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Waterfront club to remain open – for now

Waterfront club to remain open – for now

But management advise revellers at Wick entertainment venue to exercise caution in light of Coronavirus situation


Far North MP Stone thanks NHS Scotland staff in Parliament

Far North MP Stone thanks NHS Scotland staff in Parliament

Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland & Easter Ross praises the hard work of Scottish health workers in the face of the Coronavirus outbreak


All Caithness schools set to close amid coronavirus crisis

All Caithness schools set to close amid coronavirus crisis

The First Minster, Nicola Sturgeon, made an announcement today (Wednesday) that schools throughout Scotland will close from this Friday.


Confirmed coronavirus cases in Highlands remains at five

Confirmed coronavirus cases in Highlands remains at five

THERE have been no more cases of coronavirus confirmed in the Highlands in the last 24 hours.


Stone co-sponsors bill to repeal Vagrancy Act in bid to protect homeless against Coronavirus

Stone co-sponsors bill to repeal Vagrancy Act in bid to protect homeless against Coronavirus

Jamie Stone supports fellow Liberal Democrat MP, Layla Moran, with proposed repeal legislation


Confirmation that a third person has died from coronavirus in Scotland

Confirmation that a third person has died from coronavirus in Scotland

The First Minister made the announcement during a daily briefing


Bishops announce suspension of all Catholic mass services

Bishops announce suspension of all Catholic mass services

Worshippers who attend Catholic churches in Caithness are freed from their obligation to go to mass due to Coronavirus situation


Scorries chairman backs SFA decison for total football shut down

Scorries chairman backs SFA decison for total football shut down

Miller says call-off was right thing to do but admits sympathy for rivals Brora who were on the cusp of title glory


Merlin Cinema announces temporary closure in Thurso due to coronavirus pandemic

Merlin Cinema announces temporary closure in Thurso due to coronavirus pandemic

Merlin Cinema closes as it follows Government guidelines.


'Do not enter hospital if unwell' state NHS

'Do not enter hospital if unwell' state NHS

A woman talked about the 'confusion' she experienced in Caithness General Hospital as the staff to responded new coronavirus guidelines.


Further coronavirus cases confirmed in Highlands

Further coronavirus cases confirmed in Highlands

THREE more cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in the Highlands - as the number of Scottish people testing positive for Covid-19 rose to 195.


Sunday mass services in Thurso and Wick still to be held

Sunday mass services in Thurso and Wick still to be held

Although situation may change as Roman Catholics bishops meet to discuss Coronavirus situation


Ironworks to close 'temporarily' after coronavirus advice

Ironworks to close 'temporarily' after coronavirus advice

THE Ironworks will close its doors "temporarily" from today (Tuesday) amid the growing coronavirus pandemic.


Caithness Science Festival cancelled

Caithness Science Festival cancelled

The annual Caithness International Science Festival has cancelled all further events in its programme this month due to the coronavirus outbreak.


Decision to close schools is out of Council's hands

Decision to close schools is out of Council's hands

Caithness councillor admits hands are tied as calls grow to shut down schools due to virus outbreak


Highland MSP urges fellow asthma sufferers to take action on coronavirus threat

Highland MSP urges fellow asthma sufferers to take action on coronavirus threat

HIGHLAND MSP Maree Todd is urging fellow asthma sufferers to take preventer inhalers regularly amid the coronavirus outbreak.


Russian lighters, syringes and nurdles on a Caithness beach

Russian lighters, syringes and nurdles on a Caithness beach

A great nurdle hunt today (Tuesday, March 17) at Dunnet beach is set to remove some of the worst aspects of plastic pollution.


Dragons' Den cheque presentation at Wick school

Dragons' Den cheque presentation at Wick school

Cheques were presented to Wick High School after a Dragons' Den style event. Some of the money will help run a Mars Rover experiment.


Coronavirus presents an 'unprecedented challenge' to Highland Council

Coronavirus presents an 'unprecedented challenge' to Highland Council

Top Highland Council officials have revealed that work is well under way to deal with the impact on services presented by the coronavirus outbreak.


More fly-tipping despite council's relaxation of recycling restrictions

More fly-tipping despite council's relaxation of recycling restrictions

Despite a relaxation of restrictions at recycling centres across the Highlands a pile of fly-tipped rubbish was dumped at a beauty spot near Wick.


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