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Stone tables parliamentary motion in bid to scrap 'festival of Brexit'

Stone tables parliamentary motion in bid to scrap 'festival of Brexit'

Jamie Stone has taken another step forward in his bid to have the UK government's "Brexit festival" scrapped by tabling a parliamentary motion.


47 new Covid cases detected

47 new Covid cases detected

ANOTHER 47 positive tests for Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board area in the past day.


Still time for comments on Wick common good asset register, community councillors are told

Still time for comments on Wick common good asset register, community councillors are told

A reminder has gone out that there is still time for comments to be made on possible additions to Wick's common good asset register.


Caring for wildlife during cold weather

Caring for wildlife during cold weather

The Scottish SPCA has issued guidance on caring for wildlife during cold weather.


Dismay at clutter in Wick town centre car park

Dismay at clutter in Wick town centre car park

PICTURES: Community councillors want to know when an unsightly pile of planks and other equipment will be cleared away from a town centre car park.


Claim of 'towering conceit' in wrangle over Wick Academy Development Fund money

Claim of 'towering conceit' in wrangle over Wick Academy Development Fund money

A group of people who are campaigning for the £140,000 in a Wick-based charity to go to community groups have been accused of "towering conceit".


Over £1.5m available from Covid grant scheme

Over £1.5m available from Covid grant scheme

A new discretionary grant scheme has been set up to help mitigate the financial challenges experienced by businesses affected by Covid-19.


Extra £28,000 funding for Thurso and Wick town centre schemes

Extra £28,000 funding for Thurso and Wick town centre schemes

Thurso has been awarded an additional £28,000 to help regenerate its town centre.


Anger as dumping near Caithness castle causes damage to footpath

Anger as dumping near Caithness castle causes damage to footpath

PICTURES: A section of footpath near the 860-year-old Castle of Old Wick has become "a complete disaster" following an apparent act of fly-tipping.


Greens looking at a return to regional set-up when rugby resumes

Greens looking at a return to regional set-up when rugby resumes

Caithness head coach Ewen Boyd reckons it will be August at the earliest before the Greens return to competitive action.


Listen: Balls & Whistles episode four

Listen: Balls & Whistles episode four

The sports team cover ICT and Ross County's week, as well as discussing the cancellation of the Highland Cross, boxing and more.


Plea to dog owners over 'absolutely filthy' Wick pavements

Plea to dog owners over 'absolutely filthy' Wick pavements

Irresponsible dog owners are being urged to show more consideration after a claim that pavements throughout Wick are "absolutely filthy".


Conservation area extended as views are sought on Pulteneytown built heritage

Conservation area extended as views are sought on Pulteneytown built heritage

The area encompassed in a consultation over Pulteneytown's built heritage has been widened, community councillors were told this week.


Universal Credit stats show impact of Covid in Caithness

Universal Credit stats show impact of Covid in Caithness

A far north business leader expressed concerns over figures showing a rise in job losses across Caithness and a surge in Universal Credit applications


38 new Covid cases detected

38 new Covid cases detected

A FURTHER 38 newly-confirmed cases of Covid-19 have been recorded across the NHS Highland health board area in the past 24 hours.


New midwifery unit set to be built at Wick hospital

New midwifery unit set to be built at Wick hospital

Caithness General Hospital's general manager has expressed delight at a new midwifery unit that will "greatly improve facilities and access to care".


£4m Scottish Government boost to bring back Wick air services

£4m Scottish Government boost to bring back Wick air services

Hopes of a viable future for Caithness air links have been given a massive boost with the announcement of up to £4m in Scottish Government funding.


Now is the time to act over demise of Wick Airport

Now is the time to act over demise of Wick Airport

Holyrood Notebook: Rhoda Grant calls for action from the Scottish Government to help safeguard the far north economy


This year's Highland Cross has been cancelled

This year's Highland Cross has been cancelled

The annual Highland Cross duathlon has been cancelled for the second year in a row due to the Covid-19 pandemic.


'True community spirit' applauded in Halkirk

'True community spirit' applauded in Halkirk

Volunteers and local businesses in Halkirk have been helping with meals for the elderly, vulnerable, and local kids and keeping streets clear of ice.


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