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‘Don’t keep bottling it’ – pharmacists urge Caithness residents to get persistent coughs checked

‘Don’t keep bottling it’ – pharmacists urge Caithness residents to get persistent coughs checked

People in Caithness aged over 40 using cough medicine to treat a persistent cough are urged not to keep ‘bottling it’ and contact their GP.


Highland Council honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

Highland Council honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

Highland Council received an Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for its outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.


Brandon McPhee pays tribute to 'amazing inspiration' Sir Jimmy Shand in new DVD

Brandon McPhee pays tribute to 'amazing inspiration' Sir Jimmy Shand in new DVD

Caithness entertainer Brandon McPhee's latest DVD release is a tribute to one of his greatest musical influences.


Dounreay floating wind farm plan 'exciting' says Caithness business chief

Dounreay floating wind farm plan 'exciting' says Caithness business chief

A Caithness business chief has described plans to build a floating wind farm off the Dounreay coast as “an exciting development.”


Big Butterfly Count 2021 – can you spot a Scotch Argus in Caithness?

Big Butterfly Count 2021 – can you spot a Scotch Argus in Caithness?

Butterfly Conservation launches this year’s Big Butterfly Count with urgent appeal for public’s help after disastrous spring weather.


Are you ready for the Great British Beach Clean?

Are you ready for the Great British Beach Clean?

The Marine Conservation Society's annual Great British Beach Clean needs volunteers from across Caithness to join in and help.


Decision to cancel Caithness summer league for another year 'the sensible thing to do'

Decision to cancel Caithness summer league for another year 'the sensible thing to do'

The county league has been scrapped for a second successive summer amid ongoing concerns over Covid-19 restrictions.


Wick-born police officer and colleague honoured in Pride of Scotland Awards

Wick-born police officer and colleague honoured in Pride of Scotland Awards

A Wick-born police officer and one of his colleagues have been honoured for their heroic response after a car crashed into a cottage.


Scottish Open pro-am opportunity is a birthday treat for Thurso community volunteer

Scottish Open pro-am opportunity is a birthday treat for Thurso community volunteer

Community volunteer Carol Paterson said it came as "a bolt out of the blue" when she was invited to take part in a pro-am ahead of the Scottish Open.


Smith and Williamson take the honours in two-day Thurso Open

Smith and Williamson take the honours in two-day Thurso Open

The Thurso Open was played over two days this year and was sponsored by Iain Mackay Financial Management, with ideal golfing weather throughout.


Listen: Paracyclist's Tokyo spot confirmed

Listen: Paracyclist's Tokyo spot confirmed

Paracyclist Fin Graham will be going to Tokyo for the Paralympics after he was confirmed as part of Great Britain's squad.


Stone says fishing industry 'drowning in sea of government incompetence'

Stone says fishing industry 'drowning in sea of government incompetence'

The cost of getting fish to market has "almost doubled since the Brexit deal was implemented", says far north MP Jamie Stone


Shetland anglers finish well ahead as friendly rivalry resumes

Shetland anglers finish well ahead as friendly rivalry resumes

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association members were delighted to welcome Shetland Angling Association anglers as the inter-club competition returned.


Football manager says it feels 'just amazing' to reach £20,000 target after running four marathons in 24 hours for charity

Football manager says it feels 'just amazing' to reach £20,000 target after running four marathons in 24 hours for charity

Quadruple marathon runner Steven Mackay says it feels "just amazing" to have achieved his £20,000 fundraising target for disadvantaged youngsters.


Disheartening and disgusting – responses to Reiss beach teen party aftermath

Disheartening and disgusting – responses to Reiss beach teen party aftermath

A social media post showing the aftermath of an alleged party by Wick teenagers at Reiss beach has provoked condemnation from many in the community.


Lybster man used cannabis to 'alleviate anxiety'

Lybster man used cannabis to 'alleviate anxiety'

A man caught by police with 167g of cannabis was given a chance by a sympathetic sheriff this week.


At least 26 Covid cases in Caithness in latest seven-day period

At least 26 Covid cases in Caithness in latest seven-day period

There were at least 26 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.


Planning is well underway for the online Highland Business Women Awards 2021

Planning is well underway for the online Highland Business Women Awards 2021

As the Highland Business Women Awards approach, time is running out to get your applications in


One-day strike planned over centralisation of Highlands and Islands air traffic control

One-day strike planned over centralisation of Highlands and Islands air traffic control

Trade union members working for HIAL are to stage a one-day strike on July 29 over plans to centralise air traffic control to Inverness.


HIE seeks Highlands and Islands applications for European innovation fund

HIE seeks Highlands and Islands applications for European innovation fund

North marine sector businesses can call on support from Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to bring their innovative ideas into reality


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