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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.


Councillor makes 'gagging order' claim over education questions

Councillor makes 'gagging order' claim over education questions

Highland Council has been accused of attempting to stifle members’ concerns after a stormy online meeting of the education committee.


Digital learning statistics reveal how Highland schools have adapted to coronavirus crisis

Digital learning statistics reveal how Highland schools have adapted to coronavirus crisis

Lesson learned by teachers, pupils and parents during the coronavirus crisis show that use of digital tools is not simply a response to the pandemic.


Spaceport objectors 'clutching at straws', says Caithness trade union chairman

Spaceport objectors 'clutching at straws', says Caithness trade union chairman

The Sutherland spaceport should provide "a much-needed boost" to the far north economy, according to Caithness trade union leader Davie Alexander.


Caithness strikes the right note for Canadian singer songwriter

Caithness strikes the right note for Canadian singer songwriter

A Canadian singer/songwriter has been spending lockdown in Caithness writing new songs along with her local boyfriend.


One new recorded case of coronavirus in NHS Highland area

One new recorded case of coronavirus in NHS Highland area

There has been one additional confirmed case of coronavirus in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.


Always thinking of others first during difficult time in lockdown

Always thinking of others first during difficult time in lockdown

Lockdown Lessons: MATTHEW SWANSON finds out what impact the restrictions have had on Wick charity volunteer Frances Purves


Speed will be of the essence in ensuring our tourism industry can survive and thrive

Speed will be of the essence in ensuring our tourism industry can survive and thrive

CHAMBER COMMENT: By Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce


Successful introduction of rare breed at Guidibest Farm

Successful introduction of rare breed at Guidibest Farm

English Longhorn cattle are back in the valley of Smerral, Latheronwheel, thanks to a successful AI breeding programme at Guidibest Farm.


Local and national events of the time put your family story into a wider context

Local and national events of the time put your family story into a wider context

NORTHERN ROOTS: Caithness Family History Society's regular column on genealogy


OBITUARY: Dr James Mowat FRCOG, FRCS Edin, FRCPS Glas

OBITUARY: Dr James Mowat FRCOG, FRCS Edin, FRCPS Glas

Caring, conscientious and dedicated doctor, totally devoted to his patients, who loved to go sailing on the west coast and beyond


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