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Wick councillor wants senior officials to explain Avonlea closure plan

Wick councillor wants senior officials to explain Avonlea closure plan

Wick councillor wants senior officials to explain Avonlea closure plan

31 August 2022

Jan McEwan is requesting a meeting with senior local authority officials to ask why Avonlea children’s home in Wick has been earmarked for closure.


Poet, painter, editor and librarian to be remembered at informal gathering in Wick

Poet, painter, editor and librarian to be remembered at informal gathering in Wick

Poet, painter, editor and librarian to be remembered at informal gathering in Wick

30 August 2022

Fond memories of poet, painter, editor and librarian David Morrison will be shared at an event in Wick this weekend, 10 years after he passed away.


Tunes By the Dunes set to attract 1200 music fans to Dunnet this weekend

Tunes By the Dunes set to attract 1200 music fans to Dunnet this weekend

Tunes By the Dunes set to attract 1200 music fans to Dunnet this weekend

30 August 2022

Music fans from across the UK and beyond are set to descend on Dunnet this weekend for the second Tunes By the Dunes festival.


Third personal best in as many weeks for Anderson

Third personal best in as many weeks for Anderson

Third personal best in as many weeks for Anderson

30 August 2022

In Caithness Cycling Club’s penultimate 10-mile time trial, winner David Anderson took a further 33 seconds off his best to clock 24 min 51 sec.


Thurso BT call centre affected by national strike over pay

Thurso BT call centre affected by national strike over pay

Thurso BT call centre affected by national strike over pay

30 August 2022

Action involves ten of thousands of people across the country


Volunteers looking at two possible sites for replica Caithness broch

Volunteers looking at two possible sites for replica Caithness broch

Volunteers looking at two possible sites for replica Caithness broch

30 August 2022

Caithness Broch Project is working with landowners and other stakeholders to get a better understanding of which site will be the best option.


Call for more policy details as Agriculture Bill consultation launched

Call for more policy details as Agriculture Bill consultation launched

Call for more policy details as Agriculture Bill consultation launched

29 August 2022

Farmers and land managers are calling for more detail over future support as the Scottish Government launched a consultation on its Agriculture Bill.


Bridge works to close roads in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Bridge works to close roads in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Bridge works to close roads in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

29 August 2022

Bridge inspections in the far north will lead to temporary closures in four locations, road users are being warned.


Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd backs Pet Aid initiative

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd backs Pet Aid initiative

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd backs Pet Aid initiative

29 August 2022

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has given her backing to the Scottish SPCA’s Pet Aid initiative which is being trialled in Thurso.


SHERIFF COURT: Attacker spared jail over Wick knife attack on teenager

SHERIFF COURT: Attacker spared jail over Wick knife attack on teenager

SHERIFF COURT: Attacker spared jail over Wick knife attack on teenager

29 August 2022

A teenager who was stabbed several times on the face and neck in an attack by several people in 2020 has since died.


Green MSP Ariane Burgess praises peatland restoration at Forsinard

Green MSP Ariane Burgess praises peatland restoration at Forsinard

Green MSP Ariane Burgess praises peatland restoration at Forsinard

29 August 2022

Highlands and Islands MSP Ariane Burgess has highlighted the benefits restoring natural environments can bring to rural areas of the far north.


Fifty-five young golfers compete for honours in Reay Junior Open

Fifty-five young golfers compete for honours in Reay Junior Open

Fifty-five young golfers compete for honours in Reay Junior Open

29 August 2022

Despite heavy showers, there was a good turnout for Sunday's Reay Golf Club Junior Open with 55 youngsters taking part across the various categories.


Wick pigeons race from Kingussie

Wick pigeons race from Kingussie

Wick pigeons race from Kingussie

29 August 2022

Wick and District Pigeon Club held a young bird race from Kingussie, a distance of 101 miles, on Saturday.


New social security scheme is rolled out for 'fairer' disability payments

New social security scheme is rolled out for 'fairer' disability payments

New social security scheme is rolled out for 'fairer' disability payments

29 August 2022

A new disability benefit was launched in Highland on Monday as part of a national roll-out following a pilot scheme in 13 local authority areas.


Winners of the 2022 Highland Business Women Awards revealed

Winners of the 2022 Highland Business Women Awards revealed

Winners of the 2022 Highland Business Women Awards revealed

28 August 2022

The Highland Business Women Awards took place at the Kingsmills Hotel on Thursday night. Find out all the winners here.


EnerQuip acquisition seen as major step in extending global presence

EnerQuip acquisition seen as major step in extending global presence

EnerQuip acquisition seen as major step in extending global presence

27 August 2022

An Aberdeen-based oilfield equipment firm with premises in Caithness has announced a "significant expansion" to its portfolio.


Cairnmore Hill wind farm developers says community benefit package will 'strengthen local area'

Cairnmore Hill wind farm developers says community benefit package will 'strengthen local area'

Cairnmore Hill wind farm developers says community benefit package will 'strengthen local area'

26 August 2022

Renewable energy company RES has pledged to work with community groups and Caithness Chamber of Commerce to support "local needs and priorities".


Impact of energy price rise must be tackled now, says Caithness business leader

Impact of energy price rise must be tackled now, says Caithness business leader

Impact of energy price rise must be tackled now, says Caithness business leader

26 August 2022

Urgent action is required from the Scottish and UK governments to tackle the cost crisis and support businesses, a local business leader says.


School Street Zones aim to improve health and safety at Pennyland Primary in Thurso

School Street Zones aim to improve health and safety at Pennyland Primary in Thurso

School Street Zones aim to improve health and safety at Pennyland Primary in Thurso

26 August 2022

A Caithness primary school is among four across the Highlands that will restrict motor vehicles on nearby streets at each end of the school day.


Avonlea children's home in Wick is set to close, council confirms

Avonlea children's home in Wick is set to close, council confirms

Avonlea children's home in Wick is set to close, council confirms

26 August 2022

Highland Council has announced it is planning to close its children's home in Wick and is involved in 'sensitive discussions' with staff and children.


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