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Councillors give funding to Caithness community groups in Covid-19 response

Councillors give funding to Caithness community groups in Covid-19 response

Highland councillors in Caithness have handed out more than £1900 to four community groups to help with the community response to Covid-19.


Mapping out the community response across Caithness

Mapping out the community response across Caithness

The extent of community support across all parts of Caithness has been set out in a new map which will help ensure people get all the help they need.


Aaron hits top 100 list with Highland mystery tales

Aaron hits top 100 list with Highland mystery tales

Wick man Aaron Mullins has used his time in lockdown to write a book of Highland mystery tales that has got on a top 100 bestsellers list on Amazon.


Death toll in the NHS Highland area rises by 16 to 88 in the past week

Death toll in the NHS Highland area rises by 16 to 88 in the past week

A total of 88 people have now died in the NHS Highland area from either confirmed or suspected Covid-19 – up from 72 a week ago.


Highland Council Covid-19 helpline passes 5000 calls handled

Highland Council Covid-19 helpline passes 5000 calls handled

Highland Council’s Covid-19 helpline has now handled more than 5000 calls since being set up on March 25.


Gail Ross urges public to have their say on next steps towards changing lockdown

Gail Ross urges public to have their say on next steps towards changing lockdown

Gail Ross is urging her constituents in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross to have their say on the next steps towards changing coronavirus restrictions.


Warning of increased wildfire risk in north of Scotland

Warning of increased wildfire risk in north of Scotland

After one of the warmest Aprils on record, Scottish Natural Heritage and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are warning of an increased wildfire risk.


Our tourism industry needs urgent support, says Jamie Stone

Our tourism industry needs urgent support, says Jamie Stone

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has insisted the tourism industry needs urgent support from the UK Government.


Brora boss Mackay dedicates Highland League manager of the year honour to coaching team

Brora boss Mackay dedicates Highland League manager of the year honour to coaching team

Steven Mackay dedicated his Highland League manager of the year award to his coaching team, saying Brora could not have won the title without them.


Taking art to the streets of Wick

Taking art to the streets of Wick

With nowhere open to display her work a Wick artist has created her own lockdown gallery from the windows of her house.


Army sets up mobile Covid-19 testing unit in Thurso

Army sets up mobile Covid-19 testing unit in Thurso

A mobile testing unit has been set up in Thurso by the army to check essential workers for coronavirus.


Covid-19 hospital patient numbers fall sharply despite fresh rise in NHS Highland figures

Covid-19 hospital patient numbers fall sharply despite fresh rise in NHS Highland figures

There was a sharp fall in the number of people in the NHS Highland area requiring hospital treatment for coronavirus, despite another rise in cases.


Scottish Government making preparations to start lifting lockdown when possible

Scottish Government making preparations to start lifting lockdown when possible

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has sketched out the first stages of what easing the lockdown measures would look like.


Caithness civic leader tunes his spoons in viral video

Caithness civic leader tunes his spoons in viral video

A spoon playing Highland councillor and civic leader has seen his music video go viral with over 10,000 views.


Sale of forest to Dunnet trust hailed as 'excellent news'

Sale of forest to Dunnet trust hailed as 'excellent news'

A decision to sell Dunnet Forest to a local trust has been described as excellent news and is set to result in "new initiatives and public benefits".


Webinars to look at cyber security issues for Highland businesses

Webinars to look at cyber security issues for Highland businesses

Business leaders and the police are to discuss issues surrounding cyber security as remote working increases due to coronavirus.


We don't have to go through this on our own

We don't have to go through this on our own

Jeane Freeman outlines the support available to those dealing with anxiety, fear, uncertainty, anger or sadness during the Covid-19 crisis


Not quite gone to seed...

Not quite gone to seed...

Fifty-two-year-old seeder still in action on a Caithness croft.


Caithness young carers get support during lockdown

Caithness young carers get support during lockdown

Staff at Caithness Klics have been going "above and beyond" to make sure local young carers are getting the support they need.


VE Day 75th anniversary to be marked by virtual commemorations

VE Day 75th anniversary to be marked by virtual commemorations

Caithness people are among those invited to take part in virtual commemorations marking the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe.


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