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Biodiversity boost as great yellow bumblebee is spotted in substation meadow

Biodiversity boost as great yellow bumblebee is spotted in substation meadow

A rare species of bumblebee has been spotted in a specially created wildflower habitat surrounding a Caithness substation.


Councillors praise MeyGen role in making Caithness 'the Energy County'

Councillors praise MeyGen role in making Caithness 'the Energy County'

Local councillors have praised the pioneering MeyGen project, saying it can help Caithness become renowned as "the Energy County".


Seafood in high demand at Wick harbour

Seafood in high demand at Wick harbour

A Helmsdale mobile seafood catering van's first visit to Caithness proved extremely popular with queues of customers quickly forming.


Nine further coronavirus cases detected across NHS Highland in past day

Nine further coronavirus cases detected across NHS Highland in past day

The latest daily update shows that nine new positive tests for Covid-19 were reported across the NHS Highland area over the past 24 hours.


Man arrested and charged after Wick disturbance

Man arrested and charged after Wick disturbance

A 33-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a disturbance in Wellington Street in Wick last night.


Wick development fund cash 'should go first and foremost to football club'

Wick development fund cash 'should go first and foremost to football club'

Wick Academy should get the £140,000 in a bank account belonging to a charity set up to benefit the football club, supporter Dan Mackay has said.


Vandals sought over damage to A99 sign

Vandals sought over damage to A99 sign

Vandals are being hunted by police after a road sign on the A99 was targeted.


Police appeal over hit-and-run

Police appeal over hit-and-run

POLICE have appealed for information after a hit and run involving a parked van.


Thurso Legion bench commemorates 75th anniversary of VJ Day

Thurso Legion bench commemorates 75th anniversary of VJ Day

A memorial bench marking the 75th anniversary of Victory over Japan has been installed in Thurso by the local branch of Royal British Legion Scotland.


It seems the majority are paying for the minority’s misbehaviour

It seems the majority are paying for the minority’s misbehaviour

The hospitality sector has been hit hard by the pandemic. ELLIE LAMONT gives an insight into the impact on Mackays Hotel in Wick


Blow to Infinergy scheme to extend Limekiln wind farm near Shebster

Blow to Infinergy scheme to extend Limekiln wind farm near Shebster

A Dutch firm’s plan to expand the controversial Limekiln Wind Farm near Shebster hit a stumbling block as Highland councillors objected to the plan.


Caithness family's police campaign supported by Scottish Tory leader

Caithness family's police campaign supported by Scottish Tory leader

A Caithness family's campaign to prevent police officers retiring or resigning while under investigation is backed by Tory leader


Thurso and Halkirk United managers agree league should have been delayed

Thurso and Halkirk United managers agree league should have been delayed

Thurso and Halkirk United are preparing for the first derby of the season – but the two managers admit they would prefer not to be playing at all.


North Caledonian League will be a good stepping stone for on-loan youngsters, says Thurso manager Reid

North Caledonian League will be a good stepping stone for on-loan youngsters, says Thurso manager Reid

Thurso manager Stevie Reid is convinced his young Wick Academy trio will reap the benefits of being involved in the North Caledonian League this term.


Councillors approve investment of over £2 million in Caithness housing stock to help tackle fuel poverty

Councillors approve investment of over £2 million in Caithness housing stock to help tackle fuel poverty

Councillors have approved an investment of more than £2 million in the county's housing stock after identifying fuel poverty as their top concern.


Migrant birds herald the true start of autumn

Migrant birds herald the true start of autumn

WILDLIFE SIGHTINGS Rob Hughes looks at visitors to the far north as he notes a successful breeding season for seabirds


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.


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