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Safety issues at Wick play park anger local councillor

08 January 2024
Safety issues at Wick play park anger local councillor

Safety issues at Wick play park anger local councillor

08 January 2024

A Wick and East Caithness councillor has pointed out potential danger issues at a children's play park and an adjacent vehicle turning point in Wick.


PICTURES: Wick's PPP celebrates year of community meals with a big thanks

05 January 2024
PICTURES: Wick's PPP celebrates year of community meals with a big thanks

PICTURES: Wick's PPP celebrates year of community meals with a big thanks

05 January 2024

Pulteneytown People's Project in Wick had a special community meal as a thank you to all the staff, volunteers and members of the public.


UPDATE on A9 crash at Borgue: Man in 60s taken to hospital

04 January 2024
UPDATE on A9 crash at Borgue: Man in 60s taken to hospital

UPDATE on A9 crash at Borgue: Man in 60s taken to hospital

04 January 2024

The Scottish Ambulance Service sent an update on the one-vehicle crash on the A9 at Borgue, north of Berriedale, this morning.


Police update on A9 crash at Borgue in Caithness – ambulance attended

04 January 2024
Police update on A9 crash at Borgue in Caithness – ambulance attended

Police update on A9 crash at Borgue in Caithness – ambulance attended

04 January 2024

Police Scotland has sent further details on the crash at Borgue near Berriedale on the A9 this morning and said ambulance services were called.


Road accident on A9 at Borgue

04 January 2024
Road accident on A9 at Borgue

Road accident on A9 at Borgue

04 January 2024

Traffic Scotland highlighted a vehicle accident on the A9 at Borgue close to Berriedale today (January 4) at around 10am.


'Common sense prevails' as Lybster crossing plan is shelved due to negative reception

03 January 2024
'Common sense prevails' as Lybster crossing plan is shelved due to negative reception

'Common sense prevails' as Lybster crossing plan is shelved due to negative reception

03 January 2024

A Lybster resident is delighted that a 'waste of money' safe road crossing plan for the village has been cancelled by the council.


New organiser talks about taking on the mantle of Watten's popular craft fairs

03 January 2024
New organiser talks about taking on the mantle of Watten's popular craft fairs

New organiser talks about taking on the mantle of Watten's popular craft fairs

03 January 2024

After a social media post declared that a popular craft event at Watten Village Hall was in need of a new organiser, Glyn Salisbury stepped in.


Winter support guide launched for Caithness residents affected by poverty

03 January 2024
Winter support guide launched for Caithness residents affected by poverty

Winter support guide launched for Caithness residents affected by poverty

03 January 2024

A new guide has been released to provide resources and support systems for the community during the winter months.


Craft fair at Watten village hall

02 January 2024
Craft fair at Watten village hall

Craft fair at Watten village hall

02 January 2024

A new page has been set up on Facebook for a monthly craft fair at Watten village hall.


Caithness broch talk on the agenda for family history group

02 January 2024
Caithness broch talk on the agenda for family history group

Caithness broch talk on the agenda for family history group

02 January 2024

Caithness Family History Society’s first meeting of 2024 is on January 9 and on the topic of brochs.


Fancy a job on the trains? Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

02 January 2024
Fancy a job on the trains? Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

Fancy a job on the trains? Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

02 January 2024

ScotRail is steaming into 2024 with scores of vacancies set to be filled as part of its biggest recruitment drive in years.


Wick community centre outlines childcare services planned for 2024

02 January 2024
Wick community centre outlines childcare services planned for 2024

Wick community centre outlines childcare services planned for 2024

02 January 2024

Wick's Pulteneytown People's Project (PPP) outlined some of the extra services it will be delivering this year for families with children.


Caithness cyclists should register bikes on national database

01 January 2024
Caithness cyclists should register bikes on national database

Caithness cyclists should register bikes on national database

01 January 2024

Bike owners are urged to ensure their cycles are registered on a national database so they can be reunited with them if they are lost or stolen.


Struggling Caithness farmers and crofters can apply for 'Help for Heating' financial support

31 December 2023
Struggling Caithness farmers and crofters can apply for 'Help for Heating' financial support

Struggling Caithness farmers and crofters can apply for 'Help for Heating' financial support

31 December 2023

Agricultural workers in Caithness affected by high energy costs and cost-of-living issues can apply for Help for Heating grants.


PICTURES: Snaps galore as Caithness wild swimming group get into 'Kool Water' at Ackergill for Christmas dip

31 December 2023
PICTURES: Snaps galore as Caithness wild swimming group get into 'Kool Water' at Ackergill for Christmas dip

PICTURES: Snaps galore as Caithness wild swimming group get into 'Kool Water' at Ackergill for Christmas dip

31 December 2023

The KW1 Kool Water Sw1mmers group laid aside their Christmas puddings to take a festive dip in the cold waters of Ackergill harbour on December 25.


Hogmanay fireworks – Advice for Caithness residents

31 December 2023
Hogmanay fireworks – Advice for Caithness residents

Hogmanay fireworks – Advice for Caithness residents

31 December 2023

As we approach Hogmanay, Caithness residents should understand the laws and potential fines associated with using fireworks


VIDEO AND PICTURES: Colourful convoy of Caithness tractors brings joy across the county

29 December 2023
VIDEO AND PICTURES: Colourful convoy of Caithness tractors brings joy across the county

VIDEO AND PICTURES: Colourful convoy of Caithness tractors brings joy across the county

29 December 2023

A huge convoy of over 60 tractors decorated with Christmas lights went through Watten last night and headed towards its finishing point at Wick.


A period of sleet, snow and rain may bring disruption across Caithness on Saturday

29 December 2023
A period of sleet, snow and rain may bring disruption across Caithness on Saturday

A period of sleet, snow and rain may bring disruption across Caithness on Saturday

29 December 2023

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for a period of sleet and snow across Caithness that may bring some travel disruption on Saturday.


WATCH: Thurso flooding issue highlighted again after Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023
WATCH: Thurso flooding issue highlighted again after Storm Gerrit

WATCH: Thurso flooding issue highlighted again after Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023

Thurso residents are now busy picking up the pieces after flooding issues on the back of Storm Gerrit. What is the root cause of the problem?


Mum's the word as Lyth Arts Centre takes on co-directors

27 December 2023
Mum's the word as Lyth Arts Centre takes on co-directors

Mum's the word as Lyth Arts Centre takes on co-directors

27 December 2023

Sinéad Hargan and Helen Moore have taken up the co-directorship at Lyth Arts Centre while Charlotte Mountford is on parental leave.


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