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Caithness General to lose 24-hour emergency surgical cover

Caithness General to lose 24-hour emergency surgical cover

PATIENTS needing out-of-hours emergency surgery face a 100-mile trip to Inverness as Caithness General Hospital is set to lose its 24-hour emergency surgical…


Hospital aims to promote breastfeeding

Hospital aims to promote breastfeeding

RAIGMORE Hospital in Inverness has employed two new workers in a bid to support, promote and encourage breastfeeding.


Police report 20% drop in serious crime

Police report 20% drop in serious crime

SERIOUS crime has reduced by 20 per cent in the Highlands and Islands from last year, according to new figures released by Police Scotland.


VIDEO - Christmas switched on in Thurso

VIDEO - Christmas switched on in Thurso

THE festive season has officially been switched on in Thurso as the Christmas Lights lit up the town on Saturday.


NHS Highland seeks new recruits for committees

NHS Highland seeks new recruits for committees

NHS Highland is on the lookout to recruit members of the public to help play a role in monitoring performance.


Weather warning for Caithness as temperatures plummet

Weather warning for Caithness as temperatures plummet

The Met Office has issued a weather warning for Caithness as snow is expected on Sunday night with temperatures hitting freezing point.


Driver involved in death crash to appear at High Court

Driver involved in death crash to appear at High Court

A CAITHNESS man is due to appear in the High Court in Glasgow on Tuesday following a fatal road accident last year.


Czech mate as Madle header defeats Wick

Czech mate as Madle header defeats Wick

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Councillors to decide on name for new Wick office

Councillors to decide on name for new Wick office

THE new £8.5 million Highland Council building in Wick should be called Caithness House.


Fitness instructor’s festive plea for food donations

Fitness instructor’s festive plea for food donations

A FINAL appeal for donations to help those in need this Christmas has been made by a local fitness instructor who will pull a trolley full of food from…


Drink-drive limit lowered in Scotland

Drink-drive limit lowered in Scotland

THE drink-driving limit in Scotland has been lowered and one pint of lager could now be enough for motorists to lose their licence.


Horse killed in van collision at Reiss

Horse killed in van collision at Reiss

A HORSE was killed instantly when it was struck by a van whilst being taken for a walk on the outskirts of Wick.


Fans fury as final whistle blown on SHFL TV

Fans fury as final whistle blown on SHFL TV

The final whistle has been blown on SHFLtv who claim the reasons were due to conflict and a lack of support from SHFL Office Bearers.


Public asked to identify drink-drivers

Public asked to identify drink-drivers

CRIMESTOPPERS Scotland has launched a national campaign to encourage the public to speak up about drink driving.


Woman taken to hospital after car crash

Woman taken to hospital after car crash

A WOMAN was rushed to hospital after she was involved in a two car collision on the A9 in Caithness.


Level rail crossing fails to activate in Halkirk

Level rail crossing fails to activate in Halkirk

A FAULT has been reported at a level rail crossing in Halkirk after it failed to activate after a train passed through the village.


New sub-sea power contract awarded

New sub-sea power contract awarded

SHE Transmission, the firm behind the new sub-sea electricity link between Caithness to Moray, has signed a £460 million deal with engineering firm…


VIDEO - Wick Christmas Lights switches on festive season

VIDEO - Wick Christmas Lights switches on festive season

THE festive season has officially been switched on as Christmas Lights have brightened up Wick Town Centre.


Train cancelled after crew member fails to turn up

Train cancelled after crew member fails to turn up

SCOTRAIL have announced it has been forced to cancel another rail service on the Far North Line, but this time it is due to a member of staff failing…


Disabled children in cuts’ firing line

Disabled children in cuts’ firing line

A CHARITY is calling on the UK government and energy companies to urgently address the sharp rise in Scottish families with disabled children going without…


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