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Blind sheep finds her forever home at Puffin Croft and will be guided by the sound of bells

11 April 2023
Blind sheep finds her forever home at Puffin Croft and will be guided by the sound of bells

Blind sheep finds her forever home at Puffin Croft and will be guided by the sound of bells

11 April 2023

A blind sheep called Ray will benefit from the use of special bells to help her locate the rest of the flock at Puffin Croft.


Dog rescued from Caithness cliffs near Castle of Mey

10 April 2023
Dog rescued from Caithness cliffs near Castle of Mey

Dog rescued from Caithness cliffs near Castle of Mey

10 April 2023

Local Caithness coastguard teams were involved in a dramatic rescue on Saturday evening when a dog fell over a cliff at St John's Point.


National advice service welcomes Fuel Insecurity Fund announcement

07 April 2023
National advice service welcomes Fuel Insecurity Fund announcement

National advice service welcomes Fuel Insecurity Fund announcement

07 April 2023

First Minister Humza Yousaf announced that up to £30 million will be made available through the Fuel Insecurity Fund.


Fishing vessel skippers take lead role in drive to improve the industry’s safety culture

03 April 2023
Fishing vessel skippers take lead role in drive to improve the industry’s safety culture

Fishing vessel skippers take lead role in drive to improve the industry’s safety culture

03 April 2023

A new campaign from the Fishing Industry Safety Group targets the higher risk under 10 metre fishing fleet in Scotland


Search for possible missing person near Wick after clothing found at Trinkie cliffs

03 April 2023
Search for possible missing person near Wick after clothing found at Trinkie cliffs

Search for possible missing person near Wick after clothing found at Trinkie cliffs

03 April 2023

Emergency services came together yesterday afternoon to search for a possible missing person after clothing was found at the Trinkie.


HLH Rangers say it’s ok to have a ‘messy’ garden

26 March 2023
HLH Rangers say it’s ok to have a ‘messy’ garden

HLH Rangers say it’s ok to have a ‘messy’ garden

26 March 2023

The High Life Highland Rangers team seeks volunteers with an interest in wildlife and the environment to help develop sites for wildlife.


Jamie Stone backs Lib Dem call to reverse cuts to renewable energy investment

25 March 2023
Jamie Stone backs Lib Dem call to reverse cuts to renewable energy investment

Jamie Stone backs Lib Dem call to reverse cuts to renewable energy investment

25 March 2023

Jamie Stone supports a call for the Government to reverse funding cuts which could 'jeopardise' the UK's climate change goals.


Wick scientist talks of plant hack that could revolutionise renewable energy generation

24 March 2023
Wick scientist talks of plant hack that could revolutionise renewable energy generation

Wick scientist talks of plant hack that could revolutionise renewable energy generation

24 March 2023

Incredible breakthrough by Wick scientist shows how living plant cells could be utilised to provide clean fuel and renewable energy.


Stone's tattie talk with Government to increase seed potato trade

23 March 2023
 Stone's tattie talk with Government to increase seed potato trade

Stone's tattie talk with Government to increase seed potato trade

23 March 2023

Local MP Jamie Stone voted today for the Government's proposed post-Brexit legal agreement between the European Union and the UK.


Reid’s of Caithness shortlisted for Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24

22 March 2023
Reid’s of Caithness shortlisted for Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24

Reid’s of Caithness shortlisted for Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24

22 March 2023

Reid’s of Caithness based in Thurso has made it to the shortlist of the prestigious Scottish Baker of the Year Awards.


Local MSP backs Citizen’s Advice ‘debt happens’ campaign

21 March 2023
Local MSP backs Citizen’s Advice ‘debt happens’ campaign

Local MSP backs Citizen’s Advice ‘debt happens’ campaign

21 March 2023

Local MSP Maree Todd is backing the Citizen’s Advice national ‘Debt Happens’ campaign to raise awareness of support available.


Scottish ambulance crews now trained in distributing life-saving Naloxone for opioid overdose

20 March 2023
Scottish ambulance crews now trained in distributing life-saving Naloxone for opioid overdose

Scottish ambulance crews now trained in distributing life-saving Naloxone for opioid overdose

20 March 2023

All active crews at the Scottish Ambulance Service have now been trained to supply life-saving Take Home Naloxone (THN) kits.


All are welcome at Women's Wellness Festival on Sunday

17 March 2023
All are welcome at Women's Wellness Festival on Sunday

All are welcome at Women's Wellness Festival on Sunday

17 March 2023

A special free event takes place at Lyth Arts Centre on Sunday (March 19) called the Women’s Wellbeing Festival.


Todd encourages Sutherland crofters to apply for Scottish government grant

16 March 2023
Todd encourages Sutherland crofters to apply for Scottish government grant

Todd encourages Sutherland crofters to apply for Scottish government grant

16 March 2023

Local MSP Maree Todd encourages crofters living in Caithness, Sutherland and Ross to apply to the Croft House Grant.


Have your say on the protection of our seas

16 March 2023
Have your say on the protection of our seas

Have your say on the protection of our seas

16 March 2023

Highland Council encourages individuals, businesses, and community groups to have their say on environmental protection of our seas.


Young people from Sutherland can now access specialist support if they are a victim or witness to crime

15 March 2023
Young people from Sutherland can now access specialist support if they are a victim or witness to crime

Young people from Sutherland can now access specialist support if they are a victim or witness to crime

15 March 2023

A children’s youth care charity is rolling out a brand-new service to support children and young people who have been victim to, or witnessed a crime.


PICTURES: Caithness and Sutherland crafters gather at Murkle for start of monthly fairs

13 March 2023
PICTURES: Caithness and Sutherland crafters gather at Murkle for start of monthly fairs

PICTURES: Caithness and Sutherland crafters gather at Murkle for start of monthly fairs

13 March 2023

The season of monthly craft fairs was launched this month in the Murkle Community Hall with a colourful collection of goodies for sale.


Sutherland residents urged to take action on unclaimed prepayment meter energy vouchers

08 March 2023
Sutherland residents urged to take action on unclaimed prepayment meter energy vouchers

Sutherland residents urged to take action on unclaimed prepayment meter energy vouchers

08 March 2023

Sutherland consumers with prepayment meters have been advised to contact their energy supplier if they have missing or unredeemed rebate vouchers.


New sanctuary in Caithness provides vital aid for abandoned seal pups

08 March 2023
New sanctuary in Caithness provides vital aid for abandoned seal pups

New sanctuary in Caithness provides vital aid for abandoned seal pups

08 March 2023

A new rehabilitation centre to help seal pups rescued from the Caithness coastline has been set up and seeks funds.


The Northern Pilgrims’ Way needs you – plans to erect copies of Pictish stones at original sites

06 March 2023
The Northern Pilgrims’ Way needs you – plans to erect copies of Pictish stones at original sites

The Northern Pilgrims’ Way needs you – plans to erect copies of Pictish stones at original sites

06 March 2023

The Northern Pilgrims’ Way Group is appealing for new members, and trustees to help it on its historic mission.


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