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Caithness councillors call for government to help safeguard future of airport

Caithness councillors call for government to help safeguard future of airport

A call has been made for the Scottish Government and Highland Council to safeguard the future of flights from Wick John O'Groats Airport


US rocket firm pulls out of Sutherland space site

US rocket firm pulls out of Sutherland space site

The US firm backing the planned Space Hub Sutherland has pulled out in favour of a location in Shetland, it has emerged.


Public Health Scotland dashboard shows Covid-19 in one Caithness neighbourhood

Public Health Scotland dashboard shows Covid-19 in one Caithness neighbourhood

Covid-19 was reported in one part of Caithness during the latest seven-day period covered by Public Health Scotland’s interactive dashboard.


Pentland Firth Yacht Club sailors face choppy sea in final races of season

Pentland Firth Yacht Club sailors face choppy sea in final races of season

After a delayed start to the 2020 season because of the Covid-19 restrictions, the sailing continued throughout the summer until last weekend.


Soft play businesses 'totally forgotten about', say owners of Thurso centre

Soft play businesses 'totally forgotten about', say owners of Thurso centre

The owners of a soft play centre in Thurso have claimed businesses such as theirs are being "totally forgotten about" by the Scottish Government.


Spooks galore at Forse of Nature

Spooks galore at Forse of Nature

Ghouls and ghosts have taken up residence in the woods at Forse of Nature with this year's Halloween trail promising to be spooktacular.


Remembrance poppies to go on sale in Wick

Remembrance poppies to go on sale in Wick

Poppies are going on sale in Wick ahead of Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day.


Wick Salvation Army donation to Caithness Foodbank

Wick Salvation Army donation to Caithness Foodbank

The Salvation Army corps in Wick had a Harvest Thanksgiving service and donated a huge amount of food and toiletries to Caithness Foodbank.


Space hub group vows transparency over project oversight

Space hub group vows transparency over project oversight

A group set up as a link between developers of Space Hub Sutherland and local communities has pledged to operate in an "open and transparent way".


Wick man accuses NHS Highland of seeking to 'play fast and loose' over Covid numbers

Wick man accuses NHS Highland of seeking to 'play fast and loose' over Covid numbers

The Wick man who is challenging NHS Highland over Covid-19 cases has accused the health board of seeking to "play fast and loose" on data protection.


Sturgeon announces plans to extend circuit-break restrictions on hospitality by another seven days

Sturgeon announces plans to extend circuit-break restrictions on hospitality by another seven days

Covid-19 restrictions on pubs and restaurants in the Highlands are to be extended by at least another week, the First Minister has confirmed.


Ross backs plans for 12-month delay in fire alarms system

Ross backs plans for 12-month delay in fire alarms system

North MSP Gail Ross has welcomed plans to delay by a year a scheme to fit all homes with interlinked fire and carbon monoxide alarms.


More hotels in Caithness and Sutherland back campaign for changes in restrictions

More hotels in Caithness and Sutherland back campaign for changes in restrictions

Another 100 Scottish hotels, including a number in Caithness and Sutherland, have backed a call for changes to restrictions on guests.


Far North Line flooding sparks rail cancellations

Far North Line flooding sparks rail cancellations

Flooding has sparked the closure of the Far North Line and the cancellation of railway services on the route.


Post Office Ltd issues clarification over Wick mobile unit

Post Office Ltd issues clarification over Wick mobile unit

Post Office Ltd has issued a clarification after giving wrong information when publicising the arrangements for Wick's new mobile post office service.


Rallying call from Thurso Community Development Trust to support local businesses

Rallying call from Thurso Community Development Trust to support local businesses

A rallying call has been issued to the public in Thurso to support local businesses in their recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.


Virtual exhibition sets out plans for wind farm near Melvich

Virtual exhibition sets out plans for wind farm near Melvich

Energy firm Statkraft has opened a virtual exhibition to present its final proposals for Ackron Wind Farm, near Melvich.


Caithness residents urged to 'remember at home'

Caithness residents urged to 'remember at home'

People in Caithness are being urged to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day at home this year.


Fire safety scheme looks set to be delayed

Fire safety scheme looks set to be delayed

A scheme to fit all homes with interlinked fire and carbon monoxide alarms by February 2021 looks set to be delayed after a backlash.


Covid cases pass 900 mark in NHS Highland area

Covid cases pass 900 mark in NHS Highland area

MORE than 900 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in NHS Highland since the coronavirus pandemic began.


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