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Thurso 'superdog' Ember is a lifesaver

12 November 2020
Thurso 'superdog' Ember is a lifesaver

Thurso 'superdog' Ember is a lifesaver

12 November 2020

A three-year-old Labrador has been hailed as a 'superhero' for her work in Thurso as a Pets as Therapy dog.


Caithness secures mental health investment

12 November 2020
Caithness secures mental health investment

Caithness secures mental health investment

12 November 2020

Highland Council today agreed to prioritise the Caithness area in allocating funding for mental health support for young people.


Wick woman is a hit with international book prize judges

12 November 2020
Wick woman is a hit with international book prize judges

Wick woman is a hit with international book prize judges

12 November 2020

An independent publishing company based in Caithness is celebrating after receiving good news about its latest work.


Wick councillor speaks on adverse childhood experiences

11 November 2020
Wick councillor speaks on adverse childhood experiences

Wick councillor speaks on adverse childhood experiences

11 November 2020

A Wick and east Caithness councillor co-hosted a virtual seminar on the impact of adverse childhood experiences on children and families.


Locals pay tribute to Spitfire pilot at Dunnet Head

11 November 2020
Locals pay tribute to Spitfire pilot at Dunnet Head

Locals pay tribute to Spitfire pilot at Dunnet Head

11 November 2020

Local people in the Dunnet area honoured a World War Two pilot who was killed in an aircraft accident in 1942.


Local councillor speaks about Common Good revelations in Wick

10 November 2020
Local councillor speaks about Common Good revelations in Wick

Local councillor speaks about Common Good revelations in Wick

10 November 2020

A councillor for Wick and east Caithness spoke about the 'terrific help' received from council officers regarding the common good assets revealed.


Tributes paid to Halkirk man after weekend tragedy

10 November 2020
Tributes paid to Halkirk man after weekend tragedy

Tributes paid to Halkirk man after weekend tragedy

10 November 2020

After the body of Robert Gunn was recovered from River Thurso on Sunday morning, tributes were posted online by many who called him a "lovely man".


Crew honoured at Scaraben crash sites

10 November 2020
Crew honoured at Scaraben crash sites

Crew honoured at Scaraben crash sites

10 November 2020

An ex-military man trudged miles through rough ground on Saturday to lay poppy wreaths in memory of two RAF crew who died on the Scaraben hills.


PICTURES: Charlie Heads into Wick after gruelling 24-hour paddleboard journey through the night

09 November 2020
PICTURES: Charlie Heads into Wick after gruelling 24-hour paddleboard journey through the night

PICTURES: Charlie Heads into Wick after gruelling 24-hour paddleboard journey through the night

09 November 2020

A stand up paddleboarder made it to Wick after a 24-hour journey from Rosehearty 100km across the Moray Firth – the first ever crossing of its kind.


New council snow ploughs will help keep Caithness roads clear

08 November 2020
New council snow ploughs will help keep Caithness roads clear

New council snow ploughs will help keep Caithness roads clear

08 November 2020

Highland Council has invested in 10 new winter gritting vehicles to replace some of its ageing fleet.


Council report highlights dune restoration work in Caithness

07 November 2020
Council report highlights dune restoration work in Caithness

Council report highlights dune restoration work in Caithness

07 November 2020

Dunnet beach is one of several sites in the Highlands mentioned in a report highlighting council action on the conservation of biodiversity.


Caithness butcher boasts new Scotch Butchers Club branding

06 November 2020
Caithness butcher boasts new Scotch Butchers Club branding

Caithness butcher boasts new Scotch Butchers Club branding

06 November 2020

As part of the relaunch of the Scotch Butchers Club, Harrold Brothers, located in Wick, will be showcasing the club’s new branding.


Local writer has book launch in his Lochshell café

06 November 2020
Local writer has book launch in his Lochshell café

Local writer has book launch in his Lochshell café

06 November 2020

A prolific Caithness writer is planning to have his next book launch in his own café at Lochshell called The Rumblin’ Tum.


Paddleboarder to attempt 'treacherous' 100km Moray Firth crossing to Wick

05 November 2020
Paddleboarder to attempt 'treacherous' 100km Moray Firth crossing to Wick

Paddleboarder to attempt 'treacherous' 100km Moray Firth crossing to Wick

05 November 2020

Charlie Head will be trying to complete the arduous feat of the first ever crossing of the Moray Firth on a stand up paddleboard this Saturday.


Threat to Wick's Argos store

05 November 2020
Threat to Wick's Argos store

Threat to Wick's Argos store

05 November 2020

After fears over the future of Argos' Wick branch during the summer, a fresh announcement could eventually seal its fate.


Service with a smile as mobile post office starts in Wick

05 November 2020
Service with a smile as mobile post office starts in Wick

Service with a smile as mobile post office starts in Wick

05 November 2020

It was all smiles from the postmaster of the temporary mobile post office service that started this week in Wick at the riverside car park.


Extra town centre funding for Wick and Thurso

05 November 2020
Extra town centre funding for Wick and Thurso

Extra town centre funding for Wick and Thurso

05 November 2020

Highland Council announced yesterday that extra funds are being made available across the region that will benefit Wick and Thurso.


Lybster writer's joy at winning competition

04 November 2020
Lybster writer's joy at winning competition

Lybster writer's joy at winning competition

04 November 2020

A Lybster woman was delighted to win a national writing competition and have her short story read out online.


Caithness group tackles disability issues during Covid

04 November 2020
Caithness group tackles disability issues during Covid

Caithness group tackles disability issues during Covid

04 November 2020

A Caithness disability group is currently seeking funding to help target issues disabled people may be experiencing due to Covid restrictions.


Councillors comment on 'unexplained' death of Wick woman

03 November 2020
Councillors comment on 'unexplained' death of Wick woman

Councillors comment on 'unexplained' death of Wick woman

03 November 2020

Caithness councillors have released a joint statement after a woman's body was discovered in Wick on Sunday.


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