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Call for fly-tippers to 'face the full force of the law'

02 March 2021
Call for fly-tippers to 'face the full force of the law'

Call for fly-tippers to 'face the full force of the law'

02 March 2021

The huge increase of illegal dumping has led to a call on the Scottish Government to review the existing penalty for fly-tipping.


Households struggling with energy costs can apply for support to new fund

01 March 2021
Households struggling with energy costs can apply for support to new fund

Households struggling with energy costs can apply for support to new fund

01 March 2021

Sutherland residents struggling to pay energy bills during Covid lockdown can now access help from a newly launched £4m support fund.


Is monster circle of ice found on far north river a record breaker?

22 February 2021
Is monster circle of ice found on far north river a record breaker?

Is monster circle of ice found on far north river a record breaker?

22 February 2021

A 20ft-wide ice pancake was discovered by a Halkirk man surveying River Thurso that formed just in time for Pancake Day last week.


WATCH: Rare bumblebees found in far north

18 February 2021
WATCH: Rare bumblebees found in far north

WATCH: Rare bumblebees found in far north

18 February 2021

The nest of a very rare species of bumblebee, the great yellow, has been found 10 miles south of John O’Groats in an area of thick heathland.


Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with an alternative pancake treat

16 February 2021
Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with an alternative pancake treat

Celebrate Shrove Tuesday with an alternative pancake treat

16 February 2021

Today is Shrove Tuesday, also known as Pancake Tuesday, when people celebrate by eating pancakes. Try this recipe for healthier pancakes.


Timely reminder to check and protect water pipes

16 February 2021
Timely reminder to check and protect water pipes

Timely reminder to check and protect water pipes

16 February 2021

Householders and businesses across Caithness and Sutherland are reminded to ensure water pipes are checked and protected during the winter.


Sutherland claimants can now use new online tool to calculate benefits entitlement

12 February 2021
Sutherland claimants can now use new online tool to calculate benefits entitlement

Sutherland claimants can now use new online tool to calculate benefits entitlement

12 February 2021

A new service has been launched for Caithness claimants to help them calculate their benefits entitlement.


Local authority launches grant scheme aimed at businesses who have 'fallen through funding gap'

11 February 2021
Local authority launches grant scheme aimed at businesses who have 'fallen through funding gap'

Local authority launches grant scheme aimed at businesses who have 'fallen through funding gap'

11 February 2021

The Highland Council yesterday launched its Discretionary Business Grant Scheme.


WATCH: Snow blowers in action at Wick airport

10 February 2021
WATCH: Snow blowers in action at Wick airport

WATCH: Snow blowers in action at Wick airport

10 February 2021

Wick John O'Groats Airport shared spectacular images and video footage yesterday as specialist vehicles cleared the runway of snow.


Council depute talks of hard times ahead with budget looming

08 February 2021
Council depute talks of hard times ahead with budget looming

Council depute talks of hard times ahead with budget looming

08 February 2021

As Highland Council progresses plans for setting a budget for the coming year, its deputy leader talked of the 'long and very difficult task ahead'.


Local authority's new discretionary grant scheme will offer support to wide range of businesses

05 February 2021
Local authority's new discretionary grant scheme will offer support to wide range of businesses

Local authority's new discretionary grant scheme will offer support to wide range of businesses

05 February 2021

A new discretionary grant scheme has been set up to help mitigate the financial challenges experienced by businesses affected by Covid-19.


Delight as NHS Highland announces new midwifery unit for the Caithness General

05 February 2021
Delight as NHS Highland announces new midwifery unit for the Caithness General

Delight as NHS Highland announces new midwifery unit for the Caithness General

05 February 2021

Caithness General Hospital's general manager has expressed delight at a new midwifery unit that will "greatly improve facilities and access to care".


Older folk in Sutherland invited to give their views on how their lives have been affected by Covid-19

02 February 2021
Older folk in Sutherland invited to give their views on how their lives have been affected by Covid-19

Older folk in Sutherland invited to give their views on how their lives have been affected by Covid-19

02 February 2021

Age Scotland is seeking the views of elderly folk in Caithness for the first comprehensive survey of what it is like to grow older in Scotland.


World War II bomber pilot celebrates 100th birthday with Spitfire cake

01 February 2021
World War II bomber pilot celebrates 100th birthday with Spitfire cake

World War II bomber pilot celebrates 100th birthday with Spitfire cake

01 February 2021

World War Two bomber pilot Don Mason celebrated his 100th birthday in style with a royal greeting and a special cake honouring his wartime service.


Age Scotland warning over vaccine scams

20 January 2021
Age Scotland warning over vaccine scams

Age Scotland warning over vaccine scams

20 January 2021

Age Scotland is warning older people to be on the look-out for Covid related scams after recent reports of 'heartless' tricks.


Dounreay reports coronavirus outbreak

14 January 2021
Dounreay reports coronavirus outbreak

Dounreay reports coronavirus outbreak

14 January 2021

After positive Covid test results in Dounreay's fire and rescue service, many staff still working at the site were told not to come in today.


Local authority pledges to do all it can for communities during lockdown

08 January 2021
Local authority pledges to do all it can for communities during lockdown

Local authority pledges to do all it can for communities during lockdown

08 January 2021

The focus was on the Covid pandemic response and the actions taken to support communities at a meeting of Highland Council yesterday.


Local authority extends deadline for food consultation feedback

07 January 2021
Local authority extends deadline for food consultation feedback

Local authority extends deadline for food consultation feedback

07 January 2021

Highland Council is giving more time for people to take part in it’s draft food growing strategy – Growing Our Future.


Winter road condition report from local authority

05 January 2021
Winter road condition report from local authority

Winter road condition report from local authority

05 January 2021

The council's road report for today in Caithness and other areas of the Highland region.


Were you a victim of these top scams for 2020?

01 January 2021
Were you a victim of these top scams for 2020?

Were you a victim of these top scams for 2020?

01 January 2021

Many people and businesses in Sutherland fell victim to criminals exploiting the pandemic as revealed in a list of the year's most common scams.


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