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Comparison table shows huge increases in supermarket items in Caithness over one year – food inflation highest since 1977

26 March 2023
Comparison table shows huge increases in supermarket items in Caithness over one year – food inflation highest since 1977

Comparison table shows huge increases in supermarket items in Caithness over one year – food inflation highest since 1977

26 March 2023

A price comparison table shows how items at Tesco supermarkets in Wick and Thurso have soared over a year – some almost 70 per cent more.


HLH Rangers say it’s ok to have a ‘messy’ garden

25 March 2023
HLH Rangers say it’s ok to have a ‘messy’ garden

HLH Rangers say it’s ok to have a ‘messy’ garden

25 March 2023

The High Life Highland Rangers team seeks volunteers with an interest in wildlife and the environment to help develop sites for wildlife.


Schools evacuated after toxic chemical spillage in Wick – East Caithness Community Facility closed until further notice

24 March 2023
Schools evacuated after toxic chemical spillage in Wick – East Caithness Community Facility closed until further notice

Schools evacuated after toxic chemical spillage in Wick – East Caithness Community Facility closed until further notice

24 March 2023

Two Wick schools were evacuated this morning after a chemical spillage in the East Caithness Community Facility swimming pool.


The face of the Northern Lights captured by Thurso photographer

24 March 2023
The face of the Northern Lights captured by Thurso photographer

The face of the Northern Lights captured by Thurso photographer

24 March 2023

The Man in the Moon may be a well-known phenomenon but a Thurso photographer captured the 'face' of the Northern Lights last night.


Jamie Stone backs Lib Dem call to reverse cuts to renewable energy investment

24 March 2023
Jamie Stone backs Lib Dem call to reverse cuts to renewable energy investment

Jamie Stone backs Lib Dem call to reverse cuts to renewable energy investment

24 March 2023

Jamie Stone supports a call for the Government to reverse funding cuts which could 'jeopardise' the UK's climate change goals.


Wick scientist talks of plant hack that could revolutionise renewable energy generation

23 March 2023
Wick scientist talks of plant hack that could revolutionise renewable energy generation

Wick scientist talks of plant hack that could revolutionise renewable energy generation

23 March 2023

Incredible breakthrough by Wick scientist shows how living plant cells could be utilised to provide clean fuel and renewable energy.


Boil 'em, mash 'em, sell them in the EU – Stone's tattie talk with Government to increase seed potato trade

22 March 2023
Boil 'em, mash 'em, sell them in the EU – Stone's tattie talk with Government to increase seed potato trade

Boil 'em, mash 'em, sell them in the EU – Stone's tattie talk with Government to increase seed potato trade

22 March 2023

Local MP Jamie Stone voted today for the Government's proposed post-Brexit legal agreement between the European Union and the UK.


Info on vaping for people working with Caithness youths

22 March 2023
Info on vaping for people working with Caithness youths

Info on vaping for people working with Caithness youths

22 March 2023

ASH Scotland encourages youth workers, educators and health promotion professionals to access information about young people and vaping.


Caithness Pony Club competition well supported

22 March 2023
Caithness Pony Club competition well supported

Caithness Pony Club competition well supported

22 March 2023

Caithness Pony Club hosted a series of events for members and non members that culminated in winners being announced on Saturday.


Welcome to Ella's Hoose – Seven-year-old landlady's short term let in Wick

21 March 2023
Welcome to Ella's Hoose – Seven-year-old landlady's short term let in Wick

Welcome to Ella's Hoose – Seven-year-old landlady's short term let in Wick

21 March 2023

She may be still at primary school but Ella Farquhar from Wick is beyond her years when it comes to decisions on renting out her property.


Reid’s of Caithness shortlisted for Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24

21 March 2023
Reid’s of Caithness shortlisted for Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24

Reid’s of Caithness shortlisted for Scottish Baker of the Year 2023/24

21 March 2023

Reid’s of Caithness based in Thurso has made it to the shortlist of the prestigious Scottish Baker of the Year Awards.


Noss Primary School's plea to parents and carers over misuse of disabled parking bays

20 March 2023
Noss Primary School's plea to parents and carers over misuse of disabled parking bays

Noss Primary School's plea to parents and carers over misuse of disabled parking bays

20 March 2023

Pupils, staff and members of Noss Primary School's parent council ask that parents and carers take care to observe its parking regulations.


Local MSP backs Citizen’s Advice ‘debt happens’ campaign

20 March 2023
Local MSP backs Citizen’s Advice ‘debt happens’ campaign

Local MSP backs Citizen’s Advice ‘debt happens’ campaign

20 March 2023

Local MSP Maree Todd is backing the Citizen’s Advice national ‘Debt Happens’ campaign to raise awareness of support available.


Scottish ambulance crews now trained in distributing life-saving Naloxone for opioid overdose

20 March 2023
Scottish ambulance crews now trained in distributing life-saving Naloxone for opioid overdose

Scottish ambulance crews now trained in distributing life-saving Naloxone for opioid overdose

20 March 2023

All active crews at the Scottish Ambulance Service have now been trained to supply life-saving Take Home Naloxone (THN) kits.


Bower company achieves special award for fire door installation

20 March 2023
Bower company achieves special award for fire door installation

Bower company achieves special award for fire door installation

20 March 2023

Bower-based company Norscot is delighted to announce it has been awarded the prestigious BlueSky fire door installation certification.


Caithness tractor club hands over £2000 for local good causes

18 March 2023
Caithness tractor club hands over £2000 for local good causes

Caithness tractor club hands over £2000 for local good causes

18 March 2023

Members of the Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club met up in Wick to hand over charity cheques totalling £2000 on Wednesday evening.


Keep Caithness beautiful with spring cleaning

17 March 2023
Keep Caithness beautiful with spring cleaning

Keep Caithness beautiful with spring cleaning

17 March 2023

Wick is one of many Scottish locations which will host a spring clean event this weekend.


All are welcome at Women's Wellness Festival on Sunday

17 March 2023
All are welcome at Women's Wellness Festival on Sunday

All are welcome at Women's Wellness Festival on Sunday

17 March 2023

A special free event takes place at Lyth Arts Centre on Sunday (March 19) called the Women’s Wellbeing Festival.


Spittal SWI competitions and winners

17 March 2023
Spittal SWI competitions and winners

Spittal SWI competitions and winners

17 March 2023

Anne Gunn, president of Spittal SWI welcomed members to the February meeting at which competition results were announced.


Watten kids search for a real wizard's grave and other historical wonders thanks to Caithness Broch Project

16 March 2023
Watten kids search for a real wizard's grave and other historical wonders thanks to Caithness Broch Project

Watten kids search for a real wizard's grave and other historical wonders thanks to Caithness Broch Project

16 March 2023

Children from Watten Primary School searched through a muddy field to find a wizard's grave and discovered other historical wonders on their doorstep


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