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Views of Caithness residents sought on licensing of sexual entertainment venues

18 August 2021
Views of Caithness residents sought on licensing of sexual entertainment venues

Views of Caithness residents sought on licensing of sexual entertainment venues

18 August 2021

The council is seeking the public’s views on the potential licensing of sexual entertainment venues in Caithness and other parts of the Highlands.


Small decreases in suicide rates highlighted by prevention group

18 August 2021
Small decreases in suicide rates highlighted by prevention group

Small decreases in suicide rates highlighted by prevention group

18 August 2021

This week's release of data from National Records of Scotland for 2020 shows a very small year on year decrease in deaths by probable suicide.


Pupils and staff head back to Caithness schools for the new academic year

17 August 2021
Pupils and staff head back to Caithness schools for the new academic year

Pupils and staff head back to Caithness schools for the new academic year

17 August 2021

Schools across Caithness welcomed pupils and staff back to classrooms today and Covid-19 safety measures are in place.


PICTURES: Pathway to a brighter Wick thanks to volunteer work

17 August 2021
PICTURES: Pathway to a brighter Wick thanks to volunteer work

PICTURES: Pathway to a brighter Wick thanks to volunteer work

17 August 2021

Thanks to the efforts of two volunteer groups in the town, parts of Wick have been spruced up with path work, weeding and litter picks.


New protocols at Wick High School as it welcomes back pupils

17 August 2021
New protocols at Wick High School as it welcomes back pupils

New protocols at Wick High School as it welcomes back pupils

17 August 2021

Pupils returning to Wick High School after their summer break will still be following Covid protocols but with the addition of staggered break times.


£100k investments for Wick and Thurso from special Covid fund

17 August 2021
£100k investments for Wick and Thurso from special Covid fund

£100k investments for Wick and Thurso from special Covid fund

17 August 2021

Play parks, bus shelters and sports pitches are among the areas to benefit after funding was agreed for projects in Wick and Thurso.


Duncansby Stacks makes top 20 of best wild locations in UK

16 August 2021
Duncansby Stacks makes top 20 of best wild locations in UK

Duncansby Stacks makes top 20 of best wild locations in UK

16 August 2021

A Caithness sightseeing location has made the top 20 of a new list of 'undiscovered gems' in the UK countryside.


Caithness schools could benefit from new probationer teachers

16 August 2021
Caithness schools could benefit from new probationer teachers

Caithness schools could benefit from new probationer teachers

16 August 2021

A new cohort of probationer teachers were welcomed to the Highlands on Friday (August 13) at an online induction event.


New advice site to help Caithness residents affected by loan sharks

16 August 2021
New advice site to help Caithness residents affected by loan sharks

New advice site to help Caithness residents affected by loan sharks

16 August 2021

The Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit has launched a new dedicated advice site to support Caithness residents struggling to deal with loan sharks.


Charity 'chuffed' to be shortlisted for awards

14 August 2021
Charity 'chuffed' to be shortlisted for awards

Charity 'chuffed' to be shortlisted for awards

14 August 2021

The Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution (RSABI) is delighted to be shortlisted for two campaign awards for its work last year.


Beware of Council Tax text scam doing the rounds

14 August 2021
Beware of Council Tax text scam doing the rounds

Beware of Council Tax text scam doing the rounds

14 August 2021

Highland Council warns Caithness residents that text messages stating they are due a tax refund from their local council are part of a scam operation.


Wick store closes today but new trader will not confirm it is setting up shop at retail park site

13 August 2021
Wick store closes today but new trader will not confirm it is setting up shop at retail park site

Wick store closes today but new trader will not confirm it is setting up shop at retail park site

13 August 2021

Discount retailer Poundland closes its doors in Wick today but another supermarket has plans to develop the site.


Plans for a new café/takeaway premises in Lybster

13 August 2021
Plans for a new café/takeaway premises in Lybster

Plans for a new café/takeaway premises in Lybster

13 August 2021

A planning application has been lodged with Highland Council for creating a new food outlet in Lybster.


Caithness supermarket customers help provide more than 3m meals for kids

13 August 2021
Caithness supermarket customers help provide more than 3m meals for kids

Caithness supermarket customers help provide more than 3m meals for kids

13 August 2021

Supermarket customers in Thurso and Wick have enabled thousands of meals to be donated to children living in food insecurity.


Gull brings lull in court proceedings at Wick

13 August 2021
Gull brings lull in court proceedings at Wick

Gull brings lull in court proceedings at Wick

13 August 2021

A hapless herring gull brought Wick Sheriff Court to a standstill on Monday after being trapped on the roof of the building.


Partially-sighted Thurso filmmaker struggles against adversity to make it in the movies

13 August 2021
Partially-sighted Thurso filmmaker struggles against adversity to make it in the movies

Partially-sighted Thurso filmmaker struggles against adversity to make it in the movies

13 August 2021

A self-taught filmmaker living in Thurso talked about how he is pushing forward to make a career in the movies despite suffering visual impairment.


A scene from a classic 60s TV series or just a man and buoy at Dunnet beach?

03 August 2021
A scene from a classic 60s TV series or just a man and buoy at Dunnet beach?

A scene from a classic 60s TV series or just a man and buoy at Dunnet beach?

03 August 2021

A chance snap of a Caithness Beach Cleans volunteer reminded some locals of a classic British television series and had others scratching their heads.


Wick man retires after 43 years of public service

03 August 2021
Wick man retires after 43 years of public service

Wick man retires after 43 years of public service

03 August 2021

A Wick man who has served the local community for more than four decades is set to retire.


Urgent appeal for public’s help to count butterflies in Caithness

03 August 2021
Urgent appeal for public’s help to count butterflies in Caithness

Urgent appeal for public’s help to count butterflies in Caithness

03 August 2021

Butterfly experts urge Caithness-based citizen scientists to help them understand how this year’s unseasonable weather is affecting insect species.


Exclusive pictures from the visit of HRH Prince Charles to Caithness

03 August 2021
Exclusive pictures from the visit of HRH Prince Charles to Caithness

Exclusive pictures from the visit of HRH Prince Charles to Caithness

03 August 2021

Exclusive pictures have been shared with the paper showing HRH Prince Charles' visit to a celebrity vet's practice and an iconic Caithness landmark.


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