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Elderly Castletown man says he will move out his damp house and live in his van due to cost of living

Elderly Castletown man says he will move out his damp house and live in his van due to cost of living

An elderly Castletown man with major health issues says he will make himself homeless and live in a van due to the cost of heating his damp home.


Urgent bid for funding to prevent Wick harbour wall 'catastrophe'

Urgent bid for funding to prevent Wick harbour wall 'catastrophe'

Efforts have begun to secure funding for urgent repairs to a storm-damaged harbour wall at Wick amid fears that a collapse would be a "catastrophe".


How many of the most dangerous single-carriageway sections of the A9 are in Caithness?

How many of the most dangerous single-carriageway sections of the A9 are in Caithness?

Ten out of the 11 most dangerous single-carriageway sections of the A9 are north of Inverness, new figures have revealed.


Plea to rethink closure of Caithness animal rescue centre

Plea to rethink closure of Caithness animal rescue centre

A Caithness councillor is calling on an animal rescue charity to rethink its "shocking" decision to close its far north centre near Dounreay.


Peacemaker suffered broken jaw in one-punch KO in Inverness street

Peacemaker suffered broken jaw in one-punch KO in Inverness street

Victim had tried to intervene after seeing a fight while out socialising with his brother.


Marriage proposal gets Thurso woman's heart racing after completing Celtman extreme triathlon

Marriage proposal gets Thurso woman's heart racing after completing Celtman extreme triathlon

A Thurso woman got the shock of her life as she crossed the finishing line in Saturday's Celtman extreme triathlon event – when her partner proposed!


PICTURES: Fire rips through derelict building in Wick

PICTURES: Fire rips through derelict building in Wick

A serious fire tore through a derelict building in Wick's Grant Street on Wednesday night as firefighters were called to two blazes in the area.


CCTV footage shows horrific collapse of stone from Thurso building – owners say they are 'devastated' over incident

CCTV footage shows horrific collapse of stone from Thurso building – owners say they are 'devastated' over incident

The couple who own a Thurso building that saw tons of sandstone blocks fall from its roof say they are devastated - but grateful that no one was hurt.


Caithness campaigner fears ‘unacceptable’ maternity shift to Inverness

Caithness campaigner fears ‘unacceptable’ maternity shift to Inverness

A £9 milllion investment in maternity services at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has been described as a big worry for women and mothers in Caithness.


Fears of delay to Dounreay decommissioning on the horizon

Fears of delay to Dounreay decommissioning on the horizon

Dounreay's operators are expected to reveal a significant extension to the expected completion date for the decommissioning of the site.


We won't be ignored any longer! Caithness demands action after SNP debate

We won't be ignored any longer! Caithness demands action after SNP debate

Caithness was put at the front and centre of the conversation after the three candidates vying to be the next first minister were quizzed.


Nicky Marr: I’m warming myself, rather than the house

Nicky Marr: I’m warming myself, rather than the house

As I write this, I’m wearing three layers and a scarf, with a hot water bottle stuffed up my jumper.


Four Caithness communities set to benefit from £750,000 Scottish Government funding package

Four Caithness communities set to benefit from £750,000 Scottish Government funding package

Initiative could being "positive changes for all," says Highland Council leader


Nicky Marr: Progress on trans rights depends on open conversation

Nicky Marr: Progress on trans rights depends on open conversation

In case it’s important for you to know this, I am a woman, and I am a trans ally.


Caithness councillor hits out over anti-nuclear group's 'private' meeting at Highland Council HQ

Caithness councillor hits out over anti-nuclear group's 'private' meeting at Highland Council HQ

The anti-atomic energy group Nuclear Free Local Authorities has been accused of meddling and staging “closed door briefings” in the Highlands


Nicky Marr: Sometimes quitting is brave thing to do

Nicky Marr: Sometimes quitting is brave thing to do

There’s an image of Banksy’s that I used as my screensaver for a while, and it came to mind again this week.


Nicky Marr: Freeport win is a chance for a bright Highland future

Nicky Marr: Freeport win is a chance for a bright Highland future

You’ll have heard the news then? One of two new green freeports for Scotland will be in the Cromarty Firth and Inverness area.


Proposal to build highest onshore wind turbines in UK debated at Watten meeting

Proposal to build highest onshore wind turbines in UK debated at Watten meeting

A community group has vowed to fight plans for some of the tallest turbines in the UK on "one of the few remaining untouched areas" around Watten.


Successful bid for green freeport at Cromarty Firth set to be confirmed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Successful bid for green freeport at Cromarty Firth set to be confirmed by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Far north MP Jamie Stone has welcomed news that the Highlands is expected to be selected for one of two so-called green freeports in Scotland.


Nicky Marr: Bridge closures send a chill through us all

Nicky Marr: Bridge closures send a chill through us all

“The Kessock Bridge is closed due to a police incident”. How often have those words been shared recently?


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