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PICTURES: Could strange finds on Reiss beach be casualties of dredging?

08 June 2021
PICTURES: Could strange finds on Reiss beach be casualties of dredging?

PICTURES: Could strange finds on Reiss beach be casualties of dredging?

08 June 2021

Today is World Oceans Day and we look at how scallop dredging could be affecting the seabed around Caithness in light of recent finds at Reiss beach.


PICTURES: Animal charity shares 'shocking' pictures of how litter affects wildlife

07 June 2021
PICTURES: Animal charity shares 'shocking' pictures of how litter affects wildlife

PICTURES: Animal charity shares 'shocking' pictures of how litter affects wildlife

07 June 2021

Scotland's animal welfare charity urges dog walkers to pick up two items of litter when out and about on their daily strolls.


Tangled Dunnet gannets highlight plastic pollution problem in our seas

07 June 2021
Tangled Dunnet gannets highlight plastic pollution problem in our seas

Tangled Dunnet gannets highlight plastic pollution problem in our seas

07 June 2021

The stark image of two dead seabirds with beaks tangled in plastic highlights the issue of pollution in our seas ahead of World Oceans Day (June 8).


£1500 payments for taxi drivers and operators

07 June 2021
£1500 payments for taxi drivers and operators

£1500 payments for taxi drivers and operators

07 June 2021

Taxi and private hire drivers and taxi operators are set to benefit from a new grant scheme, following an announcement from Scottish Government.


£1500 payments for taxi drivers and operators

07 June 2021
£1500 payments for taxi drivers and operators

£1500 payments for taxi drivers and operators

07 June 2021

Taxi and private hire drivers and taxi operators are set to benefit from a new grant scheme, following an announcement from Scottish Government.


Funding available for electricity connections in Caithness

07 June 2021
Funding available for electricity connections in Caithness

Funding available for electricity connections in Caithness

07 June 2021

The Scottish Hydro Electric Community Trust invites applications for financial support to connect to the electricity network in Caithness.


Polish Embassy pay homage to Dunbeath war hero who took on Nazi battleship

07 June 2021
Polish Embassy pay homage to Dunbeath war hero who took on Nazi battleship

Polish Embassy pay homage to Dunbeath war hero who took on Nazi battleship

07 June 2021

At an event held in gastro pub The Bay at Dunbeath a local man was honoured by staff from the Polish Embassy for his service during World War Two.


£2.8million of investment for a green economic recovery in Thurso

05 June 2021
£2.8million of investment for a green economic recovery in Thurso

£2.8million of investment for a green economic recovery in Thurso

05 June 2021

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) Distribution is set to accelerate £2.8m of investment in the local electricity network in Thurso.


Wick kids help save duck family

05 June 2021
Wick kids help save duck family

Wick kids help save duck family

05 June 2021

A mother and her seven ducklings were saved thanks to the fast actions of children and other residents on West Banks Avenue in Wick.


Thurso flower appeal hits target thanks to £200 donation

04 June 2021
Thurso flower appeal hits target thanks to £200 donation

Thurso flower appeal hits target thanks to £200 donation

04 June 2021

A community activist based in Thurso is delighted that his crowdfunder appeal soared over its target thanks to a donation from former MSP Gail Ross.


Police investigate vandalism to drystone seat in Thurso

03 June 2021
Police investigate vandalism to drystone seat in Thurso

Police investigate vandalism to drystone seat in Thurso

03 June 2021

An apparent act of vandalism has led to stones being knocked from a drystone seating feature at Thurso Harbour last night.


Expressions of interest sought for coastal funding initiative that could benefit Caithness

03 June 2021
Expressions of interest sought for coastal funding initiative that could benefit Caithness

Expressions of interest sought for coastal funding initiative that could benefit Caithness

03 June 2021

The deadline approaches for a Highland Council funding initiative that could bring great benefits to Caithness.


PICTURES: Community pull together to tidy up Brough Bay

03 June 2021
PICTURES: Community pull together to tidy up Brough Bay

PICTURES: Community pull together to tidy up Brough Bay

03 June 2021

A dozen members of a community organisation went on a mission to improve their local harbour and its surroundings at Brough Bay near Dunnet Head.


Council eases regulations for motorhome stopover sites in Caithness

03 June 2021
Council eases regulations for motorhome stopover sites in Caithness

Council eases regulations for motorhome stopover sites in Caithness

03 June 2021

The council is to temporarily relax licensing regulations to enable landowners with suitable sites to provide continental style motorhome stopovers.


Disability group aims to improve village hall access

03 June 2021
Disability group aims to improve village hall access

Disability group aims to improve village hall access

03 June 2021

A disability group based in Caithness aims to improve accessibility at village halls to help them stay alive and prevent rural depopulation.


Caithness groups have until June 10 to apply for SSEN funding

02 June 2021
Caithness groups have until June 10 to apply for SSEN funding

Caithness groups have until June 10 to apply for SSEN funding

02 June 2021

Communities across the county are being encouraged to apply for grant-funding to boost local resilience and protect vulnerable community members.


It's a dog's life at Dunnet distillery

02 June 2021
It's a dog's life at Dunnet distillery

It's a dog's life at Dunnet distillery

02 June 2021

The family and staff at a well-known Caithness gin distillery think they have Scotland's top dog and he is setting out to prove it.


Police seek A99 wheelie biker

02 June 2021
Police seek A99 wheelie biker

Police seek A99 wheelie biker

02 June 2021

Police Scotland is seeking information from members of the public who may have witnessed a dangerous motorbike stunt on the A99 at the weekend.


New Stroma cemetery book published

02 June 2021
New Stroma cemetery book published

New Stroma cemetery book published

02 June 2021

A new publication about the history of Stroma's graveyard is now for sale.


Plans to develop Wick Business Park

02 June 2021
Plans to develop Wick Business Park

Plans to develop Wick Business Park

02 June 2021

Highlands and Islands Enterprise is planning to extend Wick Business Park with extra spaces for light industrial and business units.


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