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Thurso art sale this Saturday includes examples of pyrography – the decorative skill of burning images into wood

18 May 2022
Thurso art sale this Saturday includes examples of pyrography – the decorative skill of burning images into wood

Thurso art sale this Saturday includes examples of pyrography – the decorative skill of burning images into wood

18 May 2022

The North Coast Art group has a sale in Pentland Hotel this Saturday that includes an unusual form of decorative skill called pyrography.


PICTURES: It's a free range life for the pigs of Mid Clyth

17 May 2022
PICTURES: It's a free range life for the pigs of Mid Clyth

PICTURES: It's a free range life for the pigs of Mid Clyth

17 May 2022

Animal welfare issues are a major priority at a Caithness pig farm, the newspaper was told during a visit to an artisan food producer in Mid Clyth.


Have you filled in the census? Expect a doorstep visit if not

17 May 2022
Have you filled in the census? Expect a doorstep visit if not

Have you filled in the census? Expect a doorstep visit if not

17 May 2022

Census staff have carried out more than 1M doorstep visits to support households complete their census. Fill in the census by May 31 or risk a fine.


Caithness residents urged to hunt for woodland moths this week

17 May 2022
Caithness residents urged to hunt for woodland moths this week

Caithness residents urged to hunt for woodland moths this week

17 May 2022

Moth enthusiasts, conservationists and the public will be heading for the woods for the UK’s annual Moth Night event this week.


WATCH: Two friends benefit three charities after completing 945-mile Lejog ride

16 May 2022
WATCH: Two friends benefit three charities after completing 945-mile Lejog ride

WATCH: Two friends benefit three charities after completing 945-mile Lejog ride

16 May 2022

Two friends endured wind, rain, hail and sunshine as they cycled routes of more than 40,000 feet of elevation for a Land's End to John O'Groats bid.


Important info for Caithness residents on energy price cap announcement

16 May 2022
Important info for Caithness residents on energy price cap announcement

Important info for Caithness residents on energy price cap announcement

16 May 2022

The price cap on energy bills could be updated every three months to help Caithness households under new proposals from Ofgem.


All aboard for Bookbug Week 2022 – find a session near you in Caithness

16 May 2022
All aboard for Bookbug Week 2022 – find a session near you in Caithness

All aboard for Bookbug Week 2022 – find a session near you in Caithness

16 May 2022

Scottish Book Trust, the national charity changing lives through reading and writing, will host Bookbug Week from Monday, May 16 to Sunday, May 22.


WATCH: Bulky items removed from Dounreay for disposal – alternative treatment option for the site’s metallic waste

14 May 2022
WATCH: Bulky items removed from Dounreay for disposal – alternative treatment option for the site’s metallic waste

WATCH: Bulky items removed from Dounreay for disposal – alternative treatment option for the site’s metallic waste

14 May 2022

Two large redundant items that were removed from Dounreay’s facilities have now left the site for disposal or diversion, opening up new waste routes.


Call for Caithness communities to apply for environmental grants

14 May 2022
Call for Caithness communities to apply for environmental grants

Call for Caithness communities to apply for environmental grants

14 May 2022

The Action Earth campaign has launched to support communities to get back to outdoor environmental volunteering.


Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes young boy's day

13 May 2022
Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes young boy's day

Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes young boy's day

13 May 2022

A 12-year-old boy was given a special treat by Dounreay with a visit to see the nuclear site's robots in action at an Innovation Day event.


Teens traced after swastika graffiti sprayed throughout Thurso

12 May 2022
Teens traced after swastika graffiti sprayed throughout Thurso

Teens traced after swastika graffiti sprayed throughout Thurso

12 May 2022

Three teenagers have been apprehended by police after swastika graffiti was discovered on a number of walls in Thurso earlier this week.


Community council reports on success of Spring Clean initiative for Wick

12 May 2022
Community council reports on success of Spring Clean initiative for Wick

Community council reports on success of Spring Clean initiative for Wick

12 May 2022

The Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council thanks all the volunteers involved in the recent Scottish Spring Clean 2022 initiative around the town.


Fundraiser set up for Skirza cat hit by vehicle on quiet road

11 May 2022
Fundraiser set up for Skirza cat hit by vehicle on quiet road

Fundraiser set up for Skirza cat hit by vehicle on quiet road

11 May 2022

A couple in the Freswick area have set up a GoFundMe appeal to help get their Maine Coon cat back on his feet after an accident.


Coming to Lyth Arts Centre – a futuristic sensory extravaganza for people with learning disabilities

11 May 2022
Coming to Lyth Arts Centre – a futuristic sensory extravaganza for people with learning disabilities

Coming to Lyth Arts Centre – a futuristic sensory extravaganza for people with learning disabilities

11 May 2022

Lyth Arts Centre will host theatre production 2065, created for audiences with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD).


Kinder products linked to salmonella outbreak still found on Scottish retailer shelves – symptoms of poisoning include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever

10 May 2022
Kinder products linked to salmonella outbreak still found on Scottish retailer shelves – symptoms of poisoning include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever

Kinder products linked to salmonella outbreak still found on Scottish retailer shelves – symptoms of poisoning include diarrhoea, stomach cramps, nausea, vomiting and fever

10 May 2022

A substantial number of Kinder confectionery products linked to food poisoning incidents have still been found available for sale in Scottish shops.


Wick’s archive centre receives national accreditation

10 May 2022
Wick’s archive centre receives national accreditation

Wick’s archive centre receives national accreditation

10 May 2022

The Nuclear and Caithness Archive (Nucleus) has been nationally recognised for its work by being awarded accredited status by the National Archives.


Scottish cycling legend aims to be the fastest woman to cycle the NC500 this weekend

10 May 2022
Scottish cycling legend aims to be the fastest woman to cycle the NC500 this weekend

Scottish cycling legend aims to be the fastest woman to cycle the NC500 this weekend

10 May 2022

A Guinness World Record holding cyclist is gearing up to attempt a new record that will see her become the fastest woman to cycle the NC500.


PICTURES: Local support for horsewoman's 1300-mile ride from Groats across UK

09 May 2022
PICTURES: Local support for horsewoman's 1300-mile ride from Groats across UK

PICTURES: Local support for horsewoman's 1300-mile ride from Groats across UK

09 May 2022

A vet's solo horse ride from John O'Groats to Land's End got off to a good start with a little help from the owner of a Lyth-based stables.


PICTURES: Unusual solar phenomenon seen at Wick riverside

09 May 2022
PICTURES: Unusual solar phenomenon seen at Wick riverside

PICTURES: Unusual solar phenomenon seen at Wick riverside

09 May 2022

An unusual solar phenomenon was witnessed over Wick riverside on Saturday evening with two mini rainbows either side of the setting sun.


An injection of life for Wick with Community Market shopping – initiative looks to expand and how to get involved

09 May 2022
An injection of life for Wick with Community Market shopping – initiative looks to expand and how to get involved

An injection of life for Wick with Community Market shopping – initiative looks to expand and how to get involved

09 May 2022

Wick's community council is delighted over the success of the recent open air market in the town and looks forward to developing the initiative.


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