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UK government showing 'unforgivable' lack of compassion over excluded millions, says Stone

Jamie Stone has accused the UK government of an "unforgivable" lack of care and compassion for those excluded from its Covid-19 support schemes.

Ross County chief praises Caithness United at virtual presentation evening

Social distancing meant a change of format for youth football club Caithness United's annual presentation evening which was held via Zoom.

Prince Charles thanks Caithness General Hospital staff for their dedication during pandemic

There was royal recognition for the work of frontline NHS staff when Prince Charles paid a visit to Caithness General Hospital.

Allan achieves a hole in one at Reiss course

Allan Bruce achieved every golfer's dream when he hit a hole in one at Wick Golf Club on Sunday.

Munro wins Dave Lyall Trophy at Thurso while Lowe gets first ace

The A&A Mackay Builders Summer League at Thurso Golf Club started its own “back nine” on Thursday, with round 10 being played in testing conditions.

County football president at a loose end as summer season is cancelled

Murray Coghill has been at a loose end all summer – and now he is having to accept that the county league won't be back until 2021 at the earliest.

Lib Dem candidate Molly Nolan hailed as 'shining example of the next generation of Highlanders'

Scottish Parliament candidate Molly Nolan has begun her bid to win back Caithness, Sutherland and Ross for the Liberal Democrats.

Huge investment in new coastguard radio network

The coastguard is investing over £170 million in a new emergency radio network that will help save lives around the Caithness coast.

Councillors ask Scottish Government to help over 'uncontrolled camping'

The public health risks from the recent increase in camping "must be addressed with urgency", according to a motion agreed by Highland councillors.

NHS Highland area reports no new cases of coronavirus for second day running

No fresh cases of Covid-19 have been confirmed in the NHS Highland area for the past 48 hours.

Reminder issued that no more than 20 people should attend a funeral service

Highland Council has reminded the public that no more than 20 people should attend a funeral service in person during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Eco-home designer Thermohaus celebrates first project delivery

Caithness-based eco-home designer Thermohaus is celebrating the delivery of its first project.

Increase in rail services from today

The number of services operating across Scotland’s railway system will increase from today including four services on the far north line.

VIDEO: Latest towhead delivery begins its journey through Wick to Subsea 7 site

Two huge towhead structures were transported through Wick this morning as part of Subsea 7's latest pipeline bundle project for the oil and gas sector

Over £2000 raised for pancreatic cancer in memory of Caithness woman

A family have raised over £2000 for pancreatic cancer after stepping forward in memory of Caithness woman Melanie Spirit.

Caithness businesses among thousands of outlets signing up for Eat Out to Help Out

More than 3700 outlets across Scotland, including many in Caithness, have signed up for the UK government's Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Investment will see increase in NHS Highland endoscopy service

Extra investment in endoscopy at NHS Highland will see the service increase its capacity, allowing it to be delivered to more patients.

We can make the north Highlands a world leader in zero-carbon aviation

CHAMBER COMMENT: Trudy Morris, of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, says every aspect of life will be affected by the move to a net-zero carbon economy

Over £40,000 for groups and individuals from Caithness wind farm fund

More than £40,000 is being given to groups and individuals in the latest allocation from RWE Renewables' Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund.

Caithness girls' plea to Save our Oceans

A short video by two Caithness girls highlights the ecological damage caused by plastic pollution at sea.