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Caithness residents warned about cost-of-living cons – Scottish ScamWatch Fortnight campaign hammers the scammers
Caithness residents warned about cost-of-living cons – Scottish ScamWatch Fortnight campaign hammers the scammers
Consumers in Caithness have been urged to be aware of new cost-of-living scams as national ScamWatch Fortnight gets underway.
People handing over dogs due to cost of living crisis. Dogs Trust warns of a looming housing problem for dogs and is urgently seeking fosterers – 38 per cent of dog owners in Scotland think it is now more difficult to give their dog all they need
People handing over dogs due to cost of living crisis. Dogs Trust warns of a looming housing problem for dogs and is urgently seeking fosterers – 38 per cent of dog owners in Scotland think it is now more difficult to give their dog all they need
The sky high cost of essentials, such as eating and heating, is leaving many dog owners unable to provide for their dogs.
ANALYSIS: How Highland Council is looking to deal with dilapidated play parks
ANALYSIS: How Highland Council is looking to deal with dilapidated play parks
Many play parks in Caithness are in a state of disrepair, but the local authority is struggling to maintain them. Nicola Sinclair looks at the issues
New fund open for community groups to apply
New fund open for community groups to apply
A new £1.5 million fund is now open and Highland community groups are being encouraged to apply.
New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county
New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county
A one-stop online facility shares the latest news, training opportunities, job vacancies and articles pertinent to mental health and well-being.
Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service
Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service
The impact on Scotland’s children of the Education (Scotland) Act 1872 is highlighted in a new online picture exhibition.
Reflections after the visit of HRH Prince Charles to Caithness – 'a visit from Prince Charles puts a real spring in the step'
Reflections after the visit of HRH Prince Charles to Caithness – 'a visit from Prince Charles puts a real spring in the step'
After the visit of HRH Prince Charles, several community organisations have reflected on the significance of his annual stay in Caithness.
Thurso man's portrait of Celtic manager is signed by Ange Postecoglou himself – now it will be raffled off for charity
Thurso man's portrait of Celtic manager is signed by Ange Postecoglou himself – now it will be raffled off for charity
A painting of Celtic's manager Ange Postecoglou by Davie Greig from Thurso is being auctioned off for charity.
Royal honour for organist who is still playing after 75 years
Royal honour for organist who is still playing after 75 years
A church organist who is still playing after 75 years was honoured for her dedicated service by Prince Charles.
Cost-of-living crisis: Caithness CAB expecting huge demand for help as households face further hardship with energy bills set to soar
Cost-of-living crisis: Caithness CAB expecting huge demand for help as households face further hardship with energy bills set to soar
An independent advice service in Caithness is bracing itself for a huge increase in demand for its help as the cost-of-living crisis deepens.
