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‘You could be eligible’: Caithness CAB to host Pension Credit clinic
An open-door clinic is being held in Thurso next month to help ensure people of pension age are not missing out on an important benefit.
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Worries over Thurso workers’ site aired as community councillor backs plans
Further concern has been voiced about the impact on Thurso of the prospective influx of up to 500 power line workers next year.
Driver three times limit when he hit car outside Wick shop
An early evening shopping trip led to a Wick motorist being nabbed for drink-driving.
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Caithness man faces eight counts of rape among string of sex and other charges
A far north racing tipster appeared in private at Wick Sheriff Court on Wednesday to face eight counts of rape.
UK Budget to sap millions from Highland private and public sectors through National Insurance
Chancellor Rachel Reeves also promises £820 million more for Scotland.
Controversial Banniskirk Hub approved as council says ‘hands are tied’ over substation plans
The decision was made today during the north planning meeting, where the opposition and applicant put their respective cases across to members.
Pretty in pink: Watten wakes up to stunning pink double rainbow
A rare phenomenon was witnessed in Watten this morning when a distinctly pink double rainbow followed an intense red sky.
Windfarm fault caused power outage in parts of Caithness
A power blackout which affected parts of Caithness and the whole of Orkney was caused by an issue at a windfarm.
Elves ready to lend a helping hand with 2025 Caithness FM Toy Appeal
The Caithness FM elves are again ready to do their bit for the annual toy appeal – by helping to make sure donations go to those most in need.
Caithness councillor told to leave controversial public meeting on Banniskirk Hub
The North Caithness and Thurso councillor was ask to leave a public meeting where a major planning application close to his ward was being discussed.
SSEN-backed temporary accommodation in Thurso is no solution to Highland housing crisis
Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain
75mph winds to hit Highlands, Met Office warns
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for northern and western parts of the Highlands for Thursday and Friday.
Caithness Quilters put on display to mark 25th anniversary
Caithness Quilters celebrated their 25th anniversary with a beautiful display of quilts and other items made by members.
Campaign group warns of ‘renewable energy onslaught’ facing Caithness
The Save Caithness campaign says the north of Scotland is in danger of being turned into “an energy production facility for the benefit of others”.
SSEN Transmission becomes first company to sign up to the Highland Social Value Charter
The Charter contains a series of social value expectations that the Highland Council has for companies investing in renewable energy infrastructure.
Award for Caithness student who is ‘an inspiring role model for women in engineering’
A young woman from Caithness has won an annual prize celebrating outstanding female engineering students at UHI.
Freemasons’ funding boost for Thurso action group
Thurso Beach and Town Initiative has received a funding boost courtesy of Caithness Freemasons, with the presentation of a cheque for £350.
Chamber chief says Banniskirk Hub can bring ‘long-term benefits for Caithness’
Banniskirk Hub can bring “long-term benefits for Caithness and beyond”, the chief executive of North Highland Chamber of Commerce has said.
Over 250 objections, but Highland councillors will be asked to back Banniskirk Hub
Plans for Banniskirk Hub have attracted 252 objections with just one public comment in support – but councillors are being asked to approve it.
The unassuming Thurso lane that has a history of its own
Thurso’s Heritage by A Thirsa Loon