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Protesters unite in Wick against ASN cuts

Protesters unite in Wick against ASN cuts

Protesters unite in Wick against ASN cuts

28 June 2019

Demonstrators protest what they see as 'shameful' funding cuts for pupils with additional support needs.


Thurso batteries help power UK's first hydrogen train

Thurso batteries help power UK's first hydrogen train

Thurso batteries help power UK's first hydrogen train

28 June 2019

A Thurso based company is at the forefront of helping create a greener, cleaner and more efficient rail network.


Funding opportunity for young Highland musicians

Funding opportunity for young Highland musicians

Funding opportunity for young Highland musicians

28 June 2019

Funding opportunity for young traditional musicians in the far north.


Better security at Caithness rail stations

Better security at Caithness rail stations

Better security at Caithness rail stations

28 June 2019

Better CCTV monitoring throughout Caithness will help tackle crime and improve security for passengers.


Caithness disabled toilet survey now complete

Caithness disabled toilet survey now complete

Caithness disabled toilet survey now complete

28 June 2019

AN eight-week disabled toilet survey has been conducted across Caithness to assess how good the facilities are.


Charity walkers continue Lejog bid despite injury

Charity walkers continue Lejog bid despite injury

Charity walkers continue Lejog bid despite injury

28 June 2019

Kids charity duo hobble on to John o' Groats after injury en route.


Unite backs £17.3 million far north spaceport plan

Unite backs £17.3 million far north spaceport plan

Unite backs £17.3 million far north spaceport plan

27 June 2019

The planned £17.3 million spaceport in the far north could bring investment and jobs to the area, according to a leading trade union.


Horsin’ Around at Holborn Head

Horsin’ Around at Holborn Head

Horsin’ Around at Holborn Head

26 June 2019

A Lyth based riding stable took part in a charity walk for Children in Need last Wednesday.


Wick car park feast for curious crow

Wick car park feast for curious crow

Wick car park feast for curious crow

26 June 2019

Curious looking crow in Wick car park is like something out of a 'carrion' comedy.


Caithness business adds Flow Country fuel to the fire

Caithness business adds Flow Country fuel to the fire

Caithness business adds Flow Country fuel to the fire

26 June 2019

THE owners of a stately home in Caithness have been helping restore the Flow Country while getting some added warmth at the same time.


Financial boost for Wick town centre regeneration

Financial boost for Wick town centre regeneration

Financial boost for Wick town centre regeneration

21 June 2019

Plans for Wick town centre regeneration have taken a leap forward with new funding initiatives totalling almost £500,000.


Rocket for academics after criticism of spaceport plans in far north

Rocket for academics after criticism of spaceport plans in far north

Rocket for academics after criticism of spaceport plans in far north

21 June 2019

Two university academics 'got a rocket' after claiming a far north spaceport would adversely affect the local economy and environment.


Six-year feud over tiny land strip at Reiss dubbed Gaza Strip.

Six-year feud over tiny land strip at Reiss dubbed Gaza Strip.

Six-year feud over tiny land strip at Reiss dubbed Gaza Strip.

21 June 2019

A feud between neighbours in Reiss led to a family being left without water, heating and toilet facilities


Premier plans for Thurso hotel to be announced 'in very near future'

Premier plans for Thurso hotel to be announced 'in very near future'

Premier plans for Thurso hotel to be announced 'in very near future'

21 June 2019

Plans for new Premier Inn hotel on the former mart site in Thurso are expected to be announced "in the very near future".


Risk assessment call on transport of Caithness mothers who give birth in Inverness

Risk assessment call on transport of Caithness mothers who give birth in Inverness

Risk assessment call on transport of Caithness mothers who give birth in Inverness

21 June 2019

Call made for risk assessment on the transport of pregnant women from Caithness to Raigmore hospital in Inverness.


Stone calls for 'joined up thinking ' to deal with bank problems in Highlands

Stone calls for 'joined up thinking ' to deal with bank problems in Highlands

Stone calls for 'joined up thinking ' to deal with bank problems in Highlands

20 June 2019

The banks, UK government and the post office need to work together to solve the banking problems in the Highlands, says Stone.


North Highlands has new police boss

North Highlands has new police boss

North Highlands has new police boss

19 June 2019

A new area police commander has been appointed for the north Highlands.


First Nazi bomb makes a nice pond for dogs

First Nazi bomb makes a nice pond for dogs

First Nazi bomb makes a nice pond for dogs

19 June 2019

The site of the first Nazi bomb to fall on British mainland is a hidden historic site near Watten.


Floats thrill at Halkirk gala

Floats thrill at Halkirk gala

Floats thrill at Halkirk gala

19 June 2019

CAR park charges at John O’Groats was the winning topic in the float procession at this year’s Halkirk Gala Week.


Noteworthy pupils shine at Caithness music fest

Noteworthy pupils shine at Caithness music fest

Noteworthy pupils shine at Caithness music fest

19 June 2019

The 65th Caithness Music Festival drew to a close on Friday night after wowing the adjudicators throughout the week.


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