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Celebrate summer with solstice swim at Wick's Trinkie pool

20 June 2023
Celebrate summer with solstice swim at Wick's Trinkie pool

Celebrate summer with solstice swim at Wick's Trinkie pool

20 June 2023

The Trinkie Heritage Preservation Group invites the public to come out early on Wednesday morning (June 21) and celebrate the summer solstice.


Jamie heads back to Caithness for LGBT+ music event at Lyth Arts Centre

20 June 2023
Jamie heads back to Caithness for LGBT+ music event at Lyth Arts Centre

Jamie heads back to Caithness for LGBT+ music event at Lyth Arts Centre

20 June 2023

Singer/songwriter Jamie Bacon is travelling back to his home county of Caithness to host a special Pride music event at Lyth Arts Centre on Thursday.


Heavy thunderstorms may affect parts of Caithness today

20 June 2023
Heavy thunderstorms may affect parts of Caithness today

Heavy thunderstorms may affect parts of Caithness today

20 June 2023

The Met Office issued a bulletin this morning warning that thunderstorms may affect parts of western Caithness.


Thurso barber raises £5000 for Turkish earthquake victims – heading to Turkey to distribute money to most affected families

19 June 2023
Thurso barber raises £5000 for Turkish earthquake victims – heading to Turkey to distribute money to most affected families

Thurso barber raises £5000 for Turkish earthquake victims – heading to Turkey to distribute money to most affected families

19 June 2023

A Thurso barber has raised thousands of pounds that he intends to directly take to victims of a devastating earthquake in his Turkish homeland.


After devastating avian flu outbreak around Caithness coast last year seabirds return in lower numbers across the country

19 June 2023
After devastating avian flu outbreak around Caithness coast last year seabirds return in lower numbers across the country

After devastating avian flu outbreak around Caithness coast last year seabirds return in lower numbers across the country

19 June 2023

Some seabird species have returned to Scotland in lower numbers this breeding season following the devastating outbreak of avian flu last year.


Pets of the Week – Oats and Rosie seek forever home

18 June 2023
Pets of the Week – Oats and Rosie seek forever home

Pets of the Week – Oats and Rosie seek forever home

18 June 2023

Balmore residents Oats and Rosie are described as a "lovely pair of dogs" and are looking for a quiet retirement home together.


Call to ban vaping behind the wheel – drowsiness, dizziness and vape mist cited as issues

17 June 2023
Call to ban vaping behind the wheel – drowsiness, dizziness and vape mist cited as issues

Call to ban vaping behind the wheel – drowsiness, dizziness and vape mist cited as issues

17 June 2023

Vaping while driving could be banned following calls from motoring groups amid concerns that they impair vision and cause dizziness.


Soul food support thanks to Thurso mental health group's natter and nosh sessions

16 June 2023
Soul food support thanks to Thurso mental health group's natter and nosh sessions

Soul food support thanks to Thurso mental health group's natter and nosh sessions

16 June 2023

There was a happy atmosphere all around during an outdoor barbecue at a mental health support centre in Thurso for Men's Health Week 2023.


Acting rector takes on full-time position at Wick High School

16 June 2023
Acting rector takes on full-time position at Wick High School

Acting rector takes on full-time position at Wick High School

16 June 2023

Wick High School said it was 'pleased to announce' that Sebastian Sandecki has been appointed to the full-time position of rector.


Caithness branch of the Pony Club dressage competition results

15 June 2023
Caithness branch of the Pony Club dressage competition results

Caithness branch of the Pony Club dressage competition results

15 June 2023

The Caithness branch of the Pony Club was involved in a dressage competition with barrier animal health spring festival qualifiers at Halkirk.


PICTURES: Fire rips through derelict building in Wick

15 June 2023
PICTURES: Fire rips through derelict building in Wick

PICTURES: Fire rips through derelict building in Wick

15 June 2023

A serious fire tore through a derelict building in Wick's Grant Street on Wednesday night as firefighters were called to two blazes in the area.


Rail campaign group's AGM and conference at Helmsdale

15 June 2023
Rail campaign group's AGM and conference at Helmsdale

Rail campaign group's AGM and conference at Helmsdale

15 June 2023

Friends of the Far North Line will be holding its AGM and annual conference at Timespan in Helmsdale on Friday, June 23.


Spittal SWI has special day of celebration for its 50th birthday

14 June 2023
Spittal SWI has special day of celebration for its 50th birthday

Spittal SWI has special day of celebration for its 50th birthday

14 June 2023

Members of Spittal SWI enjoyed a treat for the 50th anniversary of the group's founding with a day out in Wick.


60-year-old cyclist who smoked 60-a-day up for LEJOGLE challenge of 1900 miles

14 June 2023
60-year-old cyclist who smoked 60-a-day up for LEJOGLE challenge of 1900 miles

60-year-old cyclist who smoked 60-a-day up for LEJOGLE challenge of 1900 miles

14 June 2023

A cyclist is hoping to achieve a Land's End to John O'Groats with return leg known as a Lejogle.


Opinions sought on private kill facility at Keiss – should it be refurbished and put back into operation?

14 June 2023
Opinions sought on private kill facility at Keiss – should it be refurbished and put back into operation?

Opinions sought on private kill facility at Keiss – should it be refurbished and put back into operation?

14 June 2023

The North Coast Abattoir Group continues to search for funding to reopen the former Caithness Beef and Lamb plant at Keiss.


PICTURES: Offenders make amends throughout Caithness with community payback work

14 June 2023
PICTURES: Offenders make amends throughout Caithness with community payback work

PICTURES: Offenders make amends throughout Caithness with community payback work

14 June 2023

A Wick-based community payback officer talked about some of the recent projects his clients had worked on at Wick, Thurso and Reiss.


Wicker Craig is proud to host Pride event at Lyth Arts Centre

13 June 2023
Wicker Craig is proud to host Pride event at Lyth Arts Centre

Wicker Craig is proud to host Pride event at Lyth Arts Centre

13 June 2023

Lyth Arts Centre held the launch of its Pride season on Friday evening with a guest curator from Wick on board.


Freeze on cost of 2023/24 garden waste bin permits

13 June 2023
Freeze on cost of 2023/24 garden waste bin permits

Freeze on cost of 2023/24 garden waste bin permits

13 June 2023

Highland Council's garden waste permits are now on sale for the next season (2023/2024) and the price is the same as last year at £47.75 per permit.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage delights at John O'Groats for classic rally

13 June 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage delights at John O'Groats for classic rally

PICTURE SPECIAL: Vintage delights at John O'Groats for classic rally

13 June 2023

The public turned out in sizeable numbers for the annual Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club rally at John O'Groats on Sunday.


Stone urges Caithness residents to claim remaining energy support vouchers

12 June 2023
Stone urges Caithness residents to claim remaining energy support vouchers

Stone urges Caithness residents to claim remaining energy support vouchers

12 June 2023

Far North MP, Jamie Stone, has urged households which use prepayment meters to redeem energy bill support vouchers before they expire on June 30.


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