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Jack Frost makes timely appearance in Wick

14 February 2021
Jack Frost makes timely appearance in Wick

Jack Frost makes timely appearance in Wick

14 February 2021

A Wick man shared an image on Facebook that sent local tongues wagging about a timely appearance of Jack Frost to the town.


Get your perfect Valentine's Day partner at a rescue centre

13 February 2021
Get your perfect Valentine's Day partner at a rescue centre

Get your perfect Valentine's Day partner at a rescue centre

13 February 2021

A lot of loving dogs are awaiting to find their soul mates in human form this Valentine’s Day.


Youngsters walking on thin ice spark council warning

12 February 2021
Youngsters walking on thin ice spark council warning

Youngsters walking on thin ice spark council warning

12 February 2021

Highland Council warned today about the dangers of venturing on to frozen rivers and lochs after images were shared of young people walking on ice.


Keep your dog safely tucked up and away from thieves

12 February 2021
Keep your dog safely tucked up and away from thieves

Keep your dog safely tucked up and away from thieves

12 February 2021

In the current Covid climate, dogs are at a premium and there has been a major rise in dog theft.


Cold Weather Payment triggered for Caithness

12 February 2021
Cold Weather Payment triggered for Caithness

Cold Weather Payment triggered for Caithness

12 February 2021

As temperatures remain low this week, a Cold Weather Payment (CWP) has been triggered for areas of the far north including Caithness.


Drifting snow around Thurso area

12 February 2021
Drifting snow around Thurso area

Drifting snow around Thurso area

12 February 2021

The Highland Council's daily road report said that routes around the outskirts of Thurso are affected by drifting snow and are currently being treated


Temporary road closures in Wick

12 February 2021
Temporary road closures in Wick

Temporary road closures in Wick

12 February 2021

On Tuesday February 16 motorists are advised by the Highland Council that two streets in Wick will be temporary closed.


This tool will help Caithness benefits claimants

11 February 2021
This tool will help Caithness benefits claimants

This tool will help Caithness benefits claimants

11 February 2021

A new service has been launched for Caithness claimants to help them calculate their benefits entitlement.


Blue bin blaze leads to gas fears at Wick property

11 February 2021
Blue bin blaze leads to gas fears at Wick property

Blue bin blaze leads to gas fears at Wick property

11 February 2021

A Highland Council blue recycling bin was set on fire at Hill Avenue in Wick this morning in what police believe was a deliberate action.


Voting safely at the Scottish Parliament election

10 February 2021
Voting safely at the Scottish Parliament election

Voting safely at the Scottish Parliament election

10 February 2021

Arrangements are being made for Caithness residents to vote safely for the Scottish Parliament election polls on May 6.


Business grant scheme now open for applications

10 February 2021
Business grant scheme now open for applications

Business grant scheme now open for applications

10 February 2021

The Highland Council has today (Wednesday, February 10) launched its Discretionary Business Grant Scheme.


'Ivan the Terrible' savages the county

10 February 2021
'Ivan the Terrible' savages the county

'Ivan the Terrible' savages the county

10 February 2021

A weather system dubbed Ivan the Terrible has blown in from southern Russia to 'savage Caithness'.


WATCH: Snow blowers in action at Wick airport

10 February 2021
WATCH: Snow blowers in action at Wick airport

WATCH: Snow blowers in action at Wick airport

10 February 2021

Wick John O'Groats Airport shared spectacular images and video footage yesterday as specialist vehicles cleared the runway of snow.


Lib Dem two unite in condemning fuel poverty

09 February 2021
Lib Dem two unite in condemning fuel poverty

Lib Dem two unite in condemning fuel poverty

09 February 2021

MSP candidate, Molly Nolan, co-authored a letter with far north MP, Jamie Stone, demanding the Scottish Government act on fuel poverty.


Bus blocks Wick junction

09 February 2021
Bus blocks Wick junction

Bus blocks Wick junction

09 February 2021

A Megabus broke down and blocked a junction in Wick earlier today with traffic having to take alternative routes.


Met office warning issued for Caithness as snow closes schools

09 February 2021
Met office warning issued for Caithness as snow closes schools

Met office warning issued for Caithness as snow closes schools

09 February 2021

Huge swathes of the Highlands have been affected by freezing temperatures with the Met Office issuing a Yellow Warning for more more snow to come.


A882 pothole nightmare for young Halkirk woman

08 February 2021
A882 pothole nightmare for young Halkirk woman

A882 pothole nightmare for young Halkirk woman

08 February 2021

A young Halkirk woman returned to the scene of a 'scary' incident on the A882 to highlight a major pothole problem.


Farm fire at Lyth

08 February 2021
Farm fire at Lyth

Farm fire at Lyth

08 February 2021

Firefighters were called out to an incident at Lyth yesterday morning when a farm building caught alight.


Council depute talks of hard times ahead with budget looming

08 February 2021
Council depute talks of hard times ahead with budget looming

Council depute talks of hard times ahead with budget looming

08 February 2021

As Highland Council progresses plans for setting a budget for the coming year, its deputy leader talked of the 'long and very difficult task ahead'.


Snow on far north roads

08 February 2021
Snow on far north roads

Snow on far north roads

08 February 2021

Highland Council's road report this morning warned of substantial amounts of snow lying in the far north.


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