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Met Office warns of more rain and thunderstorms for far north

09 September 2021
Met Office warns of more rain and thunderstorms for far north

Met Office warns of more rain and thunderstorms for far north

09 September 2021

After reports of thunderstorms around the Wick area last night the Met Office has issued another Yellow Warning for Caithness and Sutherland.


Man arrested twice after incidents in Wick's Cairndhuna Terrace

08 September 2021
Man arrested twice after incidents in Wick's Cairndhuna Terrace

Man arrested twice after incidents in Wick's Cairndhuna Terrace

08 September 2021

Police in Wick arrested a man accused of assaulting two women in the town on Monday evening only to rearrest him shortly after release.


Highland Council highlights World Suicide Prevention Day

08 September 2021
Highland Council highlights World Suicide Prevention Day

Highland Council highlights World Suicide Prevention Day

08 September 2021

World Suicide Prevention Day will be marked on Friday (Sept 10) with this year's theme being ‘Creating Hope Through Action’.


'I'm not bananas,' says Thurso's green-fingered, gnome-loving community stalwart as he seeks to expand enterprise

08 September 2021
'I'm not bananas,' says Thurso's green-fingered, gnome-loving community stalwart as he seeks to expand enterprise

'I'm not bananas,' says Thurso's green-fingered, gnome-loving community stalwart as he seeks to expand enterprise

08 September 2021

A selfless volunteer helping to transform Thurso through "the power of the flower" says he wants to expand on his community work.


Thunderstorm warning for Caithness

08 September 2021
Thunderstorm warning for Caithness

Thunderstorm warning for Caithness

08 September 2021

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning this morning for heavy showers and thunderstorms affecting the Highland region tomorrow.


Thurso artist goes 'under the sea' for charity painting

07 September 2021
Thurso artist goes 'under the sea' for charity painting

Thurso artist goes 'under the sea' for charity painting

07 September 2021

A current exhibition of artworks in Thurso includes a vibrant underwater scene that is up for raffle with proceeds going to a local trust.


PICTURES: See before and after pictures of Wick Paths Group work in the town

07 September 2021
PICTURES: See before and after pictures of Wick Paths Group work in the town

PICTURES: See before and after pictures of Wick Paths Group work in the town

07 September 2021

A call for volunteers saw 18 local residents come out to help clean up and build new paths around Wick last Wednesday (September 1).


Warm weather warning for Caithness dogs left in cars

07 September 2021
Warm weather warning for Caithness dogs left in cars

Warm weather warning for Caithness dogs left in cars

07 September 2021

Warm weather is returning to Caithness with a 'mini heatwave' predicted for today and tomorrow but this can spell danger for dogs left in hot cars.


Jackie Bird is searching for Caithness heroes for BBC show

06 September 2021
Jackie Bird is searching for Caithness heroes for BBC show

Jackie Bird is searching for Caithness heroes for BBC show

06 September 2021

Caithness residents are being invited to nominate deserving local heroes for a new awards show on BBC One Scotland.


Environmental awards given to Wick High School pupils

06 September 2021
Environmental awards given to Wick High School pupils

Environmental awards given to Wick High School pupils

06 September 2021

Wick High School sent out a 'big congratulations' to last year’s S3 John Muir Group who finally received their certificates.


Get involved in the Great British Beach Clean this month

06 September 2021
Get involved in the Great British Beach Clean this month

Get involved in the Great British Beach Clean this month

06 September 2021

A nationwide call has gone out for volunteers to help with the annual Great British Beach Clean.


On the stage again with Thurso Players

06 September 2021
On the stage again with Thurso Players

On the stage again with Thurso Players

06 September 2021

Thurso Players is delighted to announce that an event for its juniors took place recently – the first in nearly 18 months.


Financial support for artists and craft makers in Caithness

05 September 2021
Financial support for artists and craft makers in Caithness

Financial support for artists and craft makers in Caithness

05 September 2021

Artists and craft makers in Caithness can apply for bursaries of up to £750 for their creative development.


Thurso student wins outstanding project award

04 September 2021
Thurso student wins outstanding project award

Thurso student wins outstanding project award

04 September 2021

An engineering student at North Highland College UHI has received the Outstanding Student Engineering Project of the Year.


PICTURES: Unique Iron Age structure is further uncovered near Thrumster

04 September 2021
PICTURES: Unique Iron Age structure is further uncovered near Thrumster

PICTURES: Unique Iron Age structure is further uncovered near Thrumster

04 September 2021

The community dig at Swartigill on the Thrumster Estate is under way again and volunteers can help uncover this very unique Iron Age structure.


Family Music Day now cancelled due to Covid

03 September 2021
Family Music Day now cancelled due to Covid

Family Music Day now cancelled due to Covid

03 September 2021

A planned Family Music Day in Inverness has been postponed, High Life Highland (HLH) has said.


PICTURES and VIDEO: Best foot forward as Thurso schools lead the way for WOW walk to school campaign

03 September 2021
PICTURES and VIDEO: Best foot forward as Thurso schools lead the way for WOW walk to school campaign

PICTURES and VIDEO: Best foot forward as Thurso schools lead the way for WOW walk to school campaign

03 September 2021

Thurso primary schoolchildren had the chance to meet up with a very unusual visitor in the shape of a large orange foot with a healthy agenda to push.


PICTURES and VIDEO: Lybster art studio will benefit the local community as it celebrates 25 years in the village

01 September 2021
PICTURES and VIDEO: Lybster art studio will benefit the local community as it celebrates 25 years in the village

PICTURES and VIDEO: Lybster art studio will benefit the local community as it celebrates 25 years in the village

01 September 2021

A Lybster-based art studio has been devising 'a host of imaginative ways' to help to improve the mental health and wellbeing of Caithness residents.


'Loads of dead fish' at Mill Lade near Wick

01 September 2021
'Loads of dead fish' at Mill Lade near Wick

'Loads of dead fish' at Mill Lade near Wick

01 September 2021

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has issued a statement after it was shown images of a dried up water course near Wick and dead fish in it.


Emergency Services workers to be acknowledged on 999 Day

01 September 2021
Emergency Services workers to be acknowledged on 999 Day

Emergency Services workers to be acknowledged on 999 Day

01 September 2021

The essential work of emergency service workers will be acknowledged across the country on September 9 during Emergency Services Day.


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