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Contract for world's deepest nuclear clean-up job awarded

Contract for world's deepest nuclear clean-up job awarded

Contract for world's deepest nuclear clean-up job awarded

09 September 2020

Work to remove waste from a shaft at Dounreay will begin later this year after a major contract was awarded at the former nuclear facility.


Thurso man shows how a simple snip can help wildlife

Thurso man shows how a simple snip can help wildlife

Thurso man shows how a simple snip can help wildlife

08 September 2020

Numerous reports of birds and other wildlife getting caught up in the cords of discarded PPE masks can be resolved with a simple snip.


End of furlough scheme could mean 'serious challenges' for north firms, says business leader.

End of furlough scheme could mean 'serious challenges' for north firms, says business leader.

End of furlough scheme could mean 'serious challenges' for north firms, says business leader.

08 September 2020

Businesses in the north could face 'serious challenges' when the UK government's furlough scheme comes to an end next month.


Getting seen on a Caithness beach clean

Getting seen on a Caithness beach clean

Getting seen on a Caithness beach clean

07 September 2020

Caithness Beach Cleans volunteers will be a lot more visible across the county's coastline thanks to the sponsorship of a Wick hotel.


Civic leader dumbfounded over castle climber

Civic leader dumbfounded over castle climber

Civic leader dumbfounded over castle climber

07 September 2020

The image of an alleged tourist climbing the historic ruin of the Castle of Old Wick has led to an outpouring of local anger and disappointment.


Growing problem of the yellow killer

Growing problem of the yellow killer

Growing problem of the yellow killer

05 September 2020

A crofter in Lyth has highlighted a growing problem in Caithness that has the potential to kill animals.


2021 - The year of the broch

2021 - The year of the broch

2021 - The year of the broch

02 September 2020

Local archaeological charity Caithness Broch Project has released its much anticipated Brochs of the North 2021 calendar.


Online sessions to look at future of electric transport in north

Online sessions to look at future of electric transport in north

Online sessions to look at future of electric transport in north

01 September 2020

Online talks are to look at the future of electric transport in the Highlands, including one that focuses specifically on Caithness and Sutherland.


Campers hang out washing on historic Caithness monument

Campers hang out washing on historic Caithness monument

Campers hang out washing on historic Caithness monument

01 September 2020

Fury erupted on social media when an image was shared of campers using a historic Caithness monument on the NC500 route to hang their washing from.


Wick weeds out of control

Wick weeds out of control

Wick weeds out of control

01 September 2020

Local people have expressed their feelings about the copious amounts of grass and weeds growing on the streets of Wick.


Walkers urged to check for deer stalking

Walkers urged to check for deer stalking

Walkers urged to check for deer stalking

01 September 2020

Hill walkers are being urged to check ahead as deer stalking on Highland estates reaches the busiest part of the season.


Agri-environment scheme helps Caithness farm improve its biodiversity

Agri-environment scheme helps Caithness farm improve its biodiversity

Agri-environment scheme helps Caithness farm improve its biodiversity

30 August 2020

Sibmister Farm has improved its biodiversity by planting 24,000 metres of hedgerows and carrying out other environmental improvements.


Father and son make huge donation to Wick's food bank

Father and son make huge donation to Wick's food bank

Father and son make huge donation to Wick's food bank

27 August 2020

Caithness Foodbank's Wick centre has benefited from the generosity of two local convenience store owners.


Police investigate vandalised hut at River Thurso

Police investigate vandalised hut at River Thurso

Police investigate vandalised hut at River Thurso

26 August 2020

Police are investigating vandalism to a small hut recently built at the River Thurso for use by fishermen, visitors and local people.


Drivers 'spoken to' in Wick cycle operation

Drivers 'spoken to' in Wick cycle operation

Drivers 'spoken to' in Wick cycle operation

26 August 2020

Road policing officers spoke to seven drivers for passing too close to an unmarked police cyclist during an operation on the A99 near Wick.


Caithness goodwill raises spirits of charity walker

Caithness goodwill raises spirits of charity walker

Caithness goodwill raises spirits of charity walker

25 August 2020

One man and his dog walking the UK coastline for charity talked about the "love and kindness" experienced in Caithness.


Fly-tipping epidemic blamed on rogue traders and council restrictions

Fly-tipping epidemic blamed on rogue traders and council restrictions

Fly-tipping epidemic blamed on rogue traders and council restrictions

24 August 2020

Public blame restrictions at recycling centres and rogue traders on increase in fly-tipping throughout the county.


New plans to make Wick's heart beat again

New plans to make Wick's heart beat again

New plans to make Wick's heart beat again

24 August 2020

A community organisation is gearing itself up to get the heart of Wick town centre beating with vibrancy once again.


PICTURES: Caithness cemetery volunteers praised at council meeting

PICTURES: Caithness cemetery volunteers praised at council meeting

PICTURES: Caithness cemetery volunteers praised at council meeting

22 August 2020

Volunteers who have been maintaining the upkeep of Caithness burial grounds were praised at a Highland Council meeting.


Thurso Grows benefits from Caithness Community Payback

Thurso Grows benefits from Caithness Community Payback

Thurso Grows benefits from Caithness Community Payback

19 August 2020

A community project in Thurso has taken receipt of two picnic benches specifically designed for wheelchair users.


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