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Thurso Acks donate £1200 to support frontline health workers in county

Thurso Acks donate £1200 to support frontline health workers in county

Thurso Acks donate £1200 to support frontline health workers in county

12 April 2020

Players and committee members at Thurso Acks have donated £1200 to support frontline health workers in Caithness in the fight against Covid-19.


Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area now number 151

Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area now number 151

Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area now number 151

12 April 2020

Three more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area, taking the region's total number of known cases to 151.


Coastal businesses and groups can benefit from £7.2m Crown Estate fund

Coastal businesses and groups can benefit from £7.2m Crown Estate fund

Coastal businesses and groups can benefit from £7.2m Crown Estate fund

12 April 2020

Coastal businesses and voluntary organisations affected by Covid-19 can now benefit from £7.2 million support from the Scottish Crown Estate.


Fèis Rois to host online traditional music festival

Fèis Rois to host online traditional music festival

Fèis Rois to host online traditional music festival

12 April 2020

Fèis Rois has lined up some top musicians and singers for an online music festival after having two of its annual events cancelled due to Covid-19.


Four more cases of coronavirus confirmed in NHS Highland area

Four more cases of coronavirus confirmed in NHS Highland area

Four more cases of coronavirus confirmed in NHS Highland area

11 April 2020

Four more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area, taking the region's total number of known cases to 148.


Bales are put in place to block off John O’Groats car park

Bales are put in place to block off John O’Groats car park

Bales are put in place to block off John O’Groats car park

11 April 2020

The end-of-the-road car park at John O’Groats has been blocked with hay bales in a bid to deter visitors during the coronavirus lockdown.


Business groups slam insurers and banks over delays

Business groups slam insurers and banks over delays

Business groups slam insurers and banks over delays

11 April 2020

Caithness Chamber of Commerce has criticised delays in payments made by banks and insurers to companies during the Covid-19 crisis.


Red rooms being set up at medical practices as GP hails 'phenomenal' community response

Red rooms being set up at medical practices as GP hails 'phenomenal' community response

Red rooms being set up at medical practices as GP hails 'phenomenal' community response

11 April 2020

New red rooms are being set up at three medical practices in Caithness for patients with suspected coronavirus symptoms.


Call for emergency grant and loan scheme for businesses and self-employed

Call for emergency grant and loan scheme for businesses and self-employed

Call for emergency grant and loan scheme for businesses and self-employed

11 April 2020

A call has gone out from the FSB for the Scottish Government to create an emergency grant and loan scheme for businesses and the self-employed.


Call goes out to join Puffarazzi citizen science photography project

Call goes out to join Puffarazzi citizen science photography project

Call goes out to join Puffarazzi citizen science photography project

11 April 2020

As puffins return to the coastline, the RSPB is inviting members of the public to take part in a citizen science project from home.


Hundreds turn to Caithness CAB for advice during coronavirus crisis

Hundreds turn to Caithness CAB for advice during coronavirus crisis

Hundreds turn to Caithness CAB for advice during coronavirus crisis

10 April 2020

Caithness CAB helped more than 500 people in the second half of March while adapting the way it works during the coronavirus outbreak.


Easter message: Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness

Easter message: Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness

Easter message: Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness

10 April 2020

With church congregations across Caithness unable to gather due to coronavirus restrictions, Easter this year will be very different.


Nicola Sturgeon confirms coronavirus lockdown remains in place

Nicola Sturgeon confirms coronavirus lockdown remains in place

Nicola Sturgeon confirms coronavirus lockdown remains in place

10 April 2020

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed the four nations of the UK have agreed the coronavirus lockdown will not be lifted over Easter.


NHS Highland area records seven further cases of Covid-19

NHS Highland area records seven further cases of Covid-19

NHS Highland area records seven further cases of Covid-19

10 April 2020

Seven further cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Highlands, taking the region's total number of known cases to 144, new figures show.


Caithness Foodbank donation of £160 helps to replenish stock

Caithness Foodbank donation of £160 helps to replenish stock

Caithness Foodbank donation of £160 helps to replenish stock

10 April 2020

A local businesswoman has donated £160 to the Caithness Foodbank after raffling off a hamper made for a pop-up fashion clothes shop.


Council plans for the worst by purchasing mortuary units

Council plans for the worst by purchasing mortuary units

Council plans for the worst by purchasing mortuary units

10 April 2020

Highland Council is planning for the worst during the Covid-19 pandemic by purchasing temporary mortuary units in the region.


Safety messages from the fire service

Safety messages from the fire service

Safety messages from the fire service

10 April 2020

With people having to spend more time indoors, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service says it wants to keep everyone safe.


Wildfire warning as countryside remains 'vulnerable'

Wildfire warning as countryside remains 'vulnerable'

Wildfire warning as countryside remains 'vulnerable'

10 April 2020

Scotland remains at significant risk of wildfire ahead of Easter weekend, the country’s fire and rescue service has warned.


Ross speaks out over need for frontline workers to have correct PPE

Ross speaks out over need for frontline workers to have correct PPE

Ross speaks out over need for frontline workers to have correct PPE

10 April 2020

Gail Ross has said it is "imperative" health and care workers on the front line in the fight against the coronavirus get the right PPE.


Heritage project encourages care home residents to share memories

Heritage project encourages care home residents to share memories

Heritage project encourages care home residents to share memories

09 April 2020

People in care homes in Thurso are taking a stroll down memory lane with the help of the town's heritage society.


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