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Greenpeace ship arrives in Wick tomorrow for latest campaign

19 July 2021
Greenpeace ship arrives in Wick tomorrow for latest campaign

Greenpeace ship arrives in Wick tomorrow for latest campaign

19 July 2021

A Greenpeace ship will arrive in Wick tomorrow (Tuesday, July 20), as the campaigning group embarks on the second leg of its Just Transition Tour.


Advice for people heading to Caithness this summer

17 July 2021
Advice for people heading to Caithness this summer

Advice for people heading to Caithness this summer

17 July 2021

Police Scotland has issued advice to remind road users heading to Caithness and the far north to be safe on country roads.


Glasgow comes to Thurso to make it blooming marvellous

17 July 2021
Glasgow comes to Thurso to make it blooming marvellous

Glasgow comes to Thurso to make it blooming marvellous

17 July 2021

After receiving over £1000 in donations, a green-fingered local continues in his quest to bring vibrant colours to Thurso.


‘Don’t keep bottling it’ – pharmacists urge Caithness residents to get persistent coughs checked

16 July 2021
‘Don’t keep bottling it’ – pharmacists urge Caithness residents to get persistent coughs checked

‘Don’t keep bottling it’ – pharmacists urge Caithness residents to get persistent coughs checked

16 July 2021

People in Caithness aged over 40 using cough medicine to treat a persistent cough are urged not to keep ‘bottling it’ and contact their GP.


Highland Council honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

16 July 2021
Highland Council honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

Highland Council honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

16 July 2021

Highland Council received an Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for its outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.


Big Butterfly Count 2021 – can you spot a Scotch Argus in Caithness?

16 July 2021
Big Butterfly Count 2021 – can you spot a Scotch Argus in Caithness?

Big Butterfly Count 2021 – can you spot a Scotch Argus in Caithness?

16 July 2021

Butterfly Conservation launches this year’s Big Butterfly Count with urgent appeal for public’s help after disastrous spring weather.


Are you ready for the Great British Beach Clean?

16 July 2021
Are you ready for the Great British Beach Clean?

Are you ready for the Great British Beach Clean?

16 July 2021

The Marine Conservation Society's annual Great British Beach Clean needs volunteers from across Caithness to join in and help.


Disheartening and disgusting – responses to Reiss beach teen party aftermath

15 July 2021
Disheartening and disgusting – responses to Reiss beach teen party aftermath

Disheartening and disgusting – responses to Reiss beach teen party aftermath

15 July 2021

A social media post showing the aftermath of an alleged party by Wick teenagers at Reiss beach has provoked condemnation from many in the community.


Taste North benefits from funding to help food and drink sector recover from Covid impact

15 July 2021
Taste North benefits from funding to help food and drink sector recover from Covid impact

Taste North benefits from funding to help food and drink sector recover from Covid impact

15 July 2021

Taste North is one of several Scottish projects to be awarded a share of £200,000 to help recover from the impact of Covid-19.


Crash on A882 near Thuster Mains involving car and farm vehicle

14 July 2021
Crash on A882 near Thuster Mains involving car and farm vehicle

Crash on A882 near Thuster Mains involving car and farm vehicle

14 July 2021

A crash occurred on the A882 road near Thuster Mains this afternoon involving a car and a tractor.


Furry car and friends visit Thurso on charity run

14 July 2021
Furry car and friends visit Thurso on charity run

Furry car and friends visit Thurso on charity run

14 July 2021

Some strange-looking vehicles that popped through Thurso on a charity run had one local man reaching for his camera.


Highland Council launches motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors

14 July 2021
Highland Council launches motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors

Highland Council launches motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors

14 July 2021

A helpful and welcoming motorhome and campervan guidance booklet has been produced to help visitors enjoy the Highlands responsibly.


Rosy starlings come to Wick now

13 July 2021
Rosy starlings come to Wick now

Rosy starlings come to Wick now

13 July 2021

After a recent sighting in Thurso, an unusual visitor to Caithness has now been seen in the back garden of a Wick property.


Plans by Wick's Heart to develop former eyesore sites

13 July 2021
Plans by Wick's Heart to develop former eyesore sites

Plans by Wick's Heart to develop former eyesore sites

13 July 2021

At a community council meeting, questions were asked about the plans of a development trust set up to oversee the regeneration of Wick town centre.


Animal charity warns of potential dangers to wildlife in gardens

13 July 2021
Animal charity warns of potential dangers to wildlife in gardens

Animal charity warns of potential dangers to wildlife in gardens

13 July 2021

The Scottish SPCA is urging the public to be aware of the dangers sporting equipment left in gardens poses to visiting wildlife.


Dog day afternoon – Keiss beach charity walk to save dogs from 'barbaric' Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China

12 July 2021
Dog day afternoon – Keiss beach charity walk to save dogs from 'barbaric' Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China

Dog day afternoon – Keiss beach charity walk to save dogs from 'barbaric' Yulin Dog Meat Festival in China

12 July 2021

Two dogs' lives will be saved thanks to a selfless group of people who helped raise money during a charity walk on Keiss beach.


Weigh to go – Thurso and Wick Slimmers come back together and lose an 'incredible' 57 stones

11 July 2021
Weigh to go – Thurso and Wick Slimmers come back together and lose an 'incredible' 57 stones

Weigh to go – Thurso and Wick Slimmers come back together and lose an 'incredible' 57 stones

11 July 2021

A weight has been lifted from slimmers in Caithness as they become an 'incredible 57 stones lighter' since returning to their real-life slimming group


Space-powered drones could soon help NHS in Caithness

11 July 2021
Space-powered drones could soon help NHS in Caithness

Space-powered drones could soon help NHS in Caithness

11 July 2021

A demonstration of drone-powered delivery of medical supplies could pave the way for this high-flying operation in areas including Caithness.


Event to highlight LGBT+ visibility and acceptance in rural communities

10 July 2021
Event to highlight LGBT+ visibility and acceptance in rural communities

Event to highlight LGBT+ visibility and acceptance in rural communities

10 July 2021

The Rural Youth Project is hosting an event on Tuesday (July 13) to focus on LGBT+ visibility and acceptance in rural communities.


Mascne – an unwanted side effect from wearing a mask

10 July 2021
Mascne – an unwanted side effect from wearing a mask

Mascne – an unwanted side effect from wearing a mask

10 July 2021

With the great unveiling of protective masks against Covid infection, what impact has it had on our skin health?


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