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Ocean rowers aiming to set new record on round-Britain trip

Ocean rowers aiming to set new record on round-Britain trip

Two experienced ocean rowers hope to set a record after embarking on an unsupported circumnavigation of mainland Britain in aid of two charities.


Time running out for businesses to apply for Covid-19 support schemes

Time running out for businesses to apply for Covid-19 support schemes

An eleventh-hour plea has gone out to local businesses that could benefit from Covid-19 support schemes administered by Highland Council.


Postmaster Louise marks 40 years of service at Halkirk

Postmaster Louise marks 40 years of service at Halkirk

Halkirk postmaster Louise Gunn is celebrating 40 years of service – and 2020 also marks the 90th anniversary of her family operating the post office.


Harper makes up for lost time with medal victory at Reay

Harper makes up for lost time with medal victory at Reay

The delayed start to the golf season has led to some oddities in the Reay fixture list, such as the April Medal being played in the sunshine of July.


Highland Council relaxing some restrictions to help tourism operators

Highland Council relaxing some restrictions to help tourism operators

Highland Council says it will relax some of its restrictions in a bid to help tourist operators make the most of the limited season now available.


Plan for 1140 hours of ELC from August 'on hold temporarily'

Plan for 1140 hours of ELC from August 'on hold temporarily'

A plan to deliver 1140 hours of early learning and childcare from August has been put on hold.


Caithness ward discretionary funding for Covid-19 community response

Caithness ward discretionary funding for Covid-19 community response

Caithness members of Highland Council are supporting the Covid-19 community response with a further series of funding awards worth more than £2900.


No new positive tests for coronavirus in NHS Highland area in past 24 hours

No new positive tests for coronavirus in NHS Highland area in past 24 hours

Only two new positive tests for Covid-19 were recorded in Scotland in the past 24 hours, as NHS Highland's overall number of cases remained at 376.


Sturgeon calls on Chancellor to deliver major stimulus package

Sturgeon calls on Chancellor to deliver major stimulus package

Nicola Sturgeon has again called on the UK government to invest in the economy, saying the country needs a stimulus package of some £80 billion.


Ian's 2020 vision of lockdown days

Ian's 2020 vision of lockdown days

A Wick specialist in eye care shared his experiences of life during the lockdown and the emergencies he's had to deal with.


Teachers and education officials praised for commitment and flexibility

Teachers and education officials praised for commitment and flexibility

Councillor Nicola Sinclair has praised teachers and education officials for their commitment and flexibility throughout the coronavirus crisis.


Gail Ross targeted by online fraudster

Gail Ross targeted by online fraudster

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross SNP MSP Gail Ross contacted the police after an online identity theft that left her feeling appalled and sickened.


National maritime charity launches £1m Covid-19 response fund

National maritime charity launches £1m Covid-19 response fund

The Shipwrecked Mariners’ Society has established a £1m Covid-19 response fund to provide financial support to UK merchant seafarers and fishers.


Nicola Sinclair keen to see local decision-making after being elected to Caithness Committee chairperson role

Nicola Sinclair keen to see local decision-making after being elected to Caithness Committee chairperson role

Nicola Sinclair is determined to help make Highland Council's Caithness Committee a "more powerful and relevant forum for local decision-making".


NHS Highland sees no newly confirmed cases of coronavirus

NHS Highland sees no newly confirmed cases of coronavirus

Only four fresh positive tests for Covid-19 were recorded across the whole of Scotland in the past day – and none in the NHS Highland area.


Phased approach to reopening Highland play parks

Phased approach to reopening Highland play parks

Play areas in the Highland Council area that were closed because of the coronavirus crisis are to be reopened gradually throughout the summer.


Sturgeon hails more progress against Covid-19 as beer gardens open

Sturgeon hails more progress against Covid-19 as beer gardens open

There have been no new deaths from confirmed cases of Covid-19 in Scotland in the last 48 hours as Nicola Sturgeon highlighted “continued progress”.


Ross gets the job done in William Simpson Memorial at Thurso

Ross gets the job done in William Simpson Memorial at Thurso

Ross Sutherland won Thurso's William Simpson Memorial event, while Chris Sutherland saw his Summer League odds shortened after a third sub-par round.


Ian and Elaine drive in style to Wick

Ian and Elaine drive in style to Wick

A Thurso couple took advantage of the easing of lockdown restrictions to drive their elegant new Morgan car to Wick's riverside car park.


Caithness online art exhibition is an instant hit with viewers

Caithness online art exhibition is an instant hit with viewers

The online exhibition being held throughout July by the Society of Caithness Artists has quickly captured the imagination of the public.


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