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First community market planned for Thurso

First community market planned for Thurso

First community market planned for Thurso

09 May 2019

A new community market is set to take place this Saturday at Thurso's Royal British Legion will a wide range of goods on sale.


Call for urgent action on 'toxic culture of bullying' at NHS Highland

Call for urgent action on 'toxic culture of bullying' at NHS Highland

Call for urgent action on 'toxic culture of bullying' at NHS Highland

09 May 2019

Urgent action must be taken on the "toxic culture of bullying" in NHS Highland, MSP David Stewart said after the publication of the Sturrock review.


Anger as Clydesdale Bank announces Brora branch closure

Anger as Clydesdale Bank announces Brora branch closure

Anger as Clydesdale Bank announces Brora branch closure

09 May 2019

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has voiced his anger after the UK Government refused a debate on bank closures.


Stone concern about cancelled ops

Stone concern about cancelled ops

Stone concern about cancelled ops

09 May 2019

Twenty-two per cent of operations were cancelled at NHS Highland hospitals in March, according to statistics which have just been released.


'Centralisation is not working' says north MSP in midwife debate

'Centralisation is not working' says north MSP in midwife debate

'Centralisation is not working' says north MSP in midwife debate

09 May 2019

Highland MSP Edward Mountain praised the work of Highland midwives during a Holyrood debate marking the International Day of the Midwife.


Wick schoolgirl is high-flyer with business card design

Wick schoolgirl is high-flyer with business card design

Wick schoolgirl is high-flyer with business card design

08 May 2019

Pupils from Wick High School were involved in an exciting project to design a business card for Far North Aviation.


A feast fit for a prince at luxurious Granary Lodge

A feast fit for a prince at luxurious Granary Lodge

A feast fit for a prince at luxurious Granary Lodge

08 May 2019

David G Scott was invited to spend the night at the Granary Lodge, the luxurious new bed-and-breakfast development at the Castle of Mey.


Thurso High School performers get wild card entry to Rock Challenge final

Thurso High School performers get wild card entry to Rock Challenge final

Thurso High School performers get wild card entry to Rock Challenge final

08 May 2019

A team of performers from Thurso High School are delighted to have secured a place in next month’s Scottish final of the Rock Challenge.


Multimillion-pound plan for Caithness health services approved by Scottish health secretary

Multimillion-pound plan for Caithness health services approved by Scottish health secretary

Multimillion-pound plan for Caithness health services approved by Scottish health secretary

08 May 2019

The approval of a multimillion-pound health and social care redesign plan for Caithness has been described as "a significant step forward".


Jane takes top award after busy year for Thurso Camera Club

Jane takes top award after busy year for Thurso Camera Club

Jane takes top award after busy year for Thurso Camera Club

08 May 2019

Jane Foster snapped up Thurso Camera Club’s photographer of the year award at the end of a busy programme of activities over the 2018/19 session.


Sale of Wick club 'best option' for creditors

Sale of Wick club 'best option' for creditors

Sale of Wick club 'best option' for creditors

08 May 2019

The sale of the Francis Street Club in Wick, which ceased trading in January, is "the best option" for the creditors.


Stone supports call for funding change for renewable energy projects

Stone supports call for funding change for renewable energy projects

Stone supports call for funding change for renewable energy projects

08 May 2019

North MP Jamie Stone is among those urging the UK Government to reform the way public money is allocated to renewable energy projects.


Record number of competitors at Thurso Rotary Fun Day

Record number of competitors at Thurso Rotary Fun Day

Record number of competitors at Thurso Rotary Fun Day

08 May 2019

Thurso Rotary Club had its annual Fun Day recently with a record 37 competitors taking part in a series of indoor fun games.


Brandon McPhee brings another award back to Caithness

Brandon McPhee brings another award back to Caithness

Brandon McPhee brings another award back to Caithness

08 May 2019

Castletown's Brandon McPhee wins at the recent Hot Country TV awards.


Lounge out in the Lybster landscape

Lounge out in the Lybster landscape

Lounge out in the Lybster landscape

08 May 2019

Tourists can now enjoy the spectacular view over Lybster Harbour in a bit more comfort with three brand new benches.


Will Wick's old dole office find gainful employment?

Will Wick's old dole office find gainful employment?

Will Wick's old dole office find gainful employment?

07 May 2019

THE former government buildings in Wick's Girnigoe Street sold at auction last Wednesday (May 1) to a mystery buyer.


Police to warn Wick and Thurso shoppers about ATM skimmers

Police to warn Wick and Thurso shoppers about ATM skimmers

Police to warn Wick and Thurso shoppers about ATM skimmers

07 May 2019

Police are to visit supermarkets in Wick and Thurso to tell shoppers about ATM skimmers and how to watch out for fraudulent activity.


Sand cleared from Thurso Esplanade area

Sand cleared from Thurso Esplanade area

Sand cleared from Thurso Esplanade area

07 May 2019

Work has been carried out by Highland Council to clear sand from the Esplanade area of Thurso.


Frosty weather in Wick makes May feel like winter

Frosty weather in Wick makes May feel like winter

Frosty weather in Wick makes May feel like winter

07 May 2019

Wick experienced an air frost on Tuesday morning that rivalled any experienced during the winter, according to local weather-watcher Keith Banks.


Caithness chairman encourages public to take part in Flow Country World Heritage consultation

Caithness chairman encourages public to take part in Flow Country World Heritage consultation

Caithness chairman encourages public to take part in Flow Country World Heritage consultation

07 May 2019

Councillors are urging the public to take part in this month’s series of drop-in events about the World Heritage Site project for the Flow Country.


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