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Caithness couple accused of stealing Network Rail property

Caithness couple accused of stealing Network Rail property

Caithness couple accused of stealing Network Rail property

20 March 2024

A Caithness couple have appeared at Wick Sheriff Court accused of stealing property belonging to Network Rail.


Weird banging and grinding sounds off Caithness coast described as 'horrendous'

Weird banging and grinding sounds off Caithness coast described as 'horrendous'

Weird banging and grinding sounds off Caithness coast described as 'horrendous'

20 March 2024

Residents around the Lybster and Dunbeath coastline took to social media to voice their concerns over loud noises.


MAREE TODD: Work continues to secure future of far north air service

MAREE TODD: Work continues to secure future of far north air service

MAREE TODD: Work continues to secure future of far north air service

20 March 2024

The announcement that the Scottish Government is to continue its support for the Wick-Aberdeen air service for another year, was very welcome.


Police Scotland will not target 'actors or comedians' for hate crimes

Police Scotland will not target 'actors or comedians' for hate crimes

Police Scotland will not target 'actors or comedians' for hate crimes

20 March 2024

Police Scotland says it is aware of 'inaccurate media reporting' over training material it has in place for the country's new hate crime laws.


Minister challenged over 'failing' Thurso school buildings

Minister challenged over 'failing' Thurso school buildings

Minister challenged over 'failing' Thurso school buildings

20 March 2024

Matthew Reiss has warned Scottish Government minister Emma Roddick that facilities at Thurso High School are "failing faster than expected".


Ringing endorsement for 'happy and friendly' handbell rally in Wick

Ringing endorsement for 'happy and friendly' handbell rally in Wick

Ringing endorsement for 'happy and friendly' handbell rally in Wick

20 March 2024

Handbell ringers who gathered for a national celebration in Caithness at the weekend were delighted with the "happy, friendly, inclusive atmosphere".


Businesses 'must use Wick/Aberdeen air link more often'

Businesses 'must use Wick/Aberdeen air link more often'

Businesses 'must use Wick/Aberdeen air link more often'

20 March 2024

A Scottish Government minister has said Highland Council must make "every effort" to increase passenger numbers flying between Wick and Aberdeen.


Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

Alex Salmond set to host a public meeting on the ‘future of the Highlands’ including the A9

20 March 2024

Councillor Karl Rosie will join him as the Alba Party plans a ‘Highland Manifesto’ amid allegations the SNP are 'asleep at the wheel.'


Scottish Government 'committed to building a vibrant rural economy', Caithness councillors are told

Scottish Government 'committed to building a vibrant rural economy', Caithness councillors are told

Scottish Government 'committed to building a vibrant rural economy', Caithness councillors are told

19 March 2024

Two Caithness councillors have been told that the Scottish Government is "committed to building a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive rural economy".


Workers at Dounreay will take 'whatever action is necessary' to get 'a fair pay offer,' says union official

Workers at Dounreay will take 'whatever action is necessary' to get 'a fair pay offer,' says union official

Workers at Dounreay will take 'whatever action is necessary' to get 'a fair pay offer,' says union official

19 March 2024

Management hope dispute can be resolved 'as soon as possible'


Roof repairs completed at Wick Sheriff Court

Roof repairs completed at Wick Sheriff Court

Roof repairs completed at Wick Sheriff Court

19 March 2024

The historic Wick Sheriff Court building now has a watertight roof over its head.


Caithness companies prepare to parachute into offshore renewables

Caithness companies prepare to parachute into offshore renewables

Caithness companies prepare to parachute into offshore renewables

19 March 2024

Two Caithness companies intend to break into the multibillion-pound offshore renewables energy market and have been selected for a special programme.


Reprieve for mobile cinema that visits Caithness welcomed

Reprieve for mobile cinema that visits Caithness welcomed

Reprieve for mobile cinema that visits Caithness welcomed

19 March 2024

There had been worries about the future of the Screen Machine as it suffered technical issues.


Short story competition in memory of Caithness journalist, historian and councillor

Short story competition in memory of Caithness journalist, historian and councillor

Short story competition in memory of Caithness journalist, historian and councillor

18 March 2024

A short story competition has been launched in memory of Bill Mowat, the Caithness journalist, historian and councillor who died in August last year.


PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

PICTURES: Were you at Highland Heroes?

18 March 2024

Some 400 people were at the Drumossie Hotel on Friday night for the annual Highland Heroes event.


Litter-pickers help keep Wick beautiful as part of spring clean campaign

Litter-pickers help keep Wick beautiful as part of spring clean campaign

Litter-pickers help keep Wick beautiful as part of spring clean campaign

18 March 2024

Thirty-six selfless volunteers worked together to clean around Wick as part of the Keep Scotland Beautiful Spring Clean 2024 initiative on Sunday.


Children in Highland hospital to benefit as charity's fundraising tops £1.6m

Children in Highland hospital to benefit as charity's fundraising tops £1.6m

Children in Highland hospital to benefit as charity's fundraising tops £1.6m

18 March 2024

Young patients admitted to Raigmore Hospital in Inverness have benefited from a children's charity which saw its income rise by 12 per cent last year.


Dounreay says strike action ballot was 'disappointing'

Dounreay says strike action ballot was 'disappointing'

Dounreay says strike action ballot was 'disappointing'

18 March 2024

Dounreay power station talked of its disappointment after hundreds of staff were today asked to vote on industrial action by their union Unite.


Duncansby lighthouse centenary 'a momentous occasion' for John O'Groats

Duncansby lighthouse centenary 'a momentous occasion' for John O'Groats

Duncansby lighthouse centenary 'a momentous occasion' for John O'Groats

18 March 2024

Duncansby festival guests heard tales about a spy, a rally driver... and how local workers were paid a shilling an hour to help build the lighthouse.


Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action – 450 Magnox workers balloted in pay dispute

Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action – 450 Magnox workers balloted in pay dispute

Dounreay power station faces threat of strike action – 450 Magnox workers balloted in pay dispute

18 March 2024

Magnox workers based at Dounreay power station are being balloted for strike action in a pay dispute.


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