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Appeal for photos to mark D Steven & Son centenary

Appeal for photos to mark D Steven & Son centenary

Appeal for photos to mark D Steven & Son centenary

21 August 2020

An appeal has gone out for archive photographs capturing some of the 100-year history of successful Caithness haulage firm D Steven & Son.


Westminster 'power grab' concern over Highland agriculture industry

Westminster 'power grab' concern over Highland agriculture industry

Westminster 'power grab' concern over Highland agriculture industry

20 August 2020

Maree Todd has warned of a threat to the agriculture and food sector following the Westminster government’s proposals for a UK internal market.


Wick High School issues special Covid-19 advice

Wick High School issues special Covid-19 advice

Wick High School issues special Covid-19 advice

20 August 2020

Wick High School has sought to reassure parents over potential risks to pupils during the pandemic.


One new case of Covid-19 reported by NHS Highland in daily update

One new case of Covid-19 reported by NHS Highland in daily update

One new case of Covid-19 reported by NHS Highland in daily update

20 August 2020

A new case of Covid-19 has been detected by NHS Highland for the fourth consecutive day.


High Life Highland chief delighted that gyms and pools can reopen from end of month

High Life Highland chief delighted that gyms and pools can reopen from end of month

High Life Highland chief delighted that gyms and pools can reopen from end of month

20 August 2020

High Life Highland's chief executive says he is delighted that gyms and swimming pools can reopen from the end of this month.


Volunteers complete upgrading of Wick riverside footbridges

Volunteers complete upgrading of Wick riverside footbridges

Volunteers complete upgrading of Wick riverside footbridges

20 August 2020

PICTURES: A dedicated band of volunteers have been praised for their efforts in upgrading two popular footbridges at Wick’s riverside.


Lorna raises over £3500 for charity after NC500 challenge

Lorna raises over £3500 for charity after NC500 challenge

Lorna raises over £3500 for charity after NC500 challenge

20 August 2020

A Caithness woman has raised over £3500 for a cancer charity after completing a 755-mile duathlon in just over five days despite suffering an injury.


Obituary: Bobo (Alan) Mackay

Obituary: Bobo (Alan) Mackay

Obituary: Bobo (Alan) Mackay

19 August 2020

Amateur footballer who was seen as a natural leader at his village club


Mill complex formally handed over as 270-year family link comes to an end

Mill complex formally handed over as 270-year family link comes to an end

Mill complex formally handed over as 270-year family link comes to an end

19 August 2020

A formal handover signalled the start of a new phase in the plan to transform John O'Groats Mill into a community hub and visitor attraction.


We have many challenges ahead, says newly appointed NHS Highland chief

We have many challenges ahead, says newly appointed NHS Highland chief

We have many challenges ahead, says newly appointed NHS Highland chief

19 August 2020

Pam Dudek will be NHS Highland's third boss in two years after being appointed as the health authority's new chief executive.


New positive Covid-19 test recorded by NHS Highland for third day in a row

New positive Covid-19 test recorded by NHS Highland for third day in a row

New positive Covid-19 test recorded by NHS Highland for third day in a row

19 August 2020

A fresh Covid-19 case has been reported by NHS Highland for the third day running.


Caithness Chamber of Commerce to launch free Test and Protect service for north Highland businesses

Caithness Chamber of Commerce to launch free Test and Protect service for north Highland businesses

Caithness Chamber of Commerce to launch free Test and Protect service for north Highland businesses

19 August 2020

Caithness Chamber of Commerce is to launch a Test and Protect system aimed at hospitality businesses across the north Highlands.


Coming up roses at virtual Caithness flower show

Coming up roses at virtual Caithness flower show

Coming up roses at virtual Caithness flower show

19 August 2020

Entries are still being taken for a virtual flower show which is being held online this year following the cancellation of the Caithness County Show.


Thurso Grows benefits from Caithness Community Payback

Thurso Grows benefits from Caithness Community Payback

Thurso Grows benefits from Caithness Community Payback

19 August 2020

A community project in Thurso has taken receipt of two picnic benches specifically designed for wheelchair users.


Sutherland spaceport plan approved by local authority

Sutherland spaceport plan approved by local authority

Sutherland spaceport plan approved by local authority

19 August 2020

WATCH: The £17.3 million plan to launch satellites into orbit from the north coast of Sutherland has been approved by Highland Council.


Scottish Government in talks over future of Wick air routes

Scottish Government in talks over future of Wick air routes

Scottish Government in talks over future of Wick air routes

19 August 2020

The Scottish Government is now in talks with its UK counterpart and the NDA about the future of Wick air routes, it has emerged.


Wick demolition reveals 'bigger than expected' space

Wick demolition reveals 'bigger than expected' space

Wick demolition reveals 'bigger than expected' space

19 August 2020

With demolition of the former cinema and nightclub on Wick's High Street nearing completion, a "bigger than expected" area has been revealed.


Thurso firefighters in 100-mile bike ride to help charities

Thurso firefighters in 100-mile bike ride to help charities

Thurso firefighters in 100-mile bike ride to help charities

19 August 2020

A team of Thurso firefighters completed a 100-mile cycling tour of Caithness – and called in at all the county's fire stations along the way.


All this has been achieved by people being good neighbours

All this has been achieved by people being good neighbours

All this has been achieved by people being good neighbours

18 August 2020

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev John Nugent of Wick St Fergus Church


Gail Ross welcomes superfast broadband voucher scheme

Gail Ross welcomes superfast broadband voucher scheme

Gail Ross welcomes superfast broadband voucher scheme

18 August 2020

North MSP Gail Ross has welcomed a new voucher scheme to help ensure everyone in Scotland will have access to superfast broadband by the end of 2021.


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