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Met office warning issued for Caithness as snow closes schools

09 February 2021
Met office warning issued for Caithness as snow closes schools

Met office warning issued for Caithness as snow closes schools

09 February 2021

Huge swathes of the Highlands have been affected by freezing temperatures with the Met Office issuing a Yellow Warning for more more snow to come.


A882 pothole nightmare for young Halkirk woman

08 February 2021
A882 pothole nightmare for young Halkirk woman

A882 pothole nightmare for young Halkirk woman

08 February 2021

A young Halkirk woman returned to the scene of a 'scary' incident on the A882 to highlight a major pothole problem.


Farm fire at Lyth

08 February 2021
Farm fire at Lyth

Farm fire at Lyth

08 February 2021

Firefighters were called out to an incident at Lyth yesterday morning when a farm building caught alight.


Council depute talks of hard times ahead with budget looming

08 February 2021
Council depute talks of hard times ahead with budget looming

Council depute talks of hard times ahead with budget looming

08 February 2021

As Highland Council progresses plans for setting a budget for the coming year, its deputy leader talked of the 'long and very difficult task ahead'.


Snow on far north roads

08 February 2021
Snow on far north roads

Snow on far north roads

08 February 2021

Highland Council's road report this morning warned of substantial amounts of snow lying in the far north.


Council confirms additional £20m investment for roads

06 February 2021
Council confirms additional £20m investment for roads

Council confirms additional £20m investment for roads

06 February 2021

Highland Council agreed to distribute distribute an additional £20m as part of a road maintenance programme, at a meeting on Thursday.


Mystery painting bought online for £53 linked to Wick masterpiece

05 February 2021
Mystery painting bought online for £53 linked to Wick masterpiece

Mystery painting bought online for £53 linked to Wick masterpiece

05 February 2021

A painting by an unknown artist bought on eBay for £53 turned out to be the work of Robert Anderson whose best known work hangs in Wick Town Hall.


Caring for wildlife during cold weather

05 February 2021
Caring for wildlife during cold weather

Caring for wildlife during cold weather

05 February 2021

The Scottish SPCA has issued guidance on caring for wildlife during cold weather.


Over £1.5m available from Covid grant scheme

05 February 2021
Over £1.5m available from Covid grant scheme

Over £1.5m available from Covid grant scheme

05 February 2021

A new discretionary grant scheme has been set up to help mitigate the financial challenges experienced by businesses affected by Covid-19.


Universal Credit stats show impact of Covid in Caithness

04 February 2021
Universal Credit stats show impact of Covid in Caithness

Universal Credit stats show impact of Covid in Caithness

04 February 2021

A far north business leader expressed concerns over figures showing a rise in job losses across Caithness and a surge in Universal Credit applications


New midwifery unit set to be built at Wick hospital

04 February 2021
New midwifery unit set to be built at Wick hospital

New midwifery unit set to be built at Wick hospital

04 February 2021

Caithness General Hospital's general manager has expressed delight at a new midwifery unit that will "greatly improve facilities and access to care".


'True community spirit' applauded in Halkirk

03 February 2021
'True community spirit' applauded in Halkirk

'True community spirit' applauded in Halkirk

03 February 2021

Volunteers and local businesses in Halkirk have been helping with meals for the elderly, vulnerable, and local kids and keeping streets clear of ice.


Council Tax criminals are targeting Caithness residents

03 February 2021
Council Tax criminals are targeting Caithness residents

Council Tax criminals are targeting Caithness residents

03 February 2021

Caithness residents are warned to be aware of a Council Tax scam currently operating in which criminals steal bank details over the phone.


WATCH: Caithness adventurers go in search of lost Culloden gold

03 February 2021
WATCH: Caithness adventurers go in search of lost Culloden gold

WATCH: Caithness adventurers go in search of lost Culloden gold

03 February 2021

A new one-hour Highland adventure documentary will be released soon by Caithness explorer and filmmaker Ashley Cowie.


Thurso vaccine clinic charges slammed as 'misinformation'

03 February 2021
Thurso vaccine clinic charges slammed as 'misinformation'

Thurso vaccine clinic charges slammed as 'misinformation'

03 February 2021

Allegations that High Life Highland 'charged letting fees' for the use of Thurso Leisure Centre as a vaccination centre were robustly quashed.


Splash of colour coming to Wick's High Street

02 February 2021
Splash of colour coming to Wick's High Street

Splash of colour coming to Wick's High Street

02 February 2021

The cordoned off sites at each end of Wick's High Street will soon benefit from a temporary makeover in the shape of artistic murals.


War hero celebrates 100th birthday with over 100 cards and a Spitfire cake

01 February 2021
War hero celebrates 100th birthday with over 100 cards and a Spitfire cake

War hero celebrates 100th birthday with over 100 cards and a Spitfire cake

01 February 2021

World War Two bomber pilot Don Mason celebrated his 100th birthday in style with a royal greeting and a special cake honouring his wartime service.


Harbour Road reopened in Wick but snow across the county

01 February 2021
Harbour Road reopened in Wick but snow across the county

Harbour Road reopened in Wick but snow across the county

01 February 2021

The landslide affected road in Wick has reopened but the Met Office has issued a yellow warning for snow and ice in Caithness.


Age Scotland launches The Big Survey

01 February 2021
Age Scotland launches The Big Survey

Age Scotland launches The Big Survey

01 February 2021

Age Scotland is seeking the views of elderly folk in Caithness for the first comprehensive survey of what it is like to grow older in Scotland.


Wick Paths Group delighted with £1000 award

31 January 2021
Wick Paths Group delighted with £1000 award

Wick Paths Group delighted with £1000 award

31 January 2021

An local initiative in Wick to maintain and restore walking routes in and around the town has come up trumps with a £1000 award.


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