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Plans lodged for battery storage scheme in Caithness

Plans lodged for battery storage scheme in Caithness

Plans for a large-scale battery storage plan on a Caithness site have progressed, with the submission of a full planning application.


Council road conditions report for Caithness

Council road conditions report for Caithness

Highland Council shared a road condition report for Caithness saying that treatment for ice is ongoing.


Wick-based business receives two gold awards

Wick-based business receives two gold awards

A Wick-based food company has finished the year on the crest of a wave.


Begg family lead the way at Caithness Christmas show

Begg family lead the way at Caithness Christmas show

The annual Caithness Christmas show and sale by Aberdeen and Northern Marts at Quoybrae took place ths week.


TRAVEL UPDATE: Speed restrictions introduced on Inverness train routes amid yellow weather warnings

TRAVEL UPDATE: Speed restrictions introduced on Inverness train routes amid yellow weather warnings

Network Rail Scotland will introduce speed restrictions on lines across Scotland from today


Nicky Marr: Talking can bring comfort during festive period

Nicky Marr: Talking can bring comfort during festive period

Take time to be kind to ourselves, focus on what matters, and lean into the love of those who we do have around us.


Victim Support Scotland offers unique opportunity for volunteers in Caithness

Victim Support Scotland offers unique opportunity for volunteers in Caithness

Scotland’s leading charity supporting people affected by crime is calling for volunteers in Caithness.


Ice disruption set to affect the Highlands as Met Office issues new yellow warning

Ice disruption set to affect the Highlands as Met Office issues new yellow warning

Parts of the Highlands could see more travel disruption caused by the cold spell, with a yellow warning in place for this afternoon and tomorrow.


Wider use of wind farm funds could help Highland Council through its 'perilous financial situation', says Caithness councillor

Wider use of wind farm funds could help Highland Council through its 'perilous financial situation', says Caithness councillor

Matthew Reiss claims communities in the far north would benefit


PICTURE SPECIAL: Happy faces all around for festive Thurso Food and Craft Fair

PICTURE SPECIAL: Happy faces all around for festive Thurso Food and Craft Fair

Thurso Food and Craft Fair proved to be a successful addition to the the town's special Christmas Fun Day on Saturday.


New boat for Pentland Firth Yacht Club thanks to grant support

New boat for Pentland Firth Yacht Club thanks to grant support

The Pentland Firth Yacht Club, located in Scrabster, have purchased an essential new racing and safety boat for the upcoming dinghy sailing seasons.


Have your say on rent increases – Council seeks Caithness tenants views on rent for 2024/25

Have your say on rent increases – Council seeks Caithness tenants views on rent for 2024/25

Highland Council invites tenants in Caithness to have their say on the rent levels for the year ahead.


RHODA GRANT: Wick-Aberdeen flights are vital in fight to retain people in Caithness

RHODA GRANT: Wick-Aberdeen flights are vital in fight to retain people in Caithness

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Proposed police budget cuts are 'beyond the pale', says Caithness councillor

Proposed police budget cuts are 'beyond the pale', says Caithness councillor

Reduction in police numbers will not deter criminals, according to Matthew Reiss


Wick's Davie Allan could make a welcome return in new year

Wick's Davie Allan could make a welcome return in new year

Wick Academy talisman Davie Allan looks set to make a long-awaited playing comeback early in the new year.


Homeless after fire in Wick – Disabled man thanks community hub for its help

Homeless after fire in Wick – Disabled man thanks community hub for its help

A man with health issues and a learning disability thanked services at the Pulteney Centre in Wick for helping rehome him after a fire.


Historic documents from Wick Heritage Museum now accessible at Nucleus

Historic documents from Wick Heritage Museum now accessible at Nucleus

Documents dating back as far as the 15th century that were formerly held in Wick Heritage Museum are now accessible to the public at Nucleus.


PICTURES: Brandon McPhee lights up faces – and Christmas tree – at Wick care home

PICTURES: Brandon McPhee lights up faces – and Christmas tree – at Wick care home

Brandon McPhee brought a cheerful smile to residents and staff at Seaview House care home in Wick when he turned on their very own Christmas lights.


ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

ARIANE BURGESS: The wellbeing economy aims to create a more fair and inclusive society

She say amid 'the challenge of the climate and nature emergency, the wellbeing economy approach is a great way to go.'


Caithness Boxing Club attendee wins development title

Caithness Boxing Club attendee wins development title

Mary MacGillivray says there are more similarities between medicine and boxing than you may think after winning her first development title


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