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How much will extra decades of work at Dounreay cost?

How much will extra decades of work at Dounreay cost?

The cost of extending the decommissioning work at Dounreay is expected to be published in the summer, according to a spokeswoman at the site.


Dounreay decommissioning date ‘never achievable’ says Caithness councillor

Dounreay decommissioning date ‘never achievable’ says Caithness councillor

CAITHNESS has been misled for the past 20 years over the timescale for the decommissioning of Dounreay.


Lybster lighthouse ‘definitely needs a lick of paint’

Lybster lighthouse ‘definitely needs a lick of paint’

An anonymous post on social media highlighted Lybster lighthouse’s 140th anniversary while lamenting the sorry state of its paintwork.


Highland tourism industry needs ‘collective voice’ over visitor levy

Highland tourism industry needs ‘collective voice’ over visitor levy

Highland tourism needs a “collective industry voice” to set out visitor levy investment priorities, a conference in Caithness has been told.


Reay Golf Club: Taylor takes top place by finest of margins

Reay Golf Club: Taylor takes top place by finest of margins

Despite the windy weather, Reay’s golfers still managed to get some competitive golf in over the past week.


EnerQuip to double size of Middle East team

EnerQuip to double size of Middle East team

An Aberdeenshire-based oilfield equipment firm with premises in Caithness has announced plans to double the size of its team in the Middle East.


Wick Academy will make it tough for leaders Brechin City

Wick Academy will make it tough for leaders Brechin City

Wick Academy will be looking to inflict some damage on Brechin City's quest for back-to-back league titles when the teams meet at Harmsworth Park.


New date will be needed for Halkirk United semi-final

New date will be needed for Halkirk United semi-final

A new date will have to be found for Halkirk United's North Caledonian Cup semi-final against Invergordon after the tie was postponed on Wednesday.


Pupils at Noss Primary show their skills at talent show

Pupils at Noss Primary show their skills at talent show

Pupils at Noss Primary in Wick performed at the school’s annual talent competition, Noss’ Got Talent, on Wednesday.


NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

NICKY MARR: Undoubtedly, lives will be saved by Duchess

Royal they may be, but they’re people too. Let’s grant them breathing space.


Artworks in Wick lanes will make town centre ‘more appealing’

Artworks in Wick lanes will make town centre ‘more appealing’

Artworks installed in Wick lanes will make the town centre "more inviting and appealing", according to Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner.


Creative Caithness pupils launch new ‘tap up at the top’ in John O’Groats

Creative Caithness pupils launch new ‘tap up at the top’ in John O’Groats

Creative pupils at Canisbay Primary helped Scottish Water officially launch a new free water refill tap at John O’Groats.


Caithness coach acknowledges ‘sacrifices’ by players in disrupted campaign

Caithness coach acknowledges ‘sacrifices’ by players in disrupted campaign

Ellon are the last of three scheduled late-season visitors to Millbank as the Greens look to put behind them what has been a forgettable campaign.


Young and old get together for fun events in Wick

Young and old get together for fun events in Wick

Children in Wick have been meeting the town’s elderly residents thanks to an intergenerational initiative.


‘Preferential treatment’ claim over Highland pylon scheme

‘Preferential treatment’ claim over Highland pylon scheme

Campaigners opposed to new high-voltage pylons have accused the Scottish Government of giving "preferential treatment" to SSE and SSEN Transmission.


Highland business secures four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with local authority

Highland business secures four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with local authority

A Highland business has secured a four-year advertising and sponsorship contract with the local authority.


NHS managers lacking 'basic economic principles’, claims Wick GP

NHS managers lacking 'basic economic principles’, claims Wick GP

NHS Highland chiefs have been accused by a local doctor of lacking "the most basic economic principles" and being unable to put two and two together.


Reay Golf Club: Taylor takes top place by finest of margins

Reay Golf Club: Taylor takes top place by finest of margins

Despite the windy weather, Reay’s golfers still managed to get some competitive golf in over the past week.


Public invited to Encompass Caithness campaign group meeting in Wick

Public invited to Encompass Caithness campaign group meeting in Wick

Encompass Caithness will hold a meeting for parents/carers of children and adults with additional needs on Thursday (March 28) in Wick.


Unions consulted as UHI North, West and Hebrides takes forward post-merger plans

Unions consulted as UHI North, West and Hebrides takes forward post-merger plans

UHI North, West and Hebrides is taking forward its post-merger plans to become a fully integrated organisation.


Four decades of music from Highland ensemble Scooty and the Skyhooks

Four decades of music from Highland ensemble Scooty and the Skyhooks

Four decades ago, four Beauly lads decided to start a band for the love of music. Fast forward to 2024 and they are still giving it their best.


Wick and District Darts League: Seaview's title with 100% record

Wick and District Darts League: Seaview's title with 100% record

John O'Groats side Seaview are the Wick and District Darts League champions, and in truth it was never in doubt as they won every top-flight match.


Campaigner warns Caithness tourism businesses are paying the price for ‘years of neglect’

Campaigner warns Caithness tourism businesses are paying the price for ‘years of neglect’

Roads campaigner Iain Gregory has warned that tourists "are simply going to stop coming" if they have to endure substandard infrastructure.


‘It was a blur... and we found we had a lot to learn’

‘It was a blur... and we found we had a lot to learn’

Thirty years on from the vote that secured Wick Academy's place in the Highland League, current chairman Pat Miller has been sharing a few memories.


Lyth horse trainer is living the dream with her Lusitano Legends Display Team

Lyth horse trainer is living the dream with her Lusitano Legends Display Team

Lyth-based model and horse trainer Natalie Oag says it is ‘a dream come true’ to be holding special horse displays around the country.


Figures show 2365 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by police in Highland during 2022-23

Figures show 2365 incidents of domestic abuse recorded by police in Highland during 2022-23

Victims of domestic violence have been encouraged to seek support and report incidents to police, following a reduction in recorded cases.


Alex Salmond and Caithness Councillor Karl Rosie launch Alba Party’s bid for Highland support

Alex Salmond and Caithness Councillor Karl Rosie launch Alba Party’s bid for Highland support

Mr Salmond told those gathered that he would have ‘definitely finished the A9 by 2025’ as First Minister.


Inter-county clash with Orkney sees Caithness juniors end 17-year wait

Inter-county clash with Orkney sees Caithness juniors end 17-year wait

Caithness junior badminton players got the better of their Orkney counterparts in Wick to win the inter-county shield for the first time since 2007.


Price rise for Wick-Aberdeen air route

Price rise for Wick-Aberdeen air route

The price of an air fare between Wick and Aberdeen is to rise from next month due to "prevailing economic conditions."


Supporting apprenticeships in the north Highlands

Supporting apprenticeships in the north Highlands

A new initiative has just announced how it will help enhance apprenticeship opportunities in the north Highlands.


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