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PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

30 September 2024
PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

30 September 2024

An 81-year-old took a trip along Dunnet beach for the first time in 17 years thanks to a beach buggy wheelchair with big blow-up tyres.


Thurso’s Highland Hospice crowned favourite charity shop in Scotland

30 September 2024
Thurso’s Highland Hospice crowned favourite charity shop in Scotland

Thurso’s Highland Hospice crowned favourite charity shop in Scotland

30 September 2024

Highland Hospice’s charity shop in Thurso has taken the title of Scotland winner in The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards, it was announced today.


Bashed can nightmare for Wick mum sickened by mouldy custard

29 September 2024
Bashed can nightmare for Wick mum sickened by mouldy custard

Bashed can nightmare for Wick mum sickened by mouldy custard

29 September 2024

A Wick mum wants to warn others of the dangers of food being contaminated in bashed cans after discovering green mould in a tin of custard.


Thurso High School pupils nominated for major film award

29 September 2024
Thurso High School pupils nominated for major film award

Thurso High School pupils nominated for major film award

29 September 2024

Thurso High School pupils have had their Gaelic short film shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Youth Film Festival.


Thurso sisters’ charity bid through sales of Top Trumps style cards

28 September 2024
Thurso sisters’ charity bid through sales of Top Trumps style cards

Thurso sisters’ charity bid through sales of Top Trumps style cards

28 September 2024

Two young Caithness girls have been busy assessing the county’s swing parks and have now created Top Trumps style cards with their rankings.


Multiple offers of help for Hungarian biker stranded at Thurso

26 September 2024
Multiple offers of help for Hungarian biker stranded at Thurso

Multiple offers of help for Hungarian biker stranded at Thurso

26 September 2024

A Hungarian biker undertaking an NC500 road trip sent out a big ‘thank you’ to Caithness residents who came to his rescue.


Join Caithness Family History Society as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

25 September 2024
Join Caithness Family History Society as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

Join Caithness Family History Society as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

25 September 2024

Caithness Family History Society has reached its 25th anniversary and has members from all over the world, as well as Caithness.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Circular Caithness Fair celebrates recycling and reusing items

25 September 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Circular Caithness Fair celebrates recycling and reusing items

PICTURE SPECIAL: Circular Caithness Fair celebrates recycling and reusing items

25 September 2024

The centre of Thurso was buzzing with all things eco and sustainable on Saturday (September 21) as the Circular Caithness Fair got underway.


Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

25 September 2024
Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

25 September 2024

Maree Todd MSP met with Iain Gregory from Caithness Health Action Team (CHAT), earlier this month to discuss healthcare issues in the far north.


Move to improve look of Thurso with pictures in empty shop windows

23 September 2024
Move to improve look of Thurso with pictures in empty shop windows

Move to improve look of Thurso with pictures in empty shop windows

23 September 2024

A Thurso Community Council subgroup is leading an initiative to place photographs in derelict/empty shop windows to improve the look of the town.


Windows smashed at Thurso house over weekend

23 September 2024
Windows smashed at Thurso house over weekend

Windows smashed at Thurso house over weekend

23 September 2024

Police officers in Thurso are investigating vandalism at a house on Henderson Street in which windows were allegedly smashed on Saturday night.


Thurso glass artist wins ‘big prize’

23 September 2024
Thurso glass artist wins ‘big prize’

Thurso glass artist wins ‘big prize’

23 September 2024

Thurso glass artist Ian Pearson recently collected one of his biggest awards for a glass sculpture on display in the Big Art Show at Paisley.


Buses available for free Halkirk storytelling event next month

23 September 2024
Buses available for free Halkirk storytelling event next month

Buses available for free Halkirk storytelling event next month

23 September 2024

A free storytelling event at the Ross Institute in Halkirk next month will have buses available to take the public along.


Caithness twins going for gold with YELA riding certificates

23 September 2024
Caithness twins going for gold with YELA riding certificates

Caithness twins going for gold with YELA riding certificates

23 September 2024

Caithness twins Abbie and Sophie Bell achieved their Young Equestrian Leader Awards gold certificates thanks to a Lyth-based stable.


Wick man ‘over the moon’ to scoop coveted care title

21 September 2024
Wick man ‘over the moon’ to scoop coveted care title

Wick man ‘over the moon’ to scoop coveted care title

21 September 2024

A Wick man who works at Seaview House has just been crowned Carer of the Year for a division of the Barchester Care Awards 2024.


‘Life is a Strange Place’ – Caithness professional artist hosts major solo show

21 September 2024
‘Life is a Strange Place’ – Caithness professional artist hosts major solo show

‘Life is a Strange Place’ – Caithness professional artist hosts major solo show

21 September 2024

A Scotscalder man, considered one of the most important painters in Scotland today, will have a solo exhibition in Glasgow next month.


Wick artist’s gift to the local harbour

21 September 2024
Wick artist’s gift to the local harbour

Wick artist’s gift to the local harbour

21 September 2024

Local artist, Ian Charles Scott, gifted a framed print of a former treasurer of Wick Harbour Trust to the Wick Harbour Authority office.


Thurso charity shop urges you to pop in this weekend for ‘Secondhand September’ event

20 September 2024
Thurso charity shop urges you to pop in this weekend for ‘Secondhand September’ event

Thurso charity shop urges you to pop in this weekend for ‘Secondhand September’ event

20 September 2024

Highland Hospice charity shop in Thurso hosts a special ‘Second-hand September’ event tomorrow (Saturday, September 21) at its High Street premises.


Public rage over delayed and cancelled Wick flights – Taxi drivers quids in with £500+ fares

20 September 2024
Public rage over delayed and cancelled Wick flights – Taxi drivers quids in with £500+ fares

Public rage over delayed and cancelled Wick flights – Taxi drivers quids in with £500+ fares

20 September 2024

Multiple complaints have come to the attention of the Groat regarding the reliability of Eastern Airways flights between Wick and Aberdeen.


PICTURES: ‘Wick River Campsite is an absolute gem,’ says Lord Thurso at official opening of new facilities block

19 September 2024
PICTURES: ‘Wick River Campsite is an absolute gem,’ says Lord Thurso at official opening of new facilities block

PICTURES: ‘Wick River Campsite is an absolute gem,’ says Lord Thurso at official opening of new facilities block

19 September 2024

The sun beat down at Wick River Campsite on Wednesday (September 18) for an official ribbon-cutting event with Lord Thurso doing the honours.


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