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Aim to tackle Wick eyesore shops hampered by absentee landlords

14 October 2024
Aim to tackle Wick eyesore shops hampered by absentee landlords

Aim to tackle Wick eyesore shops hampered by absentee landlords

14 October 2024

After developments in Thurso led to empty shops displaying heritage pictures, Wick’s community council discussed a similar venture.


Memorial charity bingo for Wick boy at Harper’s Bar

14 October 2024
Memorial charity bingo for Wick boy at Harper’s Bar

Memorial charity bingo for Wick boy at Harper’s Bar

14 October 2024

A special bingo event with many prizes will be held in Wick dedicated to the memory of a young boy who tragically passed away 17 years ago.


Thurso church to host harp and electronica event

14 October 2024
Thurso church to host harp and electronica event

Thurso church to host harp and electronica event

14 October 2024

Lyth Arts Centre is delighted to welcome FitkinWall to the West Church in Thurso later this month.


Caithness residents warned of ‘Little Mermaid’ AI Scam – phone calls mimic loved ones voices

13 October 2024
Caithness residents warned of ‘Little Mermaid’ AI Scam – phone calls mimic loved ones voices

Caithness residents warned of ‘Little Mermaid’ AI Scam – phone calls mimic loved ones voices

13 October 2024

A global IT company warns Caithness residents to be wary of an insidious scam that mimics the voices of friends and relatives to extort money.


Community council concern over drivers flouting law on Wick street

12 October 2024
Community council concern over drivers flouting law on Wick street

Community council concern over drivers flouting law on Wick street

12 October 2024

Issues around the pedestrianised area of Wick town centre were discussed at a community council meeting on Monday.


After fanfare summer reopening, vandals force closure of Thurso’s Tanyard toilets again

11 October 2024
After fanfare summer reopening, vandals force closure of Thurso’s Tanyard toilets again

After fanfare summer reopening, vandals force closure of Thurso’s Tanyard toilets again

11 October 2024

Blighted by repeated vandalism, Thurso’s Tanyard (Riverside) public toilets are once again closed due to antisocial behaviour.


Should Caithness drivers bother claiming for pothole damage to their vehicles? Iain Gregory from Caithness Roads Recovery gives his opinion

11 October 2024
Should Caithness drivers bother claiming for pothole damage to their vehicles? Iain Gregory from Caithness Roads Recovery gives his opinion

Should Caithness drivers bother claiming for pothole damage to their vehicles? Iain Gregory from Caithness Roads Recovery gives his opinion

11 October 2024

With 83 per cent of UK motorists paying out of pocket for pothole damage should Caithness drivers bother trying to make a claim?


Storytelling event ‘Stones and Stories’ at Halkirk on Saturday

10 October 2024
Storytelling event ‘Stones and Stories’ at Halkirk on Saturday

Storytelling event ‘Stones and Stories’ at Halkirk on Saturday

10 October 2024

On Saturday (October 12) there will be a storytelling event in Halkirk for all ages.


‘I could get the boot!’ Thurso man’s employment fears after repeated flight cancellations

10 October 2024
‘I could get the boot!’ Thurso man’s employment fears after repeated flight cancellations

‘I could get the boot!’ Thurso man’s employment fears after repeated flight cancellations

10 October 2024

The ongoing problems with Wick-Aberdeen flights have led to one disgruntled Thurso man fearing he could lose his job over the cancellations.


Sitting with the condemned – Caithness reporter's footage of execution chamber features in new BBC series

09 October 2024
Sitting with the condemned – Caithness reporter's footage of execution chamber features in new BBC series

Sitting with the condemned – Caithness reporter's footage of execution chamber features in new BBC series

09 October 2024

A new BBC series, Inside Barlinnie, features archive footage of the prison’s execution chamber from a film one of our journalists made in the 1990s.


WATCH: Spook Alert! Powerful new Halloween album from Caithness musician

08 October 2024
WATCH: Spook Alert! Powerful new Halloween album from Caithness musician

WATCH: Spook Alert! Powerful new Halloween album from Caithness musician

08 October 2024

A young Caithness musician celebrates the spooky season with a special Halloween album with Twilight-inspired tracks.


Snappy days! Empty shops in Thurso town centre spruced up with historic pictures

07 October 2024
Snappy days! Empty shops in Thurso town centre spruced up with historic pictures

Snappy days! Empty shops in Thurso town centre spruced up with historic pictures

07 October 2024

Window-sized photographs of quaint historic scenes have been sited in the front of vacant shops in Thurso town centre as part of a new initiative.


Charity seeks new volunteer mentors at Wick High School

07 October 2024
Charity seeks new volunteer mentors at Wick High School

Charity seeks new volunteer mentors at Wick High School

07 October 2024

MCR Pathways, a national award-winning mentoring charity, is appealing for volunteer mentors to inspire young people in Wick.


Mental health art show at Thurso venue starts this Thursday

07 October 2024
Mental health art show at Thurso venue starts this Thursday

Mental health art show at Thurso venue starts this Thursday

07 October 2024

A local support group hosts an art show at the North Coast Visitor Centre from Thursday as part of the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival.


ScotRail services back to normal – Many new drivers being recruited

07 October 2024
ScotRail services back to normal – Many new drivers being recruited

ScotRail services back to normal – Many new drivers being recruited

07 October 2024

The rail operator reminds customers that its full timetable is restored today (October 7).


Have you seen Albert in Caithness? Support Fishermen’s Mission special day

07 October 2024
Have you seen Albert in Caithness? Support Fishermen’s Mission special day

Have you seen Albert in Caithness? Support Fishermen’s Mission special day

07 October 2024

The Fishermen’s Mission charity, announces its first-ever National Support Day on October 14 with its Albert mascot appearing across Caithness.


372 Wick hospital trips to get son’s blood checked – Thurso couple’s anguish alleviated by community fundraising

06 October 2024
372 Wick hospital trips to get son’s blood checked – Thurso couple’s anguish alleviated by community fundraising

372 Wick hospital trips to get son’s blood checked – Thurso couple’s anguish alleviated by community fundraising

06 October 2024

A six-year-old Thurso boy’s parents thanked their local Tesco and the Wick hospital for helping their son who suffers from a chronic health condition.


Caithness drivers risk penalties of £5000 for splashing pedestrians

06 October 2024
Caithness drivers risk penalties of £5000 for splashing pedestrians

Caithness drivers risk penalties of £5000 for splashing pedestrians

06 October 2024

Caithness drivers have been warned not to splash pedestrians or else face fines of up to £5,000 plus penalty points on their licence.


‘Heartless and cruel’ – Kittens dumped in a cardboard box at field near Wick

05 October 2024
‘Heartless and cruel’ – Kittens dumped in a cardboard box at field near Wick

‘Heartless and cruel’ – Kittens dumped in a cardboard box at field near Wick

05 October 2024

Local residents were in uproar over a Facebook post highlighting the plight of kittens dumped in a box at a field just outside Wick.


Cats Protection Caithness raises funds and awareness at Wick pet shop

05 October 2024
Cats Protection Caithness raises funds and awareness at Wick pet shop

Cats Protection Caithness raises funds and awareness at Wick pet shop

05 October 2024

Volunteers for Caithness Cats Protection were in Wick’s Pets at Home shop raising money and giving advice and support to cat owners.


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