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Victimisation claim as Caithness engineering boss vows to take planning appeal to Scottish Government

Victimisation claim as Caithness engineering boss vows to take planning appeal to Scottish Government

Caithness engineering boss Donald Gow has accused Highland Council of victimisation after the latest setback to his plans for a new base outside Wick.


Caithness cadets going the extra mile to help veterans' mental health

Caithness cadets going the extra mile to help veterans' mental health

Army cadets from across Caithness will be going the extra mile this festive period to help improve the mental health of armed forces veterans.


Energy company carries out environmental improvements at Wick riverside

Energy company carries out environmental improvements at Wick riverside

PICTURES: A renewable energy company has completed a £38,000 programme of environmental improvements at Wick's riverside area.


Caithness artists reach out with month-long online exhibition

Caithness artists reach out with month-long online exhibition

PICTURES: Sixty-five artists are taking part in the Society of Caithness Artists' latest online exhibition, Reaching Out.


Why the long walk? Horse and owner reach John O'Groats after trek from Land's End

Why the long walk? Horse and owner reach John O'Groats after trek from Land's End

In the end it was 'neigh' bother as a man and his horse completed a 1200 mile journey the length of Britain on Tuesday.


Visits to other households 'being considered'

Visits to other households 'being considered'

There will be no changes to the level of Covid restrictions in place in the Highlands, Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed to the Scottish Parliament.


Scrabster Mains tops Caithness Christmas show and sale at £3200

Scrabster Mains tops Caithness Christmas show and sale at £3200

A home-bred Limousin cross heifer from W&A Oag, Scrabster Mains, reigned supreme at the Christmas show and sale held at Caithness Livestock Centre.


NHS Highland area sees seven fresh Covid cases

NHS Highland area sees seven fresh Covid cases

Seven new cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the NHS Highland area in the latest 24-hour period.


Warning of 'real hardship' amid calls for more support for business operators

Warning of 'real hardship' amid calls for more support for business operators

North business leader David Richardson has added his voice to calls for more grant aid for business operators and self-employed people.


Debenhams to close in new year as administrator fails to secure deal

Debenhams to close in new year as administrator fails to secure deal

The store in the Eastgate Centre will remain open to clear its stock, and if no buyer can be found, it will be closed in early 2021.


Volunteers happy to help with delivery of Christmas Eve boxes in Wick and beyond

Volunteers happy to help with delivery of Christmas Eve boxes in Wick and beyond

Volunteers have shown their Christmas spirit by stepping forward to help with the distribution of Christmas Eve boxes in Wick and outlying areas.


Call for more ops and clinics to take place in Caithness

Call for more ops and clinics to take place in Caithness

More minor operations and clinics should take place in Caithness, according to local health campaigner Bill Fernie.


Wick lifeboat team meet up with LeJog fundraisers Barry and Barney

Wick lifeboat team meet up with LeJog fundraisers Barry and Barney

A 60-year-old man and his 20-year-old horse are nearing the end of their challenge to ride from Land's End to John O'Groats in aid of the RNLI.


Flu vaccine invitation for 60-64 age group

Flu vaccine invitation for 60-64 age group

People aged between 60 and 64 will be invited to get the seasonal flu vaccine from Tuesday as part of Scotland's largest flu immunisation programme.


Plea for shoppers to give a child in the Highlands a gift this Christmas

Plea for shoppers to give a child in the Highlands a gift this Christmas

Shoppers in Inverness are being invited to help less fortunate children in the region this Christmas.


WATCH: 'Sharing kindness with others has never been more important'

WATCH: 'Sharing kindness with others has never been more important'

Highlanders are being asked to help generate One Million Words of Kindness to mark St Andrew’s Day.


Four new recorded Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

Four new recorded Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

There have been four additional confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.


Seven teams have title chance in 'unique' Highland League season, says Buckie boss

Seven teams have title chance in 'unique' Highland League season, says Buckie boss

Manager Graeme Stewart believes Buckie are one of up to seven clubs who could be in with a realistic chance of lifting the Highland League title.


Manson praises energy and commitment of Wick players but 'sloppy goals' prove costly

Manson praises energy and commitment of Wick players but 'sloppy goals' prove costly

Wick manager Gary Manson praised the commitment and work rate shown by his players as they lost out to Buckie Thistle in the Highland League opener.


Phased 'greening' of Highland Council vehicle fleet welcomed

Phased 'greening' of Highland Council vehicle fleet welcomed

Councillors have acknowledged the success of the local authority to date in 'greening' its fleet and meeting compliance requirements.


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