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Scots want beavers moved not shot, new research shows

Scots want beavers moved not shot, new research shows

A majority of Scots agree beavers should be moved to new locations in Scotland instead of being killed, according to new research.


Manson wants to create new memories for Wick fans in rearranged Scottish Cup clash

Manson wants to create new memories for Wick fans in rearranged Scottish Cup clash

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson hopes to give the club's supporters a day to remember in the delayed tie against Musselburgh Athletic on Saturday.


Caithness engineering boss claims councillors were misled over plans for new building

Caithness engineering boss claims councillors were misled over plans for new building

Caithness engineering boss Donald Gow has alleged that councillors were misled by their own officials over his plans for a new base outside Wick.


Anderson says North Caledonian League break has come at good time for Halkirk

Anderson says North Caledonian League break has come at good time for Halkirk

The North Caledonian League's midwinter break has come at a good time for Halkirk United, according to assistant manager Liam Anderson.


Caithness Klics gets £98,726 from National Lottery for work with young carers

Caithness Klics gets £98,726 from National Lottery for work with young carers

A local charity has been awarded almost £100,000 from the National Lottery to continue providing support to young carers across Caithness.


Fire safety works in Highland Council houses get £1m boost

Fire safety works in Highland Council houses get £1m boost

MORE than £1 million has been set aside for ongoing fire safety works across council homes in the Highlands.


Wick publisher has plenty to Crow about for 2020

Wick publisher has plenty to Crow about for 2020

It's all in a year’s work for the country's furthest north mainland book publisher, Crowvus.


Caithness pilot on drug abuse could be adopted across Scotland

Caithness pilot on drug abuse could be adopted across Scotland

A drug and alcohol abuse reduction system being piloted in Caithness could be adopted throughout Scotland


Furlough scheme extended to end of April

Furlough scheme extended to end of April

Chancellor Rishi Sunak has revealed that the furlough scheme will be extended one extra month until the end of April 2021.


Twenty-six new Covid cases detected

Twenty-six new Covid cases detected

THE NHS Highland area has recorded a further 26 coronavirus cases.


A trip down memory lane from a car park in Lyth

A trip down memory lane from a car park in Lyth

Lyth Arts Centre invited local people to a special festive drive-in movie experience based on Caithness memories.


Change is made to Public Health Scotland reporting of Covid cases

Change is made to Public Health Scotland reporting of Covid cases

Public Health Scotland has changed the way it reports Covid-19 numbers in local areas in order to reduce the risk of individuals being identified.


Carer gets supervision order to help look after husband properly

Carer gets supervision order to help look after husband properly

AN elderly woman banned from seeing her husband after she force-fed him with water will be able to share in some Christmas celebrations with him.


Man faces charge after drugs seizure at Gills Bay

Man faces charge after drugs seizure at Gills Bay

A MAN has appeared in court following a drug seizure by police at the Gills Bay ferry terminal.


Funding scheme launched supporting tourism pressures in north Highlands

Funding scheme launched supporting tourism pressures in north Highlands

A new support fund has been launched to help develop sustainable infrastructure in the north Highlands following record numbers of visitors.


Woman who hit pedestrian while four-times alcohol limit sentenced

Woman who hit pedestrian while four-times alcohol limit sentenced

A WOMAN'S actions in driving dangerously while more than four times the legal alcohol limit could have had "much more serious consequences".


Local riders qualify for dressage spring festival finals

Local riders qualify for dressage spring festival finals

Three Caithness Pony Club members have qualified for the dressage spring festival finals at the Scottish National Equestrian Centre in April 2021.


Second sitting planned for Wick drive-in Christmas carol service

Second sitting planned for Wick drive-in Christmas carol service

Sunday's drive-in Christmas carol service at the Wick community campus is being expanded to include an evening session as well as the afternoon one.


'Small quantity' of cannabis recovered after Wick raid

'Small quantity' of cannabis recovered after Wick raid

Significant police activity was observed at an address in Wick that only netted a small quantity of cannabis on Monday morning.


Mackay-Steven in discussions over possible return to New York City for 2021 campaign

Mackay-Steven in discussions over possible return to New York City for 2021 campaign

Gary Mackay-Steven, the 30-year-old winger from Thurso, is in talks over his future at Major League Soccer club New York City.


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