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Met Office updates warnings over Storm Babet

19 October 2023
Met Office updates warnings over Storm Babet

Met Office updates warnings over Storm Babet

19 October 2023

The Met Office updated its forecast on Storm Babet and extended warnings until the end of Saturday to cater for ongoing rain across eastern Scotland.


'Flying fish' kick up a right stink in Wick

19 October 2023
'Flying fish' kick up a right stink in Wick

'Flying fish' kick up a right stink in Wick

19 October 2023

Pedestrians were forced to make diversions around rotting fish and splattered innards on Wick Bridge yesterday.


PICTURES: Young Dunbeath brothers raise over £70 for Caithness Foodbank with their homemade lemonade

18 October 2023
PICTURES: Young Dunbeath brothers raise over £70 for Caithness Foodbank with their homemade lemonade

PICTURES: Young Dunbeath brothers raise over £70 for Caithness Foodbank with their homemade lemonade

18 October 2023

Ollie and Sammie Hall have raised money for the needy for the third consecutive year thanks to their unique lemonade recipe.


PICTURE SPECIAL: High winds and biting hail make for a chilly plough match at West Greenland

18 October 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: High winds and biting hail make for a chilly plough match at West Greenland

PICTURE SPECIAL: High winds and biting hail make for a chilly plough match at West Greenland

18 October 2023

Despite weather conditions being tough the ground was in good shape for the vintage tractor ploughing match at West Greenland farm on Saturday.


SSPCA responds to Thurso provost's criticism over 'cack-handed' animal centre closure

17 October 2023
SSPCA responds to Thurso provost's criticism over 'cack-handed' animal centre closure

SSPCA responds to Thurso provost's criticism over 'cack-handed' animal centre closure

17 October 2023

Thurso's provost Struan Mackie talked about the "cack-handed planning and communication" from the SSPCA over the closure of its Balmore animal centre.


Lorry and car involved in A9 crash at Causewaymire

16 October 2023
Lorry and car involved in A9 crash at Causewaymire

Lorry and car involved in A9 crash at Causewaymire

16 October 2023

A section of the A9 next to the Causewaymire Wind Farm was closed off into the early hours of Tuesday after a serious accident on Monday afternoon.


Two Caithness artists reach final shortlist for major art prize

16 October 2023
Two Caithness artists reach final shortlist for major art prize

Two Caithness artists reach final shortlist for major art prize

16 October 2023

The final shortlist for the 2023 Highland Art Prize has been announced and two Caithness artists are featured.


Mystery Dunnet beach barrel contents analysed at Dounreay – just what was in it?

16 October 2023
Mystery Dunnet beach barrel contents analysed at Dounreay – just what was in it?

Mystery Dunnet beach barrel contents analysed at Dounreay – just what was in it?

16 October 2023

When a drum filled with bags of powder was found on Dunnet beach in January speculation was rife that it could be toxic waste or illicit drugs.


PICTURE SPECIAL: What a Croc! The strange fairytale story of a lost and found clog on the Caithness coast

13 October 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: What a Croc! The strange fairytale story of a lost and found clog on the Caithness coast

PICTURE SPECIAL: What a Croc! The strange fairytale story of a lost and found clog on the Caithness coast

13 October 2023

Fairytale ending for wild swimmer who saw her Croc clog wash out to sea – like Cinderella she is reunited with her lost shoe.


SSEN Transmission sets out next phase of far north developments including controversial Spittal plan

12 October 2023
SSEN Transmission sets out next phase of far north developments including controversial Spittal plan

SSEN Transmission sets out next phase of far north developments including controversial Spittal plan

12 October 2023

SSEN Transmission has set out its network development plan including a controversial overhead power line with "mega pylons" from Spittal to Beauly.


Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Thurso

12 October 2023
Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Thurso

Police appeal for witnesses after assault in Thurso

12 October 2023

Police Scotland sent out an appeal for witnesses after five youths assaulted a male in Thurso town centre on the evening of Saturday, September 30.


Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival event at Thurso's E'Shed raises £300

12 October 2023
Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival event at Thurso's E'Shed raises £300

Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival event at Thurso's E'Shed raises £300

12 October 2023

Local events for the current Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival included an evening of musical performances at the E'Shed in Thurso.


'Animals will suffer' – Caithness councillors make their views heard on Balmore closure

12 October 2023
'Animals will suffer' – Caithness councillors make their views heard on Balmore closure

'Animals will suffer' – Caithness councillors make their views heard on Balmore closure

12 October 2023

Three of the county's Highland councillors added their voices to the growing concerns around the imminent closure of the SSPCA rescue centre.


Last House pub in John O’Groats celebrates its Good Beer Guide credentials

11 October 2023
Last House pub in John O’Groats celebrates its Good Beer Guide credentials

Last House pub in John O’Groats celebrates its Good Beer Guide credentials

11 October 2023

Campaign for Real Ale officials travelled to John O'Groats to congratulate the Last House pub for making it into this year's Good Beer Guide.


Wick woman's double whammy pothole plight costs close to £300

11 October 2023
Wick woman's double whammy pothole plight costs close to £300

Wick woman's double whammy pothole plight costs close to £300

11 October 2023

A young mum spoke about the damage caused to her car after two pothole incidents on Wick's streets in the space of a few weeks.


Review of Scottish Opera's performance at Thurso – 'the ensemble bought class to the stage'

10 October 2023
Review of Scottish Opera's performance at Thurso – 'the ensemble bought class to the stage'

Review of Scottish Opera's performance at Thurso – 'the ensemble bought class to the stage'

10 October 2023

Well-known Caithness disability campaigner Louise Smith turned her skills to reviewing an operatic performance at Thurso High School.


Climate councillor Karl Rosie highlights savings and eco benefits from new heating policy

09 October 2023
Climate councillor Karl Rosie highlights savings and eco benefits from new heating policy

Climate councillor Karl Rosie highlights savings and eco benefits from new heating policy

09 October 2023

Thurso and Northwest Caithness councillor Karl Rosie talked about the financial and Net Zero benefits gained from careful management of heating.


Caithness residents – don't miss out on £150 towards energy bills

09 October 2023
Caithness residents – don't miss out on £150 towards energy bills

Caithness residents – don't miss out on £150 towards energy bills

09 October 2023

Vulnerable people in Caithness have been urged not to miss out on £150 worth of help for their energy bills.


WATCH: Wick man has major win as cage boxer

09 October 2023
WATCH: Wick man has major win as cage boxer

WATCH: Wick man has major win as cage boxer

09 October 2023

Luke McDowall from Wick had an impressive championship win in a field of sport he normally doesn't involve himself in – cage boxing.


Surge in solar panel thefts prompts security warning

07 October 2023
Surge in solar panel thefts prompts security warning

Surge in solar panel thefts prompts security warning

07 October 2023

A rise in solar crime should act as a call to action for eco-conscious homeowners to check their security and insurance, an expert has warned.


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