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Fourteen new Covid cases recorded by NHS Highland

Fourteen new Covid cases recorded by NHS Highland

Fourteen new Covid cases recorded by NHS Highland

04 June 2021

A FURTHER 14 positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board area.


Man jailed over knuckle-duster offence

Man jailed over knuckle-duster offence

Man jailed over knuckle-duster offence

04 June 2021

A Wick man has been jailed for a year on charges of possessing a knuckle-duster, bail breaches and disorderly conduct.


VIDEO: Take 5 Fridays: Our most read stories from the past week

VIDEO: Take 5 Fridays: Our most read stories from the past week

VIDEO: Take 5 Fridays: Our most read stories from the past week

04 June 2021

Did you miss some of the most popular Northern news stories this week?


Highland crime rates 'remain among lowest in Scotland', say police

Highland crime rates 'remain among lowest in Scotland', say police

Highland crime rates 'remain among lowest in Scotland', say police

04 June 2021

CRIME rates in the Highlands remain among the lowest in the country, Police Scotland has claimed ahead of the publication of a new performance report.


WATCH: NC500 cycle record smashed as Robbie Mitchell sets amazing new time

WATCH: NC500 cycle record smashed as Robbie Mitchell sets amazing new time

WATCH: NC500 cycle record smashed as Robbie Mitchell sets amazing new time

04 June 2021

The veteran cyclist from Durness completed the 516-mile route in 29 hours, five minutes and 42 seconds,


Caithness major energy storage plan to go before Highland Council – but no decision will be made

Caithness major energy storage plan to go before Highland Council – but no decision will be made

Caithness major energy storage plan to go before Highland Council – but no decision will be made

04 June 2021

A plan to create a multi-million pound energy storage plant in Caithness is to go before Highland Council next week.


Fish & Chip Day 2021: Top 10 fish & chip shops in the north and north-east

Fish & Chip Day 2021: Top 10 fish & chip shops in the north and north-east

Fish & Chip Day 2021: Top 10 fish & chip shops in the north and north-east

04 June 2021

Do you know where all the best fish and chip shops are in the north and north-east?


PICTURES: Primary pupils from Canisbay and Castletown enjoy school trip to Fairburn Activity Centre

PICTURES: Primary pupils from Canisbay and Castletown enjoy school trip to Fairburn Activity Centre

PICTURES: Primary pupils from Canisbay and Castletown enjoy school trip to Fairburn Activity Centre

04 June 2021

Children from Castletown and Canisbay primary schools have enjoyed the freedom and excitement of a school trip at long last.


Owners of Thurso's Messy Nessy 'extremely excited' as they prepare for reopening

Owners of Thurso's Messy Nessy 'extremely excited' as they prepare for reopening

Owners of Thurso's Messy Nessy 'extremely excited' as they prepare for reopening

04 June 2021

The owners of a popular soft-play centre in Thurso say they are "extremely excited" to be getting back to business from the start of next week.


Caithness village hall document is uncovered after 112 years

Caithness village hall document is uncovered after 112 years

Caithness village hall document is uncovered after 112 years

04 June 2021

A handwritten letter giving an insight into the origins of Staxigoe village hall has come to light after more than a century.


Long Covid sufferers benefiting from oxygen therapy at Wick's Healing Hub

Long Covid sufferers benefiting from oxygen therapy at Wick's Healing Hub

Long Covid sufferers benefiting from oxygen therapy at Wick's Healing Hub

04 June 2021

People struggling with the long-term effects of Covid-19 are feeling the health benefits of oxygen therapy sessions in Wick.


People starting to feel like 'prisoners in their own homes' because of state of Caithness roads

People starting to feel like 'prisoners in their own homes' because of state of Caithness roads

People starting to feel like 'prisoners in their own homes' because of state of Caithness roads

04 June 2021

Campaigners warn that anxiety levels are rising over the state of Caithness roads and say some people now feel like "prisoners in their own homes".


NatureScot, North Highland Initiative and North Coast 500 Ltd join forces to promote sustainable tourism as Covid restrictions ease

NatureScot, North Highland Initiative and North Coast 500 Ltd join forces to promote sustainable tourism as Covid restrictions ease

NatureScot, North Highland Initiative and North Coast 500 Ltd join forces to promote sustainable tourism as Covid restrictions ease

03 June 2021

NatureScot is joining force with the North Highland Initiative and North Coast 500 Ltd to encourage visitors to enjoy the north responsibly.


Police investigate vandalism to drystone seat in Thurso

Police investigate vandalism to drystone seat in Thurso

Police investigate vandalism to drystone seat in Thurso

03 June 2021

An apparent act of vandalism has led to stones being knocked from a drystone seating feature at Thurso Harbour last night.


Driving ban warning for Wick volunteer caught at 95 mph

Driving ban warning for Wick volunteer caught at 95 mph

Driving ban warning for Wick volunteer caught at 95 mph

03 June 2021

A volunteer who clocked up a driving speed of 95 mph was said to have been rushing to a training exercise at the time.


Expressions of interest sought for coastal funding initiative that could benefit Caithness

Expressions of interest sought for coastal funding initiative that could benefit Caithness

Expressions of interest sought for coastal funding initiative that could benefit Caithness

03 June 2021

The deadline approaches for a Highland Council funding initiative that could bring great benefits to Caithness.


Killer whales spotted during Orca Watch 2021 event

Killer whales spotted during Orca Watch 2021 event

Killer whales spotted during Orca Watch 2021 event

03 June 2021

Killer whale pods have been spotted in Caithness, Shetland and Orkney as part of the ongoing annual Orca Week.


PICTURES: Community pull together to tidy up Brough Bay

PICTURES: Community pull together to tidy up Brough Bay

PICTURES: Community pull together to tidy up Brough Bay

03 June 2021

A dozen members of a community organisation went on a mission to improve their local harbour and its surroundings at Brough Bay near Dunnet Head.


Seventeen further Covid cases detected across NHS Highland

Seventeen further Covid cases detected across NHS Highland

Seventeen further Covid cases detected across NHS Highland

03 June 2021

ANOTHER 17 people have tested positive for the coronavirus across the NHS Highland area.


Wick man jailed after headbutting partner

Wick man jailed after headbutting partner

Wick man jailed after headbutting partner

03 June 2021

A Wick man has been jailed for eight months for an assault on his partner described by the sheriff as 'disgraceful'.


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