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PICTURES and VIDEO: Best foot forward as Thurso schools lead the way for WOW walk to school campaign

PICTURES and VIDEO: Best foot forward as Thurso schools lead the way for WOW walk to school campaign

PICTURES and VIDEO: Best foot forward as Thurso schools lead the way for WOW walk to school campaign

03 September 2021

Thurso primary schoolchildren had the chance to meet up with a very unusual visitor in the shape of a large orange foot with a healthy agenda to push.


Covid 'vaccine passports' can be downloaded from today

Covid 'vaccine passports' can be downloaded from today

Covid 'vaccine passports' can be downloaded from today

03 September 2021

People can download a vaccination certificate from today as the Scottish Government plans to introduce new measures to require the documents.


PICTURES and VIDEO: Lybster art studio will benefit the local community as it celebrates 25 years in the village

PICTURES and VIDEO: Lybster art studio will benefit the local community as it celebrates 25 years in the village

PICTURES and VIDEO: Lybster art studio will benefit the local community as it celebrates 25 years in the village

01 September 2021

A Lybster-based art studio has been devising 'a host of imaginative ways' to help to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Caithness residents.


Emergency Services workers to be acknowledged on 999 Day

Emergency Services workers to be acknowledged on 999 Day

Emergency Services workers to be acknowledged on 999 Day

01 September 2021

The essential work of emergency service workers will be acknowledged across the country on September 9 during Emergency Services Day.


Concern over 'severe lack of women's health services' in Caithness

Concern over 'severe lack of women's health services' in Caithness

Concern over 'severe lack of women's health services' in Caithness

01 September 2021

A health campaigner is calling for a review of women's health services in the far north after the government published its Women's Health Plan.


Scottish Government ministers invited on Wick to Raigmore winter road trip

Scottish Government ministers invited on Wick to Raigmore winter road trip

Scottish Government ministers invited on Wick to Raigmore winter road trip

01 September 2021

A Caithness health campaigner has backed a call for two Scottish Government ministers to go on a winter road trip from Wick to Raigmore Hospital.


Long-distance charity walker Karen Penny ends 11,000 mile coastal challenge in Scotland

Long-distance charity walker Karen Penny ends 11,000 mile coastal challenge in Scotland

Long-distance charity walker Karen Penny ends 11,000 mile coastal challenge in Scotland

31 August 2021

A woman who previously walked through Caithness as part of a 11,000-mile coastal charity challenge is set to finish on World Alzheimer’s Day.


Stone hails Citizens Advice 'lifeline'

Stone hails Citizens Advice 'lifeline'

Stone hails Citizens Advice 'lifeline'

31 August 2021

Far North MP Jamie Stone has praised local Citizens Advice advisors for providing essential support to people across the Highlands during the pandemic


Police reflect on use of life-saving drug on International Overdose Awareness Day

Police reflect on use of life-saving drug on International Overdose Awareness Day

Police reflect on use of life-saving drug on International Overdose Awareness Day

31 August 2021

Caithness police officers have used a Naloxone nasal spray to help save a life after receiving training back in June, it has been revealed.


Parents contacted after possible Covid case at Wick High School

Parents contacted after possible Covid case at Wick High School

Parents contacted after possible Covid case at Wick High School

30 August 2021

A letter sent out to parents of S1 to S3 Wick High School pupils yesterday warned of a possible case of Covid-19 in their child's year group.


Lanyard scheme in Caithness to create a better understanding of hidden disabilities

Lanyard scheme in Caithness to create a better understanding of hidden disabilities

Lanyard scheme in Caithness to create a better understanding of hidden disabilities

27 August 2021

A new initiative in Caithness is seeking to promote a greater understanding of the hidden disabilities many people face when out in the community.


At least 26 Covid cases in Caithness in latest seven-day period

At least 26 Covid cases in Caithness in latest seven-day period

At least 26 Covid cases in Caithness in latest seven-day period

26 August 2021

There were at least 26 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.


Council response to Covid-19 outbreaks in Pennyland and other Highland schools

Council response to Covid-19 outbreaks in Pennyland and other Highland schools

Council response to Covid-19 outbreaks in Pennyland and other Highland schools

26 August 2021

Highland Council has issued a statement through its chief officer after a third of schools across Highland have been affected by positive Covid-19.


Wick and Thurso supermarkets help consumers go greener with trial system

Wick and Thurso supermarkets help consumers go greener with trial system

Wick and Thurso supermarkets help consumers go greener with trial system

25 August 2021

The ground-breaking traffic light labelling system will help shoppers understand the sustainability credentials of food and drink products


Over 1000 coronavirus cases in Highlands in a week

Over 1000 coronavirus cases in Highlands in a week

Over 1000 coronavirus cases in Highlands in a week

25 August 2021

Vigilance plea after over 1000 Covid-19 cases detected across the Highlands in a week


30 day Lejog attempt for lives lost in Afghanistan

30 day Lejog attempt for lives lost in Afghanistan

30 day Lejog attempt for lives lost in Afghanistan

24 August 2021

A 30-day Lejog attempt is being undertaken to raise awareness of mental health issues and lives lost in the Afghanistan conflict.


NHS Highland Covid total rises by 185

NHS Highland Covid total rises by 185

NHS Highland Covid total rises by 185

24 August 2021

A FURTHER 185 new Covid-19 cases have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board area in the past 24 hours.


Reassurrance given on merging of two GP practices in Caithness

Reassurrance given on merging of two GP practices in Caithness

Reassurrance given on merging of two GP practices in Caithness

21 August 2021

Riverbank Practice in Thurso and the Lybster Practice will merge this month bringing benefit to both patients and staff.


'If you can scrunch it, bin it,' says Wick supermarket for new recycling scheme

'If you can scrunch it, bin it,' says Wick supermarket for new recycling scheme

'If you can scrunch it, bin it,' says Wick supermarket for new recycling scheme

21 August 2021

Wick's Co-op launched a new campaign urging locals to recycle plastic bags, crisp packets and food wrappings at its store.


'Significant' surge in Covid in NHS Highland area is of 'concern', say top doctors

'Significant' surge in Covid in NHS Highland area is of 'concern', say top doctors

'Significant' surge in Covid in NHS Highland area is of 'concern', say top doctors

20 August 2021

A "SIGNIFICANT" surge in Covid cases across NHS Highland is "concerning", health chiefs have warned.


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