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Caithness residents warned about cost-of-living cons – Scottish ScamWatch Fortnight campaign hammers the scammers

Caithness residents warned about cost-of-living cons – Scottish ScamWatch Fortnight campaign hammers the scammers

Caithness residents warned about cost-of-living cons – Scottish ScamWatch Fortnight campaign hammers the scammers

15 August 2022

Consumers in Caithness have been urged to be aware of new cost-of-living scams as national ScamWatch Fortnight gets underway.


Health secretary Humza Yousaf on way to Wick to hear Caithness Health Action Teams concerns

Health secretary Humza Yousaf on way to Wick to hear Caithness Health Action Teams concerns

Health secretary Humza Yousaf on way to Wick to hear Caithness Health Action Teams concerns

15 August 2022

Humza Yousaf, the Scottish health secretary, is due to visit Caithness later today to hear campaigners' concerns over maternity care and other issues.


People handing over dogs due to cost of living crisis. Dogs Trust warns of a looming housing problem for dogs and is urgently seeking fosterers – 38 per cent of dog owners in Scotland think it is now more difficult to give their dog all they need

People handing over dogs due to cost of living crisis. Dogs Trust warns of a looming housing problem for dogs and is urgently seeking fosterers – 38 per cent of dog owners in Scotland think it is now more difficult to give their dog all they need

People handing over dogs due to cost of living crisis. Dogs Trust warns of a looming housing problem for dogs and is urgently seeking fosterers – 38 per cent of dog owners in Scotland think it is now more difficult to give their dog all they need

14 August 2022

The sky high cost of essentials, such as eating and heating, is leaving many dog owners unable to provide for their dogs.


Police appeal after death of motorcyclist

Police appeal after death of motorcyclist

Police appeal after death of motorcyclist

14 August 2022

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a three-vehicle crash on Friday.


New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county

New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county

New Caithness info bulletin aims to improve mental wellbeing in the county

12 August 2022

A one-stop online facility shares the latest news, training opportunities, job vacancies and articles pertinent to mental health and well-being.


Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service

Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service

Boy trapped in Wick North School store room for four days and 'little the worse' for it. Find out more stories such as this and old school photos from Caithness in a new online picture exhibition from Highland Archive Service

12 August 2022

The impact on Scotland’s children of the Education (Scotland) Act 1872 is highlighted in a new online picture exhibition.


INVERNESS SHERIFF COURT: Man appears in court facing murder charge after death on Skye

INVERNESS SHERIFF COURT: Man appears in court facing murder charge after death on Skye

INVERNESS SHERIFF COURT: Man appears in court facing murder charge after death on Skye

12 August 2022

Finlay MacDonald (39) appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court.


Hit-and-miss thunderstorms may cause disruptions in Caithness over Sunday and Monday – warning of flooding, lightning strikes, hail and strong winds

Hit-and-miss thunderstorms may cause disruptions in Caithness over Sunday and Monday – warning of flooding, lightning strikes, hail and strong winds

Hit-and-miss thunderstorms may cause disruptions in Caithness over Sunday and Monday – warning of flooding, lightning strikes, hail and strong winds

12 August 2022

The Met Office has issued a warning for Sunday evening and into Monday for the far north of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain and possible disruption.


Reflections after the visit of HRH Prince Charles to Caithness – 'a visit from Prince Charles puts a real spring in the step'

Reflections after the visit of HRH Prince Charles to Caithness – 'a visit from Prince Charles puts a real spring in the step'

Reflections after the visit of HRH Prince Charles to Caithness – 'a visit from Prince Charles puts a real spring in the step'

12 August 2022

After the visit of HRH Prince Charles, several community organisations have reflected on the significance of his annual stay in Caithness.


Thurso man's portrait of Celtic manager is signed by Ange Postecoglou himself – now it will be raffled off for charity

Thurso man's portrait of Celtic manager is signed by Ange Postecoglou himself – now it will be raffled off for charity

Thurso man's portrait of Celtic manager is signed by Ange Postecoglou himself – now it will be raffled off for charity

12 August 2022

A painting of Celtic's manager Ange Postecoglou by Davie Greig from Thurso is being auctioned off for charity.


UPDATE: Family pays tribute to John MacKinnon

UPDATE: Family pays tribute to John MacKinnon

UPDATE: Family pays tribute to John MacKinnon

11 August 2022

The family of 47-year-old John MacKinnon have released a statement through Police Scotland following his death in Skye yesterday.


Driver banned after dangerous overtaking move in Thurso

Driver banned after dangerous overtaking move in Thurso

Driver banned after dangerous overtaking move in Thurso

11 August 2022

A driver who overtook a vehicle at a set of traffic lights in Thurso into the path of an oncoming motorist has been banned from driving for a year.


Virtual ward hailed as 'exciting development' for respiratory care

Virtual ward hailed as 'exciting development' for respiratory care

Virtual ward hailed as 'exciting development' for respiratory care

11 August 2022

A new service which enables respiratory patients to receive specialist care in their own homes has been launched by NHS Highland.


WICK SHERIFF COURT: Woman to be sentenced over £2000 extortion bid

WICK SHERIFF COURT: Woman to be sentenced over £2000 extortion bid

WICK SHERIFF COURT: Woman to be sentenced over £2000 extortion bid

11 August 2022

A Caithness woman has admitted a charge of attempted extortion.


BREAKING NEWS: Police name man who died after incidents yesterday

BREAKING NEWS: Police name man who died after incidents yesterday

BREAKING NEWS: Police name man who died after incidents yesterday

11 August 2022

A man who died after a series of incidents on Skye and in Wester Ross yesterday can be named as John MacKinnon, 47.


Highland households urged to complete Census Coverage Survey (CCS)

Highland households urged to complete Census Coverage Survey (CCS)

Highland households urged to complete Census Coverage Survey (CCS)

11 August 2022

A select number of households across the Highlands have been invited to take part in the Census Coverage Survey (CCS).


Greens edge out Orkney as Caithness team face islanders at Millbank

Greens edge out Orkney as Caithness team face islanders at Millbank

Greens edge out Orkney as Caithness team face islanders at Millbank

11 August 2022

The honours were shared on Saturday as Orkney travelled with two men's rugby squads to lock horns with Caithness at Millbank.


UPDATE: Man (47) dead after linked incidents as Highland police chief appeals for more information

UPDATE: Man (47) dead after linked incidents as Highland police chief appeals for more information

UPDATE: Man (47) dead after linked incidents as Highland police chief appeals for more information

10 August 2022

A 47-year-old man has died and three other people have been injured after a series of incidents on Skye and in Wester Ross this morning.


Thurso High teacher who kissed pupil can return to classroom

Thurso High teacher who kissed pupil can return to classroom

Thurso High teacher who kissed pupil can return to classroom

10 August 2022

A teacher who kissed and danced in a flirtatious manner with a pupil at a Thurso nightclub has been allowed to return to the profession.


Covers come off for restart of Swartigill archaeological dig near Thrumster next week – 'Swartigill continues to raise the profile of Caithness archaeology, and is attracting interest locally, and, indeed, worldwide'

Covers come off for restart of Swartigill archaeological dig near Thrumster next week – 'Swartigill continues to raise the profile of Caithness archaeology, and is attracting interest locally, and, indeed, worldwide'

Covers come off for restart of Swartigill archaeological dig near Thrumster next week – 'Swartigill continues to raise the profile of Caithness archaeology, and is attracting interest locally, and, indeed, worldwide'

10 August 2022

On Monday (August 15), the covers come off the "remarkable community excavation" at Swartigill in preparation for this year’s archaeological dig.


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