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POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

POLL RESULT: Majority agreed with the easing of Covid-19 restrictions

21 February 2022

The majority of those who took part in our online poll agree with the move to easing of Covid-19 restrictions in Schools from Monday.


Wick man threw punch after argument spilled onto street

Wick man threw punch after argument spilled onto street

Wick man threw punch after argument spilled onto street

21 February 2022

An argument at a house in Wick spilled out onto the street and led to Alexander Macalpine being charged with assault.


New Global Offshore Wind Awards launched by trade body RenewableUK

New Global Offshore Wind Awards launched by trade body RenewableUK

New Global Offshore Wind Awards launched by trade body RenewableUK

21 February 2022

As offshore wind becomes an increasingly important source of power, the national body for renewable energy in the UK has launched a new awards venture


Scrabster pensioner Peter Bodek still concerned about pension increase despite notification of a £5.55 weekly rise

Scrabster pensioner Peter Bodek still concerned about pension increase despite notification of a £5.55 weekly rise

Scrabster pensioner Peter Bodek still concerned about pension increase despite notification of a £5.55 weekly rise

21 February 2022

Peter Bodek was left 'livid' after believing he had an increase of 15p in his pension and is still not satisfied after told he will get £5.55 extra.


Road accident at Bower as council reports on impact of ice and slush in Caithness

Road accident at Bower as council reports on impact of ice and slush in Caithness

Road accident at Bower as council reports on impact of ice and slush in Caithness

21 February 2022

In its winter road report for today, Highland Council warned of the impact of black ice and frozen slush after a car accident on the B876 at Bower.


Deadline approaches for £250 Best Start Grant School Age Payment for children in Scotland

Deadline approaches for £250 Best Start Grant School Age Payment for children in Scotland

Deadline approaches for £250 Best Start Grant School Age Payment for children in Scotland

21 February 2022

Parents and carers of eligible children have less than a week left to apply for a school age payment of more than £250.


MSPs raise concerns over leadership and governance at Crofting Commission

MSPs raise concerns over leadership and governance at Crofting Commission

MSPs raise concerns over leadership and governance at Crofting Commission

21 February 2022

Concerns have been raised at Holyrood over the leadership and governance at the Crofting Commission, which regulates crofting in Scotland.


Online training on offer for anyone who has contact with children

Online training on offer for anyone who has contact with children

Online training on offer for anyone who has contact with children

20 February 2022

CVG UPDATE: Local voluntary sector news by Yvonne Hendry of Caithness Voluntary Group


The dastardly scorries get their comeuppance

The dastardly scorries get their comeuppance

The dastardly scorries get their comeuppance

20 February 2022

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


We must celebrate the folk who start up and run our independent local businesses

We must celebrate the folk who start up and run our independent local businesses

We must celebrate the folk who start up and run our independent local businesses

20 February 2022

BUSINESS COMMENT: By David Richardson, Highlands and Islands development manager at the Federation of Small Businesses


Forss fishers hoping for 'a couple of wet summers' to ensure a healthy river

Forss fishers hoping for 'a couple of wet summers' to ensure a healthy river

Forss fishers hoping for 'a couple of wet summers' to ensure a healthy river

19 February 2022

Anglers on the Forss River say they are hoping for "a couple of wet summers" to ensure a healthy and productive fishing environment.


Murkle SWI members make tote bags after getting together again

Murkle SWI members make tote bags after getting together again

Murkle SWI members make tote bags after getting together again

19 February 2022

Ladies from Murkle SWI put their sewing machines to good use and made a colourful assortment of tote bags at their monthly meeting.


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

19 February 2022

Wick firm blazes a trail in 1922, Workers affected by power cuts in 1972 and Halkirk meeting planned in 1997


Taking action to fight poverty amid cost-of-living crisis

Taking action to fight poverty amid cost-of-living crisis

Taking action to fight poverty amid cost-of-living crisis

19 February 2022

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


Recipe of the week: Panko and parmesan Brussels sprouts

Recipe of the week: Panko and parmesan Brussels sprouts

Recipe of the week: Panko and parmesan Brussels sprouts

19 February 2022

These breaded Brussels sprouts are a moreish snack. The panko breadcrumbs give them a bite while parmesan adds a delicious savoury edge.


First North Coast Market of the year at Halladale Inn, Melvich, looks set to be a success

First North Coast Market of the year at Halladale Inn, Melvich, looks set to be a success

First North Coast Market of the year at Halladale Inn, Melvich, looks set to be a success

18 February 2022

A craft and food fair is to be held at Halladale Inn, Melvich, tomorrow (Saturday) from 11am to 3pm.


Public invited to take part in Wick Street Design Forum

Public invited to take part in Wick Street Design Forum

Public invited to take part in Wick Street Design Forum

18 February 2022

People in Wick will get a chance to be updated on plans to redesign the town's High Street and ask questions at a public forum at the end of February.


New pop-up LFD collection points

New pop-up LFD collection points

New pop-up LFD collection points

18 February 2022

NHS Highland and the Highland Council are working together to provide LFD tests across the Highlands.


Met Office yellow warning of ice for the weekend

Met Office yellow warning of ice for the weekend

Met Office yellow warning of ice for the weekend

18 February 2022

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of ice for Caithness and the rest of the Highlands from 6pm tonight until 9am tomorrow.


Traill Hall in Castletown sold for £42,000

Traill Hall in Castletown sold for £42,000

Traill Hall in Castletown sold for £42,000

18 February 2022

Oxfordshire couple plan to turn the property into a home


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