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Tories can’t be trusted over farm support, says local MSP Gail Ross

Tories can’t be trusted over farm support, says local MSP Gail Ross

Tories can’t be trusted over farm support, says local MSP Gail Ross

14 May 2019

MSP Gail Ross has slammed the UK Government for "badly letting down" farmers, saying Brexit uncertainty has left food producers suffering.


North fire crews battling moor blaze in Melvich

North fire crews battling moor blaze in Melvich

North fire crews battling moor blaze in Melvich

14 May 2019

Crews from Caithness and Sutherland are "making progress" in fighting an extensive moor fire in the Melvich area.


Lesley Riddoch to present Nordic film screening in Wick

Lesley Riddoch to present Nordic film screening in Wick

Lesley Riddoch to present Nordic film screening in Wick

13 May 2019

Broadcaster, activist and journalist Lesley Riddoch will be presenting a screening of her Nordic films at the Pulteney Centre next week.


Pod of orcas captured on camera on east coast journey

Pod of orcas captured on camera on east coast journey

Pod of orcas captured on camera on east coast journey

13 May 2019

Wildlife watchers enjoyed a memorable spectacle as a pod of seven killer whales travelled up the east coast of Sutherland and Caithness.


Benefits of devolved powers must go beyond central belt, says local MP

Benefits of devolved powers must go beyond central belt, says local MP

Benefits of devolved powers must go beyond central belt, says local MP

13 May 2019

North MP Jamie Stone has called on Holyrood to ensure that the benefits of Scotland's devolved powers are spread far beyond the central belt.


Minister and daughter complete zip-wire challenge

Minister and daughter complete zip-wire challenge

Minister and daughter complete zip-wire challenge

11 May 2019

A Caithness minister rev-elled in his latest fundraising venture despite some unseasonal weather.


John O’Groats Brewery team celebrating after competition success

John O’Groats Brewery team celebrating after competition success

John O’Groats Brewery team celebrating after competition success

11 May 2019

John O’Groats Brewery has been awarded a bronze medal in the first competition the company has entered.


Caithness flag features at Chelsea Flower Show

Caithness flag features at Chelsea Flower Show

Caithness flag features at Chelsea Flower Show

10 May 2019

The county's renowned flagstone will be firmly in the spotlight when it features at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show this month.


Electric car test drives on offer at Health and Wellbeing Market in Wick

Electric car test drives on offer at Health and Wellbeing Market in Wick

Electric car test drives on offer at Health and Wellbeing Market in Wick

10 May 2019

The chance to test-drive an electric car will be on offer at the county’s third Health and Wellbeing Market in Wick on May 18.


Kids on Caithness Horizons roof could fall and die, says councillor

Kids on Caithness Horizons roof could fall and die, says councillor

Kids on Caithness Horizons roof could fall and die, says councillor

10 May 2019

There are fears that a fatality could occur unless action is taken to stop children getting onto the roof of the Caithness Horizons building.


'Swift progress' needed on health redesign plans for Caithness

'Swift progress' needed on health redesign plans for Caithness

'Swift progress' needed on health redesign plans for Caithness

10 May 2019

A call has been made for "swift progress" on the proposed multimillion-pound redesign of health and social care services in Caithness.


Open Wednesdays at St John's Church in Wick

Open Wednesdays at St John's Church in Wick

Open Wednesdays at St John's Church in Wick

10 May 2019

Throughout the summer St John’s Scottish Episcopal Church in Wick is open on Wednesday afternoons (noon to 3pm) and welcomes visitors to pop in.


'Anxious wait' for Wick family over harbour death

'Anxious wait' for Wick family over harbour death

'Anxious wait' for Wick family over harbour death

10 May 2019

The family of Kevin Mcleod is having "an anxious wait" for the findings of two separate investigations into his death.


Diane's award is hair today

Diane's award is hair today

Diane's award is hair today

10 May 2019

A Wick hairdresser has proven she is a cut above the rest with a recent award.


Thurso Super Woman takes on charity plunge

Thurso Super Woman takes on charity plunge

Thurso Super Woman takes on charity plunge

10 May 2019

A Thurso mum is set to abseil down Dunrobin Castle in aid of sick kids after her own daughter’s difficult start in life.


Pupils celebrate WWI Jellicoe Express centenary in Flow Country

Pupils celebrate WWI Jellicoe Express centenary in Flow Country

Pupils celebrate WWI Jellicoe Express centenary in Flow Country

10 May 2019

Primary pupils in the far north played their part in celebrations to mark the centenary of the final World War I journey of the Jellicoe Express.


Broch project points to hidden history of Caithness

Broch project points to hidden history of Caithness

Broch project points to hidden history of Caithness

10 May 2019

Eye-catching graphics revealing the rich archaeological landscape of Caithness have been proving a big hit on social media.


More Wick regeneration meetings announced

More Wick regeneration meetings announced

More Wick regeneration meetings announced

10 May 2019

Plans for town centre regeneration in Wick have taken another step forward with the announcement of two meetings.


Demolition gets under way at former Wick school

Demolition gets under way at former Wick school

Demolition gets under way at former Wick school

09 May 2019

The former Hillhead Primary School in Wick is being demolished after being sold by Highland Council to John Gunn & Sons.


Drone permission opens up new horizons for photographer Angus

Drone permission opens up new horizons for photographer Angus

Drone permission opens up new horizons for photographer Angus

09 May 2019

Angus Mackay has brought a new perspective to his work as a photographer by acquiring a drone and gaining his PfCO.


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