Home   News   Archive

NEWS

Far North Line flooding sparks rail cancellations

Far North Line flooding sparks rail cancellations

Flooding has sparked the closure of the Far North Line and the cancellation of railway services on the route.


Post Office Ltd issues clarification over Wick mobile unit

Post Office Ltd issues clarification over Wick mobile unit

Post Office Ltd has issued a clarification after giving wrong information when publicising the arrangements for Wick's new mobile post office service.


Rallying call from Thurso Community Development Trust to support local businesses

Rallying call from Thurso Community Development Trust to support local businesses

A rallying call has been issued to the public in Thurso to support local businesses in their recovery from the coronavirus pandemic.


Virtual exhibition sets out plans for wind farm near Melvich

Virtual exhibition sets out plans for wind farm near Melvich

Energy firm Statkraft has opened a virtual exhibition to present its final proposals for Ackron Wind Farm, near Melvich.


Caithness residents urged to 'remember at home'

Caithness residents urged to 'remember at home'

People in Caithness are being urged to mark Remembrance Sunday and Armistice Day at home this year.


Fire safety scheme looks set to be delayed

Fire safety scheme looks set to be delayed

A scheme to fit all homes with interlinked fire and carbon monoxide alarms by February 2021 looks set to be delayed after a backlash.


Covid cases pass 900 mark in NHS Highland area

Covid cases pass 900 mark in NHS Highland area

MORE than 900 people have tested positive for Covid-19 in NHS Highland since the coronavirus pandemic began.


Thurso care home praised in Care Inspectorate report

Thurso care home praised in Care Inspectorate report

Thurso's Pentland View care home has been praised in a report which said 'residents and relatives spoke very highly of the care they received'.


Stone secures DWP meeting over constituent with £30,000 in child maintenance arrears

Stone secures DWP meeting over constituent with £30,000 in child maintenance arrears

Local MP Jamie Stone is seeking action over a child maintenance case in which one of his constituents is said to be owed £30,000.


Civic leader has misgivings over Wick mobile post office opening times

Civic leader has misgivings over Wick mobile post office opening times

Civic leader Willie Mackay has expressed misgivings over the opening times of the mobile post office that will be introduced in Wick in November.


Caithness artist's magical touch raises £800 for cystic fibrosis

Caithness artist's magical touch raises £800 for cystic fibrosis

A Caithness artist has raised £800 for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust after being inspired by the Big Hoof journey to donate two paintings to the cause.


Plea for new owner for overlooked Caithness snake

Plea for new owner for overlooked Caithness snake

A plea has gone out to find a new owner for an overlooked snake in Caithness in the run-up to Reptile Awareness Day on October 21.


Caithness people remain vigilant during Covid-19 pandemic

Caithness people remain vigilant during Covid-19 pandemic

Caithness residents are urged to keep their guard up in the fight to tackle the current coronavirus pandemic.


Michael and Rab take the honours at Mey Nursery Trials

Michael and Rab take the honours at Mey Nursery Trials

Saturday saw the long-awaited return of sheepdog trials in the north of Scotland, with the Mey Nursery Trials attracting nearly 30 competitors.


Theft of Caithness AI technician's van and trailer

Theft of Caithness AI technician's van and trailer

Police have launched an appeal for information following the theft of local AI technician Willie Mackay's van and trailer in Caithness yesterday.


Call for volunteers in Thurso and Wick for Tesco Christmas food collection

Call for volunteers in Thurso and Wick for Tesco Christmas food collection

Two charities are appealing for people in Caithness to help support the UK’s biggest food collection this Christmas.


NHS Highland area sees 16 more Covid-19 cases

NHS Highland area sees 16 more Covid-19 cases

SIXTEEN further Covid-19 infections have been detected across the NHS Highland health board region, it has been confirmed.


Lyth Arts Centre to remain 'flexible and optimistic' after £97,000 funding award

Lyth Arts Centre to remain 'flexible and optimistic' after £97,000 funding award

Worries over the financial outlook for Lyth Arts Centre have been eased for the time being after the venue was awarded £97,000.


Rise of seven in positive coronavirus tests in NHS Highland as processing delay impacts daily coronavirus update

Rise of seven in positive coronavirus tests in NHS Highland as processing delay impacts daily coronavirus update

A testing capacity issue with the UK government Lighthouse facility in Glasgow has impacted on today's coronavirus statistics.


Series of online masterclasses to support Highland third sector

Series of online masterclasses to support Highland third sector

Caithness Voluntary Group's Julie Marker is taking part in a series of seven online masterclasses being run by the Highland Third Sector Interface.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More