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Series of vacancies on Caithness wind farm funding panels

Series of vacancies on Caithness wind farm funding panels

Vacancies have arisen for local people to serve on several community benefit funding panels linked to Caithness wind farms.


I asked the doctor if I was going to die... he said, ‘No, not if I can help it’

I asked the doctor if I was going to die... he said, ‘No, not if I can help it’

She was on life support for eight days and now faces a long and uncertain journey back to health. Helen McCarthy talks about her coronavirus ordeal


Lorna completes final run as ultra duathlon raises almost £4300

Lorna completes final run as ultra duathlon raises almost £4300

Caithness woman Lorna Stanger raised almost £4300 for a cancer charity after a gruelling trip which involved her cycling and running over 755 miles.


Theft from Thurso's Premier Inn site

Theft from Thurso's Premier Inn site

Police in Thurso are appealing for information regarding a theft from the Premier Inn building site on Wednesday evening.


Eleven new cases of Covid-19 reported by NHS Highland

Eleven new cases of Covid-19 reported by NHS Highland

Eleven new cases of Covid-19 were detected in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours – the biggest single-day increase in the region since June.


Merchant Navy remembered across the county

Merchant Navy remembered across the county

Flags are currently raised across Caithness in memory of the brave seamen of the Merchant Navy who kept Britain afloat during two world wars.


'Exciting new steps' for Caithness tidal energy project

'Exciting new steps' for Caithness tidal energy project

Caithness councillors hear about "the exciting new steps" for the pioneering MeyGen tidal energy project in the Pentland Firth.


Virtual meeting for Wick High School Parent Council

Virtual meeting for Wick High School Parent Council

Wick High School Parent Forum and Parent Council AGM will be held on Monday, Sept 7 at 7pm.


Thurso grandmother talks about Covid testing 'nightmare'

Thurso grandmother talks about Covid testing 'nightmare'

A Caithness woman made a heartfelt plea to make Covid-19 testing easier to access in the far north after her very young grandchildren became sick.


Covid-19 cases in Grantown increase to 31, with 29 linked to abattoir

Covid-19 cases in Grantown increase to 31, with 29 linked to abattoir

The total number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in the Grantown area has risen to 31, of which 29 are linked to an abattoir run by Millers of Speyside.


North MSPs take heart from 'constructive' talks over tourism complaints

North MSPs take heart from 'constructive' talks over tourism complaints

Gail Ross and Maree Todd say they have taken heart from virtual talks with the NC500 organisation – but warn there is still "a long way to go".


Jack thwarted by mechanical problems in Golspie karting meet

Jack thwarted by mechanical problems in Golspie karting meet

Young karting competitor Jack Ryan was plagued with mechanical problems all weekend in the monthly race meet in Golspie.


Campaigner hits out over 'insane' change to main bus stop in Wick

Campaigner hits out over 'insane' change to main bus stop in Wick

A Caithness campaigner has written to MSP Gail Ross and Wick's four Highland councillors about the "insane" change of the main bus stop in the town.


Nucleus set for digital Doors Open Day with series of films over weekend

Nucleus set for digital Doors Open Day with series of films over weekend

The Nucleus archive centre in Wick will be playing its part in an online version of the annual Doors Open Day event this weekend.


Summer League building to an exciting climax at Thurso Golf Club

Summer League building to an exciting climax at Thurso Golf Club

Thurso Golf Club's A&A Mackay Summer League is building to an exciting climax, with several players in with a chance of taking the title.


MSP backs funding appeal to help arts facilities survive

MSP backs funding appeal to help arts facilities survive

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant is backing a funding appeal to help secure the survival of Caithness-based arts organisation North Lands Creative.


Manson reveals his backroom team as Scorries prepare for return to training

Manson reveals his backroom team as Scorries prepare for return to training

Manager Gary Manson will have a new backroom team in place when Wick Academy return to training this weekend ahead of the new Highland League season.


2021 - The year of the broch

2021 - The year of the broch

Local archaeological charity Caithness Broch Project has released its much anticipated Brochs of the North 2021 calendar.


Reay junior golfers enjoy medal competition

Reay junior golfers enjoy medal competition

A medal competition was held at Reay for junior golfers aged from five to 12 who had taken part in coaching throughout August.


Caithness groups get funding for Covid-19 community support

Caithness groups get funding for Covid-19 community support

Local councillors have contributed £500 each to three Caithness groups to help with their Covid-19 community support.


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