NEWS

Our advice is not to panic, says travel industry trade body

Scotland’s leading travel industry trade body has urged the public not to let fears over the spread of coronavirus deter their summer holiday plans.

Forres hit for six as Caithness United under-13s return to action

Caithness United U13s finally got the second half of their Moray Firth Youth Development League campaign under way with a 6-0 victory over Forres.

Rock-climber Edward sets sights on Scotland team elevation

Podium finishes at Inverness and Aberdeen events put 10-year-old Dunnet schoolboy in line for national selection

Scottish Civic Trust heritage event at Wick

Community-based heritage will be the focus of an event in Wick next week.

Dammies pitch needs draining or teams will lose their home, warns county league president

Murray Coghill calls on councillors to help as drainage issues have made Thurso pitch unplayable

Agencies in north preparing for coronavirus outbreak, says Caithness councillor

A Caithness councillor has said the coronavirus "could be a very big challenge" in the north.

Police want to 'better engage' with community councils in Caithness

The police intend to "better engage" with community councils in Caithness, according to a local senior officer.

Caithness countryside awash after weather bomb

Much of the Caithness countryside was washed out over the weekend with Storm Jorge passing over the UK.

Community groups share £10,000 in sixth Your Cash Your Caithness

Eleven local groups benefited from a share of the £10,000 which was up for grabs in the latest round of funding from Your Cash Your Caithness.

Go-ahead for micro-distillery at John O’Groats

The go-ahead has been given for a new micro-distillery for John O’Groats which will create jobs and boost tourism in the area.

Thurso parkrun to celebrate International Women’s Day

Runners and walkers are being urged to turn out in force in Thurso this Saturday morning ahead of International Women’s Day.

Caithness community council group looking to take more proactive role

The Association of Caithness Community Councils is looking to take a more proactive and effective role in representing the community.

VIDEO: Highland Hospice official speaks out after fraudsters stole £575k from the charity

Highland Hospice has revealed details about how fraudsters stole £575,000 from the charity.

Reay hall plays host to memorial triples

Reay Indoor Bowling Club hosted the Robbie Campbell Memorial Triples in the village hall.

Michael Gove takes up invitation to visit Highlands

Senior Conservative Michael Gove has agreed to visit the Highlands at the request of Jamie Stone.

Caithness author announced as international book prize finalist

A Caithness teacher has much to crow about with the announcement she is a finalist in a prestigious book awards.

Caithness gymnasts among the medals in Highland heats

Local youngsters excelled at Scottish Schools Gymnastics' recent Highland heats, with competitors from across the region.

Concern over 'hungry' pregnant women at patient lodge

Concern has been voiced about "hungry" pregnant Caithness women being stranded at Raigmore's Kyle Court patient lodge while waiting to have babies.

Talented Danish duo perform at Lyth

Two Scandinavian musicians with a Celtic twist and dubbed as 'musical storytellers' will play their first gig in Caithness on Saturday evening.

Call to animal charity helps neglected dogs find loving homes

Bonnie and Jack saved thanks to phone call from neighbour