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Prevention group responds to 2019 increase in deaths by suicide

25 November 2020
Prevention group responds to 2019 increase in deaths by suicide

Prevention group responds to 2019 increase in deaths by suicide

25 November 2020

Key figures reacted to this week's news that the number of people who died by suicide in Scotland in 2019 rose for a second successive year.


Online survey about misleading ‘eco-friendly’ claims

24 November 2020
Online survey about misleading ‘eco-friendly’ claims

Online survey about misleading ‘eco-friendly’ claims

24 November 2020

Highland Council trading standards urges businesses and consumers to take part in an online survey regarding misleading environmental claims.


Work to start on Noss Head switching station

23 November 2020
Work to start on Noss Head switching station

Work to start on Noss Head switching station

23 November 2020

A major development tied in with renewable energy is about to get underway at Noss Head which will put Caithness at the 'forefront of HVDC technology'


WATCH: Thurso pupils among those saying One Million Words of Kindness for St Andrew’s Day 2020

23 November 2020
WATCH: Thurso pupils among those saying One Million Words of Kindness for St Andrew’s Day 2020

WATCH: Thurso pupils among those saying One Million Words of Kindness for St Andrew’s Day 2020

23 November 2020

Thurso High School pupils will take part in a special debating event as part of a Scottish Government initiative set up to celebrate St Andrew's Day.


£400k funds available for Caithness

23 November 2020
£400k funds available for Caithness

£400k funds available for Caithness

23 November 2020

Over £400,000 will be available in Caithness as part of a funding initiative set up by Highland Council and supported by Scottish Government.


PICTURES: Think alpaca trek in at Ulbster this weekend

21 November 2020
PICTURES: Think alpaca trek in at Ulbster this weekend

PICTURES: Think alpaca trek in at Ulbster this weekend

21 November 2020

Fancy something different for the weekend? How about a gentle hike with some alpacas then feeding ducks in the beautiful Caithness countryside?


Council aims to be a hit with the grit this winter

20 November 2020
Council aims to be a hit with the grit this winter

Council aims to be a hit with the grit this winter

20 November 2020

Highland Council recently invested in 10 new winter gritting vehicles to replace some of its ageing fleet that are ready to be deployed when needed.


New service launched to protect against scammers

20 November 2020
New service launched to protect against scammers

New service launched to protect against scammers

20 November 2020

With many reports of Caithness residents falling foul of scammers a new service launched today may help protect them.


Thurso designer takes inspiration from Caithness to power ahead with sales

19 November 2020
Thurso designer takes inspiration from Caithness to power ahead with sales

Thurso designer takes inspiration from Caithness to power ahead with sales

19 November 2020

Laura Davidson was told Caithness was 'too remote' to make her textile design business a success but now makes international sales.


Kangaroos in Caithness? Hop off!

18 November 2020
Kangaroos in Caithness? Hop off!

Kangaroos in Caithness? Hop off!

18 November 2020

This picture may get you hopping mad but it's maybe better to be on the safe side as you drive around the Thrumster area of Caithness.


Caithness earmarked for pilot mental health funds

18 November 2020
Caithness earmarked for pilot mental health funds

Caithness earmarked for pilot mental health funds

18 November 2020

Funding to invest in and develop additional mental health and wellbeing services for children and young people is on its way to Caithness.


Transport company offers businesses a helping hand

18 November 2020
Transport company offers businesses a helping hand

Transport company offers businesses a helping hand

18 November 2020

A Highland-based transport company with a depot in Helmsdale is doing what it can to support local businesses.


Strictly star's flat performance in Thurso Dancefest

18 November 2020
Strictly star's flat performance in Thurso Dancefest

Strictly star's flat performance in Thurso Dancefest

18 November 2020

Thurso, Come Dancing's medal presentations included the local Highland Vet TV celebrity and a surprise guest appearance by BBC Strictly's judge Craig


Council to consult on common good property list for Wick

17 November 2020
Council to consult on common good property list for Wick

Council to consult on common good property list for Wick

17 November 2020

Highland Council launched a consultation today giving the community until March next year to comment on the common good fund asset register for Wick.


Officer praised for Wick harbour rescue

17 November 2020
Officer praised for Wick harbour rescue

Officer praised for Wick harbour rescue

17 November 2020

A Wick police officer has been praised for saving a man's life in a dramatic incident at the town's harbour.


Freswick fright film gets North American release

17 November 2020
Freswick fright film gets North American release

Freswick fright film gets North American release

17 November 2020

A feature length supernatural thriller film shot entirely on location at Freswick Castle is set for a wide release across North America today.


Wick school's lockdown 2021 calendar for sale

17 November 2020
Wick school's lockdown 2021 calendar for sale

Wick school's lockdown 2021 calendar for sale

17 November 2020

A special calendar of images produced by Wick High School pupils during lockdown is now on sale.


Crown actor talks about his Lybster experience

17 November 2020
Crown actor talks about his Lybster experience

Crown actor talks about his Lybster experience

17 November 2020

The Crown episode on Sunday featured Lybster Harbour and an actor playing the man deemed by some as responsible for starting the Falklands War.


Thurso activist gets active with 1000 daffodils

16 November 2020
Thurso activist gets active with 1000 daffodils

Thurso activist gets active with 1000 daffodils

16 November 2020

A community activist is planning on making a difference to his home town of Thurso through the winter and into spring with blooms and grit.


Measure of success for Thurso artist at Six Foot Gallery

16 November 2020
Measure of success for Thurso artist at Six Foot Gallery

Measure of success for Thurso artist at Six Foot Gallery

16 November 2020

A Thurso artist is delighted to have four of her works displaying in a 'real physical space' rather than an online gallery.


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