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Support the animals – charity launches Winter Raffle

25 November 2021
Support the animals – charity launches Winter Raffle

Support the animals – charity launches Winter Raffle

25 November 2021

The SSPCA has launched a new Winter Raffle to raise funds for the animals in the care of its animal rescue and rehoming centres.


Met Office warning of snow and gales – Storm Arwen may bring gusts of over 75mph to Caithness

25 November 2021
Met Office warning of snow and gales – Storm Arwen may bring gusts of over 75mph to Caithness

Met Office warning of snow and gales – Storm Arwen may bring gusts of over 75mph to Caithness

25 November 2021

The Met Office warns of wintry showers affecting Caithness and an Amber Warning is in place for high winds forecast on the back of Storm Arwen.


Keep your birds safe against avian flu after outbreak confirmed

25 November 2021
Keep your birds safe against avian flu after outbreak confirmed

Keep your birds safe against avian flu after outbreak confirmed

25 November 2021

New housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza are required following a number of confirmed cases in the UK.


Over £7000 given out at PayDay Celebration in Wick supermarket

25 November 2021
Over £7000 given out at PayDay Celebration in Wick supermarket

Over £7000 given out at PayDay Celebration in Wick supermarket

25 November 2021

Cheques were paid out to three local beneficiaries who received more than £2000 each at a special event in a Wick supermarket last Friday afternoon.


Great British Beach Clean results are in – number of cotton buds found is down but wet wipes still common

24 November 2021
Great British Beach Clean results are in – number of cotton buds found is down but wet wipes still common

Great British Beach Clean results are in – number of cotton buds found is down but wet wipes still common

24 November 2021

The annual Great British Beach Clean saw 6176 volunteers head out to clear litter from streets, parks and over 55,000 metres of UK beaches.


Wick school's 'tache teaching team raise cash for Movember

24 November 2021
Wick school's 'tache teaching team raise cash for Movember

Wick school's 'tache teaching team raise cash for Movember

24 November 2021

Wick High School staff have taken on the Mo-Grow challenge to try and grow a moustache in one month to raise £2000 for men's health.


Applications open for Child Disability Payment – People are 'benefitting from an SNP Government' says Maree Todd MSP

24 November 2021
Applications open for Child Disability Payment – People are 'benefitting from an SNP Government' says Maree Todd MSP

Applications open for Child Disability Payment – People are 'benefitting from an SNP Government' says Maree Todd MSP

24 November 2021

Maree Todd MSP has hailed Scotland’s social security system as applications open for the Scottish Government’s Child Disability Payment.


Disabled woman's pothole pains after fall on Wick street

24 November 2021
Disabled woman's pothole pains after fall on Wick street

Disabled woman's pothole pains after fall on Wick street

24 November 2021

A severely disabled Wick woman had to increase her morphine dose to deal with the pain experienced after her wheelchair overturned in a pothole..


Advice issued ahead of ‘severe gales’ forecast in Caithness this weekend

23 November 2021
Advice issued ahead of ‘severe gales’ forecast in Caithness this weekend

Advice issued ahead of ‘severe gales’ forecast in Caithness this weekend

23 November 2021

A leading rural insurer urges people to prepare for high winds this weekend after the Met Office issued a Yellow weather warning across Caithness.


Met Office warn of high winds at weekend – possible 70-80mph gusts around Caithness coast

23 November 2021
Met Office warn of high winds at weekend – possible 70-80mph gusts around Caithness coast

Met Office warn of high winds at weekend – possible 70-80mph gusts around Caithness coast

23 November 2021

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning of high winds across the UK on Friday and Saturday with possible gusts of 70 to 80 mph around Caithness coast.


Death of 21-year-old from Cairndhuna Terrace in Wick

22 November 2021
Death of 21-year-old from Cairndhuna Terrace in Wick

Death of 21-year-old from Cairndhuna Terrace in Wick

22 November 2021

Police said they were not treating the death of a young man in Wick today as suspicious.


Lights grow dim for energy provider Bulb – advice for Caithness customers

22 November 2021
Lights grow dim for energy provider Bulb – advice for Caithness customers

Lights grow dim for energy provider Bulb – advice for Caithness customers

22 November 2021

Bulb has announced that it will be entering special administration and special advice is available for Caithness customers.


Sutherland Space Hub puts ‘north on the map as an innovator in space technology’ says local MSP

22 November 2021
Sutherland Space Hub puts ‘north on the map as an innovator in space technology’ says local MSP

Sutherland Space Hub puts ‘north on the map as an innovator in space technology’ says local MSP

22 November 2021

Maree Todd MSP has visited the site of the Sutherland Space Hub to learn more about the project and community benefits.


Key advice for Caithness shoppers as Black Friday approaches

22 November 2021
Key advice for Caithness shoppers as Black Friday approaches

Key advice for Caithness shoppers as Black Friday approaches

22 November 2021

Caithness shoppers have been issued with key advice on how to make the most of Black Friday and Cyber Monday and stay safe online.


Deadline approaches for Nature Restoration Fund applications

22 November 2021
Deadline approaches for Nature Restoration Fund applications

Deadline approaches for Nature Restoration Fund applications

22 November 2021

The deadline to register interest and be in with a chance to receive a share of a new fund to support nature restoration projects is approaching.


Thurso artist's bid to raise money for Buddy the dog at Balmore

21 November 2021
Thurso artist's bid to raise money for Buddy the dog at Balmore

Thurso artist's bid to raise money for Buddy the dog at Balmore

21 November 2021

A young up-and-coming artist from Thurso is auctioning a painting to help a dog in Caithness find a home.


Schools can study Highland mammals: past and present

20 November 2021
Schools can study Highland mammals: past and present

Schools can study Highland mammals: past and present

20 November 2021

High Life Highland Countryside Rangers will be offering schools in Caithness the opportunity to take part in conservation work for mammals.


Groat steps in after 90-year-old Dunnet man is 'harassed' by power company over huge bill

19 November 2021
Groat steps in after 90-year-old Dunnet man is 'harassed' by power company over huge bill

Groat steps in after 90-year-old Dunnet man is 'harassed' by power company over huge bill

19 November 2021

A Dunnet pensioner contacted the paper when he was at his wits end after receiving threatening letters over an enormous electricity bill.


Scenic path upgraded at Swiney Hill and stone bench set up for late Lybster businessman

18 November 2021
Scenic path upgraded at Swiney Hill and stone bench set up for late Lybster businessman

Scenic path upgraded at Swiney Hill and stone bench set up for late Lybster businessman

18 November 2021

Work to install a new footpath at Swiney Hill, Lybster has been completed on schedule thanks to a local community group.


Wick school marks Anti-Bullying Week

18 November 2021
Wick school marks Anti-Bullying Week

Wick school marks Anti-Bullying Week

18 November 2021

To mark this year’s Anti-Bullying Week, Wick High School stated that it was proud to announce a draft version of the updated Anti-Bullying Policy.


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