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Were you a victim of these top scams for 2020?

01 January 2021
Were you a victim of these top scams for 2020?

Were you a victim of these top scams for 2020?

01 January 2021

Many people and businesses in Caithness fell victim to criminals exploiting the pandemic as revealed in a list of the year's most common scams.


'Heartfelt thanks' to community volunteers

31 December 2020
'Heartfelt thanks' to community volunteers

'Heartfelt thanks' to community volunteers

31 December 2020

A 'heartfelt thanks' was sent out to all council staff, community groups and volunteers helping with the Covid-19 emergency response.


Hogmanay at home – or face arrest

30 December 2020
Hogmanay at home – or face arrest

Hogmanay at home – or face arrest

30 December 2020

The First Minister says have Hogmanay at home and police talk of using 'enforcement powers' to disperse large gatherings tomorrow night.


Celebrate Hogmanay at home, says council leader

30 December 2020
Celebrate Hogmanay at home, says council leader

Celebrate Hogmanay at home, says council leader

30 December 2020

The Highland Council leader reminds everyone to follow all guidance and remain extra vigilant in the face of rising Covid figures.


Rail bonus for Caithness students returning to studies

29 December 2020
Rail bonus for Caithness students returning to studies

Rail bonus for Caithness students returning to studies

29 December 2020

Caithness students returning to their colleges and universities after the festive break may benefit from an extension to rail ticket discounts.


Anyone for ice pancakes up Dunbeath Strath?

29 December 2020
Anyone for ice pancakes up Dunbeath Strath?

Anyone for ice pancakes up Dunbeath Strath?

29 December 2020

A very strange and unusual phenomenon was observed on Dunbeath river yesterday – discs of ice that looked like pancakes.


Council lorry ditches at Keiss

29 December 2020
Council lorry ditches at Keiss

Council lorry ditches at Keiss

29 December 2020

A council recycling truck was observed lying in a ditch near Keiss this morning after an accident which involved 'no serious injuries'.


Wick nativity scene inspires father's Christmas poem

29 December 2020
Wick nativity scene inspires father's Christmas poem

Wick nativity scene inspires father's Christmas poem

29 December 2020

A striking nativity scene stretching along church railings in Wick has inspired the creator's father to write a festive ditty.


Supporting Wick hospital through the pandemic

28 December 2020
Supporting Wick hospital through the pandemic

Supporting Wick hospital through the pandemic

28 December 2020

A Caithness charity organisation said it has continued to support the general hospital in Wick despite the issues and restrictions of Covid.


Banging the drums in Thurso with a pipe band makeover

28 December 2020
Banging the drums in Thurso with a pipe band makeover

Banging the drums in Thurso with a pipe band makeover

28 December 2020

Thurso Pipe Band has now been officially renamed and beats its drums with a new logo too.


Caithness police operation draws praise from local councillors

28 December 2020
Caithness police operation draws praise from local councillors

Caithness police operation draws praise from local councillors

28 December 2020

Operation Ruling netted large quantities of 'illegal substances' and led to violent criminals being arrested including one caught with a sword.


Jackson three raise charity cash for Wick hospital

28 December 2020
Jackson three raise charity cash for Wick hospital

Jackson three raise charity cash for Wick hospital

28 December 2020

Thanks to the efforts of the Jackson family from Lybster, Caithness General Hospital is benefitting with a sizeable cash donation.


A taste of the old and new at spacious Thurso café

26 December 2020
A taste of the old and new at spacious Thurso café

A taste of the old and new at spacious Thurso café

26 December 2020

A former storeroom above a popular Thurso newsagent shop has been revamped into a 'sparkling new business'.


Key council information and arrangements over the festive period

23 December 2020
Key council information and arrangements over the festive period

Key council information and arrangements over the festive period

23 December 2020

Highland Council has set out key information for its services and important contact details for the public to refer to over the festive period.


New business grant scheme to open in New Year

23 December 2020
New business grant scheme to open in New Year

New business grant scheme to open in New Year

23 December 2020

The Highland Council leader encourages all businesses to apply for a new support grant.


Council and NHS stress importance of asking for help

23 December 2020
Council and NHS stress importance of asking for help

Council and NHS stress importance of asking for help

23 December 2020

The Highland Council and NHS Highland remind people in Caithness of the importance of reaching out for help if this is needed over the festive period.


Council urge businesses to be aware of Level 4 restrictions

23 December 2020
Council urge businesses to be aware of Level 4 restrictions

Council urge businesses to be aware of Level 4 restrictions

23 December 2020

The Council stresses that it is essential that all businesses make themselves aware of Level 4 restrictions from Boxing Day.


Tesco stores introduce 'buying limits'

23 December 2020
Tesco stores introduce 'buying limits'

Tesco stores introduce 'buying limits'

23 December 2020

Supermarket giant Tesco would not confirm that its Wick store was forced to close temporarily earlier this week due to an influx of customers.


74-year-old wonder woman and her Pope mobile pass through Castletown

23 December 2020
74-year-old wonder woman and her Pope mobile pass through Castletown

74-year-old wonder woman and her Pope mobile pass through Castletown

23 December 2020

Global running legend Rosie Swale-Pope MBE passed through Castletown yesterday afternoon on her way to John O'Groats.


'Money, staff and education' key to tackling drug issues says Thurso councillor

22 December 2020
'Money, staff and education' key to tackling drug issues says Thurso councillor

'Money, staff and education' key to tackling drug issues says Thurso councillor

22 December 2020

A Thurso councillor talked about the need for "money, staff and education" to be prioritised to help tackle the rise in drug fatalities.


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