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Council committee welcomes community asset transfer report

Council committee welcomes community asset transfer report

Council committee welcomes community asset transfer report

18 August 2022

'People are being empowered to take forward local priorities and projects and making a difference in their local areas,' says committee chair.


Ten-day surfacing blitz on stretch of A835 trunk road to start next week

Ten-day surfacing blitz on stretch of A835 trunk road to start next week

Ten-day surfacing blitz on stretch of A835 trunk road to start next week

18 August 2022

A ten-day surfacing project on a major trunk road within the north Highlands is set to begin next week.


Highland Council shortlisted for four national awards – 'you are a credit to the communities you serve'

Highland Council shortlisted for four national awards – 'you are a credit to the communities you serve'

Highland Council shortlisted for four national awards – 'you are a credit to the communities you serve'

18 August 2022

The Highland Council has been shortlisted for four APSE Service Awards which celebrate excellence in local public services.


Reay Garden Club to host annual show

Reay Garden Club to host annual show

Reay Garden Club to host annual show

18 August 2022

Reay Garden Club is to hold its annual show next Saturday, August 27, in the village's Victoria Hall.


UK supply chain events planned for Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm

UK supply chain events planned for Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm

UK supply chain events planned for Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm

18 August 2022

The Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm developers are organising a series of events at which they will speak to "as many suppliers as possible".


Thurso driver who hit 100mph on A9 banned for a year for drug driving

Thurso driver who hit 100mph on A9 banned for a year for drug driving

Thurso driver who hit 100mph on A9 banned for a year for drug driving

18 August 2022

A Thurso driver was found to be more than three times the legal drug-driving limit after police recorded him travelling at speeds of up to 100mph.


Wick driver nearly double the 60mph limit on A9 near Thurso

Wick driver nearly double the 60mph limit on A9 near Thurso

Wick driver nearly double the 60mph limit on A9 near Thurso

17 August 2022

A driver who hit 113mph in a 60mph limit on a main road has been fined £2000.


Changes made Thurso's Rotterdam Street less of a 'Black Gutter'

Changes made Thurso's Rotterdam Street less of a 'Black Gutter'

Changes made Thurso's Rotterdam Street less of a 'Black Gutter'

17 August 2022

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


PICTURES: Dunbeath brothers do their bit for Caithness Foodbank by selling lemonade and cakes

PICTURES: Dunbeath brothers do their bit for Caithness Foodbank by selling lemonade and cakes

PICTURES: Dunbeath brothers do their bit for Caithness Foodbank by selling lemonade and cakes

17 August 2022

Two young brothers from Dunbeath have again shown their support for those in need by setting up a lemonade stall in aid of Caithness Foodbank.


Jail for sneak thief who kept dog quiet with a chew as he stole from Wick house

Jail for sneak thief who kept dog quiet with a chew as he stole from Wick house

Jail for sneak thief who kept dog quiet with a chew as he stole from Wick house

17 August 2022

A sneak thief who stole from a neighbour's house in Wick after he kept their dog quiet with a tasty chew has been jailed for eight months.


MAREE TODD: Support services in far north do a first-class job

MAREE TODD: Support services in far north do a first-class job

MAREE TODD: Support services in far north do a first-class job

17 August 2022

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


Petrol and diesel prices at the pumps should be at the very least 15p to 20p per litre lower, says fuel campaign group – 'drivers being fleeced'

Petrol and diesel prices at the pumps should be at the very least 15p to 20p per litre lower, says fuel campaign group – 'drivers being fleeced'

Petrol and diesel prices at the pumps should be at the very least 15p to 20p per litre lower, says fuel campaign group – 'drivers being fleeced'

17 August 2022

A group that campaigns for fairer fuel prices says that drivers are being 'fleeced by the profiteering fuel supply chain and even their own Treasury'.


LOUISE SINCLAIR: Goals can shift, results are just a snapshot

LOUISE SINCLAIR: Goals can shift, results are just a snapshot

LOUISE SINCLAIR: Goals can shift, results are just a snapshot

17 August 2022

The View from the Board by Louise Sinclair


As Caithness kids go back to school HMRC can help with childcare costs

As Caithness kids go back to school HMRC can help with childcare costs

As Caithness kids go back to school HMRC can help with childcare costs

17 August 2022

As children go back to school, HM Revenue and Customs is reminding families in Scotland to not miss out on up to £2,000 a year towards childcare


TRUDY MORRIS: Exam results are not the final verdict on young people's potential

TRUDY MORRIS: Exam results are not the final verdict on young people's potential

TRUDY MORRIS: Exam results are not the final verdict on young people's potential

17 August 2022

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, says that there is #NoWrongPath for pupils digesting their exam results


Labour MSP Rhoda Grant calls for clarity over patient travel scheme

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant calls for clarity over patient travel scheme

Labour MSP Rhoda Grant calls for clarity over patient travel scheme

17 August 2022

Rhoda Grant has urged the Scottish Government to stop “dragging its feet” over possible changes to an expenses scheme for hospital appointments.


North women's health campaign group keen to play a part in improving services

North women's health campaign group keen to play a part in improving services

North women's health campaign group keen to play a part in improving services

17 August 2022

Members of a women's health campaign group say they are committed to working with NHS Highland and the Scottish Government to help improve services.


Caithness mum tells Humza Yousaf about worry and stress caused by maternity downgrading

Caithness mum tells Humza Yousaf about worry and stress caused by maternity downgrading

Caithness mum tells Humza Yousaf about worry and stress caused by maternity downgrading

17 August 2022

Scotland's health secretary has been given a first-hand account of the impact on families caused by the downgrading of Caithness maternity services.


Caithness conductor says it's a joy to bring back community music-making

Caithness conductor says it's a joy to bring back community music-making

Caithness conductor says it's a joy to bring back community music-making

16 August 2022

Musicians met in Caithness recently to play Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony – an event that had been postponed for two years due to the pandemic.


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Making the most of weather windows – when it works

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Making the most of weather windows – when it works

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Making the most of weather windows – when it works

16 August 2022

Weather forecasts are more accurate than ever – and usually they can be relied upon to fit in some dry activity. But not always...


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