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Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

The MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross is worried that over 13,000 homes in the Highland region are still using Radio Teleswitch Service meters.


PICTURES: Wick event honours fishermen lost at sea and the families left behind

PICTURES: Wick event honours fishermen lost at sea and the families left behind

The dangers faced by fishermen, and the emotional consequences for families after tragedies at sea, were underlined at a service in Wick on Sunday.


Songs, cakes and reminiscences at Thurso care home VE Day tea party

Songs, cakes and reminiscences at Thurso care home VE Day tea party

A Thurso care home played its part in the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe by hosting a 1940s-style afternoon tea party.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Monumental moment as replica ninth-century Pictish stone is unveiled at Halkirk

PICTURE SPECIAL: Monumental moment as replica ninth-century Pictish stone is unveiled at Halkirk

The sun shone brightly at Halkirk on Saturday for the official unveiling of an expertly carved replica of an ancient Pictish stone in Thurso’s museum.


‘Marvellous’ VE Day celebrations at shop near Thurso

‘Marvellous’ VE Day celebrations at shop near Thurso

Our Wee Shop at Westfield travelled back in time to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Europe last Thursday.


Halkirk show fighting spirit in Highland Amateur Cup comeback

Halkirk show fighting spirit in Highland Amateur Cup comeback

Eight Caithness teams reached round two of the Highland Amateur Cup after an action-packed day that included a dramatic comeback for Halkirk.


Gold for Reay and Halkirk primary schools

Gold for Reay and Halkirk primary schools

Reay and Halkirk primary schools have been recognised for outstanding achievement in the area of sport and physical activity.


Elon Musk’s Skylink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Elon Musk’s Skylink satellites power new Highland Scotrail Wi-Fi pilot

Business minister Richard Lochhead hails a major ‘boost for Highland commuters and visitors’.


£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

£100bn investment potential offers ‘once in a generation’ opportunity for Highlands and islands

A report identifies an ‘unprecedented’ investment and jobs opportunity for the Highlands - and the barriers that must be overcome ‘at pace’.


Less than 50 days to go until mass energy meter switch-off, Caithness residents warned

Less than 50 days to go until mass energy meter switch-off, Caithness residents warned

Caithness households with ageing energy meters are being urged to act now to avoid disruption to their heating or hot water systems.


Highland parents and carers in need urged to use charity Children’s First’s mental health helpline

Highland parents and carers in need urged to use charity Children’s First’s mental health helpline

Scotland’s national children’s charity is urging Highland parents and carers to seek their support if worried about their child’s mental health.


Wick motorcyclist who died in crash at Watten is named

Wick motorcyclist who died in crash at Watten is named

A teenage motorcyclist who died after a crash in Caithness last month has been named by police.


1970s psychological thriller shot in Caithness to be screened in Thurso

1970s psychological thriller shot in Caithness to be screened in Thurso

A rarely seen psychological thriller made in Caithness almost half a century ago is to be screened in Thurso at the end of this month.


Caithness residents issued with key advice as new heating systems roll out

Caithness residents issued with key advice as new heating systems roll out

Advice Direct Scotland urges consumers to familiarise themselves with heat networks, which deliver warmth from a central source to multiple homes.


Yacht chooses sunny Caithness over Mediterranean or Caribbean

Yacht chooses sunny Caithness over Mediterranean or Caribbean

A multimillion-pound yacht has been attracting admiring glances after mooring in Wick Bay.


Caithness Business Fund is creating opportunities that are vital to future of the north Highlands

Caithness Business Fund is creating opportunities that are vital to future of the north Highlands

Fifteen months since the launch of its FutureSkills initiative, the fund is celebrating the transformative impact on businesses and young people


Farmers in Highlands warned of power lines risk during harvest season

Farmers in Highlands warned of power lines risk during harvest season

Farmers are being reminded to think “safety first” at harvest time and watch out for power lines crossing their fields.


Wick optician seeks budding football commentators

Wick optician seeks budding football commentators

A Wick optician is calling on aspiring football commentators to help enhance the matchday experience of visually-impaired fans.


Caithness writer tells of ‘living in the world of Bonnie Prince Charlie’ to create new audio series

Caithness writer tells of ‘living in the world of Bonnie Prince Charlie’ to create new audio series

Colin MacDonald, from Wick, has revealed the two key questions that drove him on in his new documentary/drama project about the 1745 Jacobite Rising.


‘Beautiful gymnastics and lots of smiles’: Fusion talents on show at Gymfest

‘Beautiful gymnastics and lots of smiles’: Fusion talents on show at Gymfest

Coaches at Caithness Gymnastics Club say they are “extremely proud” of the Fusion display team who took part in Scottish Gymfest in Motherwell.


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