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Strange phenomenon at Dunbeath Strath

30 December 2020
Strange phenomenon at Dunbeath Strath

Strange phenomenon at Dunbeath Strath

30 December 2020

A very strange and unusual phenomenon was observed on Dunbeath river yesterday – discs of ice that looked like pancakes.


Businesses encouraged to apply for new support grant

24 December 2020
Businesses encouraged to apply for new support grant

Businesses encouraged to apply for new support grant

24 December 2020

The Highland Council leader encourages all businesses to apply for a new support grant.


Council and NHS stress importance of asking for help

24 December 2020
Council and NHS stress importance of asking for help

Council and NHS stress importance of asking for help

24 December 2020

The Highland Council and NHS Highland remind people in Caithness of the importance of reaching out for help if this is needed over the festive period.


Running legend Rosie Swale-Pope (74) set to complete LEJoG on Christmas Day

23 December 2020
Running legend Rosie Swale-Pope (74) set to complete LEJoG on Christmas Day

Running legend Rosie Swale-Pope (74) set to complete LEJoG on Christmas Day

23 December 2020

Global running legend Rosie Swale-Pope MBE passed through Castletown yesterday afternoon on her way to John O'Groats.


Council urge businesses to be aware of Level 4 restrictions

23 December 2020
Council urge businesses to be aware of Level 4 restrictions

Council urge businesses to be aware of Level 4 restrictions

23 December 2020

The Council stresses that it is essential that all businesses make themselves aware of Level 4 restrictions from Boxing Day.


Low income families can apply for Covid winter hardship payments

13 December 2020
Low income families can apply for Covid winter hardship payments

Low income families can apply for Covid winter hardship payments

13 December 2020

Families with children in receipt of free school meals due to reasons of low income are eligible for a £100 per child Covid winter hardship payment.


Highland Council ready for winter with 10 new gritters set to be deployed

20 November 2020
Highland Council ready for winter with 10 new gritters set to be deployed

Highland Council ready for winter with 10 new gritters set to be deployed

20 November 2020

Highland Council recently invested in 10 new winter gritting vehicles to replace some of its ageing fleet that are ready to be deployed when needed.


Mystery of Caithness Kangaroo sign

19 November 2020
Mystery of Caithness Kangaroo sign

Mystery of Caithness Kangaroo sign

19 November 2020

This picture may get you hopping mad but it's maybe better to be on the safe side as you drive around the Thrumster area of Caithness.


Spanish actor in Netflix's The Crown recalls filming at Lybster harbour

17 November 2020
Spanish actor in Netflix's The Crown recalls filming at Lybster harbour

Spanish actor in Netflix's The Crown recalls filming at Lybster harbour

17 November 2020

The Crown episode on Sunday featured Lybster Harbour and an actor playing the man deemed by some as responsible for starting the Falklands War.


Far north rapper is star of new documentary

11 October 2020
Far north rapper is star of new documentary

Far north rapper is star of new documentary

11 October 2020

Vandal Rising tells the 'uplifting and inspiring story' of Wick rapper Ebo McDowell.


Dachshund reunited with owner after seven days lost in Lairg forest

09 October 2020
Dachshund reunited with owner after seven days lost in Lairg forest

Dachshund reunited with owner after seven days lost in Lairg forest

09 October 2020

A massive operation involving stalkers, quad bikes, drones and many locals ended with success as a small dog was finally found in a Lairg forest.


Creative hub offers filmmaking opportunity

29 September 2020
Creative hub offers filmmaking opportunity

Creative hub offers filmmaking opportunity

29 September 2020

A Glasgow based creative hub is giving budding filmmakers in Caithness a step up the ladder of success with a new initiative.


Stowaway Brora cat takes trip to Mey

26 September 2020
Stowaway Brora cat takes trip to Mey

Stowaway Brora cat takes trip to Mey

26 September 2020

Bella the Brora cat had her owner make an unscheduled trip north on her trail after she sneaked into the back of a delivery van.


Kayak offers a route to secret spots on coast

14 September 2020
Kayak offers a route to secret spots on coast

Kayak offers a route to secret spots on coast

14 September 2020

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Hidden bays and inaccessible geos where few people venture are opened up to the intrepid paddler


Tributes posted for north man killed in A99 crash

08 September 2020
Tributes posted for north man killed in A99 crash

Tributes posted for north man killed in A99 crash

08 September 2020

Online tributes have been posted on social media in memory of Garry Aikman who died following a road crash at Freswick on Sunday.


Anger at tourist for climbing up ancient north castle

05 September 2020
Anger at tourist for climbing up ancient north castle

Anger at tourist for climbing up ancient north castle

05 September 2020

Photos showing a tourist climbing one of Scotland's oldest castles have led to condemnation of the person's "careless behaviour".


Theft from Far North Premier Inn site

04 September 2020
Theft from Far North Premier Inn site

Theft from Far North Premier Inn site

04 September 2020

Police in Thurso are appealing for information regarding a theft from the Premier Inn building site on Wednesday evening.


Thurso grandmother talks about Covid testing 'nightmare'

03 September 2020
Thurso grandmother talks about Covid testing 'nightmare'

Thurso grandmother talks about Covid testing 'nightmare'

03 September 2020

A Caithness woman made a heartfelt plea to make Covid-19 testing easier to access in the far north after her very young grandchildren became sick.


Washing hung out on historic north monument

02 September 2020
Washing hung out on historic north monument

Washing hung out on historic north monument

02 September 2020

Fury erupted on social media when an image was shared of campers using a historic monument on the NC500 route to hang their washing from.


Police look into 'unexplained' death of young north woman

25 August 2020
Police look into 'unexplained' death of young north woman

Police look into 'unexplained' death of young north woman

25 August 2020

A death of a 21-year-old in Ormlie has been called 'unexplained' by Thurso police.


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