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Caithness drivers risk penalties of £5000 for splashing pedestrians

06 October 2024
Caithness drivers risk penalties of £5000 for splashing pedestrians

Caithness drivers risk penalties of £5000 for splashing pedestrians

06 October 2024

Caithness drivers have been warned not to splash pedestrians or else face fines of up to £5,000 plus penalty points on their licence.


‘Heartless and cruel’ – Kittens dumped in a cardboard box at field near Wick

05 October 2024
‘Heartless and cruel’ – Kittens dumped in a cardboard box at field near Wick

‘Heartless and cruel’ – Kittens dumped in a cardboard box at field near Wick

05 October 2024

Local residents were in uproar over a Facebook post highlighting the plight of kittens dumped in a box at a field just outside Wick.


Cats Protection Caithness raises funds and awareness at Wick pet shop

05 October 2024
Cats Protection Caithness raises funds and awareness at Wick pet shop

Cats Protection Caithness raises funds and awareness at Wick pet shop

05 October 2024

Volunteers for Caithness Cats Protection were in Wick’s Pets at Home shop raising money and giving advice and support to cat owners.


Caithness Book Festival to bring ‘excitement from across genres’ at Murkle Hall

03 October 2024
Caithness Book Festival to bring ‘excitement from across genres’ at Murkle Hall

Caithness Book Festival to bring ‘excitement from across genres’ at Murkle Hall

03 October 2024

Caithness Book Festival is set to get under way in Murkle Hall over the weekend of October 11-13 bringing established and new authors together.


PICTURES: Rare sighting of great white egrets around Yarrows loch in Caithness

03 October 2024
PICTURES: Rare sighting of great white egrets around Yarrows loch in Caithness

PICTURES: Rare sighting of great white egrets around Yarrows loch in Caithness

03 October 2024

Birdwatchers in Caithness were delighted by rare sightings of great white egrets around Yarrows and Wester over the last couple of days.


Fears over contractor’s continuing failure to empty bottle banks in far north

03 October 2024
Fears over contractor’s continuing failure to empty bottle banks in far north

Fears over contractor’s continuing failure to empty bottle banks in far north

03 October 2024

Multiple complaints have been made about Highland Council’s contractor failing to empty bottle banks across Caithness and Sutherland.


PICTURES: Are you in the picture for Saturday’s massive charity event in Watten?

02 October 2024
PICTURES: Are you in the picture for Saturday’s massive charity event in Watten?

PICTURES: Are you in the picture for Saturday’s massive charity event in Watten?

02 October 2024

A dedicated team of volunteers served hundreds of visitors for the 30th anniversary of the Watten Macmillan coffee morning at the village hall.


‘A criminal could have got my information’ – Wick man’s fear over possible medical data breach

02 October 2024
‘A criminal could have got my information’ – Wick man’s fear over possible medical data breach

‘A criminal could have got my information’ – Wick man’s fear over possible medical data breach

02 October 2024

A Wick man is concerned that details of his medication could have been shared with another person after a doctor phoned the wrong patient.


Is Wick supermarket’s Christmas shelf display a bit too early?

01 October 2024
Is Wick supermarket’s Christmas shelf display a bit too early?

Is Wick supermarket’s Christmas shelf display a bit too early?

01 October 2024

A Wick supermarket proves the point that the festive season is starting earlier every year with a Christmas-themed display on its shelves on Monday.


Council announces waste recycling contract ahead of new bin rollout in Caithness

01 October 2024
Council announces waste recycling contract ahead of new bin rollout in Caithness

Council announces waste recycling contract ahead of new bin rollout in Caithness

01 October 2024

As Caithness residents await their new bins, Highland Council has awarded a new contract for the recycling of mixed plastic and metal containers.


Advice for elderly Caithness residents on criminal online scams

01 October 2024
Advice for elderly Caithness residents on criminal online scams

Advice for elderly Caithness residents on criminal online scams

01 October 2024

Elderly Caithness residents can be vulnerable to scammers so a new guide helps them be aware of criminal activity online.


PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

30 September 2024
PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

30 September 2024

An 81-year-old took a trip along Dunnet beach for the first time in 17 years thanks to a beach buggy wheelchair with big blow-up tyres.


Thurso’s Highland Hospice crowned favourite charity shop in Scotland

30 September 2024
Thurso’s Highland Hospice crowned favourite charity shop in Scotland

Thurso’s Highland Hospice crowned favourite charity shop in Scotland

30 September 2024

Highland Hospice’s charity shop in Thurso has taken the title of Scotland winner in The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards, it was announced today.


Bashed can nightmare for Wick mum sickened by mouldy custard

29 September 2024
Bashed can nightmare for Wick mum sickened by mouldy custard

Bashed can nightmare for Wick mum sickened by mouldy custard

29 September 2024

A Wick mum wants to warn others of the dangers of food being contaminated in bashed cans after discovering green mould in a tin of custard.


Thurso High School pupils nominated for major film award

29 September 2024
Thurso High School pupils nominated for major film award

Thurso High School pupils nominated for major film award

29 September 2024

Thurso High School pupils have had their Gaelic short film shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Youth Film Festival.


Thurso sisters’ charity bid through sales of Top Trumps style cards

28 September 2024
Thurso sisters’ charity bid through sales of Top Trumps style cards

Thurso sisters’ charity bid through sales of Top Trumps style cards

28 September 2024

Two young Caithness girls have been busy assessing the county’s swing parks and have now created Top Trumps style cards with their rankings.


Multiple offers of help for Hungarian biker stranded at Thurso

26 September 2024
Multiple offers of help for Hungarian biker stranded at Thurso

Multiple offers of help for Hungarian biker stranded at Thurso

26 September 2024

A Hungarian biker undertaking an NC500 road trip sent out a big ‘thank you’ to Caithness residents who came to his rescue.


Join Caithness Family History Society as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

25 September 2024
Join Caithness Family History Society as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

Join Caithness Family History Society as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

25 September 2024

Caithness Family History Society has reached its 25th anniversary and has members from all over the world, as well as Caithness.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Circular Caithness Fair celebrates recycling and reusing items

25 September 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Circular Caithness Fair celebrates recycling and reusing items

PICTURE SPECIAL: Circular Caithness Fair celebrates recycling and reusing items

25 September 2024

The centre of Thurso was buzzing with all things eco and sustainable on Saturday (September 21) as the Circular Caithness Fair got underway.


Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

25 September 2024
Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

25 September 2024

Maree Todd MSP met with Iain Gregory from Caithness Health Action Team (CHAT), earlier this month to discuss healthcare issues in the far north.


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