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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.


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

10 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

10 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.


Caithness is encouraged to think ‘water first’ as the gardening season kicks off

09 April 2023
Caithness is encouraged to think ‘water first’ as the gardening season kicks off

Caithness is encouraged to think ‘water first’ as the gardening season kicks off

09 April 2023

Water experts are calling on Caithness residents to get into the garden this spring to make every drop count of Scotland’s natural resource.


Mechanic reveals: 5 unnecessary repairs rogue mechanics may exaggerate

08 April 2023
Mechanic reveals: 5 unnecessary repairs rogue mechanics may exaggerate

Mechanic reveals: 5 unnecessary repairs rogue mechanics may exaggerate

08 April 2023

Find out the most common MOT scams that we might be overcharged thousands on by unscrupulous mechanics.


Incident at Scotscalder as trespassers hold up train

07 April 2023
Incident at Scotscalder as trespassers hold up train

Incident at Scotscalder as trespassers hold up train

07 April 2023

The Wick to Inverness train was held up due to trespassers being on the line at around 4.45pm on Wednesday, April 5.


Water supply nightmare at Camster to end after 20-plus years – road diversion in place until 2024

07 April 2023
Water supply nightmare at Camster to end after 20-plus years – road diversion in place until 2024

Water supply nightmare at Camster to end after 20-plus years – road diversion in place until 2024

07 April 2023

An ongoing issue with underground water pipes in the Camster area may finally be resolved after extensive work is completed by early next year.


Easter Fun Day in Lybster includes EGG-citing events for all

06 April 2023
Easter Fun Day in Lybster includes EGG-citing events for all

Easter Fun Day in Lybster includes EGG-citing events for all

06 April 2023

Lybster Primary School's parent council is hosting a special Easter Fun Day event on Saturday from 11am to 3pm.


Massive ScotRail Ticket Drop – Up to 60 per cent off rail travel on far north line from today

06 April 2023
Massive ScotRail Ticket Drop – Up to 60 per cent off rail travel on far north line from today

Massive ScotRail Ticket Drop – Up to 60 per cent off rail travel on far north line from today

06 April 2023

ScotRail customers could benefit from up to 60 per cent off thousands of tickets including the Inverness to Wick/Thurso route.


Caithness charity supporters urged to send in Wee Boxes to help people like Catherine in Zambia

06 April 2023
Caithness charity supporters urged to send in Wee Boxes to help people like Catherine in Zambia

Caithness charity supporters urged to send in Wee Boxes to help people like Catherine in Zambia

06 April 2023

Scottish Catholic International Aid Fund supporters in Caithness are being urged to return their Wee Boxes.


National advice service welcomes Fuel Insecurity Fund announcement

06 April 2023
National advice service welcomes Fuel Insecurity Fund announcement

National advice service welcomes Fuel Insecurity Fund announcement

06 April 2023

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


New book on local war memorials tells story of 'The Unreturning Brave'

06 April 2023
New book on local war memorials tells story of 'The Unreturning Brave'

New book on local war memorials tells story of 'The Unreturning Brave'

06 April 2023

A new book listing details about local casualties of World War One will be launched at an event in the Nethercliffe Hotel in Wick.


Thrumster roadkill casualty found – what to do if you find a dead otter in Caithness

05 April 2023
Thrumster roadkill casualty found – what to do if you find a dead otter in Caithness

Thrumster roadkill casualty found – what to do if you find a dead otter in Caithness

05 April 2023

An otter welfare charity welcomes all sightings of the elusive animals – alive or dead.


Police on door-to-door enquiry in Wick

05 April 2023
Police on door-to-door enquiry in Wick

Police on door-to-door enquiry in Wick

05 April 2023

Several police officers were seen visiting residents on a Wick street this afternoon following damage to a fence.


Caithness writer hosts talk about local surnames

05 April 2023
Caithness writer hosts talk about local surnames

Caithness writer hosts talk about local surnames

05 April 2023

Caithness-born freelance writer James Miller will be the speaker at Caithness Family History Society’s April meeting.


New owners talk about the future of Lybster's Portland Hotel

05 April 2023
New owners talk about the future of Lybster's Portland Hotel

New owners talk about the future of Lybster's Portland Hotel

05 April 2023

A handover of keys outside the Portland Hotel in Lybster signalled the moment the iconic NC500 building was taken over by its new owners.


Highland communities get behind Stress Awareness 30 day challenge

04 April 2023
Highland communities get behind Stress Awareness 30 day challenge

Highland communities get behind Stress Awareness 30 day challenge

04 April 2023

Highland Council supports Stress Awareness Month and encourages communities to get behind the 30 day challenge.


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


Mystery of missing Wick High School statue by famous sculptor Scott Sutherland – is it still hidden in the building?

03 April 2023
Mystery of missing Wick High School statue by famous sculptor Scott Sutherland – is it still hidden in the building?

Mystery of missing Wick High School statue by famous sculptor Scott Sutherland – is it still hidden in the building?

03 April 2023

A former pupil of Wick High School believes a statue that she saw over 60 years ago may still be in an attic space of the historic building.


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.


Comparison table shows huge increases in supermarket items in Caithness over one year – food inflation highest since 1977

26 March 2023
Comparison table shows huge increases in supermarket items in Caithness over one year – food inflation highest since 1977

Comparison table shows huge increases in supermarket items in Caithness over one year – food inflation highest since 1977

26 March 2023

A price comparison table shows how items at Tesco supermarkets in Wick and Thurso have soared over a year – some almost 70 per cent more.


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