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Hogmanay fireworks – Advice for Caithness residents

31 December 2023
Hogmanay fireworks – Advice for Caithness residents

Hogmanay fireworks – Advice for Caithness residents

31 December 2023

As we approach Hogmanay, Caithness residents should understand the laws and potential fines associated with using fireworks


VIDEO AND PICTURES: Colourful convoy of Caithness tractors brings joy across the county

29 December 2023
VIDEO AND PICTURES: Colourful convoy of Caithness tractors brings joy across the county

VIDEO AND PICTURES: Colourful convoy of Caithness tractors brings joy across the county

29 December 2023

A huge convoy of over 60 tractors decorated with Christmas lights went through Watten last night and headed towards its finishing point at Wick.


A period of sleet, snow and rain may bring disruption across Caithness on Saturday

29 December 2023
A period of sleet, snow and rain may bring disruption across Caithness on Saturday

A period of sleet, snow and rain may bring disruption across Caithness on Saturday

29 December 2023

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for a period of sleet and snow across Caithness that may bring some travel disruption on Saturday.


WATCH: Thurso flooding issue highlighted again after Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023
WATCH: Thurso flooding issue highlighted again after Storm Gerrit

WATCH: Thurso flooding issue highlighted again after Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023

Thurso residents are now busy picking up the pieces after flooding issues on the back of Storm Gerrit. What is the root cause of the problem?


Mum's the word as Lyth Arts Centre takes on co-directors

27 December 2023
Mum's the word as Lyth Arts Centre takes on co-directors

Mum's the word as Lyth Arts Centre takes on co-directors

27 December 2023

Sinéad Hargan and Helen Moore have taken up the co-directorship at Lyth Arts Centre while Charlotte Mountford is on parental leave.


Storm Gerrit packs a 70mph punch with power cuts across Caithness – Council advises against road travel

27 December 2023
Storm Gerrit packs a 70mph punch with power cuts across Caithness – Council advises against road travel

Storm Gerrit packs a 70mph punch with power cuts across Caithness – Council advises against road travel

27 December 2023

SSEN reported five unplanned power outages across Caithness at 3pm today as Storm Gerrit brought chaos to the county.


PICTURES: Spectacular Christmas Eve cloud show across Caithness may have negative consequences

27 December 2023
PICTURES: Spectacular Christmas Eve cloud show across Caithness may have negative consequences

PICTURES: Spectacular Christmas Eve cloud show across Caithness may have negative consequences

27 December 2023

Caithness residents sent in images of the strange colourful clouds seen on Christmas Eve but the phenomenon comes at a price to the planet.


Villagers feel under threat from 'out of control' dogs in Ackergill

27 December 2023
Villagers feel under threat from 'out of control' dogs in Ackergill

Villagers feel under threat from 'out of control' dogs in Ackergill

27 December 2023

A feud has erupted in Ackergill after several residents claim to have been terrorised by pedigree dogs that escape from their owner's garden.


Possible 80mph winds across Caithness coast with Storm Gerrit

27 December 2023
Possible 80mph winds across Caithness coast with Storm Gerrit

Possible 80mph winds across Caithness coast with Storm Gerrit

27 December 2023

The Met Office says that the likelihood of impacts from Storm Gerrit has been increased, particularly across Caithness.


Thurso mum pleas for respite care for autistic son and slams council's 'insulting twaddle'

26 December 2023
Thurso mum pleas for respite care for autistic son and slams council's 'insulting twaddle'

Thurso mum pleas for respite care for autistic son and slams council's 'insulting twaddle'

26 December 2023

A Thurso mum with a severely autistic boy hit back at Highland Council's 'insulting twaddle' with regard to its policy on local respite care.


Santa and Mrs Claus round up their festive season in Wick and Thurso

26 December 2023
Santa and Mrs Claus round up their festive season in Wick and Thurso

Santa and Mrs Claus round up their festive season in Wick and Thurso

26 December 2023

Santa and Mrs Claus brought their busy festive season to a close on Christmas Day with surprise visits to two Caithness care homes.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick High School's Christmas Concert raises £250 for local food bank

26 December 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick High School's Christmas Concert raises £250 for local food bank

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick High School's Christmas Concert raises £250 for local food bank

26 December 2023

Wick High School’s Christmas Concert took place on Tuesday, December 19 in the ECCC Dance Studio and raised £250 for Caithness Foodbank.


Heavy rain and snow may result in some disruption tomorrow (December 27)

26 December 2023
Heavy rain and snow may result in some disruption tomorrow (December 27)

Heavy rain and snow may result in some disruption tomorrow (December 27)

26 December 2023

The Met Office warns of heavy rain and hill snow moving across parts of Caithness on Wednesday, December 27.


Thurso kids act out Nativity scenes at Christmas service

25 December 2023
Thurso kids act out Nativity scenes at Christmas service

Thurso kids act out Nativity scenes at Christmas service

25 December 2023

Miller Academy Primary School pupils had a lovely time at Thurso's West Church for its annual Christmas family celebration service.


New book from Dunbeath publisher highlights Caithness' role in the Cold War

24 December 2023
New book from Dunbeath publisher highlights Caithness' role in the Cold War

New book from Dunbeath publisher highlights Caithness' role in the Cold War

24 December 2023

A new book from Dunbeath-based company Whittles includes details on the American naval base in Caithness and its significance during the Cold War.


Lighting up Halkirk with some Christmas magic

23 December 2023
Lighting up Halkirk with some Christmas magic

Lighting up Halkirk with some Christmas magic

23 December 2023

Halkirk Village Council has been on a Christmas mission to light up the village with its first Winter Window Wonderland competition.


Snow gates closed on A9 makes 'Caithness an island with no maternity services', says Far North MP

23 December 2023
Snow gates closed on A9 makes 'Caithness an island with no maternity services', says Far North MP

Snow gates closed on A9 makes 'Caithness an island with no maternity services', says Far North MP

23 December 2023

With wintry conditions prevailing throughout Caithness today, Far North MP Jamie Stone commented on the closure of the snow gates at the Ord.


Wind warning for far north – possible 70mph gusts in Caithness on Christmas Eve

23 December 2023
Wind warning for far north – possible 70mph gusts in Caithness on Christmas Eve

Wind warning for far north – possible 70mph gusts in Caithness on Christmas Eve

23 December 2023

The Met Office warns of strong winds bringing the potential for some disruption across Caithness on Sunday.


And now for something completely different – new shop is a hit at PPP in Wick

22 December 2023
And now for something completely different – new shop is a hit at PPP in Wick

And now for something completely different – new shop is a hit at PPP in Wick

22 December 2023

The Pulteney Centre in Wick is hosting pop-up shops as part of a special initiative by Pulteneytown People's Project to support local businesses.


Storm Pia drubs Caithness and the far north, says Wick weather watcher

21 December 2023
Storm Pia drubs Caithness and the far north, says Wick weather watcher

Storm Pia drubs Caithness and the far north, says Wick weather watcher

21 December 2023

Wick weather watcher Keith Banks shared information on how Storm Pia has developed over the day and its effects in the far north.


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