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Multi-agency plea for people to act responsibly and take their litter home

Multi-agency plea for people to act responsibly and take their litter home

A call has gone out to help prevent a repeat of "contemptible" littering in some parts of Scotland after the five-mile restriction was lifted.


Northern Futures launched to support artists in post-Covid landscape

Northern Futures launched to support artists in post-Covid landscape

A visual arts magazine has launched a range of initiatives to support local artists working in a cultural landscape redrawn by the pandemic.


Age Scotland offers benefits checks for over-75s after 'cruel' TV licence decision

Age Scotland offers benefits checks for over-75s after 'cruel' TV licence decision

A charity hopes it can help many over-75s keep watching TV without having to pay for a licence – by making use of a "hugely under-claimed" benefit.


Scott buys a Scott after 23-mile trek to Wick

Scott buys a Scott after 23-mile trek to Wick

A Thurso businessman walked 23 miles to pick up an original artwork which he donated along with the money it cost to Caithness General Hospital.


Union leader confident it will be 'business as usual' for Dounreay site

Union leader confident it will be 'business as usual' for Dounreay site

Union leader Davie Alexander is confident it will be "business as usual" at Dounreay following the news that the NDA will take over site operations.


No fresh positive tests for Covid-19 in NHS Highland area for a third day

No fresh positive tests for Covid-19 in NHS Highland area for a third day

Only three positive tests for Covid-19 were recorded across Scotland in the past 24 hours – and no further deaths have occurred for six days.


Sturgeon warns lockdown easing tomorrow will be 'biggest step so far'

Sturgeon warns lockdown easing tomorrow will be 'biggest step so far'

Wednesday sees the reopening of the tourism and hospitality sector in Scotland, along with many other important changes.


Guidance published on safe reopening of places of worship

Guidance published on safe reopening of places of worship

Places of worship in Scotland will be able to reopen for congregational worship and prayer and religious life event ceremonies from Wednesday.


Latest mart prices from Quoybrae and Thainstone

Latest mart prices from Quoybrae and Thainstone

Store cattle, breeding cattle, prime and store sheep were sold at Quoybrae, while Caithness consignors also featured at Thainstone mart.


Highland Council warns public over crisis grant text scam

Highland Council warns public over crisis grant text scam

Highland Council is warning members of the public to be on their guard for a Covid-19 scam which is circulating around the country.


Thurso Football Academy nominated for SFA community award

Thurso Football Academy nominated for SFA community award

A grassroots football coaching organisation in Thurso has been nominated for an SFA community award for helping to keep youngsters fit and active.


Local estate agents seeing constant stream of enquiries

Local estate agents seeing constant stream of enquiries

Phones have been ringing off the hook at a local estate agents with buyers keen to make offers on properties in Caithness.


Sangster on song at Thurso with best gross score of season so far

Sangster on song at Thurso with best gross score of season so far

The latest round of fixtures at Thurso again attracted golfers in very large numbers, with round six of the Summer League seeing 86 take part.


Virtual majorette parade for Wick

Virtual majorette parade for Wick

A Wick-based dance school has been very active over the lockdown period with an online competition and a special online gala parade.


NHS Highland reports no fresh positive tests for coronavirus for second day in a row

NHS Highland reports no fresh positive tests for coronavirus for second day in a row

The number of Covid-19 cases confirmed in the NHS Highland area since the pandemic began remained at 377 when the latest daily update was announced.


Social media campaign is launched as tourism faces 'biggest challenge in a generation'

Social media campaign is launched as tourism faces 'biggest challenge in a generation'

Scottish tourism is facing its biggest challenge in a generation and everyone has a role to play in the industry's recovery, VisitScotland has said.


Hospitality industry invited to register for Eat Out to Help Out

Hospitality industry invited to register for Eat Out to Help Out

Restaurants and other establishments can now sign up to a new UK government initiative aimed at protecting jobs in the hospitality industry.


Safety will be uppermost in High Life Highland 'bounce back' campaign

Safety will be uppermost in High Life Highland 'bounce back' campaign

High Life Highland has reiterated that safety will be the top priority as it seeks to "bounce back” from the global pandemic.


Grants to grow forestry and farm businesses

Grants to grow forestry and farm businesses

Over £2m is being made available to tree nurseries, small forestry businesses and farmers to help them play their part in creating more woodland.


Reflections on lockdown highlight Caithness community spirit

Reflections on lockdown highlight Caithness community spirit

WICK VOICES: Doreen Leith gives an update on the work of the Wick Society's online oral history project


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