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‘Time is running out’ – Last chance for Caithness folk to submit tax returns

Traders and others are being reminded that there is less than two weeks left to submit online tax returns and pay any tax owed to HMRC.

Wick hotel owner condemns ‘tourist tax’ proposal – ‘It will disadvantage our area’

The owner of a Wick hotel has shared a petition by the Highland Hotels Association against a ‘damaging’ Visitor Levy Tax proposal.

Funding applications now open for ‘Caithness Educational Trust’

Applications are now open for Caithness residents to apply for special educational trust funds to help further their careers.

Caithness and Sutherland coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

Coastal communities in Ross-shire could benefit from a share of a multimillion-pound fund.

Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

The march through the city was launched after a meeting between hospitality businesses and the council at Eden Court.

Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

Business leader Colin Marr says ‘I can't think of another tax which has taxes on top of it’.

Caithness company Norscot announces lucrative partnership deal

A Bower-based business says it is delighted to announce a partnership with a leading manufacturer of bespoke aluminium doors and windows in the UK.

Caithness jobs fair returns to Thurso in 2025

Employers across Caithness are being encouraged to mark their calendars for the far north’s largest jobs, training and recruitment event.

Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

The Highland Shortbread Showdown is back for its third edition in 2025, with businesses encouraged to enter their best bakes.

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

The association fears it will be ‘an extra tax on visitors and locals’ while evidence from abroad argues it will not put tourists off visiting.

‘The council can just take my keys’ – Thurso businessman says his company will be ruined by proposed parking regulations

A Thurso businessman held his keys in the air and said Highland Council can take his company if controversial parking plans go ahead in the town.

Thurso parking: Hundreds demand end to ‘absolutely ridiculous’ changes to restrictions

Highland Council’s latest moves to regulate parking in Thurso town centre have stirred up a hornet’s nest.

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Scammers are targeting Highland rail passengers with fake unlimited travel deals, ScotRail has warned.

Caithness mart: Vendors well rewarded for making winter trip to Quoybrae

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts sold 1449 sheep on Monday, January 6.

Wick financial firm’s new adviser adds up to team of four in Caithness

A Wick-based financial services firm has expanded its team with a new appointment to kick-start the new year.

NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

The chairman of the North Coast 500 had to spend time sheltering in an air-raid shelter in Lviv during a mercy mission to war-torn Ukraine.

Far north wedding fayre to raise money for Caithness groups

A new wedding fayre aimed at far north couples is set to take place in Wick and Thurso, while raising money for local groups.

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‘Time is running out’ – Last chance for Caithness folk to submit tax returns

Wick hotel owner condemns ‘tourist tax’ proposal – ‘It will disadvantage our area’

Wick hotel owner condemns ‘tourist tax’ proposal – ‘It will disadvantage our area’

Funding applications now open for ‘Caithness Educational Trust’

Funding applications now open for ‘Caithness Educational Trust’

Caithness and Sutherland coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

Caithness and Sutherland coastal communities could benefit from £30m decarbonisation funding

Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

Inverness demonstration demands ‘Highland Council Think Again’ over visitor levy

Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

Highland visitor levy is ‘fundamentally flawed’ and should be scrapped, hospitality sector says

Caithness company Norscot announces lucrative partnership deal

Caithness company Norscot announces lucrative partnership deal

Caithness jobs fair returns to Thurso in 2025

Caithness jobs fair returns to Thurso in 2025

Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

1700 people sign Highland Hotel Association petition against Highland Council’s planned visitor levy

‘The council can just take my keys’ – Thurso businessman says his company will be ruined by proposed parking regulations

‘The council can just take my keys’ – Thurso businessman says his company will be ruined by proposed parking regulations

Thurso parking: Hundreds demand end to ‘absolutely ridiculous’ changes to restrictions

Thurso parking: Hundreds demand end to ‘absolutely ridiculous’ changes to restrictions

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Anger at fake ScotRail £2 Smartcard offers targeting Highland passengers

Caithness mart: Vendors well rewarded for making winter trip to Quoybrae

Caithness mart: Vendors well rewarded for making winter trip to Quoybrae

Wick financial firm’s new adviser adds up to team of four in Caithness

Wick financial firm’s new adviser adds up to team of four in Caithness

NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

NC500 chairman’s air-raid drama in Ukraine charity drive

Far north wedding fayre to raise money for Caithness groups

Far north wedding fayre to raise money for Caithness groups

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