to Caithness, says Thurso Community Council

15 September 2023

If that does not happen, major improvements should be undertaken on the road north of Inverness, it claims


Children are picture perfect at Reiss Gardening Club annual show

Children are picture perfect at Reiss Gardening Club annual show

Children are picture perfect at Reiss Gardening Club annual show

15 September 2023

Reiss Gardening Club had an excellent display of flowers, fruit and vegetables at their annual show this month.


Petition plea to save Scottish SPCA centre at Balmore in Caithness

Petition plea to save Scottish SPCA centre at Balmore in Caithness

Petition plea to save Scottish SPCA centre at Balmore in Caithness

15 September 2023

A former volunteer says there are significant concerns about animal welfare after a charity announced it was to close its far north rescue centre.


Highland households increase according to Scotland census data

Highland households increase according to Scotland census data

Highland households increase according to Scotland census data

14 September 2023

Almost a quarter of Highland residents are aged 65 and over as well according to the data.


Access fears over road closure plan in Lybster area addressed following meeting

Access fears over road closure plan in Lybster area addressed following meeting

Access fears over road closure plan in Lybster area addressed following meeting

14 September 2023

Next phase of work to instal new water mains starts next week


Wick pillbox museum gets 'dazzle camouflage' look ahead of open day events

Wick pillbox museum gets 'dazzle camouflage' look ahead of open day events

Wick pillbox museum gets 'dazzle camouflage' look ahead of open day events

13 September 2023

Wick's World War II pillbox museum has been given a striking new look ahead of two fundraising open days planned for this weekend.


Nicky Marr: Housing is crucial but green spaces are too

Nicky Marr: Housing is crucial but green spaces are too

Nicky Marr: Housing is crucial but green spaces are too

13 September 2023

Houses are vital, but so is community, and communities need spaces between houses.


Thurso 'buzzing' as local people and cruise visitors support craft market

Thurso 'buzzing' as local people and cruise visitors support craft market

Thurso 'buzzing' as local people and cruise visitors support craft market

13 September 2023

A new craft market in Thurso's pedestrian precinct was hailed as a "huge success" and the organisers are already looking forward to the next one.


Locally sourced produce at the heart of campaign in Thurso area

Locally sourced produce at the heart of campaign in Thurso area

Locally sourced produce at the heart of campaign in Thurso area

12 September 2023

A new campaign is focusing on ways in which shops, restaurants and hotels in the Thurso area can promote locally sourced produce.


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