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Stone secures DWP meeting over constituent with £30,000 in child maintenance arrears

Stone secures DWP meeting over constituent with £30,000 in child maintenance arrears

Local MP Jamie Stone is seeking action over a child maintenance case in which one of his constituents is said to be owed £30,000.


Civic leader has misgivings over Wick mobile post office opening times

Civic leader has misgivings over Wick mobile post office opening times

Civic leader Willie Mackay has expressed misgivings over the opening times of the mobile post office that will be introduced in Wick in November.


Caithness artist's magical touch raises £800 for cystic fibrosis

Caithness artist's magical touch raises £800 for cystic fibrosis

A Caithness artist has raised £800 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust after being inspired by the Big Hoof journey to donate two paintings to the cause.


Plea for new owner for overlooked Caithness snake

Plea for new owner for overlooked Caithness snake

A plea has gone out to find a new owner for an overlooked snake in Caithness in the run-up to Reptile Awareness Day on October 21.


Caithness people remain vigilant during Covid-19 pandemic

Caithness people remain vigilant during Covid-19 pandemic

Caithness residents are urged to keep their guard up in the fight to tackle the current coronavirus pandemic.


Michael and Rab take the honours at Mey Nursery Trials

Michael and Rab take the honours at Mey Nursery Trials

Saturday saw the long-awaited return of sheepdog trials in the north of Scotland, with the Mey Nursery Trials attracting nearly 30 competitors.


Theft of Caithness AI technician's van and trailer

Theft of Caithness AI technician's van and trailer

Police have launched an appeal for information following the theft of local AI technician Willie Mackay's van and trailer in Caithness yesterday.


Call for volunteers in Thurso and Wick for Tesco Christmas food collection

Call for volunteers in Thurso and Wick for Tesco Christmas food collection

Two charities are appealing for people in Caithness to help support the UK’s biggest food collection this Christmas.


NHS Highland area sees 16 more Covid-19 cases

NHS Highland area sees 16 more Covid-19 cases

SIXTEEN further Covid-19 infections have been detected across the NHS Highland health board region, it has been confirmed.


Lyth Arts Centre to remain 'flexible and optimistic' after £97,000 funding award

Lyth Arts Centre to remain 'flexible and optimistic' after £97,000 funding award

Worries over the financial outlook for Lyth Arts Centre have been eased for the time being after the venue was awarded £97,000.


Rise of seven in positive coronavirus tests in NHS Highland as processing delay impacts daily coronavirus update

Rise of seven in positive coronavirus tests in NHS Highland as processing delay impacts daily coronavirus update

A testing capacity issue with the UK government Lighthouse facility in Glasgow has impacted on today's coronavirus statistics.


Series of online masterclasses to support Highland third sector

Series of online masterclasses to support Highland third sector

Caithness Voluntary Group's Julie Marker is taking part in a series of seven online masterclasses being run by the Highland Third Sector Interface.


Focus on Caithness heritage sites in Thurso Camera Club challenge

Focus on Caithness heritage sites in Thurso Camera Club challenge

PICTURES: Thurso Camera Club members sought out some lesser-known historic sites, demonstrating that the county has a wealth of untapped heritage.


Thurso battery business powers ahead with latest award

Thurso battery business powers ahead with latest award

Staff at a specialist battery manufacturing organisation based at Thurso Business Park are all charged up after the company won a major industry award


None of us can find rainbows without journeying through the rain

None of us can find rainbows without journeying through the rain

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev Heather Stewart, Parish of Latheron


New registration requirement for fishing boat operators

New registration requirement for fishing boat operators

Operators of fishing vessels working out of Caithness ports are being reminded of a new registration requirement being imposed as a result of Brexit.


Eleven new confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area

Eleven new confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area

There have been 11 additional confirmed coronavirus cases in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.


Brother and sister take up top posts at Gills Harbour Ltd

Brother and sister take up top posts at Gills Harbour Ltd

A brother and sister have taken the helm at Gills Harbour Ltd after two key members announced they were stepping down from their posts.


Wick firefighters called out to early-morning incident

Wick firefighters called out to early-morning incident

Wick firefighters were called out in the early hours of this morning to deal with a house fire in the town's Willowbank.


Listeners tune in from Shetland to Skye for macular group's latest virtual ceilidh

Listeners tune in from Shetland to Skye for macular group's latest virtual ceilidh

Tighter Covid-19 rules may be in place, but Caithness Macular Society Support Group's fourth virtual ceilidh still proved to be a great success.


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