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NHS Highland set to start Covid-19 vaccination programme

NHS Highland set to start Covid-19 vaccination programme

NHS Highland has confirmed that it intends to start the Covid-19 vaccination programme later this week.


NHS Highland detects seven new Covid-19 cases

NHS Highland detects seven new Covid-19 cases

SEVEN fresh Covid-19 infections have been diagnosed across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.


Mobility business taking part in repair scheme to help people with disabilities

Mobility business taking part in repair scheme to help people with disabilities

Former Wick woman Carol Elliot is playing her part in a scheme to keep older people and those with disabilities on the move.


Wick man hospitalised after alleged assault

Wick man hospitalised after alleged assault

A woman is due in court today after an alleged assault took place in Wick yesterday morning.


Busy weekend for Wick Society volunteers as thoughts turn to 50th year

Busy weekend for Wick Society volunteers as thoughts turn to 50th year

Wick Society volunteers have been praised for their dedication as the heritage organisation starts to look ahead to its 50th anniversary year.


Thurso man taken to court over counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco

Thurso man taken to court over counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco

Wick Sheriff Court has granted a court order against a Thurso man caught with counterfeit cigarettes and tobacco


PICTURES: Thurso club puts transport in the frame

PICTURES: Thurso club puts transport in the frame

Members of Thurso Camera Club were treated to two special guests during their November meetings.


Significant donation given to broch project

Significant donation given to broch project

An American businessman with Caithness connections has made a significant donation to local archaeological charity Caithness Broch Project.


WATCH: Caithness included in new Met Office heavy rain warning

WATCH: Caithness included in new Met Office heavy rain warning

YET another bout of heavy rain is set to deluge Highland communities overnight and into tomorrow, the Met Office has warned.


UPDATE: Man charged after incident near Lybster Primary School

UPDATE: Man charged after incident near Lybster Primary School

Police say a man has been arrested and charged after a disturbance that took place near Lybster Primary School on Thursday morning.


Man dies after road accident on A99 between Wick and Latheron

Man dies after road accident on A99 between Wick and Latheron

POLICE in the Highlands are appealing for information following a road traffic crash in which a man died.


Castletown's Christmas Clerical Elf opens the door to festive season

Castletown's Christmas Clerical Elf opens the door to festive season

Pupils and staff at Castletown Primary School are stepping into Christmas thanks to clerical assistant Jenny Dunnet and her creative skills.


Latest figures show small rise in Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

Latest figures show small rise in Covid-19 cases in NHS Highland area

NHS Highland recorded three new cases of Covid-19 on Sunday when the figures for the latest 24-hour period were released.


Brora Rangers' Steven Mackay to focus on managing as he hangs up his boots after derby win

Brora Rangers' Steven Mackay to focus on managing as he hangs up his boots after derby win

Brora boss Steven Mackay has revealed how the "footballing gods" played a part in his decision to call time on his playing career.


Scoreline in derby defeat was not a fair reflection, says Wick Academy's Gary Manson

Scoreline in derby defeat was not a fair reflection, says Wick Academy's Gary Manson

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson insisted Saturday’s derby defeat to Brora Rangers was a lot more competitive than the 5-1 scoreline would suggest.


Keiss kids' crisp packets go to help the homeless

Keiss kids' crisp packets go to help the homeless

Pupils at a Caithness primary school have been crunching their way through crisps – to help out a homelessness cause.


TV's Kirstie tells contestant Caithness is 'absolutely amazing'

TV's Kirstie tells contestant Caithness is 'absolutely amazing'

TV presenter Kirstie Allsopp has been recalling her memorable holiday experience in Caithness while speaking to local knitting enthusiast John Glen.


Fifteen more confirmed with Covid-19 in NHSH Highland area after yesterday's record jump

Fifteen more confirmed with Covid-19 in NHSH Highland area after yesterday's record jump

FIFTEEN more people within the NHS Highland area have been logged as having Covid-19, new stats reveal.


Faslane nuclear submarine base linked to NHS Highland Covid surge

Faslane nuclear submarine base linked to NHS Highland Covid surge

A JUMP in Covid-19 cases in the NHS Highland area is linked to an outbreak at the Royal Navy's Faslane naval base, health bosses have finally said.


Covid cases jump by nearly 100 in new daily record

Covid cases jump by nearly 100 in new daily record

A RECORD-breaking 98 new Covid-19 cases have been detected across NHS Highland – the region's single largest daily increase since the pandemic began.


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