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New licence fees for residential caravan sites in Caithness

New licence fees for residential caravan sites in Caithness

New fees for residential caravan site licence applications, including those in Caithness, have been approved by Highland Council.


Ross seeks guarantee on Wick flights

Ross seeks guarantee on Wick flights

Funding for the proposed Public Service Obligation for Wick airport is now being sought from January's Scottish budget.


Motorhome toilet dumped near broch

Motorhome toilet dumped near broch

MOTORHOME drivers have again been urged not to flytip after another incident involving a chemical toilet – this time near a Caithness broch.


Trio sentenced after Wick house ripped apart

Trio sentenced after Wick house ripped apart

Three men who stormed into a Caithness house and caused over £7000 worth of damage were sentenced on Thursday.


Charity collection concerns

Charity collection concerns

Police in Caithness are aware of concerns from residents regarding charity collectors going door-to-door.


Thurso hit and run

Thurso hit and run

Police Scotland is appealing for information regarding a road traffic hit and run where a white Mercedes Sprinter van was damaged.


When only a few hardy stalwarts cycled to work

When only a few hardy stalwarts cycled to work

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Our adventurer reflects on his bike rides to Dounreay in years gone by, before specialist cycling gear became the norm


Drug enforcement activity in Wick

Drug enforcement activity in Wick

Police Scotland officers have been carrying out 'proactive enforcement activity' in Wick related to drug misuse.


Temporary road closure in Wick

Temporary road closure in Wick

Motorists are being advised by Highland Council that there will be a temporary road closure next week in Wick.


Thurso author tops charts with folkore tale

Thurso author tops charts with folkore tale

Thurso-based writer Gail Brown says she is 'on cloud nine' after hitting the top of the Amazon charts with her debut novel.


Campaign launched to warn about Black Friday scams

Campaign launched to warn about Black Friday scams

A public information campaign has been launched to advise shoppers about Black Friday scams this week, including counterfeit and unsafe products.


Wick optician has a solution for steamy specs

Wick optician has a solution for steamy specs

A Wick optician says he has a solution to the common problem of steamed up glasses caused by face masks.


Bookings being taken for Thurso community Christmas meal home deliveries

Bookings being taken for Thurso community Christmas meal home deliveries

Volunteers in Thurso will be helping to spread a little festive cheer by delivering Christmas meals to those in need of a little extra help this year.


Gritters all set to deal with A9 winter conditions

Gritters all set to deal with A9 winter conditions

Trunk road teams say they are ready to deal with adverse weather conditions as they launched their official winter service.


Prevention group responds to 2019 increase in deaths by suicide

Prevention group responds to 2019 increase in deaths by suicide

Key figures reacted to this week's news that the number of people who died by suicide in Scotland in 2019 rose for a second successive year.


Online delivery charges for Caithness shoppers branded 'a disgrace'

Online delivery charges for Caithness shoppers branded 'a disgrace'

The £5.2 million spent on delivery surcharges by Caithness shoppers is “unfair” says local MSP, Gail Ross.


Halkirk cadets reopen after eight month wait

Halkirk cadets reopen after eight month wait

More army cadets from Caithness have returned to train after over eight months in lockdown.


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.


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