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SNP Government announces changes to attendance allowance for elderly
A new benefit will be replacing attendance allowance for state pension age Caithness residents living with disabilities or long-term health issues.
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Photographer says she ‘got lucky’ with shots of great white egret at Watten
Photographer Mel Roger said she was delighted to capture images of a great white egret at Loch Watten during a break in the stormy weather on Sunday.
ScotRail warns of disruption on Highland train lines ahead of Storm Ashley
Delays are set to hit train services in the Highlands as Storm Ashley is expected to hit part of the region with heavy rain and strong winds.
HOUSING CRISIS: SSEN Transmission pledges to deliver 400 new homes in Highland
SSEN Transmission has pledged to support the delivery of more than 400 new homes in the region.
Zonal pricing would tackle ‘injustice’ over Highland energy costs, says Maree Todd
Maree Todd is urging the UK government to back a zonal pricing system for energy as a way of correcting a “long-standing injustice” in the Highlands.
Spittal success in Caithness SWI quiz
The annual quiz held by the Caithness federation of Scottish Women’s Institutes was won for the second year in a row by ladies from Spittal SWI.
Four vets complete charity bike marathon
A young Edinburgh man was among a quartet of Scottish vets who at the weekend completed an end-to-end charity cycle ride in memory of his girlfriend.
‘Their performance has been remarkable’ – Caithness and Sutherland youngsters take part in confidence-boosting activity weekend
A dozen youngsters proved an asset to the far north after taking part in a confidence-building weekend in the Cairngorms.
Highland tourism body welcomes new director to its board
Highland tourism body, Highland Tourism CIC has welcomed a new director to its board this week.
Wick gardeners shows off ‘what’s left in their gardens’ at October show
Wick Gardening Club held a “what’s left in your garden” cut flower show as part of their October meeting.
SSEN Transmission to host webinar on changes to the electricity grid in the north of Scotland
A webinar will be held to outline the differences behind technology options which will transform the electricity in grid in the north of Scotland.
Thurso driver four times drink limit was on her way to work in care home
A Thurso driver who crashed on her way to work while almost four times over the drink-driving limit was described by a sheriff as “a danger”.
Torridon’s Sgurr Dubh has been nagging away at me…
Peter Evans returns to Glen Torridon to climb one of those ‘missing’ hills that got away
Scam targeting Highland mobiles, warns trading standards officers
Scammers posing as officials handling the UK government’s living allowance are targeting Highland residents’ phones, trading standards have warned.
Storm Ashley forecast sparks upgraded amber weather warning from Met Office
Storm Ashley is expected to batter the Highlands with 80mph winds when it hits this weekend, the Met Office has warned.
Thurso ‘Rumble’ raises cash for local dementia support
The ‘Rock N Roll Rumble’ music event at the Park Hotel on Saturday, September 28 raised £1420.11 for Alzheimer Scotland with more cash to come too.
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Weather Watch by Keith Banks
Mushroom season in Caithness can be deadly for dogs
With mushrooms abundant in places like Dunnet Forest in Caithness, local dog owners are warned about the potential dangers for their pets.
Castletown man ‘needs help’ after smashing couple’s living room window
A Castletown man who smashed the living room window of a house belonging to a couple concerned about his dog was said to be in need of help.
CalMac and ScotRail disruption as Met Office weather warning comes into force
Disruption to the Highland travel network includes cancellations of two trains on the Far North Line that terminate or start in Caithness.