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Break-in at former Wick shop earmarked for new business

07 July 2023
Break-in at former Wick shop earmarked for new business

Break-in at former Wick shop earmarked for new business

07 July 2023

Police in Wick are investigating the circumstances surrounding a break-in at a former shop earmarked to be a new dental surgery on Whitechapel Road.


Pictures show Loch More at very low levels but a wet July is forecast

07 July 2023
Pictures show Loch More at very low levels but a wet July is forecast

Pictures show Loch More at very low levels but a wet July is forecast

07 July 2023

As SEPA warns of water scarcity in the Highlands, a series of pictures show Loch More in Caithness at a very low level.


Highland Greens condemn promotion of cheap Wick-Aberdeen flights

07 July 2023
Highland Greens condemn promotion of cheap Wick-Aberdeen flights

Highland Greens condemn promotion of cheap Wick-Aberdeen flights

07 July 2023

Highlands and Islands Greens voiced concerns over council/government promotion of cheap flights between Wick and Aberdeen.


WATCH: Wick man's charity trek up Ben Nevis in the dark

07 July 2023
WATCH: Wick man's charity trek up Ben Nevis in the dark

WATCH: Wick man's charity trek up Ben Nevis in the dark

07 July 2023

Kyle MacGregor from Wick braved wind, rain and complete darkness to climb Scotland's highest mountain for a cancer charity event.


Trinkie named by The Times as one of the UK's best sea swimming pools

06 July 2023
Trinkie named by The Times as one of the UK's best sea swimming pools

Trinkie named by The Times as one of the UK's best sea swimming pools

06 July 2023

The Times published an article this week in which The Trinkie outdoor pool near Wick was highlighted as one Britain's best sea swimming pools.


Lyth Arts Centre's Summer Sessions returns to Wick

06 July 2023
Lyth Arts Centre's Summer Sessions returns to Wick

Lyth Arts Centre's Summer Sessions returns to Wick

06 July 2023

Caithness arts organisation Lyth Arts Centre has announced its successful Summer Sessions will return to Wick this July.


Keiss 'murder suicide' woman named locally – witness reports strange behaviour

06 July 2023
Keiss 'murder suicide' woman named locally – witness reports strange behaviour

Keiss 'murder suicide' woman named locally – witness reports strange behaviour

06 July 2023

The woman whose body was recovered after the murder-suicide at Keiss has been named locally as Caroline Copland.


Awards on the menu for two Thurso restaurants at major industry event

06 July 2023
Awards on the menu for two Thurso restaurants at major industry event

Awards on the menu for two Thurso restaurants at major industry event

06 July 2023

Bydand and Pride of Bengal restaurants in Thurso were winners at The 2nd Scottish Restaurant Awards 2023 in Glasgow on Monday.


Legends converge at new art exhibition in Halkirk

05 July 2023
Legends converge at new art exhibition in Halkirk

Legends converge at new art exhibition in Halkirk

05 July 2023

Nearly 100 people attended the opening of a new exhibition at the Ross Institute in Halkirk on Monday evening.


Coastguard says, 'make this school holiday one to remember, not one to forget'

05 July 2023
Coastguard says, 'make this school holiday one to remember, not one to forget'

Coastguard says, 'make this school holiday one to remember, not one to forget'

05 July 2023

As schools break up across Caithness, HM Coastguard has made a plea with the public to make sure they are 'beach ready too'.


Dunbeath Castle owner resigned as director of multiple companies on day of death

05 July 2023
Dunbeath Castle owner resigned as director of multiple companies on day of death

Dunbeath Castle owner resigned as director of multiple companies on day of death

05 July 2023

Caithness businessman Stuart Wyndham Murray Threipland resigned as director of 14 companies on the day he was found dead from a gunshot wound.


Lybster arts centre announces free creative classes and new staff

04 July 2023
Lybster arts centre announces free creative classes and new staff

Lybster arts centre announces free creative classes and new staff

04 July 2023

North Lands Creative glass studio in Lybster has a summer programme of free community classes for children and adults.


Condolences from council leader after 'murder-suicide' at Keiss

04 July 2023
Condolences from council leader after 'murder-suicide' at Keiss

Condolences from council leader after 'murder-suicide' at Keiss

04 July 2023

The Keiss 'murder-suicide' on Sunday afternoon has come as a shock to the entire Caithness community, according to the leader of Highland Council.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Charity dog show has many turn up for the 'pupular' event in Wick

04 July 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Charity dog show has many turn up for the 'pupular' event in Wick

PICTURE SPECIAL: Charity dog show has many turn up for the 'pupular' event in Wick

04 July 2023

Sunny conditions brought out more than expected for the KWK9 dog show at the Assembly Rooms in Wick.


PICTURES: Wick High School sports day and prize winners' assembly

03 July 2023
PICTURES: Wick High School sports day and prize winners' assembly

PICTURES: Wick High School sports day and prize winners' assembly

03 July 2023

Wick High School's PE department held a special assembly to recognise the 'hard work and great effort' from all those involved in its sports day.


Woman's body found on Keiss Castle grounds after murder in village

03 July 2023
Woman's body found on Keiss Castle grounds after murder in village

Woman's body found on Keiss Castle grounds after murder in village

03 July 2023

A 74-year-old man was murdered at Keiss on Sunday afternoon (July 3) and a woman linked to the incident was later found dead nearby.


Caithness residents warned that energy bills will stay high – 'seek support' say pundits!

01 July 2023
Caithness residents warned that energy bills will stay high – 'seek support' say pundits!

Caithness residents warned that energy bills will stay high – 'seek support' say pundits!

01 July 2023

As the new price cap comes into effect this weekend, Caithness households have been urged to seek support after gas boss warns of high energy bills.


Pet of the Week – Alice is a friendly kitten who seeks a new home

01 July 2023
Pet of the Week – Alice is a friendly kitten who seeks a new home

Pet of the Week – Alice is a friendly kitten who seeks a new home

01 July 2023

Balmore resident Alice, who is described by staff as a beautiful kitten, is currently looking for a new home.


Local events update from Species on the Edge environmental group

01 July 2023
Local events update from Species on the Edge environmental group

Local events update from Species on the Edge environmental group

01 July 2023

A new, multi-species conservation programme has various events coming up in Caithness and Sutherland that volunteers can attend.


PICTURES: End of term awards celebrations at Noss Primary School in Wick

30 June 2023
PICTURES: End of term awards celebrations at Noss Primary School in Wick

PICTURES: End of term awards celebrations at Noss Primary School in Wick

30 June 2023

Pupils, colleagues, families and friends gathered at Noss Primary School and ELC’s end of term service and awards ceremony on Wednesday.


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