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Alpaca and llama owners urged to make their voices herd

30 January 2023
Alpaca and llama owners urged to make their voices herd

Alpaca and llama owners urged to make their voices herd

30 January 2023

The growing popularity of keeping llamas and alpacas has prompted the launch of a new initiative aimed at creating a better understanding of them.


Caithness disability group looking for new members

29 January 2023
Caithness disability group looking for new members

Caithness disability group looking for new members

29 January 2023

Caithness Disabled Access Panel is looking for new members to join it and help disabled people in the county live a better life.


PICTURES: Police seen investigating site of alleged cannabis farm in Wick at former government offices

28 January 2023
PICTURES: Police seen investigating site of alleged cannabis farm in Wick at former government offices

PICTURES: Police seen investigating site of alleged cannabis farm in Wick at former government offices

28 January 2023

After yesterday's arrest of a man in connection with an alleged cannabis farm in Wick, police were seen investigating the site of the operation today.


46-year-old man charged after cannabis farm discovered in Wick

28 January 2023
46-year-old man charged after cannabis farm discovered in Wick

46-year-old man charged after cannabis farm discovered in Wick

28 January 2023

A 46-year-old man was arrested and charged yesterday (January 27) after a 'cannabis cultivation site' was discovered at a location on Girnigoe Street.


​Disturbance and arrest in Wick

28 January 2023
​Disturbance and arrest in Wick

​Disturbance and arrest in Wick

28 January 2023

Reports came to the paper about police vehicles being involved in an operation around the former Job Centre and DSS offices in Wick yesterday..


Canisbay crash – man taken to hospital

28 January 2023
Canisbay crash – man taken to hospital

Canisbay crash – man taken to hospital

28 January 2023

A one-vehicle crash occurred yesterday afternoon near Canisbay but no serious injuries were reported.


Cost-of-living crisis – learn how to balance your radiators and save money

28 January 2023
Cost-of-living crisis – learn how to balance your radiators and save money

Cost-of-living crisis – learn how to balance your radiators and save money

28 January 2023

An accredited heating and utilities training provider has provided tips an how to balance your radiators and stay warm without spending too much.


Big Garden Birdwatch is on – what can you see in your garden?

27 January 2023
Big Garden Birdwatch is on – what can you see in your garden?

Big Garden Birdwatch is on – what can you see in your garden?

27 January 2023

RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch started today and runs over the weekend to provide a snapshot of how garden birds are faring in the UK.


Four Thurso youths arrested after six-week crime spree

27 January 2023
Four Thurso youths arrested after six-week crime spree

Four Thurso youths arrested after six-week crime spree

27 January 2023

Police Scotland released information this afternoon about a spate of crimes in Thurso that culminated in four young males being arrested and charged.


'We need to talk about Andrew Tate' – Wick High School issues parental guide on the toxic social media influencer

26 January 2023
'We need to talk about Andrew Tate' – Wick High School issues parental guide on the toxic social media influencer

'We need to talk about Andrew Tate' – Wick High School issues parental guide on the toxic social media influencer

26 January 2023

Wick High School followed the example of many other schools in the UK by issuing advice to parents about the jailed social media influencer.


Old Wick High School building sold – new owner talks of plans

25 January 2023
Old Wick High School building sold – new owner talks of plans

Old Wick High School building sold – new owner talks of plans

25 January 2023

The new owner of the redundant high school buildings in Wick talked about his recent purchase and his plans for the complex of buildings.


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.


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