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New guidance issued for holiday accommodation providers

New guidance issued for holiday accommodation providers

From Boxing Day the Highland Council area will be placed in a Level 4 Protection Area and the authority has issued advice for owners.


Deer collisions on the rise as number of animals on increase

Deer collisions on the rise as number of animals on increase

Almost 1800 road accidents involving deer were officially recorded in the latest figures.


Local riders qualify for Scottish Spring Festival arena event finals

Local riders qualify for Scottish Spring Festival arena event finals

An arena event competition held by the Caithness Pony Club at the weekend proved popular with a good number of riders taking part.


Change of Scottish Cup date not an option as Wick Academy head to Cowdenbeath on Boxing Day

Change of Scottish Cup date not an option as Wick Academy head to Cowdenbeath on Boxing Day

Wick manager Gary Manson says he will understand if any of his players are unwilling to travel to Fife on Boxing Day for their next Scottish Cup tie.


Support needed during 'long, hard winter', says Caithness Chamber of Commerce chief

Support needed during 'long, hard winter', says Caithness Chamber of Commerce chief

Far north business leader Trudy Morris is calling for a comprehensive package of support to help local firms come through "a long, hard winter".


Nurseries to benefit from £1m outdoor learning fund

Nurseries to benefit from £1m outdoor learning fund

Nurseries and childcare settings are being urged to apply for Scottish Government funding to help children take part in outdoor learning.


Drive-in carol service creates a joyful atmosphere in Wick car park

Drive-in carol service creates a joyful atmosphere in Wick car park

Hundreds of people turned out to enjoy Sunday's drive-in Christmas carol service at the East Caithness Community Facility car park in Wick.


Assurances given to parents over Covid-enforced school term changes

Assurances given to parents over Covid-enforced school term changes

PLANS are "already well under way" to make the Covid-enforced delayed return to school after Christmas was seamless as possible, the council has said.


Public again told to 'stay at home' from Boxing Day

Public again told to 'stay at home' from Boxing Day

People living in tier four areas should stay at home as much as possible, Nicola Sturgeon has said.


'Money, staff and education' key to tackling drug issues says Thurso councillor

'Money, staff and education' key to tackling drug issues says Thurso councillor

A Thurso councillor talked about the need for "money, staff and education" to be prioritised to help tackle the rise in drug fatalities.


Pilot creates world's biggest Christmas tree in Highland skies

Pilot creates world's biggest Christmas tree in Highland skies

IS this the world's biggest Christmas tree? A pilot has brought a little festive cheer after flying a route mapping the outline of a giant fir.


NHS Highland detects 22 new Covid-19 cases

NHS Highland detects 22 new Covid-19 cases

TWENTY-two further Covid-19 infections have been detected across NHS Highland.


Panto time online for Caithness primary schools

Panto time online for Caithness primary schools

More than 1000 local school children have enjoyed Christmas pantomimes online thanks to the generosity of Thurso Rotary.


Back-to-school advice updated in wake of new Covid restrictions

Back-to-school advice updated in wake of new Covid restrictions

The Scottish Government says it aims to have all children back in schools for face-to-face learning from January 18.


Covid restrictions force cancellation of Hogmanay bonfire in Wick

Covid restrictions force cancellation of Hogmanay bonfire in Wick

Wick's Hogmanay bonfire has become the latest casualty of the Covid restrictions, suffering the same fate as other fire festivals across Scotland.


Christmas nutcracker steals the show at Caithness Pony Club

Christmas nutcracker steals the show at Caithness Pony Club

Fun and games were the order of the day at the Christmas Show held by Caithness branch of the Pony Club in Halkirk.


Speeding driver offers season's greetings... to sheriff!

Speeding driver offers season's greetings... to sheriff!

Sheriff Andrew Berry received the compliments of the season from an unexpected source... a man he was about to sentence.


Gunn penalty double sends Wick Academy through in Scottish Cup

Gunn penalty double sends Wick Academy through in Scottish Cup

Two penalties by Craig Gunn helped Wick Academy on their way to a 3-1 extra-time victory over Musselburgh Athletic in tonight's Scottish Cup clash.


Ticket refund vow after Covid rule change

Ticket refund vow after Covid rule change

ScotRail will offer free refunds on unused tickets bought on, or before, Sunday December 20.


The Prime Minister says food and medical supplies moving between the UK and Europe 'as normal'

The Prime Minister says food and medical supplies moving between the UK and Europe 'as normal'

Restrictions due to new Covid strain sparked fears of shortages only affected 'human handled' freight amounted to about 20 per cent of the total


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