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Lyth Arts Centre's Summer Sessions returns to Wick

06 July 2023
Lyth Arts Centre's Summer Sessions returns to Wick

Lyth Arts Centre's Summer Sessions returns to Wick

06 July 2023

Caithness arts organisation Lyth Arts Centre has announced its successful Summer Sessions will return to Wick this July.


Keiss 'murder suicide' woman named locally – witness reports strange behaviour

06 July 2023
Keiss 'murder suicide' woman named locally – witness reports strange behaviour

Keiss 'murder suicide' woman named locally – witness reports strange behaviour

06 July 2023

The woman whose body was recovered after the murder-suicide at Keiss has been named locally as Caroline Copland.


Awards on the menu for two Thurso restaurants at major industry event

06 July 2023
Awards on the menu for two Thurso restaurants at major industry event

Awards on the menu for two Thurso restaurants at major industry event

06 July 2023

Bydand and Pride of Bengal restaurants in Thurso were winners at The 2nd Scottish Restaurant Awards 2023 in Glasgow on Monday.


Legends converge at new art exhibition in Halkirk

05 July 2023
Legends converge at new art exhibition in Halkirk

Legends converge at new art exhibition in Halkirk

05 July 2023

Nearly 100 people attended the opening of a new exhibition at the Ross Institute in Halkirk on Monday evening.


Coastguard says, 'make this school holiday one to remember, not one to forget'

05 July 2023
Coastguard says, 'make this school holiday one to remember, not one to forget'

Coastguard says, 'make this school holiday one to remember, not one to forget'

05 July 2023

As schools break up across Caithness, HM Coastguard has made a plea with the public to make sure they are 'beach ready too'.


Dunbeath Castle owner resigned as director of multiple companies on day of death

05 July 2023
Dunbeath Castle owner resigned as director of multiple companies on day of death

Dunbeath Castle owner resigned as director of multiple companies on day of death

05 July 2023

Caithness businessman Stuart Wyndham Murray Threipland resigned as director of 14 companies on the day he was found dead from a gunshot wound.


Lybster arts centre announces free creative classes and new staff

04 July 2023
Lybster arts centre announces free creative classes and new staff

Lybster arts centre announces free creative classes and new staff

04 July 2023

North Lands Creative glass studio in Lybster has a summer programme of free community classes for children and adults.


Condolences from council leader after 'murder-suicide' at Keiss

04 July 2023
Condolences from council leader after 'murder-suicide' at Keiss

Condolences from council leader after 'murder-suicide' at Keiss

04 July 2023

The Keiss 'murder-suicide' on Sunday afternoon has come as a shock to the entire Caithness community, according to the leader of Highland Council.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Charity dog show has many turn up for the 'pupular' event in Wick

04 July 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Charity dog show has many turn up for the 'pupular' event in Wick

PICTURE SPECIAL: Charity dog show has many turn up for the 'pupular' event in Wick

04 July 2023

Sunny conditions brought out more than expected for the KWK9 dog show at the Assembly Rooms in Wick.


PICTURES: Wick High School sports day and prize winners' assembly

03 July 2023
PICTURES: Wick High School sports day and prize winners' assembly

PICTURES: Wick High School sports day and prize winners' assembly

03 July 2023

Wick High School's PE department held a special assembly to recognise the 'hard work and great effort' from all those involved in its sports day.


Woman's body found on Keiss Castle grounds after murder in village

03 July 2023
Woman's body found on Keiss Castle grounds after murder in village

Woman's body found on Keiss Castle grounds after murder in village

03 July 2023

A 74-year-old man was murdered at Keiss on Sunday afternoon (July 3) and a woman linked to the incident was later found dead nearby.


Caithness residents warned that energy bills will stay high – 'seek support' say pundits!

01 July 2023
Caithness residents warned that energy bills will stay high – 'seek support' say pundits!

Caithness residents warned that energy bills will stay high – 'seek support' say pundits!

01 July 2023

As the new price cap comes into effect this weekend, Caithness households have been urged to seek support after gas boss warns of high energy bills.


Pet of the Week – Alice is a friendly kitten who seeks a new home

01 July 2023
Pet of the Week – Alice is a friendly kitten who seeks a new home

Pet of the Week – Alice is a friendly kitten who seeks a new home

01 July 2023

Balmore resident Alice, who is described by staff as a beautiful kitten, is currently looking for a new home.


Local events update from Species on the Edge environmental group

01 July 2023
Local events update from Species on the Edge environmental group

Local events update from Species on the Edge environmental group

01 July 2023

A new, multi-species conservation programme has various events coming up in Caithness and Sutherland that volunteers can attend.


PICTURES: End of term awards celebrations at Noss Primary School in Wick

30 June 2023
PICTURES: End of term awards celebrations at Noss Primary School in Wick

PICTURES: End of term awards celebrations at Noss Primary School in Wick

30 June 2023

Pupils, colleagues, families and friends gathered at Noss Primary School and ELC’s end of term service and awards ceremony on Wednesday.


Specialist company with base at Smerlie celebrates 100th team member

30 June 2023
Specialist company with base at Smerlie celebrates 100th team member

Specialist company with base at Smerlie celebrates 100th team member

30 June 2023

Multi award-winning company with a manufacturing operation at Smerlie by Lybster has achieved an important growth landmark.


25-year-old message in a bottle mystery solved and strange coincidence found

29 June 2023
25-year-old message in a bottle mystery solved and strange coincidence found

25-year-old message in a bottle mystery solved and strange coincidence found

29 June 2023

A 25-year-old message in a bottle found on the Caithness coast could help teach a new generation of children about the dangers of plastic pollution.


Emergency services stood down as ditched aircraft turned out to be 'yacht sailing past'

29 June 2023
Emergency services stood down as ditched aircraft turned out to be 'yacht sailing past'

Emergency services stood down as ditched aircraft turned out to be 'yacht sailing past'

29 June 2023

Today's sighting of a ditched aircraft in the sea off the Caithness/Sutherland coast turned out to be a false alarm.


Lejogle cyclist makes it in 10.68 days for double end-to-end challenge

29 June 2023
Lejogle cyclist makes it in 10.68 days for double end-to-end challenge

Lejogle cyclist makes it in 10.68 days for double end-to-end challenge

29 June 2023

A charity cyclist helped highlight homelessness by completing a mammoth Land's End to John O'Groats and return trip journey in just 10.68 days.


Caithness company Norscot changes hands after nearly 40 years

28 June 2023
Caithness company Norscot changes hands after nearly 40 years

Caithness company Norscot changes hands after nearly 40 years

28 June 2023

Bower-based Norscot Joinery, manufacturer of windows, doors and timber frame house kits, has been acquired by 1st FSD Group.


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