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Councillors comment on 'unexplained' death of Wick woman

03 November 2020
Councillors comment on 'unexplained' death of Wick woman

Councillors comment on 'unexplained' death of Wick woman

03 November 2020

Caithness councillors have released a joint statement after a woman's body was discovered in Wick on Sunday.


Fireworks and animals are a bad mix, says Lyth activist

03 November 2020
Fireworks and animals are a bad mix, says Lyth activist

Fireworks and animals are a bad mix, says Lyth activist

03 November 2020

A Lyth animal rights activist and stable owner wants to raise awareness of how pets and countryside creatures are affected by fireworks.


County's kids have eek-tastic time for stay-at-home Halloween

02 November 2020
County's kids have eek-tastic time for stay-at-home Halloween

County's kids have eek-tastic time for stay-at-home Halloween

02 November 2020

There were no trick or treats on the streets as Caithness children stayed at home during Saturday night's Halloween celebrations due to the pandemic.


PICTURES: Detectives search area after woman's body found

02 November 2020
PICTURES: Detectives search area after woman's body found

PICTURES: Detectives search area after woman's body found

02 November 2020

Police refused to comment on speculation that a woman's body discovered in Wick on Sunday was found in a wheelie bin.


How to turn your garden into a hedgehog haven

31 October 2020
How to turn your garden into a hedgehog haven

How to turn your garden into a hedgehog haven

31 October 2020

A Caithness-based model and animal rights activist is calling for the public to get 'hedgehog aware' this autumn to help with dwindling numbers.


Have your say on how social housing is allocated

30 October 2020
Have your say on how social housing is allocated

Have your say on how social housing is allocated

30 October 2020

Caithnessians are being asked to have their say about the way social housing landlords allocate their houses.


Missing Bower woman found

30 October 2020
Missing Bower woman found

Missing Bower woman found

30 October 2020

Police Scotland has issued a short statement about the young Bower woman reported missing yesterday.


Thurso artist hosts a free 3D art show on Sunday

30 October 2020
Thurso artist hosts a free 3D art show on Sunday

Thurso artist hosts a free 3D art show on Sunday

30 October 2020

A Thurso-based digital artist plans to bring a technological twist to the local art scene on Sunday in the form of a free interactive online show.


Police search for young Bower woman reported missing

29 October 2020
Police search for young Bower woman reported missing

Police search for young Bower woman reported missing

29 October 2020

Police with tracker dogs seen combing ground in Bower this afternoon after 20-year-old reported missing.


Highland Council confirms support for securing future of Wick's airport

29 October 2020
Highland Council confirms support for securing future of Wick's airport

Highland Council confirms support for securing future of Wick's airport

29 October 2020

In a key speech today, Wick and east Caithness councillor Nicola Sinclair said 'it is vital' that the doors of the airport remain open.


Caithness under the Christmas tree last call out

29 October 2020
Caithness under the Christmas tree last call out

Caithness under the Christmas tree last call out

29 October 2020

Lyth Arts Centre is putting a last call out for local artists to help create a special Christmas book.


Wick tree demon gives more scares for Halloween

28 October 2020
Wick tree demon gives more scares for Halloween

Wick tree demon gives more scares for Halloween

28 October 2020

Never mind Halloween – there's one Wick worthy giving all-year-round scares if you see him in the right light. Meet the spirit of Jan de Groot.


Massive Royal Fleet vessel sighted off Wick Bay

28 October 2020
Massive Royal Fleet vessel sighted off Wick Bay

Massive Royal Fleet vessel sighted off Wick Bay

28 October 2020

A vessel measuring over 200 metres was sighted on the horizon from Wick Bay yesterday afternoon.


Could this monster pumpkin be the largest grown in Caithness?

28 October 2020
Could this monster pumpkin be the largest grown in Caithness?

Could this monster pumpkin be the largest grown in Caithness?

28 October 2020

Paying homage to a firm Halloween favourite, Jay Barrett from Lyth proudly holds his home-grown monster pumpkin.


Caithness Highland Hospice shops' volunteer plea

28 October 2020
Caithness Highland Hospice shops' volunteer plea

Caithness Highland Hospice shops' volunteer plea

28 October 2020

Highland Hospice’s charity shops in Wick and Thurso require volunteers to join their teams due to a shortage brought on by the effects of Covid-19.


Caithness cyber expert best in the UK

27 October 2020
Caithness cyber expert best in the UK

Caithness cyber expert best in the UK

27 October 2020

Another major accolade for the Mey-based cyber security guru, Dr Keith Nicholson.


Wickers share scary tales for Halloween bestseller

27 October 2020
Wickers share scary tales for Halloween bestseller

Wickers share scary tales for Halloween bestseller

27 October 2020

A number of Wick residents have shared their scariest paranormal experiences in a book released just in time for Halloween.


Wick optician warns of Halloween 'sightmare'

26 October 2020
Wick optician warns of Halloween 'sightmare'

Wick optician warns of Halloween 'sightmare'

26 October 2020

Fancy dress revellers should be aware of the risks of using novelty contact lenses this Halloween and avoid the nightmare of a sightmare.


'Love local, shop local,' says high street retailer

26 October 2020
'Love local, shop local,' says high street retailer

'Love local, shop local,' says high street retailer

26 October 2020

After recent fears over its Wick and Thurso branches remaining open, a major fashion retailer is urging the residents of both towns to 'love local'.


Thurso battery business powers ahead with latest award

18 October 2020
Thurso battery business powers ahead with latest award

Thurso battery business powers ahead with latest award

18 October 2020

Staff at a specialist battery manufacturing organisation based at Thurso Business Park are all charged up after the company won a major industry award


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