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Presentation marks Prof Baikie's parent council service

Presentation marks Prof Baikie's parent council service

Presentation marks Prof Baikie's parent council service

10 September 2019

Professor Iain Baikie has been given a presentation to mark his years of service as a parent council member at Pulteneytown Academy and Newton Park.


Thrumster dig uncovers prehistoric village

Thrumster dig uncovers prehistoric village

Thrumster dig uncovers prehistoric village

10 September 2019

An archaeological dig near Thrumster is revealing a complex series of structures indicating a village may have existed there over 2000 years ago


First of Wick's town centre markets exceeded expectations, say organisers

First of Wick's town centre markets exceeded expectations, say organisers

First of Wick's town centre markets exceeded expectations, say organisers

10 September 2019

Organisers of Wick's first indoor market say it exceeded expectations, with the Caithness House venue remaining busy throughout the day.


Local businesses among Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards finalists

Local businesses among Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards finalists

Local businesses among Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards finalists

10 September 2019

Stacks Bistro and Dunnet Bay Distillers have been named among the finalists in this year's Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards.


More than 80 canines battle it out in sheepdog trial double-bill

More than 80 canines battle it out in sheepdog trial double-bill

More than 80 canines battle it out in sheepdog trial double-bill

09 September 2019

Mey and Watten play host to sheepdog bonanza


Registered blind Caron to tackle Great Glen Way in aid of Guide Dogs

Registered blind Caron to tackle Great Glen Way in aid of Guide Dogs

Registered blind Caron to tackle Great Glen Way in aid of Guide Dogs

09 September 2019

Caron Jones is preparing to walk the Great Glen Way, four years after having to retire as a mental health nurse following sudden sight loss.


North MSP issues warning over migration crisis

North MSP issues warning over migration crisis

North MSP issues warning over migration crisis

09 September 2019

Caithness could face an economic and depopulation crisis if Westminster proposals to cut migration numbers go ahead, MSP Gail Ross has warned.


Freswick Hall secures National Lottery grant

Freswick Hall secures National Lottery grant

Freswick Hall secures National Lottery grant

09 September 2019

Freswick Hall has been awarded a grant of £3110 in the latest round of funding from National Lottery Awards for All.


Young Europeans find out about Flow Country's importance

Young Europeans find out about Flow Country's importance

Young Europeans find out about Flow Country's importance

08 September 2019

Young people from different parts of Europe learned first-hand about the importance of the Flow Country when they spend two weeks visiting the area.


NC500 in tie-up with adventure cycling tour operator

NC500 in tie-up with adventure cycling tour operator

NC500 in tie-up with adventure cycling tour operator

08 September 2019

The NC500 has announced a partnership with an award-winning adventure tour operator to create three new guided and supported road cycling tours.


Former Thurso bank up for auction

Former Thurso bank up for auction

Former Thurso bank up for auction

07 September 2019

A Thurso town centre listed building will come under the hammer this month in a Glasgow property auction.


Caithness-based war thriller hits bookshelves

Caithness-based war thriller hits bookshelves

Caithness-based war thriller hits bookshelves

07 September 2019

New WWII thriller by Victoria Knox has a Nazi sniper at Canisbay Kirk and U-boat activity in Dunnet Bay.


Timescale outlined for Dounreay shaft work

Timescale outlined for Dounreay shaft work

Timescale outlined for Dounreay shaft work

07 September 2019

Work to retrieve the radioactive waste from the Dounreay shaft is expected to get under way in three to four years' time, DSG members have been told.


New primary one pupils face the camera

New primary one pupils face the camera

New primary one pupils face the camera

06 September 2019

Youngsters throughout Caithness and north Sutherland are happily settling into school as primary one pupils – as our pictures show.


MP Stone highlights Beatrice 'success story' in Commons

MP Stone highlights Beatrice 'success story' in Commons

MP Stone highlights Beatrice 'success story' in Commons

06 September 2019

North MP Jamie Stone has praised the Beatrice Offshore Windfarm Limited (Bowl) development in the House of Commons.


Cash for Active Kids

Cash for Active Kids

Cash for Active Kids

06 September 2019

A Caithness charity that aims to promote the fitness and well-being of local kids has been busy raising charity cash.


Enter your Caithness photos in our 2020 calendar competition

Enter your Caithness photos in our 2020 calendar competition

Enter your Caithness photos in our 2020 calendar competition

06 September 2019

North of Scotland Newspapers is again running a readers’ calendar photography competition to showcase Caithness in all four seasons.


Wick club sold for undisclosed sum

Wick club sold for undisclosed sum

Wick club sold for undisclosed sum

06 September 2019

The Francis Street Club in Wick has been sold for an undisclosed sum. That was confirmed by the liquidator, FRP Advisory.


Call for NDA to invest more in 'lasting legacy' for Caithness

Call for NDA to invest more in 'lasting legacy' for Caithness

Call for NDA to invest more in 'lasting legacy' for Caithness

06 September 2019

A call has been made for the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority to invest more money in Caithness to offset job losses from Dounreay decommissioning.


Wick ironmonger reopens shop on trial basis

Wick ironmonger reopens shop on trial basis

Wick ironmonger reopens shop on trial basis

06 September 2019

A Wick town centre shop, which closed over concerns about double yellow lines, has reopened.


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