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MSP Maree Todd marks international women’s day

08 March 2021
MSP Maree Todd marks international women’s day

MSP Maree Todd marks international women’s day

08 March 2021

North politician Maree Todd pays tribute to women and girls across the region who have suffered ‘disproportionately’ from the impacts of Covid-19.


Far north lifeboat goes to rescue of elderly man unable to move after all

22 February 2021
Far north lifeboat goes to rescue of elderly man unable to move after all

Far north lifeboat goes to rescue of elderly man unable to move after all

22 February 2021

A missing local elderly man, who fell down an embankment near Scrabster beach, is now safe and well after a Thurso lifeboat call-out.


Armadale farmer's lockdown buy featured on This Farming Life

22 February 2021
Armadale farmer's lockdown buy featured on This Farming Life

Armadale farmer's lockdown buy featured on This Farming Life

22 February 2021

North coast hill farmer Joyce Campbell's special lockdown purchase is unveiled to the world in This Farming Life on Wednesday evening.


New NFU Scotland president

13 February 2021
New NFU Scotland president

New NFU Scotland president

13 February 2021

Perthshire farmer Martin Kennedy takes over one of the top jobs in Scottish agriculture after being elected the 63rd president of NFU Scotland.


The Highland Vet to debut on Channel 5 and will be shown worldwide

02 February 2021
The Highland Vet to debut on Channel 5 and will be shown worldwide

The Highland Vet to debut on Channel 5 and will be shown worldwide

02 February 2021

The Highland Vet is set to go global and will be premiering on Channel 5 this Tuesday thanks to the remarkable success of the locally filmed series.


Armadale farmer's sheep tackle tickles This Farming Life viewers

21 January 2021
Armadale farmer's sheep tackle tickles This Farming Life viewers

Armadale farmer's sheep tackle tickles This Farming Life viewers

21 January 2021

Television footage of a local farmer carrying out a spectacular tackle on a sheep nearly earned her a call up from a rugby team.


Jamie Stone 'relieved' after army drafted in to help set up vaccine centres in Scotland

19 January 2021
Jamie Stone 'relieved' after army drafted in to help set up vaccine centres in Scotland

Jamie Stone 'relieved' after army drafted in to help set up vaccine centres in Scotland

19 January 2021

MP Jamie Stone has welcomed news that the army has now been recruited to help establish 80 new Covid-19 vaccine centres in Scotland.


Far North fishing boss slams Brexit deal

31 December 2020
Far North fishing boss slams Brexit deal

Far North fishing boss slams Brexit deal

31 December 2020

The fishing industry is reeling at a Brexit deal that is "not what was promised", according to a Caithness fishing company boss.


Unusual patient causes a stir in The Highland Vet

22 November 2020
Unusual patient causes a stir in The Highland Vet

Unusual patient causes a stir in The Highland Vet

22 November 2020

Spring is in full bloom in the latest episode of The Highland Vet – the last in the current season.


More cases for The Highland Vet as second series of hit documentary is aired

25 October 2020
More cases for The Highland Vet as second series of hit documentary is aired

More cases for The Highland Vet as second series of hit documentary is aired

25 October 2020

An African grey parrot is among the latest challenges facing the Caithness team of TV vets on Monday night.


NC500 run and cycle challenge raises £3.5k for cancer charity

20 August 2020
NC500 run and cycle challenge raises £3.5k for cancer charity

NC500 run and cycle challenge raises £3.5k for cancer charity

20 August 2020

A Caithness woman has raised over £3500 for a cancer charity after completing a 755-mile duathlon in just over five days despite suffering an injury.


Nine coronavirus cases connected to fishing boat berthed at Scrabster

18 August 2020
Nine coronavirus cases connected to fishing boat berthed at Scrabster

Nine coronavirus cases connected to fishing boat berthed at Scrabster

18 August 2020

Nine positive Covid-19 cases – linked to a fishing vessel which berthed in Scrabster – have been confirmed in Orkney.


Beware of mysterious packets of seed sent by post

11 August 2020
Beware of mysterious packets of seed sent by post

Beware of mysterious packets of seed sent by post

11 August 2020

Members of the public should be on the lookout for unsolicited parcels of seed which may be linked to scam that could threaten plant health.


Sisters recall their annoyance at their father's failure to get Paul McCartney autograph during Far North trip 50 years ago

07 August 2020
Sisters recall their annoyance at their father's failure to get Paul McCartney autograph during Far North trip 50 years ago

Sisters recall their annoyance at their father's failure to get Paul McCartney autograph during Far North trip 50 years ago

07 August 2020

Two sisters have been reflecting on a missed opportunity to get Paul McCartney's autograph when the ex-Beatle came to Caithness 50 years ago.


Royal thanks to staff of Far North hospital for their dedication during pandemic

04 August 2020
Royal thanks to staff of Far North hospital for their dedication during pandemic

Royal thanks to staff of Far North hospital for their dedication during pandemic

04 August 2020

There was royal recognition for the work of frontline NHS staff when Prince Charles paid a visit to Caithness General Hospital.


Far North TV vet series soars to top of channel's popularity rating

20 July 2020
Far North TV vet series soars to top of channel's popularity rating

Far North TV vet series soars to top of channel's popularity rating

20 July 2020

The documentary series The Highland Vet, set in Caithness, has become the most popular show on 5Select.


North estate agents seeing increase in enquiries

14 July 2020
North estate agents seeing increase in enquiries

North estate agents seeing increase in enquiries

14 July 2020

Phones have been ringing off the hook at a local estate agents with buyers keen to make offers on properties in the far north.


Far north musician strikes the right note in new book of fiddle tunes

09 July 2020
Far north musician strikes the right note in new book of fiddle tunes

Far north musician strikes the right note in new book of fiddle tunes

09 July 2020

Well-known Caithness musician Karen Steven has published a book that includes a number of fiddle tunes written during lockdown.


Canadian singer songwriter who spent lockdown in the Far North, enthuses over the the area's scenery, sunsets – and tapwater!

06 July 2020
Canadian singer songwriter who spent lockdown in the Far North, enthuses over the the area's scenery, sunsets – and tapwater!

Canadian singer songwriter who spent lockdown in the Far North, enthuses over the the area's scenery, sunsets – and tapwater!

06 July 2020

A Canadian singer/songwriter has been spending lockdown in Caithness writing new songs along with her local boyfriend.


Local women's aid group, via video, remind people they are still there to help

04 July 2020
Local women's aid group, via video, remind people they are still there to help

Local women's aid group, via video, remind people they are still there to help

04 July 2020

A local women’s aid group has released a video on social media to promote the message that "We are here".


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