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Warning for Lybster Harbour visitors as bird flu casualties mount – 'Don't go near dead birds,' says retired Thurso vet

05 July 2022
Warning for Lybster Harbour visitors as bird flu casualties mount – 'Don't go near dead birds,' says retired Thurso vet

Warning for Lybster Harbour visitors as bird flu casualties mount – 'Don't go near dead birds,' says retired Thurso vet

05 July 2022

The short stretch of pebble beach next to Lybster Harbour should be approached with caution due to the amount of apparent bird flu casualties on it.


Caithness group helps people from far and wide reconnect with their roots – how a woman from Nova Scotia discovered ancestors in Latheron and Dunbeath

05 July 2022
Caithness group helps people from far and wide reconnect with their roots – how a woman from Nova Scotia discovered ancestors in Latheron and Dunbeath

Caithness group helps people from far and wide reconnect with their roots – how a woman from Nova Scotia discovered ancestors in Latheron and Dunbeath

05 July 2022

Since its formation in 1999, Caithness Family History Society has been helping people who are researching their roots.


A special radio wave for the Queen at Mey event

05 July 2022
A special radio wave for the Queen at Mey event

A special radio wave for the Queen at Mey event

05 July 2022

Caithness Amateur Radio Society (CARS) held a contact event in celebration of the Queen's Jubilee on the weekend of June 25/26.


Linked fire alarm help for low-income home-owners in Caithness

04 July 2022
Linked fire alarm help for low-income home-owners in Caithness

Linked fire alarm help for low-income home-owners in Caithness

04 July 2022

Low income home-owners, those with disabilities and pensioners in Caithness may be able to get help to supply and install interlinked fire alarms.


WATCH: Lawnmower man cuts a path to John O'Groats to beat record

04 July 2022
WATCH: Lawnmower man cuts a path to John O'Groats to beat record

WATCH: Lawnmower man cuts a path to John O'Groats to beat record

04 July 2022

A charity lawnmower ride across the UK ended at Groats last week to beat the previous record, claims a spokesperson for the Bourne to Ride challenge.


Chance to meet the police in Wick

03 July 2022
Chance to meet the police in Wick

Chance to meet the police in Wick

03 July 2022

Local police officers invite the public to come and meet them at a special drop in session at Wick's Pulteney Centre.


Youth charity appeals to young people to be safe, be kind and fearless this summer

02 July 2022
Youth charity appeals to young people to be safe, be kind and fearless this summer

Youth charity appeals to young people to be safe, be kind and fearless this summer

02 July 2022

Fearless.org reaches out using TikTok and Snapchat in quest to remind young people to look out for each other over the holiday period.


Tragic end to cyclist's Lejog charity cycle challenge just 20 miles short of finish

01 July 2022
Tragic end to cyclist's Lejog charity cycle challenge just 20 miles short of finish

Tragic end to cyclist's Lejog charity cycle challenge just 20 miles short of finish

01 July 2022

A 58-year-old man was only 20 miles from finishing his Land's End to John O'Groats cycle ride when he suffered a massive heart attack and died.


Funds to help Caithness families as council announces £3.639m package – 'fantastic boost for the Highlands,' says council leader Raymond Bremner

01 July 2022
Funds to help Caithness families as council announces £3.639m package – 'fantastic boost for the Highlands,' says council leader Raymond Bremner

Funds to help Caithness families as council announces £3.639m package – 'fantastic boost for the Highlands,' says council leader Raymond Bremner

01 July 2022

Highland Council approved a package of support totalling £3.639m for low-income households and economic growth.


Caithness kids have a bone to pick with local radiography team

30 June 2022
Caithness kids have a bone to pick with local radiography team

Caithness kids have a bone to pick with local radiography team

30 June 2022

Primary school children from Keiss and Newton Park Primary in Wick got to the bones of the matter with two Caithness radiographers.


Beware of NHS Telecare scammers operating in the area

29 June 2022
Beware of NHS Telecare scammers operating in the area

Beware of NHS Telecare scammers operating in the area

29 June 2022

NHS Highland has issued a warning about criminals targeting sick, vulnerable and elderly people who use its emergency alarm systems.


Incident at Duncansby Head lighthouse – coastguard and ambulance attend

29 June 2022
Incident at Duncansby Head lighthouse – coastguard and ambulance attend

Incident at Duncansby Head lighthouse – coastguard and ambulance attend

29 June 2022

Just after noon today an incident occurred at Duncansby Head lighthouse – coastguard and ambulance personnel attended.


Crash near Berriedale – emergency services called out

29 June 2022
Crash near Berriedale – emergency services called out

Crash near Berriedale – emergency services called out

29 June 2022

Emergency services attended a road accident on the A9 earlier this afternoon.


When will Highland Council get around to painting lines at Watten's accident blackspot?

29 June 2022
When will Highland Council get around to painting lines at Watten's accident blackspot?

When will Highland Council get around to painting lines at Watten's accident blackspot?

29 June 2022

The issue of road markings being repainted at an accident blackspot was highlighted at a meeting of Watten Community Council.


Have your say at John O'Groats Trail community engagement sessions

28 June 2022
Have your say at John O'Groats Trail community engagement sessions

Have your say at John O'Groats Trail community engagement sessions

28 June 2022

Community engagement is well under way for the far north walking route known as the John O'Groats Trail.


Caithness families can get help with summer holiday childcare costs

28 June 2022
Caithness families can get help with summer holiday childcare costs

Caithness families can get help with summer holiday childcare costs

28 June 2022

HM Revenue and Customs reminds parents and families not to miss out on financial support that can help pay for childcare during the summer holidays.


Prestigious magazine commends Lybster hotel for 'Best Scottish Dining Experience'

28 June 2022
Prestigious magazine commends Lybster hotel for 'Best Scottish Dining Experience'

Prestigious magazine commends Lybster hotel for 'Best Scottish Dining Experience'

28 June 2022

A Lybster hotel is basking in success with a culinary award it received from a high-end lifestyle magazine.


'Start small, think big' – Community advocate's delight over play area survey

27 June 2022
'Start small, think big' – Community advocate's delight over play area survey

'Start small, think big' – Community advocate's delight over play area survey

27 June 2022

A Thurso-based community advocate talked about the 'phenomenal response' to an online survey he created to improve outdoor play facilities.


Bower-based company Norscot and mental health charity Mikeysline announce year-long partnership

27 June 2022
Bower-based company Norscot and mental health charity Mikeysline announce year-long partnership

Bower-based company Norscot and mental health charity Mikeysline announce year-long partnership

27 June 2022

Highland-based window, door and timber frame kit home manufacturer, Norscot has partnered with mental health charity, Mikeysline.


Congo-based TV journalist takes a working holiday at Groats petting farm where there's 'less heat'

25 June 2022
Congo-based TV journalist takes a working holiday at Groats petting farm where there's 'less heat'

Congo-based TV journalist takes a working holiday at Groats petting farm where there's 'less heat'

25 June 2022

A Caithness petting farm may become part of a news topic in the Congo after a TV reporter returns home after her working holiday in John O'Groats.


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