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Fourteen new coronavirus cases detected in NHS Highland area

Fourteen new coronavirus cases detected in NHS Highland area

More than 600 people are now being treated in Scotland's hospitals for Covid-19 ­– after another 31 were hospitalised for the virus in the past day.


Wick mum's plea for baby loss awareness day

Wick mum's plea for baby loss awareness day

A Wick mum who tragically lost her baby 20 years ago is appealing to have October 15 recognised as a special pregnancy and infant loss day.


Five-year plan to deal with tourism influx to the north

Five-year plan to deal with tourism influx to the north

A five-year visitor management plan is to be drawn up after an influx of visitors this summer created tensions in rural communities across the north.


Public Health Scotland dashboard shows positive Covid cases in two areas of Caithness

Public Health Scotland dashboard shows positive Covid cases in two areas of Caithness

Covid-19 cases were reported in two areas of Caithness over the latest seven-day period covered by Public Health Scotland’s interactive dashboard.


Record number of riders at Halkirk dressage competition

Record number of riders at Halkirk dressage competition

It was a busy weekend for Caithness Riding Club with competitions getting back under way at the indoor school in Halkirk.


Suspicious activity in Watten area

Suspicious activity in Watten area

Police officers are investigating suspicious incidents near to vacant properties around West Watten in Caithness and Rogart in Sutherland.


Blythswood Shoebox Appeal launched in Caithness

Blythswood Shoebox Appeal launched in Caithness

The annual Blythswood Shoebox Appeal is going ahead this year with new measures in place to comply with coronavirus guidance.


Council gives guidance on accessing Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grant

Council gives guidance on accessing Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grant

Highland Council has issued guidance on how members of the public can access the new Covid-19 Self-Isolation Support Grant.


Greens 'quite relieved' as start of rugby season is delayed

Greens 'quite relieved' as start of rugby season is delayed

Caithness head coach Ewen Boyd has mixed feelings about the decision to delay the start of the rugby season until the new year.


Hopes for north heritage as Wick Society chairman is appointed to national organisations

Hopes for north heritage as Wick Society chairman is appointed to national organisations

Wick Society chairman Ian Leith is hoping to help raise awareness of heritage in the north of Scotland after being appointed to two national bodies.


Open competition marks 150th anniversary of Wick Golf Club

Open competition marks 150th anniversary of Wick Golf Club

Wick Golf Club marked its 150th anniversary with the Sesquicentennial Open on Sunday, sponsored by Brough Consultancy.


Leisure centres and visitor attractions to remain open during school break

Leisure centres and visitor attractions to remain open during school break

High Life Highland has confirmed that its leisure centres and visitor attractions are to remain open during the school holidays.


£1 million Caithness distillery dream sells out first batch of whisky in 48 hours

£1 million Caithness distillery dream sells out first batch of whisky in 48 hours

First release of whisky from John O'Groats distillery has sold out within 48 hours of launching


Mud all the way for banger racing competitors at Mid Clyth track

Mud all the way for banger racing competitors at Mid Clyth track

PICTURES: Banger racing enthusiasts wallowed in mud, glorious mud as they competed for honours in Sunday's action-packed derby at Mid Clyth.


Checks continue for radioactive particles in marine environment around Dounreay

Checks continue for radioactive particles in marine environment around Dounreay

More than three and a half decades after monitoring began in the marine environment around Dounreay, radioactive particles are still being found.


Did a 14th century Caithness knight visit America?

Did a 14th century Caithness knight visit America?

Could a stone carving in Massachusetts record the travels of a medieval knight with Caithness connections? A book by David Goudsward investigates.


Parting the waves for a spot of shopping

Parting the waves for a spot of shopping

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Stormy seas as our intrepid explorer takes to the water for a leadership course in sea kayaking


Thurso firefighters looking ahead to fundraising match against Rangers legends

Thurso firefighters looking ahead to fundraising match against Rangers legends

Thurso firefighters will put their football skills to the test in a showpiece fundraising match against a team of Rangers legends next year.


New post office plans for Wick

New post office plans for Wick

A Wick business man's expression of interest in setting up a post office in the town centre has been welcomed.


NHS Highland area sees 13 further Covid-19 cases

NHS Highland area sees 13 further Covid-19 cases

Thirteen new cases of Covid-19 were detected in the NHS Highland area in the past day.


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