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Clinicians praise Highlands support service that helps Caithness people come to terms with sight loss – 'People can experience a whole range of emotions - shock, denial, anger, fear and grief'

06 April 2022
Clinicians praise Highlands support service that helps Caithness people come to terms with sight loss – 'People can experience a whole range of emotions - shock, denial, anger, fear and grief'

Clinicians praise Highlands support service that helps Caithness people come to terms with sight loss – 'People can experience a whole range of emotions - shock, denial, anger, fear and grief'

06 April 2022

A life-changing service, run in partnership between NHS Highlands and national sight loss charity RNIB Scotland celebrates a key anniversary this week


Thurso community activist gets by with a little help from his missionary friends

05 April 2022
Thurso community activist gets by with a little help from his missionary friends

Thurso community activist gets by with a little help from his missionary friends

05 April 2022

A Thurso community activist and council election candidate talked of his delight to be given a helping hand with his urban flower patch projects.


Lochshell café hosts first proper book launch since lockdown started

05 April 2022
Lochshell café hosts first proper book launch since lockdown started

Lochshell café hosts first proper book launch since lockdown started

05 April 2022

Local author Glyn Salisbury will host the launch of his 16th book in The Rumbin' Tum café at Lochshell near Wick this weekend.


Caithness art show raises over £3.5K for Ukraine appeal

05 April 2022
Caithness art show raises over £3.5K for Ukraine appeal

Caithness art show raises over £3.5K for Ukraine appeal

05 April 2022

An unusual art event held at Castlehill Heritage Centre on Sunday (April 3) raised over £3500 for a special Ukrainian aid appeal.


Warning to not to eat certain Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak among young children

05 April 2022
Warning to not to eat certain Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak among young children

Warning to not to eat certain Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak among young children

05 April 2022

Due to a potential link to a salmonella outbreak affecting young children, consumers are advised to not to eat certain Kinder products.


Yellow Warning for snow in Caithness

05 April 2022
Yellow Warning for snow in Caithness

Yellow Warning for snow in Caithness

05 April 2022

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning of snow may cause some disruption across parts of Caithness today before clearing northwards.


Newly nationalised rail network brings back food and drink service on Far North Line

04 April 2022
Newly nationalised rail network brings back food and drink service on Far North Line

Newly nationalised rail network brings back food and drink service on Far North Line

04 April 2022

After being nationalised on April 1, ScotRail has announced the reintroduction of its on-board food and drink service for the Far North Line.


Highland Council to cut less grass to 'enhance biodiversity and protect wildlife'

04 April 2022
Highland Council to cut less grass to 'enhance biodiversity and protect wildlife'

Highland Council to cut less grass to 'enhance biodiversity and protect wildlife'

04 April 2022

The Highland Council is embracing the climate change agenda by increasing the amount of 'set aside' and wildlife corridors across the area.


Snow may cause some disruption across Caithness on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday.

04 April 2022
Snow may cause some disruption across Caithness on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday.

Snow may cause some disruption across Caithness on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday.

04 April 2022

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning of snow causing possibly affecting parts of Caithness tomorrow and into Wednesday.


Pentland tenants transfer to Cairn Housing Association in Thurso

04 April 2022
Pentland tenants transfer to Cairn Housing Association in Thurso

Pentland tenants transfer to Cairn Housing Association in Thurso

04 April 2022

Tenants of Pentland Housing Association transferred to Cairn Housing Association with a ribbon cutting ceremony staged outside its office in Thurso.


Oh Gosh, there's a fun filled charity event coming to Thurso

02 April 2022
Oh Gosh, there's a fun filled charity event coming to Thurso

Oh Gosh, there's a fun filled charity event coming to Thurso

02 April 2022

A special day of fun and outdoor activities is planned in Thurso next Saturday (April 9) in aid of Great Ormond Street children's Hospital (Gosh).


Caithness Family History Society will take a virtual tour around historic Brora

02 April 2022
Caithness Family History Society will take a virtual tour around historic Brora

Caithness Family History Society will take a virtual tour around historic Brora

02 April 2022

Caithness Family History Society will take a trip to Sutherland for its next online meeting at 7pm on Wednesday, April 13.


£2M allocated to make Scotland cycling friendly

02 April 2022
£2M allocated to make Scotland cycling friendly

£2M allocated to make Scotland cycling friendly

02 April 2022

Over £2M has been allocated to employers, community groups, schools and campuses to make it easier and more accessible for more people to cycle.


New Look fashion store to close in Wick due to 'unsustainable rent and rates', says Lib Dem candidate

01 April 2022
New Look fashion store to close in Wick due to 'unsustainable rent and rates', says Lib Dem candidate

New Look fashion store to close in Wick due to 'unsustainable rent and rates', says Lib Dem candidate

01 April 2022

A local Liberal Democrat candidate blamed 'unsustainable rent and rates' for the imminent closure of a popular fashion store in Wick.


Advice issued to Caithness residents as price of energy surges

01 April 2022
Advice issued to Caithness residents as price of energy surges

Advice issued to Caithness residents as price of energy surges

01 April 2022

Caithness residents have been urged not to struggle alone as the energy price cap rises by 54 per cent from today.


Wick kids raise charity cash for Ukraine

01 April 2022
Wick kids raise charity cash for Ukraine

Wick kids raise charity cash for Ukraine

01 April 2022

Kind-hearted children and staff at Noss Early Learning and Childcare in Wick raised a whopping £200.91 for a Ukrainian appeal fund.


Edwardian vegan artist rediscovered in Highland vault

01 April 2022
Edwardian vegan artist rediscovered in Highland vault

Edwardian vegan artist rediscovered in Highland vault

01 April 2022

The work of a long-forgotten Edwardian artist has been discovered in an attic in the Highlands of Scotland.


Power company cuts off Dunnet pensioner's electricity supply after issuing hugely inflated bill of 10 times amount used – Groat steps in to resolve issue

01 April 2022
Power company cuts off Dunnet pensioner's electricity supply after issuing hugely inflated bill of 10 times amount used – Groat steps in to resolve issue

Power company cuts off Dunnet pensioner's electricity supply after issuing hugely inflated bill of 10 times amount used – Groat steps in to resolve issue

01 April 2022

A 90-year-old Dunnet man had his property broken into and his electricity supply turned off after refusing to pay a bill 10 times the amount used.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Lord Thurso swaps sword for spade to plant trees at Dunnet and help build up the Queen’s Green Canopy

01 April 2022
PICTURE SPECIAL: Lord Thurso swaps sword for spade to plant trees at Dunnet and help build up the Queen’s Green Canopy

PICTURE SPECIAL: Lord Thurso swaps sword for spade to plant trees at Dunnet and help build up the Queen’s Green Canopy

01 April 2022

A community forest at Dunnet was given the royal seal of approval with a special planting expedition for the Queen’s Green Canopy initiative.


Halkirk teen 'ecstatic' as she takes on major position at Highland Youth Parliament

31 March 2022
Halkirk teen 'ecstatic' as she takes on major position at Highland Youth Parliament

Halkirk teen 'ecstatic' as she takes on major position at Highland Youth Parliament

31 March 2022

A Halkirk teenager talked about making the voices of young people heard and opening up dialogue on mental and emotional issues.


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