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Ross gets update on looked-after young people review

Ross gets update on looked-after young people review

Gail Ross has welcomed an update from the Scottish Government on the findings of an independent review into looked-after children and young people.


Good hair day at Wick salon as restrictions are eased

Good hair day at Wick salon as restrictions are eased

The lockdown locks grown over the last few months can now be cut after hairdressing salons and other businesses were allowed to reopen on Wednesday.


Warmest day of the year so far in Wick

Warmest day of the year so far in Wick

Summer weather has made a welcome return to Caithness today after some dreich conditions in recent weeks.


No new positive tests for Covid-19 registered in NHS Highland area for five days running

No new positive tests for Covid-19 registered in NHS Highland area for five days running

Five days have now passed since the NHS Highland area recorded its most recent positive test for Covid-19.


Recommendations made as NHS Highland completes investigation into Covid samples on A9

Recommendations made as NHS Highland completes investigation into Covid samples on A9

The internal investigation into why Covid-19 samples being transported from Caithness to Inverness were found on the A9 near Tain has been completed.


Slow start but the signs are promising, says hotel boss

Slow start but the signs are promising, says hotel boss

A slow start is how Caithness businessman Andrew Mackay described trade at two of his hotels that have reopened following the easing of restrictions.


Reopening plans for Caithness Horizons on hold due to pandemic

Reopening plans for Caithness Horizons on hold due to pandemic

Plans to reopen Caithness Horizons have been put on hold due to the coronavirus pandemic, Highland Council has confirmed.


Ocean rowers reach Caithness waters on round-Britain trip

Ocean rowers reach Caithness waters on round-Britain trip

Two experienced ocean rowers have reached Caithness waters in their bid to set a record for an unsupported circumnavigation of mainland Britain.


Scientific advice issued on safe reopening of schools

Scientific advice issued on safe reopening of schools

The Scottish Government has issued scientific advice for the safe reopening of schools and for school transport to resume.


NDA announcement 'will present a number of opportunities' for Dounreay workforce

NDA announcement 'will present a number of opportunities' for Dounreay workforce

Staff at Dounreay and the local economy could benefit when the NDA takes over operations at the site, Councillor Struan Mackie has said.


Over 700 clients helped by Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau since start of pandemic

Over 700 clients helped by Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau since start of pandemic

More than 700 clients have been helped by Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau since the start of the coronavirus lockdown, newly released figures show.


Thurso artist's Pulp Fiction inspired raffle

Thurso artist's Pulp Fiction inspired raffle

Thurso-born artist Leah Davis is celebrating her first class honours degree achievement with the online raffle of a recent painting.


Government urged to 'show some humanity' as Stone delivers ExcludedUK petition

Government urged to 'show some humanity' as Stone delivers ExcludedUK petition

Jamie Stone stepped up his campaign on behalf of those excluded from UK government support schemes by handing in a petition to the Treasury today.


£3m tourism campaign encourages Scots to travel close to home

£3m tourism campaign encourages Scots to travel close to home

VisitScotland has launched a £3 million marketing campaign with an emotive film welcoming back Scottish tourism.


Highland area records one new care home death from suspected or confirmed Covid-19 case

Highland area records one new care home death from suspected or confirmed Covid-19 case

One new death has been registered in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 in the past week.


NHS Highland area sees no fresh positive tests for Covid-19 for fourth day running

NHS Highland area sees no fresh positive tests for Covid-19 for fourth day running

Four days have elapsed since NHS Highland recorded its most recent positive test for Covid-19.


'Disrespectful behaviour' of wild campers in Caithness

'Disrespectful behaviour' of wild campers in Caithness

Caithness has had an influx of wild campers breaking lockdown rules, according to a John O'Groats business owner.


MSP Ross urging reopened businesses to ensure they comply with laws

MSP Ross urging reopened businesses to ensure they comply with laws

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Gail Ross is urging all businesses reopening today to ensure they are complying with the new laws.


Caithness Autocross Club gearing up for closed event at Thurso East

Caithness Autocross Club gearing up for closed event at Thurso East

Members of Caithness Autocross Club are revving up for a return to action this weekend, with no spectators and with social distancing in place.


Two arrested over Thurso incident

Two arrested over Thurso incident

Two men have been arrested in connection with an incident which took place in Thurso's Mount Vernon area.


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