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Thurso man takes on marathon after family’s cancer heartbreak

15 September 2021
Thurso man takes on marathon after family’s cancer heartbreak

Thurso man takes on marathon after family’s cancer heartbreak

15 September 2021

A Thurso runner is set to take on the London Marathon next month after losing his dad to cancer and having his mum diagnosed with the deadly disease.


Have you seen this mannie? Reward for finding missing Ousdale Mannie presumed stolen

15 September 2021
Have you seen this mannie? Reward for finding missing Ousdale Mannie presumed stolen

Have you seen this mannie? Reward for finding missing Ousdale Mannie presumed stolen

15 September 2021

A locally-made sculpted wooden head has gone missing from an Iron Age broch near the Caithness Ord and a reward for information has been posted.


Far north women raise their banners for exhibition

15 September 2021
Far north women raise their banners for exhibition

Far north women raise their banners for exhibition

15 September 2021

Colourful textile banners made by women from across the far north will be on display in the Strathpeffer Pavilion later this month.


Councillor Bremner questions underspend on Caithness roads

14 September 2021
Councillor Bremner questions underspend on Caithness roads

Councillor Bremner questions underspend on Caithness roads

14 September 2021

A Wick councillor tackled a Highland Council committee chairwoman over the roads underspend for Caithness at a meeting last week.


Caithness rural community groups can apply for funding to back innovative ideas

14 September 2021
Caithness rural community groups can apply for funding to back innovative ideas

Caithness rural community groups can apply for funding to back innovative ideas

14 September 2021

Not-for-profit community groups in Caithness are being urged to apply for a special rural fund backed by the Scottish Government.


Dolly Dippers make a splash for cash in Caithness charity bid

13 September 2021
Dolly Dippers make a splash for cash in Caithness charity bid

Dolly Dippers make a splash for cash in Caithness charity bid

13 September 2021

Two Caithness women are planning a "splash for cash" through the county in aid of a good cause.


Drowning tragedy near Halkirk

13 September 2021
Drowning tragedy near Halkirk

Drowning tragedy near Halkirk

13 September 2021

A man drowned at Harpsdale in the Halkirk area during a fishing event yesterday.


PICTURES: Death of the monster potholes at Watten

13 September 2021
PICTURES: Death of the monster potholes at Watten

PICTURES: Death of the monster potholes at Watten

13 September 2021

See how an area of badly potholed road in Watten is tackled by the council team.


Week-long virtual show by Papigoe artist inspired by waves

13 September 2021
Week-long virtual show by Papigoe artist inspired by waves

Week-long virtual show by Papigoe artist inspired by waves

13 September 2021

An artist living by a coastal hamlet near Wick is currently hosting an online exhibition that runs until Sunday (September 19).


Caithness councillors push to improve playgrounds

13 September 2021
Caithness councillors push to improve playgrounds

Caithness councillors push to improve playgrounds

13 September 2021

Caithness play parks could soon be refurbished thanks to Wick and Thurso councillors pushing for a special playground strategy plan to be implemented.


Worrying decline in wintering waterbirds

12 September 2021
Worrying decline in wintering waterbirds

Worrying decline in wintering waterbirds

12 September 2021

The latest biodiversity indicator shows that overall numbers of waterbirds were seven per cent lower in 2018/19 than when counting started.


Scottish SPCA and Gail Porter need Caithness residents to help celebrate Scottish Animal Week

12 September 2021
Scottish SPCA and Gail Porter need Caithness residents to help celebrate Scottish Animal Week

Scottish SPCA and Gail Porter need Caithness residents to help celebrate Scottish Animal Week

12 September 2021

Read about how poor Luna the cat was saved by staff at the Caithness and Sutherland SSPCA centre and found her forever home.


Check out the typical Caithness home of 2050 according to boffins

11 September 2021
Check out the typical Caithness home of 2050 according to boffins

Check out the typical Caithness home of 2050 according to boffins

11 September 2021

Smart toilets that monitor for illnesses, holographic TVs, and emotion detection speakers to boost moods will be the norm in Caithness homes by 2050.


WATCH: Further £1.5M investment in visitor management approved by council

11 September 2021
WATCH: Further £1.5M investment in visitor management approved by council

WATCH: Further £1.5M investment in visitor management approved by council

11 September 2021

Highland Council has agreed to extend the Visitor Management Plan funding into the 2022 season by a one-off investment of £1.5m.


WATCH: Further £1.5M investment in visitor management approved by council

11 September 2021
WATCH: Further £1.5M investment in visitor management approved by council

WATCH: Further £1.5M investment in visitor management approved by council

11 September 2021

Highland Council has agreed to extend the Visitor Management Plan funding into the 2022 season by a one-off investment of £1.5m.


Cheer on Ashley Cain at Groats after 1000-mile Lejog cancer charity ride

10 September 2021
Cheer on Ashley Cain at Groats after 1000-mile Lejog cancer charity ride

Cheer on Ashley Cain at Groats after 1000-mile Lejog cancer charity ride

10 September 2021

A Thurso woman is highlighting awareness of a Lejog charity bike ride by a former footballer-turned-reality star who will arrive at Groats on Tuesday.


PICTURES: Old Wick Castle climbing 'clowns' slammed

10 September 2021
PICTURES: Old Wick Castle climbing 'clowns' slammed

PICTURES: Old Wick Castle climbing 'clowns' slammed

10 September 2021

An image taken by a Wick man of two people clambering up the walls of an ancient castle led to many scornful remarks from local people.


Council approves the development of a Future Highlands Strategy

09 September 2021
Council approves the development of a Future Highlands Strategy

Council approves the development of a Future Highlands Strategy

09 September 2021

Members at the meeting of council today approved the development of a Future Highlands Strategy with the development of a Green Energy Hub.


Sudden death of lorry driver in Thurso car park

09 September 2021
Sudden death of lorry driver in Thurso car park

Sudden death of lorry driver in Thurso car park

09 September 2021

Police and ambulance services attended a Thurso car park where witnesses saw a body being removed from a lorry this morning.


Met Office warns of more rain and thunderstorms for far north

09 September 2021
Met Office warns of more rain and thunderstorms for far north

Met Office warns of more rain and thunderstorms for far north

09 September 2021

After reports of thunderstorms around the Wick area last night the Met Office has issued another Yellow Warning for Caithness and Sutherland.


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