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Easter Bunny makes a special appearance in Keiss

Easter Bunny makes a special appearance in Keiss

Ten-year-old Alexander Mackay helped lift the spirits of people living in Keiss during the lockdown by taking on the role of the Easter Bunny.


Thurso volunteers deliver Easter lockdown treat

Thurso volunteers deliver Easter lockdown treat

Volunteers in Thurso pulled out all the stops over Easter weekend as they helped to spread a little cheer to a family in the town.


No boost to broadband despite making hundreds of NHS face guards

No boost to broadband despite making hundreds of NHS face guards

A teacher manufacturing PPE for health workers has been knocked back in his attempt to get help from a major mobile network operator.


National helpline for those without family or community support

National helpline for those without family or community support

A national helpline is being set up for the benefit of those who don’t have a network of support but who are at high risk of contracting Covid-19.


Caithness County Show postponed until 2021

Caithness County Show postponed until 2021

The annual Caithness County Show is among the many local events falling victim to the coronavirus pandemic.


Carer's car smashed up in Wick

Carer's car smashed up in Wick

A carer for the elderly in Wick had the car she depends on for her job put out of action after a 2am collision on Easter Sunday.


Confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area now 163

Confirmed coronavirus cases in NHS Highland area now 163

The latest figures take the total number of known cases of coronavirus in the NHS Highland area to 163.


Celebrating 60 in 2020 postponed in Wick

Celebrating 60 in 2020 postponed in Wick

Plans for a special celebration in Wick for those turning 60 this year have been put on hold.


Rural organisations hit out over 'heartbreaking' rise in fly-tipping

Rural organisations hit out over 'heartbreaking' rise in fly-tipping

Rural and environmental bodies say it is "heartbreaking" to see the extent of fly-tipping in some parts of Scotland during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Highland League would support restructuring of Scottish football set-up

Highland League would support restructuring of Scottish football set-up

The Highland League says it would back a restructuring of the Scottish football set-up which would allow champions Brora to be promoted next season.


Good conditions for sowing barley in Caithness

Good conditions for sowing barley in Caithness

Farmers across the county are enjoying another fantastic late spring and early summer season for sowing barley – the biggest local cereal crop.


Thurso Acks donate £1200 to support frontline health workers in county

Thurso Acks donate £1200 to support frontline health workers in county

Players and committee members at Thurso Acks have donated £1200 to support frontline health workers in Caithness in the fight against Covid-19.


Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area now number 151

Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area now number 151

Three more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area, taking the region's total number of known cases to 151.


Coastal businesses and groups can benefit from £7.2m Crown Estate fund

Coastal businesses and groups can benefit from £7.2m Crown Estate fund

Coastal businesses and voluntary organisations affected by Covid-19 can now benefit from £7.2 million support from the Scottish Crown Estate.


Fèis Rois to host online traditional music festival

Fèis Rois to host online traditional music festival

Fèis Rois has lined up some top musicians and singers for an online music festival after having two of its annual events cancelled due to Covid-19.


Four more cases of coronavirus confirmed in NHS Highland area

Four more cases of coronavirus confirmed in NHS Highland area

Four more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area, taking the region's total number of known cases to 148.


Bales are put in place to block off John O’Groats car park

Bales are put in place to block off John O’Groats car park

The end-of-the-road car park at John O’Groats has been blocked with hay bales in a bid to deter visitors during the coronavirus lockdown.


Business groups slam insurers and banks over delays

Business groups slam insurers and banks over delays

Caithness Chamber of Commerce has criticised delays in payments made by banks and insurers to companies during the Covid-19 crisis.


Red rooms being set up at medical practices as GP hails 'phenomenal' community response

Red rooms being set up at medical practices as GP hails 'phenomenal' community response

New red rooms are being set up at three medical practices in Caithness for patients with suspected coronavirus symptoms.


Call for emergency grant and loan scheme for businesses and self-employed

Call for emergency grant and loan scheme for businesses and self-employed

A call has gone out from the FSB for the Scottish Government to create an emergency grant and loan scheme for businesses and the self-employed.


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