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£350m potholes pledge is good – but won’t fix roads ‘crisis’ in Caithness
Campaigners have welcomed a pledge to increase spending on pothole repairs – but warned the plan from Scottish Labour still does not go far enough.
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‘No Scotland, no party!’ Highland Council officials warn World Cup holiday plan would cost £150,000
Highland councillors are being asked to reject calls to give council staff a day off after Scotland play their FIFA World Cup 2026 opener in June.
‘It’s part of our Scottish heritage and our culture’: Brandon delighted to win Jimmy Shand award
Caithness entertainer Brandon McPhee has been honoured for his commitment to promoting the legacy of legendary Scottish musician Sir Jimmy Shand.
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‘Unfair to care’ – Caithness charity reveals £3800 pay gap for local support workers
Social care support workers in Caithness are being paid nearly £4000 less per year than their NHS counterparts for equivalent work, it was revealed.
Council object to 5km overhead line
The decision was made at a meeting of the north planning committee.
Highland primary school cooking competition launches with over 600 entries
A celebration of creativity, food and community is back as the Primary Schools Menu Competition will be culminating in a gala lunch later this month.
No objection raised to BESS near Reay
The decision was made at Wednesdays meeting of the north planning committee.
Quitting smoking was one of the best decisions I ever made, says Jamie Stone
The Liberal Democrat MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross shared his personal success story to mark No Smoking Day on Wednesday.
Proposed wind farm at Forsinard – fresh consultation on updated plans
Developers behind a proposed wind farm that would have been on part of a Unesco recognised World Heritage Site say they have listened to feedback.
Caithness and Sutherland businesses gear up for Tourism Gathering in Wick
Tourism businesses across Caithness and Sutherland are set to come together to help shape how the industry in the far north can thrive into the future
Parents go back to school as Bower and Keiss celebrate World Book Day
Bower and Keiss Primary Schools were transformed into a living library last week as pupils and staff celebrated World Book Day.
Major tax change looms for self-employed Caithness residents and landlords
Self-employed people and landlords in Caithness are being urged to ensure they are ready for a major change to the tax system.
ScotRail travellers warned to expect day of disruption as high winds and heavy rain hit Highland services
Train travellers across the Highlands face potential cancellations, delays and altered services today as high winds and rainstorms wreak havoc.
Ollie (6) smashes it at first 5K to raise £1500 for Maggie’s Centre
A primary 2 pupil from Thurso has raised a staggering £1500 for charity by completing his first ever 5K run.
‘The NHS is Labour’s proudest and most precious achievement’
Labour candidate Shaun Fraser tells our readers ‘and we will always fight to protect it’.
RASASH scoops prestigious national award with £40,000 cash boost
A charity providing support for survivors of sexual violence has secured a prestigious award in recognition of their trauma-informed support services.
Carol takes trophies for most points and best exhibit at Wick gardening club bulb show
Wick and District Gardening Club held its annual bulb show at the Pulteney Centre, with a fine display of entries judged by James and Jo Walker.
Onshore infrastructure consent brings Ayre turbines ‘a significant step closer’
A major wind farm north-east of Caithness and east of Orkney has moved “a significant step closer” after a Highland Council planning decision.
Pupils past halfway in Land’s End to John O’Groats virtual challenge for Wick RNLI
Pupils at a Caithness primary school have “made it to Scotland” on their virtual Land’s End to John O’Groats charity trip.
Spinning demonstration at March meeting of Spittal SWI
The president, Anne Gunn, welcomed a good turnout of members to the March meeting of Spittal SWI with a special welcome to new member Dawn MacGregor.