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'We cannot rule out Council Tax increases' says Highland Council despite £120M of budget funding

28 January 2022
'We cannot rule out Council Tax increases' says Highland Council despite £120M of budget funding

'We cannot rule out Council Tax increases' says Highland Council despite £120M of budget funding

28 January 2022

The council has given a cautious welcome to the additional one-off £120M for local government funding from this year’s budget.


Strong gusts will bring disruption to Caithness, says Met Office

28 January 2022
Strong gusts will bring disruption to Caithness, says Met Office

Strong gusts will bring disruption to Caithness, says Met Office

28 January 2022

A Met Office Yellow Warning of strong westerly winds will bring some disruption on Saturday to Caithness and other parts of Scotland.


Industry first trial to decarbonise homes in Caithness

28 January 2022
Industry first trial to decarbonise homes in Caithness

Industry first trial to decarbonise homes in Caithness

28 January 2022

An initiative has been launched called Project Re-Heat to decarbonise homes in Caithness and across Scotland.


'Disappointing, misleading and offensive' - Councillors bite back at allegations of repeated absences

28 January 2022
'Disappointing, misleading and offensive' - Councillors bite back at allegations of repeated absences

'Disappointing, misleading and offensive' - Councillors bite back at allegations of repeated absences

28 January 2022

Three Highland councillors have issued statements following last week's article on alleged absences from Wick Community Council meetings.


Council leader welcomes confirmation date for Boundary Commission public hearing - Have your say on proposed changes to Parliamentary Constituencies

27 January 2022
Council leader welcomes confirmation date for Boundary Commission public hearing - Have your say on proposed changes to Parliamentary Constituencies

Council leader welcomes confirmation date for Boundary Commission public hearing - Have your say on proposed changes to Parliamentary Constituencies

27 January 2022

The Boundary Commission for Scotland has confirmed details of its public hearing timetable as it enters the next stage of its review.


Wick company helps get tech to tots and teens

26 January 2022
Wick company helps get tech to tots and teens

Wick company helps get tech to tots and teens

26 January 2022

A community interest company based in Wick has teamed up with High Life Highland libraries to help give children access to technology.


Labour's plan to beat energy bill hikes with one-off windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers

26 January 2022
Labour's plan to beat energy bill hikes with one-off windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers

Labour's plan to beat energy bill hikes with one-off windfall tax on North Sea oil and gas producers

26 January 2022

Labour confirmed that its plans to keep energy bills low would benefit all 2.5 million households in Scotland including all off-grid households.


Warning of strong winds – may cause disruption in Caithness tonight

26 January 2022
Warning of strong winds – may cause disruption in Caithness tonight

Warning of strong winds – may cause disruption in Caithness tonight

26 January 2022

The Met Office issued a bulletin this morning with a Yellow Warning for very strong winds affecting Caithness this evening.


Wick Lifeboat responds to fishing vessel's Pan Pan message this morning

25 January 2022
Wick Lifeboat responds to fishing vessel's Pan Pan message this morning

Wick Lifeboat responds to fishing vessel's Pan Pan message this morning

25 January 2022

The volunteer crew of Wick Lifeboat responded to a 'state of urgency' message sent by Shetland coastguard on behalf of a fishing vessel this morning.


'There's no money? Find it!' says Thurso community activist over bus shelter concerns

25 January 2022
'There's no money? Find it!' says Thurso community activist over bus shelter concerns

'There's no money? Find it!' says Thurso community activist over bus shelter concerns

25 January 2022

A community activist thinks special Covid funds for the Thurso area could have been better allocated to help in refurbishing local bus shelters.


PICTURES: Ploughing ahead at Burn of Whilk wind farm as work nears completion

25 January 2022
PICTURES: Ploughing ahead at Burn of Whilk wind farm as work nears completion

PICTURES: Ploughing ahead at Burn of Whilk wind farm as work nears completion

25 January 2022

Work is nearing completion on cabling works, at a site in West Watten, that will connect the Burn of Whilk wind farm to the electricity network.


Could taxing land better help Scotland’s economic recovery?

25 January 2022
Could taxing land better help Scotland’s economic recovery?

Could taxing land better help Scotland’s economic recovery?

25 January 2022

Key recommendations have been put to Government Ministers in today’s report on how Scotland’s land could be taxed better.


Tesco shoppers in Thurso and Wick asked to continue supporting life-saving fundraising campaign

24 January 2022
Tesco shoppers in Thurso and Wick asked to continue supporting life-saving fundraising campaign

Tesco shoppers in Thurso and Wick asked to continue supporting life-saving fundraising campaign

24 January 2022

Shoppers in Thurso and Wick are being encouraged to help support an in-store fundraising campaign for three of the UK’s leading health charities.


Advice issued to Caithness residents on smoke alarm law change next week

24 January 2022
Advice issued to Caithness residents on smoke alarm law change next week

Advice issued to Caithness residents on smoke alarm law change next week

24 January 2022

Caithness homeowners and landlords have been advised over the potential implications of new smoke alarm regulations due to come into place next week.


Caithness filmmaker's new UFO documentary series and how you can get involved

24 January 2022
Caithness filmmaker's new UFO documentary series and how you can get involved

Caithness filmmaker's new UFO documentary series and how you can get involved

24 January 2022

Wick-born filmmaker Ashley Cowie is producing a new UFO documentary series in Colombia and he wants Caithness folk to take part.


Young people in Caithness are encouraged to register to vote during Welcome to Your Vote week

24 January 2022
Young people in Caithness are encouraged to register to vote during Welcome to Your Vote week

Young people in Caithness are encouraged to register to vote during Welcome to Your Vote week

24 January 2022

Welcome to Your Vote week which is the ideal time to start conversations with young people about democracy, politics, and all aspects of voting.


Caithness residents - what will you see in the Big Garden Birdwatch?

22 January 2022
Caithness residents - what will you see in the Big Garden Birdwatch?

Caithness residents - what will you see in the Big Garden Birdwatch?

22 January 2022

As the world’s largest garden wildlife survey returns will you see more than a house sparrow this time?


Where are our councillors? Questions asked at Wick meeting over the 'silent three'

21 January 2022
Where are our councillors? Questions asked at Wick meeting over the 'silent three'

Where are our councillors? Questions asked at Wick meeting over the 'silent three'

21 January 2022

Queries were raised at a community council meeting in Wick over 'repeated absences' of three Highland councillors.


Ironic twist as Thurso disability campaigner struggles to access help for her own needs

20 January 2022
Ironic twist as Thurso disability campaigner struggles to access help for her own needs

Ironic twist as Thurso disability campaigner struggles to access help for her own needs

20 January 2022

A Thurso woman with MS feels let down by NHS Highland and social services despite helping many disabled people access those same services.


Jamie Stone to meet with Government to discuss social tariffs for mobile and broadband consumers

20 January 2022
Jamie Stone to meet with Government to discuss social tariffs for mobile and broadband consumers

Jamie Stone to meet with Government to discuss social tariffs for mobile and broadband consumers

20 January 2022

Far north MP Jamie Stone is trying to ensure that households are 'not paying more than they need to on broadband costs'.


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