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Broch ‘to be preserved’ as part of Spittal Quarry extension

13 November 2024
Broch ‘to be preserved’ as part of Spittal Quarry extension

Broch ‘to be preserved’ as part of Spittal Quarry extension

13 November 2024

An ancient broch within the proposed extension area of a Caithness flagstone quarry is to be preserved, says the company director.


Remembering the animals at Groats event

12 November 2024
Remembering the animals at Groats event

Remembering the animals at Groats event

12 November 2024

The Remembrance Sunday event organised by the John O’Groats Trust included a wreath for animals killed in wars.


Dounreay worker wins ‘Young Chemical Engineer of the Year’

12 November 2024
Dounreay worker wins ‘Young Chemical Engineer of the Year’

Dounreay worker wins ‘Young Chemical Engineer of the Year’

12 November 2024

A young engineer working on Britain’s deepest nuclear clean-up project has been recognised by the Institute of Chemical Engineers.


Dog missing in Scarfskerry after being frightened by fireworks

12 November 2024
Dog missing in Scarfskerry after being frightened by fireworks

Dog missing in Scarfskerry after being frightened by fireworks

12 November 2024

A small dog has been missing in the Scarfskerry area of Caithness after being scared by fireworks on Saturday night.


PICTURES: Parade and public brave the elements for Thurso’s Remembrance Day event

11 November 2024
PICTURES: Parade and public brave the elements for Thurso’s Remembrance Day event

PICTURES: Parade and public brave the elements for Thurso’s Remembrance Day event

11 November 2024

Parade members stood firm despite torrential downpours at yesterday’s Remembrance Sunday event at Thurso’s war memorial.


Scottish Opera’s highlights tour comes to Thurso in March 2025

10 November 2024
Scottish Opera’s highlights tour comes to Thurso in March 2025

Scottish Opera’s highlights tour comes to Thurso in March 2025

10 November 2024

Tickets are now on sale for the playful new production of Scottish Opera’s Opera Highlights, which comes to Thurso High School in March next year.


PICTURES: Community cafe throws a lifeline to those in need from its new premises in Thurso town centre

09 November 2024
PICTURES: Community cafe throws a lifeline to those in need from its new premises in Thurso town centre

PICTURES: Community cafe throws a lifeline to those in need from its new premises in Thurso town centre

09 November 2024

Thurso Community Cafe held a special event this week with guests invited along to see its new premises at Traill Street.


Caithness farmers urged ‘not to bottle things up’ after Budget

09 November 2024
Caithness farmers urged ‘not to bottle things up’ after Budget

Caithness farmers urged ‘not to bottle things up’ after Budget

09 November 2024

A call for Caithness farmers not to bottle up their worries has come from a charity which supports people in Scottish agriculture.


PICTURES: Happy birthday Wick Railway Station! Plaque unveiled at 150 years celebration

07 November 2024
PICTURES: Happy birthday Wick Railway Station! Plaque unveiled at 150 years celebration

PICTURES: Happy birthday Wick Railway Station! Plaque unveiled at 150 years celebration

07 November 2024

The great and the good gathered together at Wick Railway Station on Saturday afternoon to celebrate its 150th birthday.


Caithness call out for men’s art project

06 November 2024
Caithness call out for men’s art project

Caithness call out for men’s art project

06 November 2024

Lyth Arts Centre says it is excited to announce the launch of a new community-based project focusing on the health and wellbeing of local men.


Lyth stables owner remembers horse casualties of war

06 November 2024
Lyth stables owner remembers horse casualties of war

Lyth stables owner remembers horse casualties of war

06 November 2024

A Lyth-based stables owner will be wearing her purple poppy with pride in memory of horses and other animals that died during wartime.


Arrest after disturbance in Wick’s Kennedy Terrace today

06 November 2024
Arrest after disturbance in Wick’s Kennedy Terrace today

Arrest after disturbance in Wick’s Kennedy Terrace today

06 November 2024

Reports came in about police activity at Kennedy Terrace in Wick in the early hours of this morning and it was confirmed that a man was arrested.


Caithness bikers play poker for charity on special run

06 November 2024
Caithness bikers play poker for charity on special run

Caithness bikers play poker for charity on special run

06 November 2024

The Caithness Bikers’ group had its first annual poker run on Sunday (November 3) and raised £300 for charity.


Wick’s new art gallery provides opportunities for local talent

06 November 2024
Wick’s new art gallery provides opportunities for local talent

Wick’s new art gallery provides opportunities for local talent

06 November 2024

Bucking the trend of empty and unsightly shops in the centre of Wick, a bright new art gallery has opened on High Street.


Armed siege at Castletown continues

05 November 2024
Armed siege at Castletown continues

Armed siege at Castletown continues

05 November 2024

The man at the centre of a 24-hour siege in Castletown has posted video content on Facebook Live as he speaks to armed officers on the street.


£500 cash donation from Thurso hardware shop to cancer charity

05 November 2024
£500 cash donation from Thurso hardware shop to cancer charity

£500 cash donation from Thurso hardware shop to cancer charity

05 November 2024

The owners of a popular Thurso hardware store were delighted to hand over £500 in cash to a worthy cause.


Day two of Castletown incident as police negotiate with man at property

05 November 2024
Day two of Castletown incident as police negotiate with man at property

Day two of Castletown incident as police negotiate with man at property

05 November 2024

The incident that has drawn a huge police presence to Castletown is still ongoing, said a Police Scotland spokesperson this morning.


Police attending incident at Castletown

04 November 2024
Police attending incident at Castletown

Police attending incident at Castletown

04 November 2024

Multiple police vehicles were observed speeding across the county towards Castletown after an incident was reported earlier today (November 4).


The power of the press applauded after safety markings reinstated on NC500 road through Keiss

04 November 2024
The power of the press applauded after safety markings reinstated on NC500 road through Keiss

The power of the press applauded after safety markings reinstated on NC500 road through Keiss

04 November 2024

A week after an article was published on a battle to have a zebra crossing reinstated at Keiss the work was finally carried out by Highland Council.


Public share ideas about transforming Thurso for the better

04 November 2024
Public share ideas about transforming Thurso for the better

Public share ideas about transforming Thurso for the better

04 November 2024

On Saturday (November 2) Thurso Community Council started its Local Place Plan consultation about the town’s future.


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