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Highland Shortbread Showdown – search on for best shortbread in Caithness

25 January 2023
Highland Shortbread Showdown – search on for best shortbread in Caithness

Highland Shortbread Showdown – search on for best shortbread in Caithness

25 January 2023

Venture North and Visit Dornoch are calling on local operators in Caithness and Sutherland to enter the Highland Shortbread Showdown


Teen trouble in Thurso – three arrested

25 January 2023
Teen trouble in Thurso – three arrested

Teen trouble in Thurso – three arrested

25 January 2023

Three teenagers were arrested on Sunday evening in Thurso after a disturbance.


Important Caithness charter from 1476 is found – tells the story of how Scotland was created

24 January 2023
Important Caithness charter from 1476 is found – tells the story of how Scotland was created

Important Caithness charter from 1476 is found – tells the story of how Scotland was created

24 January 2023

An important land charter dating from 1476 was recently recovered and given over to the Caithness Archives for safekeeping.


UPDATE: Police cordon removed from Dunnet beach after mystery barrel of powder is taken away

23 January 2023
UPDATE: Police cordon removed from Dunnet beach after mystery barrel of powder is taken away

UPDATE: Police cordon removed from Dunnet beach after mystery barrel of powder is taken away

23 January 2023

The police cordon at Dunnet beach has now been removed after a barrel containing an unknown powder was taken away for analysis.


Appeal for information following vandalism in Thurso

23 January 2023
Appeal for information following vandalism in Thurso

Appeal for information following vandalism in Thurso

23 January 2023

Police officers in Thurso are appealing for information in relation to a case of vandalism on Naver Road in Thurso.


Support for Caithness residents with type 2 diabetes

23 January 2023
Support for Caithness residents with type 2 diabetes

Support for Caithness residents with type 2 diabetes

23 January 2023

A new programme called Live It Highland is being provided by High Life Highland and NHS Highland to support people with type 2 diabetes.


Caithness residents warned over heating hacks

23 January 2023
Caithness residents warned over heating hacks

Caithness residents warned over heating hacks

23 January 2023

Caithness residents have been warned of the potential dangers of improvised heating and cooking methods amid the cost-of-living crisis.


Stone talks to Mordaunt about 'unfairness' of pregnant Caithness women travelling hundreds of miles to give birth

20 January 2023
Stone talks to Mordaunt about 'unfairness' of pregnant Caithness women travelling hundreds of miles to give birth

Stone talks to Mordaunt about 'unfairness' of pregnant Caithness women travelling hundreds of miles to give birth

20 January 2023

Jamie Stone, made a plea to the UK Government to designate Parliamentary time to discuss the state of maternity services in the far north.


Dunnet beach closed by police as mystery barrel is investigated – toxic waste or Class A drug batch?

20 January 2023
Dunnet beach closed by police as mystery barrel is investigated – toxic waste or Class A drug batch?

Dunnet beach closed by police as mystery barrel is investigated – toxic waste or Class A drug batch?

20 January 2023

Police cordoned off Dunnet beach after two local beach cleaners found a large barrel filled with bags of yellowish powder on Wednesday.


Lyth Arts Centre and Caithness artist involved in creation of Covid memorial

19 January 2023
Lyth Arts Centre and Caithness artist involved in creation of Covid memorial

Lyth Arts Centre and Caithness artist involved in creation of Covid memorial

19 January 2023

Lyth Arts Centre and a Caithness-based artist are part of a creative collaboration to honour people lost during the pandemic and preserve memories.


Thurso glass artist Lords it up in London for prestigious event

18 January 2023
Thurso glass artist Lords it up in London for prestigious event

Thurso glass artist Lords it up in London for prestigious event

18 January 2023

Thurso glass artist Ian Pearson is heading off to the House of Lords in London at the end of January for an awards event in which he is shortlisted.


Path to success as scenic Grey Bools walk is enhanced by Wick volunteers

18 January 2023
Path to success as scenic Grey Bools walk is enhanced by Wick volunteers

Path to success as scenic Grey Bools walk is enhanced by Wick volunteers

18 January 2023

A project initiated by Wick Paths Group has succeeded in its goal to create a seven kilometre circular walking route at a popular scenic location.


Sudden death of Thurso man aged 55 – 'no suspicious circumstances'

18 January 2023
Sudden death of Thurso man aged 55 – 'no suspicious circumstances'

Sudden death of Thurso man aged 55 – 'no suspicious circumstances'

18 January 2023

Police Scotland said there were 'no suspicious circumstances' with regard to the death of a 55-year-old man in Thurso yesterday afternoon.


Caithness area officer crosses the Pentland Firth for the Fishermen’s Mission

18 January 2023
Caithness area officer crosses the Pentland Firth for the Fishermen’s Mission

Caithness area officer crosses the Pentland Firth for the Fishermen’s Mission

18 January 2023

The Caithness area officer for the Fishermen's Mission charity is extending her reach across the Pentland Firth to cover Orkney as well.


Proposal to build highest onshore wind turbines in UK debated at Watten meeting

17 January 2023
Proposal to build highest onshore wind turbines in UK debated at Watten meeting

Proposal to build highest onshore wind turbines in UK debated at Watten meeting

17 January 2023

A community group has vowed to fight plans for some of the tallest turbines in the UK on "one of the few remaining untouched areas" around Watten.


You are 'guaranteed to be entertained' at Latheron Burns Supper 2023 this Saturday

17 January 2023
You are 'guaranteed to be entertained' at Latheron Burns Supper 2023 this Saturday

You are 'guaranteed to be entertained' at Latheron Burns Supper 2023 this Saturday

17 January 2023

Latheron Hall Committee will host a Burns Supper this Saturday (January 21) in the village hall.


PICTURES: Winter wonderland or blunderland? Fun and games for the kids but many struggle with the heavy snowfall in Caithness

17 January 2023
PICTURES: Winter wonderland or blunderland? Fun and games for the kids but many struggle with the heavy snowfall in Caithness

PICTURES: Winter wonderland or blunderland? Fun and games for the kids but many struggle with the heavy snowfall in Caithness

17 January 2023

Children were out sledging due to school closures but several inches of snow across Caithness roads has brought chaos for drivers.


Met Office warns of heavy snow and hail showers for Caithness

16 January 2023
Met Office warns of heavy snow and hail showers for Caithness

Met Office warns of heavy snow and hail showers for Caithness

16 January 2023

The Met Office issued an update to warn of heavy snow and hail showers accumulating along with icy conditions and disruption to transport.


Bower kids have a great time at festive evening

16 January 2023
Bower kids have a great time at festive evening

Bower kids have a great time at festive evening

16 January 2023

Staff at Bower Primary School prove it's never too late to celebrate Christmas when they sent in pictures from last month's festive celebration.


Met Office Yellow Warning in place until Wednesday as ice and snow affects Caithness

16 January 2023
Met Office Yellow Warning in place until Wednesday as ice and snow affects Caithness

Met Office Yellow Warning in place until Wednesday as ice and snow affects Caithness

16 January 2023

The Met Office has a Yellow Warning in place over the next few days as it warns of frequent snow showers impacting Caithness.


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