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Another step forward for Flow Country world heritage bid

Another step forward for Flow Country world heritage bid

Another step forward for Flow Country world heritage bid

24 December 2019

A bid to get the Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland recognised as a World Heritage Site has taken "a very important step" forward.


Defibrillator installed at Caithness Livestock Centre

Defibrillator installed at Caithness Livestock Centre

Defibrillator installed at Caithness Livestock Centre

24 December 2019

A defibrillator has been installed at Caithness Livestock Centre thanks to a Watten woman, with help from the local heart support group.


Lybster youngsters send festive cheer to Romania

Lybster youngsters send festive cheer to Romania

Lybster youngsters send festive cheer to Romania

24 December 2019

Children at Lybster Primary School pulled out all the stops to provide some festive cheer for youngsters in Romania.


Work likely to be carried out at Victoria Walk in Thurso

Work likely to be carried out at Victoria Walk in Thurso

Work likely to be carried out at Victoria Walk in Thurso

24 December 2019

Work is expected to be carried out to improve the safety at a stretch of a popular walkway between Thurso and Scrabster.


Strathnaver Museum to share in £5m European Regional funding

Strathnaver Museum to share in £5m European Regional funding

Strathnaver Museum to share in £5m European Regional funding

24 December 2019

Strathnaver Museum is one of nine projects in the Highlands and Islands to share a £5 million European Regional Development Fund award.


Wind farm community fund helping career aspirations

Wind farm community fund helping career aspirations

Wind farm community fund helping career aspirations

23 December 2019

Two local women, Zoe Farquhar and Louise Todd, are following their work dreams thanks to a local wind farm community fund.


Festive screening of book dedicated to a former Wick primary school

Festive screening of book dedicated to a former Wick primary school

Festive screening of book dedicated to a former Wick primary school

23 December 2019

A book – The Snail and the Whale – dedicated to former Hillhead School pupils is to be featured on festive TV on Christmas Day.


Caithness model's Christmas message on rescue dogs

Caithness model's Christmas message on rescue dogs

Caithness model's Christmas message on rescue dogs

23 December 2019

Lyth-based model and animal rights spokesperson Natalie Oag sends out a Christmas message highlighting how rescue dogs can make great pets.


Classic hoarfrost conditions as temperature plummets

Classic hoarfrost conditions as temperature plummets

Classic hoarfrost conditions as temperature plummets

23 December 2019

Monday has been one of the coldest days experienced in the Wick area this winter, according to local weather watcher Keith Banks.


Organisers hope Thurso New Year dip will be splash hit

Organisers hope Thurso New Year dip will be splash hit

Organisers hope Thurso New Year dip will be splash hit

22 December 2019

The organisers of the fundraising New Year Soakin' in Thurso are hoping it will be a splash hit with the public.


Pools of cash for toy appeal

Pools of cash for toy appeal

Pools of cash for toy appeal

21 December 2019

Trolleys of Christmas toys galore in Wick from pool competition cash


Dounreay stars receive Decommissioning Excellence Awards

Dounreay stars receive Decommissioning Excellence Awards

Dounreay stars receive Decommissioning Excellence Awards

20 December 2019

Seven sets of Dounreay stars have been handed Decommissioning Excellence Awards at a presentation ceremony in Thurso.


Country star Brandon is top of the charts

Country star Brandon is top of the charts

Country star Brandon is top of the charts

20 December 2019

Collaboration with legendary duo Foster and Allen scores a number one hit


Clydesdale staff make donation to Caithness Foodbank

Clydesdale staff make donation to Caithness Foodbank

Clydesdale staff make donation to Caithness Foodbank

20 December 2019

Staff at Wick's Clydesdale Bank decided to forgo their Secret Santa and instead donated their money to purchase items for their local food bank.


Early end to Abellio ScotRail contract welcomed by north politicians

Early end to Abellio ScotRail contract welcomed by north politicians

Early end to Abellio ScotRail contract welcomed by north politicians

20 December 2019

The decision by the Scottish Government to end Abellio's ScotRail contract three years early has been welcomed by MP Jamie Stone and MSP John Finnie.


Lack of grit on some pavements 'an absolute nightmare'

Lack of grit on some pavements 'an absolute nightmare'

Lack of grit on some pavements 'an absolute nightmare'

20 December 2019

The lack of grit on pavements on some Thurso streets this week created "an absolute nightmare", Thurso and Wick Trade Union Council has been told.


Fly Wick John O'Groats Airport to the world, via Edinburgh Airport!

Fly Wick John O'Groats Airport to the world, via Edinburgh Airport!

Fly Wick John O'Groats Airport to the world, via Edinburgh Airport!

20 December 2019

DID you know you can now travel from Wick John O'Groats Airport to the world with Loganair and its airline partners?


Three defibrillators installed in Castletown

Three defibrillators installed in Castletown

Three defibrillators installed in Castletown

19 December 2019

Lives could be saved in Castletown after three defibrillators were installed in the village at a cost of over £7000.


Thurso bank raises cash for good cause

Thurso bank raises cash for good cause

Thurso bank raises cash for good cause

19 December 2019

A cheque was handed over from the Thurso TSB bank to the Caithness Stroke Group.


Revised rubbish collection dates for Christmas and New Year

Revised rubbish collection dates for Christmas and New Year

Revised rubbish collection dates for Christmas and New Year

19 December 2019

Highland Council reveals uplift dates for festive period


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