Home   Authors   Author

Railway rules for safer travel

06 June 2020
Railway rules for safer travel

Railway rules for safer travel

06 June 2020

Various rules have been issued for safer rail travel urging passengers to use a face covering and to avoid travelling at peak commuting times.


Bessie celebrates 100th birthday at Pentland View

04 June 2020
Bessie celebrates 100th birthday at Pentland View

Bessie celebrates 100th birthday at Pentland View

04 June 2020

There was a centenary celebration at Thurso’s Pentland View care home as resident Bessie Robertson marked her 100th birthday.


Elinor's plastic pollution warning as she clears roadside litter

04 June 2020
Elinor's plastic pollution warning as she clears roadside litter

Elinor's plastic pollution warning as she clears roadside litter

04 June 2020

Elinor Spencer has been using her lockdown exercise time to clear road verges from rubbish around her home at Achreamie near Dounreay.


Lyth Arts Centre looks forward despite threat to its future

03 June 2020
Lyth Arts Centre looks forward despite threat to its future

Lyth Arts Centre looks forward despite threat to its future

03 June 2020

Lyth Arts Centre is getting creative with a new booklet despite facing a significant threat to its future through loss of income.


Caithness General Hospital staff clap for our community

02 June 2020
Caithness General Hospital staff clap for our community

Caithness General Hospital staff clap for our community

02 June 2020

The staff of Caithness General Hospital in Wick took advantage of Monday's sunny weather to step outside and give a resounding clap for the community.


Forest volunteers are beavering away at Dunnet

01 June 2020
Forest volunteers are beavering away at Dunnet

Forest volunteers are beavering away at Dunnet

01 June 2020

Groups of volunteers have been beavering away to keep on top of matters at a popular Caithness woodland.


Beach days banish lockdown blues

01 June 2020
Beach days banish lockdown blues

Beach days banish lockdown blues

01 June 2020

With the government restrictions of lockdown being gradually eased at the end of last week there has been a tentative return to local beaches.


Big-hearted Fiona's in Paradise after getting Celtic clock

30 May 2020
Big-hearted Fiona's in Paradise after getting Celtic clock

Big-hearted Fiona's in Paradise after getting Celtic clock

30 May 2020

A mum in Thurso received a special gift from her neighbours in recognition of the selfless work she has done throughout the lockdown.


Hot dogs are no laughing matter, says animal charity

29 May 2020
Hot dogs are no laughing matter, says animal charity

Hot dogs are no laughing matter, says animal charity

29 May 2020

With the warm sunny weather being experienced in the north an animal charity is warning against leaving dogs in cars.


Should Thurso benefit from social distancing paths too?

28 May 2020
Should Thurso benefit from social distancing paths too?

Should Thurso benefit from social distancing paths too?

28 May 2020

Thurso councillors think their ward has lost out on a council plan to create new social distancing paths and cycleways.


Attempted car theft in Wick

27 May 2020
Attempted car theft in Wick

Attempted car theft in Wick

27 May 2020

Police in Wick are appealing for any information about two attempted thefts of cars in the town.


Collection of short stories by Wick writer published soon

26 May 2020
Collection of short stories by Wick writer published soon

Collection of short stories by Wick writer published soon

26 May 2020

Wick-based author Kevin Crowe is due to have a collection of short stories published next month.


Council to roll out network of safe walking and cycling routes in response to Covid-19

26 May 2020
Council to roll out network of safe walking and cycling routes in response to Covid-19

Council to roll out network of safe walking and cycling routes in response to Covid-19

26 May 2020

Wick among the places earmarked to benefit from a Highland-wide initiative to create safe walking and cycling pathways as a response to coronavirus.


Rosie's heartfelt poppy tribute brightens up Thurso

25 May 2020
Rosie's heartfelt poppy tribute brightens up Thurso

Rosie's heartfelt poppy tribute brightens up Thurso

25 May 2020

A colourful window display in Thurso town centre is one local woman's way of saying a heartfelt thanks to essential workers.


Harbour hoot in Wick for carers and seafarers

22 May 2020
Harbour hoot in Wick for carers and seafarers

Harbour hoot in Wick for carers and seafarers

22 May 2020

The Clap for Our Carers in Wick last night was noisier than previous Thursdays thanks to Seacat catamarans in the harbour blasting their sirens.


Animal charity receives multiple reports of baby birds in need

22 May 2020
Animal charity receives multiple reports of baby birds in need

Animal charity receives multiple reports of baby birds in need

22 May 2020

The Scottish SPCA is dealing with over eight times as many reports of baby birds as it was just one month ago.


Police warn of online fraudsters operating in the north

22 May 2020
Police warn of online fraudsters operating in the north

Police warn of online fraudsters operating in the north

22 May 2020

Police in Caithness urge residents and businesses to be on their guard following recently reported phone frauds.


Optician business reaches out to elderly and vulnerable

21 May 2020
Optician business reaches out to elderly and vulnerable

Optician business reaches out to elderly and vulnerable

21 May 2020

An optician chain with a branch in Wick has launched a new service for its older customers at home.


Councillors warn against complacency over Covid-19 risk map

21 May 2020
Councillors warn against complacency over Covid-19 risk map

Councillors warn against complacency over Covid-19 risk map

21 May 2020

Caithness residents are being warned against any complacency after a new map showed the county in a low-risk category for Covid-19 exposure.


Have you a special butterfly species in your garden?

21 May 2020
Have you a special butterfly species in your garden?

Have you a special butterfly species in your garden?

21 May 2020

A wildlife charity is asking people in Caithness to keep an eye out for a small but brightly-coloured butterfly, the small copper.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More