Health

A campaign group says it is disappointed that Scottish Government ministers won't be joining Jamie Stone on a winter road trip from Wick to Raigmore.

There has been "no significant decline" in the Caithness birth rate since the local maternity service began functioning as a midwife-led unit.

Scotland’s national energy advice service has urged Caithness residents not to panic amid fears that more firms will go bust this week.

New research shows over half of people in Scotland (55 per cent) are worried about the Covid-19 pandemic.

New figures released to coincide with Organ and Tissue Donation Week reveal over half of people in the region have registered their donation decision.

RNIB Scotland has expressed concern that the recent Covid crisis may lead to a rise in preventable sight loss if people neglect regular check-ups.

A Caithness mum who tragically lost her baby during an emergency operation last year wants to repay the kindness of hospital staff and honour her son.

Ex-footballer and reality TV star Ashley Cain finished a charity cycle ride at John O'Groats to a hero's welcome with many local supporters turning up

Highland councillors across Caithness are delighted that the local authority has agreed to put in place a new strategy for the upkeep of play parks.

North health boss condemns verbal abuse of staff at a Thurso medical practice and says such behaviour is "absolutely unacceptable."

Community groups in Caithness that help local people look after their hearts can now apply for a regional grant up to £10,000.

Mikeysline joined a number of charities and organisations at the weekend raising awareness of suicide prevention via the region’s rail network.

An appeal has gone out to Caithness residents to donate healthcare items, images, and information for a new exhibition coming to Thurso.

A Thurso runner is set to take on the London Marathon next month after losing his dad to cancer and having his mum diagnosed with the deadly disease.

A Caithness councillor has spoken out over the county's sharp decline in births and drawn a comparison with the former one-child policy in China.

Eighty new cases of coronavirus have been detected across Caithness in the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.

Two Caithness women are planning a "splash for cash" through the county in aid of a good cause.

Caithness play parks could soon be refurbished thanks to Wick and Thurso councillors pushing for a special playground strategy plan to be implemented.

Smart toilets that monitor for illnesses, holographic TVs, and emotion detection speakers to boost moods will be the norm in Caithness homes by 2050.

Highland Council has agreed to extend the Visitor Management Plan funding into the 2022 season by a one-off investment of £1.5m.