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Council needs to ‘get the finger out’ and give road workers more overtime, says Cllr McEwan

Council needs to ‘get the finger out’ and give road workers more overtime, says Cllr McEwan

Council needs to ‘get the finger out’ and give road workers more overtime, says Cllr McEwan

05 April 2024

A councillor criticises the local authority for the “diabolical” state of roads and thinks overtime for workers may be a solution.


UK’s top comedy acts set to take the stage at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

UK’s top comedy acts set to take the stage at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

UK’s top comedy acts set to take the stage at Macdonald Aviemore Resort

04 April 2024

An evening full of laughter and world-class comedy is set to take place at Macdonald Aviemore Resort this summer.


Far north MP backs calls for suspension of arms sales to Israel

Far north MP backs calls for suspension of arms sales to Israel

Far north MP backs calls for suspension of arms sales to Israel

04 April 2024

Jamie Stone MP today (April 4) urged the government to suspend arms sales to Israel, following the deaths of seven aid workers.


Highland tourism industry needs ‘collective voice’ over visitor levy

Highland tourism industry needs ‘collective voice’ over visitor levy

Highland tourism industry needs ‘collective voice’ over visitor levy

28 March 2024

Highland tourism needs a “collective industry voice” to set out visitor levy investment priorities, a conference in Caithness has been told.


Thurso East is 'perfect stage' for Scottish Surfing Championships

Thurso East is 'perfect stage' for Scottish Surfing Championships

Thurso East is 'perfect stage' for Scottish Surfing Championships

25 March 2024

Thurso East has been hailed as "an incredible location” for the Scottish Surfing Championships which will be taking place over Easter weekend.


Caithness band Neon Waltz pulls out of major US festival to 'support the Palestinian cause'

Caithness band Neon Waltz pulls out of major US festival to 'support the Palestinian cause'

Caithness band Neon Waltz pulls out of major US festival to 'support the Palestinian cause'

21 March 2024

John O'Groats band Neon Waltz pulled out of a major US festival due to its connections with the US military and the Israeli-Gaza conflict.


Scottish trad music 'having a resurgence'

Scottish trad music 'having a resurgence'

Scottish trad music 'having a resurgence'

16 March 2024

New research reveals the growing popularity of Scottish traditional music.


Flow Country work recognised in Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Flow Country work recognised in Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Flow Country work recognised in Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

15 March 2024

Collaborative efforts to enhance and promote the Caithness and Sutherland peatlands have been recognised with a national accolade.


TV deal on Scotland football friendlies 'a big win', says Jamie Stone

TV deal on Scotland football friendlies 'a big win', says Jamie Stone

TV deal on Scotland football friendlies 'a big win', says Jamie Stone

14 March 2024

A deal on free-to-air live TV coverage of two Scotland friendly matches ahead of Euro 2024 has been hailed as "a big win" by local MP Jamie Stone.


PICTURES: World Book Day at Castletown Primary

PICTURES: World Book Day at Castletown Primary

PICTURES: World Book Day at Castletown Primary

13 March 2024

Castletown Primary School celebrated World Book Day and shared pictures from the special event last week.


PICTURES: Wonderful World Book Day at Miller Academy

PICTURES: Wonderful World Book Day at Miller Academy

PICTURES: Wonderful World Book Day at Miller Academy

13 March 2024

The headteacher of Miller Academy in Thurso said the primary school was 'a most interesting and colourful place' on March 7 for World Book Day.


Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads schools celebrate World Book Day

Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads schools celebrate World Book Day

Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads schools celebrate World Book Day

09 March 2024

Keiss, Bower, and Crossroads primary schools teamed up to celebrate World Book Day with 'tons of excitement' reported at the event.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers' selection of World Book Day costumes

PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers' selection of World Book Day costumes

PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers' selection of World Book Day costumes

08 March 2024

To honour World Book Day, we asked our readers to send in photographs of the costumes their children and relatives wore for the special event.


The north/south divide of Camster's crumbing road

The north/south divide of Camster's crumbing road

The north/south divide of Camster's crumbing road

08 March 2024

A retired teacher stood at one spot on the Camster road and took pictures north and south to highlight a 'discontinuity' in maintenance.


Caithness campaign group calls Avonlea change of use plan 'premature'

Caithness campaign group calls Avonlea change of use plan 'premature'

Caithness campaign group calls Avonlea change of use plan 'premature'

08 March 2024

Highland Council is being urged by a Caithness campaign group to think again over a proposed change of use at the former Avonlea children's home.


44 homes in Caithness hit by power cut

44 homes in Caithness hit by power cut

44 homes in Caithness hit by power cut

06 March 2024

A power cut has hit 44 homes in south-east Caithness with SSEN engineers on the scene.


11-year-old Martha started pothole petition after falling from her bike in Thurso

11-year-old Martha started pothole petition after falling from her bike in Thurso

11-year-old Martha started pothole petition after falling from her bike in Thurso

06 March 2024

A young entrepreneur was out and about in Wick on Friday collecting signatures for a petition to get Caithness' badly potholed roads fixed.


'Janey' comes to Thurso – insightful new documentary on popular comedian screens at Merlin Cinema

'Janey' comes to Thurso – insightful new documentary on popular comedian screens at Merlin Cinema

'Janey' comes to Thurso – insightful new documentary on popular comedian screens at Merlin Cinema

03 March 2024

Following its world premiere, a new documentary on the Scottish stand-up comedian, actress and writer Janey Godley will screen in Thurso.


Far north MP wants to ensure unpaid carers' voices are heard

Far north MP wants to ensure unpaid carers' voices are heard

Far north MP wants to ensure unpaid carers' voices are heard

01 March 2024

Jamie Stone has claimed there is "no joined-up delivery of social care services in Caithness", following a listening event he hosted in Thurso.


Scottish Government depopulation action plan 'an insult to Caithness'

Scottish Government depopulation action plan 'an insult to Caithness'

Scottish Government depopulation action plan 'an insult to Caithness'

23 February 2024

A 95-page Scottish Government document aimed at tackling depopulation has been condemned as an insult to Caithness by two Highland councillors.


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