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Caithness businesses among thousands of outlets signing up for Eat Out to Help Out

Caithness businesses among thousands of outlets signing up for Eat Out to Help Out

More than 3700 outlets across Scotland, including many in Caithness, have signed up for the UK government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.


Investment will see increase in NHS Highland endoscopy service

Investment will see increase in NHS Highland endoscopy service

Extra investment in endoscopy at NHS Highland will see the service increase its capacity, allowing it to be delivered to more patients.


We can make the north Highlands a world leader in zero-carbon aviation

We can make the north Highlands a world leader in zero-carbon aviation

CHAMBER COMMENT: Trudy Morris, of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, says every aspect of life will be affected by the move to a net-zero carbon economy


Over £40,000 for groups and individuals from Caithness wind farm fund

Over £40,000 for groups and individuals from Caithness wind farm fund

More than £40,000 is being given to groups and individuals in the latest allocation from RWE Renewables' Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund.


Caithness girls' plea to Save our Oceans

Caithness girls' plea to Save our Oceans

A short video by two Caithness girls highlights the ecological damage caused by plastic pollution at sea.


We're not finished yet, says Manson as four more players agree contract extensions at Wick

We're not finished yet, says Manson as four more players agree contract extensions at Wick

Wick Academy have stepped up their preparations for the next Highland League campaign by tying up another four players on contract extensions.


High-flying John shares more of his paramotoring views

High-flying John shares more of his paramotoring views

Interest in the aerial exploits of John Elder has been sky high since a recent report in the Caithness Courier about his powered paraglider.


No live performances at Eden Court until December

No live performances at Eden Court until December

Eden Court in Inverness has cancelled all scheduled live performances until December, theatre bosses have announced.


Helpline will offer support as exam results come out

Helpline will offer support as exam results come out

Thousands of young people can access dedicated support on exam results when Skills Development Scotland's Results Helpline opens on Tuesday.


Stone calls for more support for Highland families after survey of carers

Stone calls for more support for Highland families after survey of carers

Carers in the Highlands deserve better from the Scottish Government and need to have their voices heard "loud and clear", MP Jamie Stone has said.


Prince Charles thanks Caithness General Hospital staff for their dedication during pandemic

Prince Charles thanks Caithness General Hospital staff for their dedication during pandemic

There was royal recognition for the work of frontline NHS staff when Prince Charles paid a visit to Caithness General Hospital.


£3.9m challenge seeks innovation in sorting radioactive waste

£3.9m challenge seeks innovation in sorting radioactive waste

A £3.9 million competition has been launched to find innovative ways to sort and segregate radioactive waste at some of the UK’s oldest nuclear sites.


New Covid-19 case diagnosed in NHS Highland area

New Covid-19 case diagnosed in NHS Highland area

NHS Highland has recorded one positive test for Covid-19 in the past 24 hours – ending a run of six days without newly confirmed cases in the region.


Ross and Blackford call for funding for tourism improvements

Ross and Blackford call for funding for tourism improvements

Gail Ross and Ian Blackford are asking the Scottish Government and Highland Council to look at extra funding for improvements to tourism services.


New £750,000 fund to support coastal communities’ green recovery

New £750,000 fund to support coastal communities’ green recovery

A new fund designed to support local regeneration and sustainable development around Scotland’s coast has been launched by Crown Estate Scotland.


Leisure chief acknowledges frustration among gym and pool users but says 'we now have a date to aim for'

Leisure chief acknowledges frustration among gym and pool users but says 'we now have a date to aim for'

The chief executive of High Life Highland says he accepts that users will be frustrated at having to wait longer to return to gyms and pools.


Highland education chief in shock exit – 10 weeks after being appointed to £936-a-day post

Highland education chief in shock exit – 10 weeks after being appointed to £936-a-day post

Highland Council’s controversial chief officer of education is to leave his role in August, the local authority has confirmed.


Open letter to First Minister over catalogue of tourism problems in north-west

Open letter to First Minister over catalogue of tourism problems in north-west

An open letter to Nicola Sturgeon has laid out a catalogue of tourism problems that are causing a growing sense of despair in north-west Sutherland.


Heroic health service workers inspire blood bike name

Heroic health service workers inspire blood bike name

The first blood bike to be based in the far north has been named in honour of NHS workers fighting Covid-19.


Caithness councillor says wild camping is 'out of control' and action must be taken

Caithness councillor says wild camping is 'out of control' and action must be taken

Wild camping is "out of control" in Caithness and action has to be taken to deal with it, a local Highland councillor has said.


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