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A fitting send off as a flare shoots into the sky for 'a very special man'

01 September 2021
A fitting send off as a flare shoots into the sky for 'a very special man'

A fitting send off as a flare shoots into the sky for 'a very special man'

01 September 2021

Saturday morning's funeral of a legendary Lybster fishing skipper who recently passed away was both touching and a very fitting tribute to his life.


Long-distance charity walker Karen Penny ends 11,000 mile coastal challenge in Scotland

31 August 2021
Long-distance charity walker Karen Penny ends 11,000 mile coastal challenge in Scotland

Long-distance charity walker Karen Penny ends 11,000 mile coastal challenge in Scotland

31 August 2021

A woman who previously walked through Caithness as part of a 11,000-mile coastal charity challenge is set to finish on World Alzheimer’s Day.


Fees set for the licensing of activities involving animals

31 August 2021
Fees set for the licensing of activities involving animals

Fees set for the licensing of activities involving animals

31 August 2021

New legislation comes into force from September 1 which will affect people who run certain activities in Caithness concerned with animals.


Stone hails Citizens Advice 'lifeline'

31 August 2021
Stone hails Citizens Advice 'lifeline'

Stone hails Citizens Advice 'lifeline'

31 August 2021

Far North MP Jamie Stone has praised local Citizens Advice advisors for providing essential support to people across the Highlands during the pandemic


Police reflect on use of life-saving drug on International Overdose Awareness Day

31 August 2021
Police reflect on use of life-saving drug on International Overdose Awareness Day

Police reflect on use of life-saving drug on International Overdose Awareness Day

31 August 2021

Caithness police officers have used a Naloxone nasal spray to help save a life after receiving training back in June, it has been revealed.


FLOW Photofest comes to Thurso this weekend

31 August 2021
FLOW Photofest comes to Thurso this weekend

FLOW Photofest comes to Thurso this weekend

31 August 2021

A biennial international photography festival, is coming to multiple venues across the Highlands including Thurso on Saturday (September 4).


Man arrested over alleged sexual offence in Wick

30 August 2021
Man arrested over alleged sexual offence in Wick

Man arrested over alleged sexual offence in Wick

30 August 2021

Police were witnessed attending a property at Dunnett Avenue in Wick with regard to an alleged sexual offence and a man has been arrested.


Caithness musicians wanted for largest orchestra Highlands has ever seen

30 August 2021
Caithness musicians wanted for largest orchestra Highlands has ever seen

Caithness musicians wanted for largest orchestra Highlands has ever seen

30 August 2021

High Life Highland and Highland Young Musicians are looking for your help in bringing together the largest orchestra the Highlands has ever seen.


Parents contacted after possible Covid case at Wick High School

30 August 2021
Parents contacted after possible Covid case at Wick High School

Parents contacted after possible Covid case at Wick High School

30 August 2021

A letter sent out to parents of S1 to S3 Wick High School pupils yesterday warned of a possible case of Covid-19 in their child's year group.


Caithness residents warned about latest scams

30 August 2021
Caithness residents warned about latest scams

Caithness residents warned about latest scams

30 August 2021

Caithness consumers are urged to be aware of new scams which are on the rise as national ScamWatch Week gets underway.


PICTURES: Newfield Farm's 'Meet the Animals' event is a breath of fresh country air for visitors

29 August 2021
PICTURES: Newfield Farm's 'Meet the Animals' event is a breath of fresh country air for visitors

PICTURES: Newfield Farm's 'Meet the Animals' event is a breath of fresh country air for visitors

29 August 2021

The owners of Newfield Farm threw open their gates for a special open day event that proved a great success with the many visitors who attended.


'No return to Victorian values on animal testing,' says Lyth activist

28 August 2021
'No return to Victorian values on animal testing,' says Lyth activist

'No return to Victorian values on animal testing,' says Lyth activist

28 August 2021

A Lyth-based animal activist fears a return to animal testing for cosmetics in the UK will mark a step back to 'cruel and unjustifiable tests'.


Lybster poet's new book 'crosses borders to the end of the line'

28 August 2021
Lybster poet's new book 'crosses borders to the end of the line'

Lybster poet's new book 'crosses borders to the end of the line'

28 August 2021

A Lybster-based poet's latest book journeys from the fertile heartlands of 1930s Ukraine, to Nazi death camps, prim English suburbia and to Caithness.


Volunteers wanted for Wick Paths Group event next week

27 August 2021
Volunteers wanted for Wick Paths Group event next week

Volunteers wanted for Wick Paths Group event next week

27 August 2021

A selfless group of volunteers helping spruce up pathways in and around Wick are looking for a helping hand on Wednesday evening next week.


Stagecoach admits to 'teething problems' on school route

26 August 2021
Stagecoach admits to 'teething problems' on school route

Stagecoach admits to 'teething problems' on school route

26 August 2021

In a bulletin issued today, Wick High School revealed the transport issues children have been experiencing on the John O'Groats bus route recently.


Council response to Covid-19 outbreaks in Pennyland and other Highland schools

26 August 2021
Council response to Covid-19 outbreaks in Pennyland and other Highland schools

Council response to Covid-19 outbreaks in Pennyland and other Highland schools

26 August 2021

Highland Council has issued a statement through its chief officer after a third of schools across Highland have been affected by positive Covid-19.


Wick and Thurso supermarkets help consumers go greener with trial system

25 August 2021
Wick and Thurso supermarkets help consumers go greener with trial system

Wick and Thurso supermarkets help consumers go greener with trial system

25 August 2021

The ground-breaking traffic light labelling system will help shoppers understand the sustainability credentials of food and drink products


Hear about the Thurso man eaten by sharks at Caithness history group

25 August 2021
Hear about the Thurso man eaten by sharks at Caithness history group

Hear about the Thurso man eaten by sharks at Caithness history group

25 August 2021

Caithness Family History Society is hosting an online talk on September 8 which includes wild and lurid tales about Caithnessians across the globe.


Resident talks of 'nightmare' parking problems at Whaligoe Steps

25 August 2021
Resident talks of 'nightmare' parking problems at Whaligoe Steps

Resident talks of 'nightmare' parking problems at Whaligoe Steps

25 August 2021

'Nightmare parking' at a North Coast 500 tourist hotspot in Caithness is causing problems for residents and visitors to the area.


30 day Lejog attempt for lives lost in Afghanistan

24 August 2021
30 day Lejog attempt for lives lost in Afghanistan

30 day Lejog attempt for lives lost in Afghanistan

24 August 2021

A 30-day Lejog attempt is being undertaken to raise awareness of mental health issues and lives lost in the Afghanistan conflict.


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