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‘Wick experiences its hottest day in June for 40 years,’ says local weather pundit

25 June 2024
‘Wick experiences its hottest day in June for 40 years,’ says local weather pundit

‘Wick experiences its hottest day in June for 40 years,’ says local weather pundit

25 June 2024

Wick’s weather watcher said yesterday (June 24) proved to be one of the town’s hottest since 1984 reaching a balmy 73F.


‘Walking Pleb’ charity trekker makes unplanned stop at Wick to find homes for pups after accidental pregnancy

25 June 2024
‘Walking Pleb’ charity trekker makes unplanned stop at Wick to find homes for pups after accidental pregnancy

‘Walking Pleb’ charity trekker makes unplanned stop at Wick to find homes for pups after accidental pregnancy

25 June 2024

A young man on a charity trek with his dogs around the UK made an unscheduled stop at Wick to find homes for pups after one became pregnant.


Dynamic musical duo, Aly and Phil, head to Wick

24 June 2024
Dynamic musical duo, Aly and Phil, head to Wick

Dynamic musical duo, Aly and Phil, head to Wick

24 June 2024

The ever-popular musical duo, Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, have embarked on Scottish tour this summer and will perform in Wick on August 3.


Canisbay Show back this Saturday after five-year break

24 June 2024
Canisbay Show back this Saturday after five-year break

Canisbay Show back this Saturday after five-year break

24 June 2024

The Canisbay Show will be taking place on Saturday (June 29), after a five-year break, thanks to a small but enthusiastic team beavering away.


Doors Open event at 900-year-old Thurso kirk and plans for its future

22 June 2024
Doors Open event at 900-year-old Thurso kirk and plans for its future

Doors Open event at 900-year-old Thurso kirk and plans for its future

22 June 2024

Old St Peter's Kirk Preservation Association has an open day on June 29 and hopes that visitors will soon be able to access the ancient Thurso church.


Male motorcyclist taken to hospital after Berriedale Braes crash

21 June 2024
Male motorcyclist taken to hospital after Berriedale Braes crash

Male motorcyclist taken to hospital after Berriedale Braes crash

21 June 2024

A male motorcyclist was hospitalised after a crash on the A9 at Berriedale Braes last night (June 20).


As new waste bins head to Caithness, English councils scrap similar initiatives seen as ‘confusing’

21 June 2024
As new waste bins head to Caithness, English councils scrap similar initiatives seen as ‘confusing’

As new waste bins head to Caithness, English councils scrap similar initiatives seen as ‘confusing’

21 June 2024

A new bin system is heading to Caithness but English councils are set to scrap similar initiatives after the Government declared them ‘confusing’.


Fundraiser to help put young Caithness talent in the frame

20 June 2024
Fundraiser to help put young Caithness talent in the frame

Fundraiser to help put young Caithness talent in the frame

20 June 2024

The organiser of an exhibition set to open in Halkirk soon is seeking help to raise funds for framing artworks by local children.


Junior maths challenge success for Wick High School pupils

20 June 2024
Junior maths challenge success for Wick High School pupils

Junior maths challenge success for Wick High School pupils

20 June 2024

Wick High School (WHS) pupils are celebrating after winning awards in a UK maths competition.


PICTURES: ‘Cannae Cook, Want Tae Cook’ meal event at PPP in Wick

19 June 2024
PICTURES: ‘Cannae Cook, Want Tae Cook’ meal event at PPP in Wick

PICTURES: ‘Cannae Cook, Want Tae Cook’ meal event at PPP in Wick

19 June 2024

The Pulteney Centre in Wick witnessed a happy occasion on Friday as three Pulteneytown People’s Project volunteers gained their cookery credentials.


‘Caithness could rightly be forgiven for thinking it’s forgotten,’ says Alba candidate ahead of Thurso event

18 June 2024
‘Caithness could rightly be forgiven for thinking it’s forgotten,’ says Alba candidate ahead of Thurso event

‘Caithness could rightly be forgiven for thinking it’s forgotten,’ says Alba candidate ahead of Thurso event

18 June 2024

The Alba Party’s local candidate highlights the importance of Alex Salmond’s appearance in Thurso this week.


SNP candidate slammed over election poster mistake at Dunbeath

18 June 2024
SNP candidate slammed over election poster mistake at Dunbeath

SNP candidate slammed over election poster mistake at Dunbeath

18 June 2024

The SNP candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Rosshire has been taken to task for mistakenly putting up election posters on the A9 road at Dunbeath.


Get hooked on Graham Finn’s new fishing book

18 June 2024
Get hooked on Graham Finn’s new fishing book

Get hooked on Graham Finn’s new fishing book

18 June 2024

With one book under his belt, a Caithness author will be fishing for compliments with his latest publication.


£800K funding opportunity for Caithness organisations

17 June 2024
£800K funding opportunity for Caithness organisations

£800K funding opportunity for Caithness organisations

17 June 2024

Caithness organisations are invited to apply for funding towards projects addressing issues affecting Highland rural communities.


Delayed Naver Bridge work to get underway at last – 142-year-old bridge to be demolished and road realigned for new structure

17 June 2024
Delayed Naver Bridge work to get underway at last – 142-year-old bridge to be demolished and road realigned for new structure

Delayed Naver Bridge work to get underway at last – 142-year-old bridge to be demolished and road realigned for new structure

17 June 2024

Highland Council has just announced that the long-awaited A836 Naver Bridge replacement work is confirmed to start on August 1.


Wick High School helps new pupils transition with comic booklet

17 June 2024
Wick High School helps new pupils transition with comic booklet

Wick High School helps new pupils transition with comic booklet

17 June 2024

In a bid to make life easier for its intake of new pupils, Wick High School has produced a special ‘transition booklet’.


Fire at Murchison Street in Wick

17 June 2024
Fire at Murchison Street in Wick

Fire at Murchison Street in Wick

17 June 2024

A serious fire broke out in Wick last night (Sunday, June 16) with reports that an elderly man was taken to hospital.


Man arrested after Georgemas car crash

17 June 2024
Man arrested after Georgemas car crash

Man arrested after Georgemas car crash

17 June 2024

A man was arrested after a car left the road on the A9 near Georgemas yesterday afternoon (June 16).


Deer carnage at Mybster road lay-by

17 June 2024
Deer carnage at Mybster road lay-by

Deer carnage at Mybster road lay-by

17 June 2024

The remains of at least two deer have been discovered at a lay-by on the Watten-Mybster (B870) road in what appears to be a poaching incident.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Circus Montini heads to Thurso – colourful picture preview from recent Wick performance

15 June 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Circus Montini heads to Thurso – colourful picture preview from recent Wick performance

PICTURE SPECIAL: Circus Montini heads to Thurso – colourful picture preview from recent Wick performance

15 June 2024

Circus Montini is set to return to Caithness, after a visit to Wick, with shows at Sir George's Park in Thurso starting on Wednesday, June 19.


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