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Mobile unit to visit Wick four days a week after closure of town's last post office branch

Mobile unit to visit Wick four days a week after closure of town's last post office branch

A mobile unit is to visit Wick four days a week as a temporary measure following the closure of the town's last remaining post office branch.


Sixteen new Covid-19 cases confirmed in NHS Highland area

Sixteen new Covid-19 cases confirmed in NHS Highland area

Sixteen new coronavirus cases have been logged in the NHS Highland area over the past 24 hours.


Flow Country wildfire 'could have been prevented by muirburn'

Flow Country wildfire 'could have been prevented by muirburn'

The Flow Country wildfire that raged for almost a week in north Sutherland last year could have been prevented had muirburn been allowed in the area.


Secondary pupils are praised over improved exam results

Secondary pupils are praised over improved exam results

Secondary pupils, their families and teachers have been praised after a new analysis of exam results across the Highland Council area.


Stone joins panto dames as they take centre stage in parliament protest

Stone joins panto dames as they take centre stage in parliament protest

Jamie Stone gave his backing to pantomime dames as they took centre stage in a protest over the lack of Covid-19 support for arts and entertainments.


Caithness groups among those to benefit from Beatrice boost of over half a million pounds

Caithness groups among those to benefit from Beatrice boost of over half a million pounds

Six groups in Caithness are among those to benefit from a funding boost of more than half a million pounds from the Beatrice Partnership Fund.


Highland League Cup semi-finals to be streamed live online

Highland League Cup semi-finals to be streamed live online

Highland League fans will be able to watch a return to football action on October 17 after all – via live streaming.


Caithness towns to benefit from extra funding for insulation measures

Caithness towns to benefit from extra funding for insulation measures

Thurso and Wick are among seven towns in the Highland Council area that will benefit from extra funding for insulation.


Fire at Thurso property

Fire at Thurso property

Four engines attended the fire at Ormlie Hill.


Girlguiding 'Viqueens' get together for virtual camp

Girlguiding 'Viqueens' get together for virtual camp

Girlguiding members from Caithness and Sutherland got a taste of life in Norse times when they took part in a virtual camp over Zoom.


BREAKING NEWS: TSB announces it will close Wick branch

BREAKING NEWS: TSB announces it will close Wick branch

In a statement from its press office this afternoon, TSB announced its intention to close the Wick High Street branch as part of a three-year strategy


Season extended as Stroke Play championship concludes

Season extended as Stroke Play championship concludes

The last scheduled competitions of the 2020 summer season at Thurso Golf Club took place last weekend.


Online celebrations for North Highland College students

Online celebrations for North Highland College students

More than 200 students from North Highland College UHI are being recognised for their achievements in a very different manner this year.


Unwelcome visitor in Thurso to be eradicated

Unwelcome visitor in Thurso to be eradicated

An invasive species growing next to Thurso Bridge is regarded as a global menace due to its ability to undermine structures.


Castletown teenager Jack takes second spot against tough opposition

Castletown teenager Jack takes second spot against tough opposition

Young karting competitor Jack Ryan took second place overall in the first round of the Northern Challenge at NSKC Golspie at the weekend.


Seven further Covid-19 infections in NHS Highland area

Seven further Covid-19 infections in NHS Highland area

SEVEN more people have tested positive for the coronavirus in the NHS Highland area.


Ross wants improved access for Covid-19 tests in Caithness

Ross wants improved access for Covid-19 tests in Caithness

People in Caithness should have improved access to Covid-19 tests, according to Gail Ross, who has urged the Scottish Government to act swiftly.


Lessons in trail etiquette in the Lakes

Lessons in trail etiquette in the Lakes

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH On a trip to the English Lake District, Ralph finds his mountain-biking skills can still be honed


Property boom in Caithness

Property boom in Caithness

Other businesses may be struggling but estate agents in Caithness are bucking the trend and reporting a surge in demand for property.


Wind farms off north coast 'could provide a lot of highly skilled jobs for Caithness'

Wind farms off north coast 'could provide a lot of highly skilled jobs for Caithness'

There is a growing belief that waters to the north of Caithness could play host to major offshore wind farms comparable in scale to Beatrice.


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