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Online survey about misleading ‘eco-friendly’ claims

Online survey about misleading ‘eco-friendly’ claims

Highland Council trading standards urges businesses and consumers to take part in an online survey regarding misleading environmental claims.


Thurso residents sick of 'nightmare neighbour'

Thurso residents sick of 'nightmare neighbour'

Thurso residents sent a clear message to a neighbour that they were sick of the antisocial behaviour he has brought to the area.


Scottish Covid total passes 90,000 mark

Scottish Covid total passes 90,000 mark

ELEVEN further positive Covid-19 tests have been recorded across the NHS Highland region – as Scotland's total surpassed 90,000.


Plea for teachers to be prioritised for vaccine

Plea for teachers to be prioritised for vaccine

TEACHERS should be among the frontline staff to get the coronavirus vaccine, according to far north MP, Jamie Stone.


Work to start on Noss Head switching station

Work to start on Noss Head switching station

A major development tied in with renewable energy is about to get underway at Noss Head which will put Caithness at the 'forefront of HVDC technology'


High cost of students living away from home

High cost of students living away from home

STUDENTS studying in the Highlands and Islands could have saved £8500 this year by staying with their parents, a national study has concluded.


Seven further Covid cases detected

Seven further Covid cases detected

SEVEN fresh positive tests for Covid-19 have been reported across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.


WATCH: Thurso pupils among those saying One Million Words of Kindness for St Andrew’s Day 2020

WATCH: Thurso pupils among those saying One Million Words of Kindness for St Andrew’s Day 2020

Thurso High School pupils will take part in a special debating event as part of a Scottish Government initiative set up to celebrate St Andrew's Day.


£400k funds available for Caithness

£400k funds available for Caithness

Over £400,000 will be available in Caithness as part of a funding initiative set up by Highland Council and supported by Scottish Government.


North has 'a rising tide' of mental health issues, says Fernie

North has 'a rising tide' of mental health issues, says Fernie

Suicide rates and deaths from drug overdoses are "extremely high" in Caithness, local health campaigners have claimed


Caithness survey shows people are unsure how to access mental health services

Caithness survey shows people are unsure how to access mental health services

A survey on mental health provision in Caithness has found that people are unsure how best to access services.


Five new Covid-19 cases logged in NHS Highland area

Five new Covid-19 cases logged in NHS Highland area

Five new cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland region over the past day.


Local group helps highlight "taboo" topic of gender-based violence

Local group helps highlight "taboo" topic of gender-based violence

A local women's aid group is among those taking part in a campaign to raise awareness of gender-based violence.


Remembering a young Stroma seaman and his life of adventure

Remembering a young Stroma seaman and his life of adventure

Cecil Thomas Dundas was only 23 when he was killed on Christmas Day 1940 but the young merchant seaman from Stroma packed a lot into his short life.


Wick limited to 300 spectators and tickets must be bought in advance for new Highland League season

Wick limited to 300 spectators and tickets must be bought in advance for new Highland League season

Wick Academy will have a maximum of 300 spectators when the Highland League season kicks off next weekend – and tickets must be bought in advance.


PICTURES: Think alpaca trek in at Ulbster this weekend

PICTURES: Think alpaca trek in at Ulbster this weekend

Fancy something different for the weekend? How about a gentle hike with some alpacas then feeding ducks in the beautiful Caithness countryside?


North MSP assured Scottish government will do all can to ensure adults get Covid vaccine

North MSP assured Scottish government will do all can to ensure adults get Covid vaccine

An assurance has been given to a north MSP over the coronavirus vaccine.


Spring is in the air in last episode of The Highland Vet

Spring is in the air in last episode of The Highland Vet

Spring is in full bloom in the latest episode of The Highland Vet – the last in the current season.


Loch Buidhe to Dounreay overhead line upgrade completed

Loch Buidhe to Dounreay overhead line upgrade completed

Refurbishment of an overhead power line stretching from central Sutherland to the north coast of Caithness has been completed ahead of schedule.


Campbell will bring versatility to Wick squad, says manager Manson

Campbell will bring versatility to Wick squad, says manager Manson

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson is convinced his new signing Sean Campbell is ready to make the step up to Highland League level.


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