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Council appoints Covid compliance officers

06 April 2021
Council appoints Covid compliance officers

Council appoints Covid compliance officers

06 April 2021

The Highland Council has appointed four dedicated Covid compliance officers to work throughout the region.


Highland Council clearing snow filled roads

06 April 2021
Highland Council clearing snow filled roads

Highland Council clearing snow filled roads

06 April 2021

Highland Council is currently treating roads in the far north with gritters and snow ploughs where necessary.


Paths to success at Newtonhill Woodland Walk

06 April 2021
Paths to success at Newtonhill Woodland Walk

Paths to success at Newtonhill Woodland Walk

06 April 2021

With the popularity of the Newtonhill Woodland Walk rising, some work was carried out to improve path and access road surfaces at the site.


Woman charged after car collision in Wick

05 April 2021
Woman charged after car collision in Wick

Woman charged after car collision in Wick

05 April 2021

Traffic was diverted from the scene of an incident on Francis Street in Wick earlier this afternoon when a car smashed into parked vehicles.


PICTURES: Beast from the East returns as 'Pest from the West'

05 April 2021
PICTURES: Beast from the East returns as 'Pest from the West'

PICTURES: Beast from the East returns as 'Pest from the West'

05 April 2021

Gale forces winds and snow have returned to Caithness in a two-day blitz of 'shochad storms' reminiscent of the 2018 Beast from the East.


Rusty wreck mystery at Reiss

03 April 2021
Rusty wreck mystery at Reiss

Rusty wreck mystery at Reiss

03 April 2021

With this week's very low tides, a strange phenomenon can be observed on a rusting shipwreck at Reiss beach that is hard to explain.


Thurso and Wick stores get new food donation points

02 April 2021
Thurso and Wick stores get new food donation points

Thurso and Wick stores get new food donation points

02 April 2021

Shoppers in Thurso and Wick can now donate food items to help people in their community each time they visit their local Tesco store.


Easter drama on a Wick street talks of sexual identity

02 April 2021
Easter drama on a Wick street talks of sexual identity

Easter drama on a Wick street talks of sexual identity

02 April 2021

Francis Street in Wick is currently playing host to a colourful drama of biblical proportions.


Council outlines new programme for jobs

01 April 2021
Council outlines new programme for jobs

Council outlines new programme for jobs

01 April 2021

Highland Council updated details on an ambitious recruitment programme to fill positions for key project and programme staff.


History in the baking as Thurso company joins supermarket range

01 April 2021
History in the baking as Thurso company joins supermarket range

History in the baking as Thurso company joins supermarket range

01 April 2021

Award-winning Thurso company Reids Bakery joins the line-up for Lidl’s Scottish Larder range available from next week.


Eyesore site set for clean-up after claims council is 'sticking two fingers up' at people of Wick

01 April 2021
Eyesore site set for clean-up after claims council is 'sticking two fingers up' at people of Wick

Eyesore site set for clean-up after claims council is 'sticking two fingers up' at people of Wick

01 April 2021

A clean-up operation around paths leading to the East Caithness Community Campus will begin soon, Highland Council has said.


Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended

01 April 2021
Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended

Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended

01 April 2021

The Highland Council has today (April 1) reopened the Discretionary Grant Fund to allow more businesses to apply to the scheme.


Be warned – Easter eggs can kill your dog

31 March 2021
Be warned – Easter eggs can kill your dog

Be warned – Easter eggs can kill your dog

31 March 2021

While it may seem a tempting treat, Easter chocolates pose a serious risk to pets if eaten.


PICTURES: Some of the strangest finds of the Caithness Beach Cleaners

31 March 2021
PICTURES: Some of the strangest finds of the Caithness Beach Cleaners

PICTURES: Some of the strangest finds of the Caithness Beach Cleaners

31 March 2021

Have a look at this picture gallery of weird and wonderful objects found around our coastline by the Caithness Beach Cleaners over the last two years.


Scottish SPCA reveals weirdest donations

31 March 2021
Scottish SPCA reveals weirdest donations

Scottish SPCA reveals weirdest donations

31 March 2021

Underwear, odd shoes and a video tape of Princess Diana’s funeral are just some of the strange items that have been donated to Scottish SPCA centres.


Caithness STEM ambassador retires after 30 years of inspiring kids

30 March 2021
Caithness STEM ambassador retires after 30 years of inspiring kids

Caithness STEM ambassador retires after 30 years of inspiring kids

30 March 2021

He may have only moved to the Caithness coast for the surfing but Pat Kieran stayed on to become an inspiration for children studying STEM subjects.


Plan ahead for accidents and illnesses, says NHS

30 March 2021
Plan ahead for accidents and illnesses, says NHS

Plan ahead for accidents and illnesses, says NHS

30 March 2021

As NHS 24 prepares for the busy Easter holiday, people in Caithness are being encouraged to take small steps to make a big difference to their health.


PICTURES: Path to success for Wick volunteers

29 March 2021
PICTURES: Path to success for Wick volunteers

PICTURES: Path to success for Wick volunteers

29 March 2021

With the popularity of Wick's riverside as a walk and exercise area soaring, the work of volunteers to maintain the route has been greatly welcomed


Farmers fear dog attacks on sheep this Easter

29 March 2021
Farmers fear dog attacks on sheep this Easter

Farmers fear dog attacks on sheep this Easter

29 March 2021

With a huge surge in pet ownership due to the pandemic, farmers fear an increase of sheep attacks that could lead to dogs being shot dead


PICTURES: Celebrating five years of helping the Caithness community

29 March 2021
PICTURES: Celebrating five years of helping the Caithness community

PICTURES: Celebrating five years of helping the Caithness community

29 March 2021

A Wick supermarket has allocated almost £160,000 to the Caithness community with a special initiative started five years ago.


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