NEWS

Two new Covid cases detected in NHS Highland area

ANOTHER couple of cases of Covid-19 were reported across NHS Highland in the past day.

Councillor Willie completes a year of spoon-playing sessions – and he has no plans to stop

WATCH: Willie Mackay has completed a full year of his popular spoon-tapping accompaniments on social media – and he intends to keep them going.

Wick and Castletown museums are set for June reopening

Wick Heritage Museum and Castlehill Heritage Centre are on course to reopen in June after the easing of Covid-19 restrictions on visitor attractions.

Wick man jailed for abuse of three children

A Caithness man who abused three young children was jailed on Tuesday for eight years.

Remote workers favour dog policies at work according to survey

Nearly half of home workers favour a policy that allows dogs in the office, a recent survey has found.

Chernobyl anniversary offers a sobering reminder

FOOD FOR THOUGHT: By the Rev Andrew A Barrie, minister of Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church

WATCH: Meet Flash on International Guide Dog Day as she meets star of Gavin and Stacey

CUTE puppy behind Guide Dogs animation featuring Gavin and Stacey star.

Local businesses must beware of Covid-19 air purifier device scam

Scam letters are doing the rounds compelling businesses to purchase Covid safe air purifying devices or risk facing a £5000 fine.

Rules facing seafood exporters 'still too complex', says Scottish Liberal Democrats' deputy leader

Seafood exporters are finding it now takes an extra day to get their products to vital European markets, the Scottish Lib Dem deputy leader has said.

New start for town centres as lockdown eases

Torrential downpours may have affected those venturing out this week but there has certainly been a buzz about the town centres of Wick and Thurso.

New beach cleaning station at Scrabster

A beach cleaning station has been set up at Scrabster in a bid to encourage people to help keep the area tidy.

Thurso dancers on the move again

A Thurso-based dancing group says it looks forward to having people join its Zoom classes to tighten up their lockdown muscles.

Caithness amateur clubs to get questionnaire on summer season

County league clubs are being asked for their views on the pros and cons of going ahead with a shortened Caithness amateur season this summer.

Molly Nolan 'within three points' of SNP's Maree Todd in battle for far north seat

Willie Rennie believes that far north candidate Molly Nolan can topple the SNP in the constituency.

Election 2021: Alex Salmond discusses independence, optimism, mistakes and the Alba Party

The former First Minister also talks about making the Highlands a renewables 'powerhouse'

Flower power activist appeals for funds to make Thurso 'pulsate with colour'

Community activist Alexander Glasgow has launched a fundraiser appeal to bring 'compassion and colour' to Thurso through the power of planted flowers.

Nearly 4000 food parcels given to families in north during coronavirus crisis

Almost 4000 food parcels were provided to families in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross during the pandemic, says, Marion Donaldson.

Planning approval granted for Inverness Castle transformation

The application covered the works necessary to restore the Category–A Listed building and convert it for use as a new visitor attraction.

Two new Covid cases detected

A COUPLE more cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across NHS Highland.

Girl taken to hospital after accident on Castletown to Thurso road

A teenager was taken to hospital in Inverness after being hit by a vehicle on the A836 road on Monday afternoon.