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Nearly 70 Marrellian twirlers take part in Wick competition

15 January 2024
Nearly 70 Marrellian twirlers take part in Wick competition

Nearly 70 Marrellian twirlers take part in Wick competition

15 January 2024

Marrellian Majorettes held its annual interschool competition on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in the Assembly Rooms, Wick.


Met Office warns of frequent snow showers causing travel disruption in Caithness this week – possible 20cm deep snow predicted for some areas

15 January 2024
Met Office warns of frequent snow showers causing travel disruption in Caithness this week – possible 20cm deep snow predicted for some areas

Met Office warns of frequent snow showers causing travel disruption in Caithness this week – possible 20cm deep snow predicted for some areas

15 January 2024

The Met Office warns of heavy and frequent snow showers across Caithness and northern Scotland until Thursday that could lead to deep snow.


Debunking seven winter heating myths

14 January 2024
Debunking seven winter heating myths

Debunking seven winter heating myths

14 January 2024

As the weather gets colder, it’s important to keep yourself and your home warm but many people have strange beliefs when it comes to winter heating.


You could kill your dog with kindness if you give them the wrong foods – here's all you need to know

14 January 2024
You could kill your dog with kindness if you give them the wrong foods – here's all you need to know

You could kill your dog with kindness if you give them the wrong foods – here's all you need to know

14 January 2024

A pet expert has revealed which common foods can prove fatal for dogs – including common diet-friendly items like grapes, raisins and nuts.


Two-vehicle crash in Wick leads to fixed penalty notice for woman

12 January 2024
Two-vehicle crash in Wick leads to fixed penalty notice for woman

Two-vehicle crash in Wick leads to fixed penalty notice for woman

12 January 2024

The roundabout between Cliff Road and Wick Bridge was the scene of a collision in Wick yesterday afternoon.


Warning of snow that may cause issues in Caithness on Sunday and Monday

12 January 2024
Warning of snow that may cause issues in Caithness on Sunday and Monday

Warning of snow that may cause issues in Caithness on Sunday and Monday

12 January 2024

Frequent snow showers will affect Caithness overnight on Sunday and into Monday warns the Met Office.


Can you help Caithness seal rehab with fish donations?

11 January 2024
Can you help Caithness seal rehab with fish donations?

Can you help Caithness seal rehab with fish donations?

11 January 2024

The composite picture fronting this story speaks volumes and shows how charity Caithness Seal Rehab and Release works wonders for sickly seals.


How police drones could help if wintry conditions cut off Caithness 'like an island'

10 January 2024
How police drones could help if wintry conditions cut off Caithness 'like an island'

How police drones could help if wintry conditions cut off Caithness 'like an island'

10 January 2024

The potential benefits of using drones to help with traffic issues in Caithness and beyond was discussed at a community council meeting on Monday.


Crime stats for Wick show almost 200 incidents reported to police in one month

10 January 2024
Crime stats for Wick show almost 200 incidents reported to police in one month

Crime stats for Wick show almost 200 incidents reported to police in one month

10 January 2024

Crime statistics for Wick, in the month of November last year, were revealed at a meeting of the town's community council on Monday evening.


Home-Start Caithness boosted by £10,000 of funding

10 January 2024
Home-Start Caithness boosted by £10,000 of funding

Home-Start Caithness boosted by £10,000 of funding

10 January 2024

Home-Start Caithness has secured a second year of grant funding totalling £10K from Bank of Scotland Foundation’s funding programme, Reach.


Wick police target trouble spots and say 'violence remains steady'

09 January 2024
Wick police target trouble spots and say 'violence remains steady'

Wick police target trouble spots and say 'violence remains steady'

09 January 2024

A police report, addressed at a Wick community council meeting last night, said that violence at home is a key issue.


Eight-year-old Macie from Thurso raises over £2000 for charity with Advent songs

09 January 2024
Eight-year-old Macie from Thurso raises over £2000 for charity with Advent songs

Eight-year-old Macie from Thurso raises over £2000 for charity with Advent songs

09 January 2024

Big-hearted Macie Shearer, aged eight, from Thurso sang her way to raising £2175 for charity with a special Advent calendar singing challenge.


Rare ghost rainbow phenomenon seen over Watten today

08 January 2024
Rare ghost rainbow phenomenon seen over Watten today

Rare ghost rainbow phenomenon seen over Watten today

08 January 2024

After a spectacular rainbow over Watten on Saturday afternoon, a rare ghost rainbow, or fogbow, was seen in the same position today.


WATCH: Caithness potholes are so quackers that ducks swim in them and Santa got stuck

08 January 2024
WATCH: Caithness potholes are so quackers that ducks swim in them and Santa got stuck

WATCH: Caithness potholes are so quackers that ducks swim in them and Santa got stuck

08 January 2024

Caithness residents saw the funny side of potholes with a Santa gonk waylaid in Wick and an improvised duck pond seen in Lybster.


Safety issues at Wick play park anger local councillor

08 January 2024
Safety issues at Wick play park anger local councillor

Safety issues at Wick play park anger local councillor

08 January 2024

A Wick and East Caithness councillor has pointed out potential danger issues at a children's play park and an adjacent vehicle turning point in Wick.


PICTURES: Wick's PPP celebrates year of community meals with a big thanks

05 January 2024
PICTURES: Wick's PPP celebrates year of community meals with a big thanks

PICTURES: Wick's PPP celebrates year of community meals with a big thanks

05 January 2024

Pulteneytown People's Project in Wick had a special community meal as a thank you to all the staff, volunteers and members of the public.


UPDATE on A9 crash at Borgue: Man in 60s taken to hospital

04 January 2024
UPDATE on A9 crash at Borgue: Man in 60s taken to hospital

UPDATE on A9 crash at Borgue: Man in 60s taken to hospital

04 January 2024

The Scottish Ambulance Service sent an update on the one-vehicle crash on the A9 at Borgue, north of Berriedale, this morning.


Police update on A9 crash at Borgue in Caithness – ambulance attended

04 January 2024
Police update on A9 crash at Borgue in Caithness – ambulance attended

Police update on A9 crash at Borgue in Caithness – ambulance attended

04 January 2024

Police Scotland has sent further details on the crash at Borgue near Berriedale on the A9 this morning and said ambulance services were called.


Road accident on A9 at Borgue

04 January 2024
Road accident on A9 at Borgue

Road accident on A9 at Borgue

04 January 2024

Traffic Scotland highlighted a vehicle accident on the A9 at Borgue close to Berriedale today (January 4) at around 10am.


'Common sense prevails' as Lybster crossing plan is shelved due to negative reception

03 January 2024
'Common sense prevails' as Lybster crossing plan is shelved due to negative reception

'Common sense prevails' as Lybster crossing plan is shelved due to negative reception

03 January 2024

A Lybster resident is delighted that a 'waste of money' safe road crossing plan for the village has been cancelled by the council.


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