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No boost to broadband despite making hundreds of NHS face guards

13 April 2020
No boost to broadband despite making hundreds of NHS face guards

No boost to broadband despite making hundreds of NHS face guards

13 April 2020

A teacher manufacturing PPE for health workers has been knocked back in his attempt to get help from a major mobile network operator.


Carer's car smashed up in Wick

13 April 2020
Carer's car smashed up in Wick

Carer's car smashed up in Wick

13 April 2020

A carer for the elderly in Wick had the car she depends on for her job put out of action after a 2am collision on Easter Sunday.


Business groups slam insurers and banks over delays

11 April 2020
Business groups slam insurers and banks over delays

Business groups slam insurers and banks over delays

11 April 2020

Caithness Chamber of Commerce has criticised delays in payments made by banks and insurers to companies during the Covid-19 crisis.


Easter message: Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness

10 April 2020
Easter message: Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness

Easter message: Bishop Mark Strange, Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church and Bishop of Moray, Ross and Caithness

10 April 2020

With church congregations across Caithness unable to gather due to coronavirus restrictions, Easter this year will be very different.


Safety messages from the fire service

10 April 2020
Safety messages from the fire service

Safety messages from the fire service

10 April 2020

With people having to spend more time indoors, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service says it wants to keep everyone safe.


Mey Highland Games 2020 cancelled

09 April 2020
Mey Highland Games 2020 cancelled

Mey Highland Games 2020 cancelled

09 April 2020

The Mey Highland Games, which would have marked its 50th anniversary this year, has been cancelled for 2020 due to the coronavirus pandemic.


Caithness photographers moon for the camera

09 April 2020
Caithness photographers moon for the camera

Caithness photographers moon for the camera

09 April 2020

This week's pink moon phenomenon had many in the far north reach for their cameras to capture the incredible lunar light show.


Woman charged with road traffic offences and reported over Covid-19

09 April 2020
Woman charged with road traffic offences and reported over Covid-19

Woman charged with road traffic offences and reported over Covid-19

09 April 2020

Officers are appealing for information following reports of a white car being driven at significant speeds along the A9 between Inverness and Wick.


Mum fights on for schools allergy policy

08 April 2020
Mum fights on for schools allergy policy

Mum fights on for schools allergy policy

08 April 2020

A Latheronwheel mum is fighting on to have allergy care policy statutory in all schools and nurseries after her government petition was dismissed.


Appeal to trap and snare operators during lockdown

08 April 2020
Appeal to trap and snare operators during lockdown

Appeal to trap and snare operators during lockdown

08 April 2020

The Scottish SPCA appeals to trap and snare operators to fulfil their legal welfare obligation of not causing unnecessary suffering.


Council advice for Covid-19 volunteers

07 April 2020
Council advice for Covid-19 volunteers

Council advice for Covid-19 volunteers

07 April 2020

During the uncertainty and isolation of the Covid-19 outbreak Highland Council is giving advice for individuals offering their time to help others.


Medical equipment fundraiser raises over £8000

07 April 2020
Medical equipment fundraiser raises over £8000

Medical equipment fundraiser raises over £8000

07 April 2020

A Thurso woman's crowdfunder appeal for emergency medical equipment has exceeded her initial expectations with over £3000 above the initial target.


'Meteoric growth' in wills being made

07 April 2020
'Meteoric growth' in wills being made

'Meteoric growth' in wills being made

07 April 2020

A Wick solicitor says he has seen a 'meteoric growth' in quick and affordable online wills since the coronavirus lockdown.


Atmospheric Caithness seascape photo is shortlisted

07 April 2020
Atmospheric Caithness seascape photo is shortlisted

Atmospheric Caithness seascape photo is shortlisted

07 April 2020

A professional photographer living at Whaligoe has had one of his images shortlisted for a major photographic competition.


Poo bin problems in Thurso

06 April 2020
Poo bin problems in Thurso

Poo bin problems in Thurso

06 April 2020

Dog waste bins have been reported overflowing and creating a potential health hazard in Thurso.


People urged to keep a diary during pandemic

06 April 2020
People urged to keep a diary during pandemic

People urged to keep a diary during pandemic

06 April 2020

Staff at the Nucleus archive centre in Wick are encouraging people to keep diaries during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Keeping Scotland’s railway clean for key workers

06 April 2020
Keeping Scotland’s railway clean for key workers

Keeping Scotland’s railway clean for key workers

06 April 2020

ScotRail says that its staff are 'working round the clock' to provide vital transport for key workers.


Tourism group talks of challenges ahead

04 April 2020
Tourism group talks of challenges ahead

Tourism group talks of challenges ahead

04 April 2020

An organisation promoting tourism in Caithness and Sutherland is rising to the challenges the industry faces due to Covid-19.


Half-hour queue for Wick post office

02 April 2020
Half-hour queue for Wick post office

Half-hour queue for Wick post office

02 April 2020

With various restrictions and guidelines to follow during the Covid-19 pandemic, queues are becoming a more common sight throughout Caithness.


Local author reads to the community

01 April 2020
Local author reads to the community

Local author reads to the community

01 April 2020

A Caithness author and café owner has created an internet story channel to help folk beat the lockdown blues.


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