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Caithness cyber expert best in the UK

27 October 2020
Caithness cyber expert best in the UK

Caithness cyber expert best in the UK

27 October 2020

Another major accolade for the Mey-based cyber security guru, Dr Keith Nicholson.


Wickers share scary tales for Halloween bestseller

27 October 2020
Wickers share scary tales for Halloween bestseller

Wickers share scary tales for Halloween bestseller

27 October 2020

A number of Wick residents have shared their scariest paranormal experiences in a book released just in time for Halloween.


Wick optician warns of Halloween 'sightmare'

26 October 2020
Wick optician warns of Halloween 'sightmare'

Wick optician warns of Halloween 'sightmare'

26 October 2020

Fancy dress revellers should be aware of the risks of using novelty contact lenses this Halloween and avoid the nightmare of a sightmare.


'Love local, shop local,' says high street retailer

26 October 2020
'Love local, shop local,' says high street retailer

'Love local, shop local,' says high street retailer

26 October 2020

After recent fears over its Wick and Thurso branches remaining open, a major fashion retailer is urging the residents of both towns to 'love local'.


Thurso battery business powers ahead with latest award

18 October 2020
Thurso battery business powers ahead with latest award

Thurso battery business powers ahead with latest award

18 October 2020

Staff at a specialist battery manufacturing organisation based at Thurso Business Park are all charged up after the company won a major industry award


Thurso activist frustrated over 'eyesore parcel of ground'

16 October 2020
Thurso activist frustrated over 'eyesore parcel of ground'

Thurso activist frustrated over 'eyesore parcel of ground'

16 October 2020

A community activist based in Thurso has vented his frustration over an 'eyesore' patch of ground he believes could be developed into a car park.


Rough ride into Thurso as A9 resurfaced

15 October 2020
Rough ride into Thurso as A9 resurfaced

Rough ride into Thurso as A9 resurfaced

15 October 2020

Expect delays and a bumpy ride on a stretch of the A9 leading into Thurso.


Wick mum's plea for baby loss awareness day

15 October 2020
Wick mum's plea for baby loss awareness day

Wick mum's plea for baby loss awareness day

15 October 2020

A Wick mum who tragically lost her baby 20 years ago is appealing to have October 15 recognised as a special pregnancy and infant loss day.


Suspicious activity in Watten area

15 October 2020
Suspicious activity in Watten area

Suspicious activity in Watten area

15 October 2020

Police officers are investigating suspicious incidents near to vacant properties around West Watten in Caithness and Rogart in Sutherland.


Did a 14th century Caithness knight visit America?

14 October 2020
Did a 14th century Caithness knight visit America?

Did a 14th century Caithness knight visit America?

14 October 2020

Could a stone carving in Massachusetts record the travels of a medieval knight with Caithness connections? A book by David Goudsward investigates.


Destruction of osprey nest condemned as 'wildlife crime'

13 October 2020
Destruction of osprey nest condemned as 'wildlife crime'

Destruction of osprey nest condemned as 'wildlife crime'

13 October 2020

A Highland councillor and numerous local bird enthusiasts have united to condemn the 'wanton destruction' of an osprey nest.


Cyber security guru is award finalist

12 October 2020
Cyber security guru is award finalist

Cyber security guru is award finalist

12 October 2020

Cyber security expert Dr Keith Nicholson has shown he is not resting on his laurels with another potential award to add to his collection.


Do you know your A9 speed limits?

12 October 2020
Do you know your A9 speed limits?

Do you know your A9 speed limits?

12 October 2020

Road users on the A9 are being urged to refresh their speed limit knowledge in advance of the new average speed camera system going live.


Miss Crow flying high after saving tiny bird

12 October 2020
Miss Crow flying high after saving tiny bird

Miss Crow flying high after saving tiny bird

12 October 2020

A Wick schoolteacher is 'on cloud nine' after helping save an exhausted goldcrest – Britain's smallest bird.


Wick rapper subject of new documentary

11 October 2020
Wick rapper subject of new documentary

Wick rapper subject of new documentary

11 October 2020

Vandal Rising tells the 'uplifting and inspiring story' of Wick rapper Ebo McDowall.


Dachshund reunited with owner after seven days lost in Lairg forest

10 October 2020
Dachshund reunited with owner after seven days lost in Lairg forest

Dachshund reunited with owner after seven days lost in Lairg forest

10 October 2020

The massive week-long operation to find the little dog involved stalkers, quad bikes, drones and volunteers from miles around including Caithness.


Caithness councillors condemn boundary changes and urge public to sign petition

08 October 2020
Caithness councillors condemn boundary changes and urge public to sign petition

Caithness councillors condemn boundary changes and urge public to sign petition

08 October 2020

Caithness councillors have launched a campaign against proposed boundary changes they call a 'threat to democracy'.


Don't get a shock it's only a Wick River croc

08 October 2020
Don't get a shock it's only a Wick River croc

Don't get a shock it's only a Wick River croc

08 October 2020

Could global warming be leading to the influx of different species to Caithness or is it just a load of croc?


Take the trail with a fantasy broch map of Caithness

08 October 2020
Take the trail with a fantasy broch map of Caithness

Take the trail with a fantasy broch map of Caithness

08 October 2020

A fantasy map has been created by a Caithness-based organisation to help promote the Iron Age towers abundant throughout the county.


Could this green gunk benefit rural Caithness?

07 October 2020
Could this green gunk benefit rural Caithness?

Could this green gunk benefit rural Caithness?

07 October 2020

A scientist based at Glasgow Caledonian University says a super algae she is working with could 'greatly benefit' the rural residents of Caithness.


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