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Freswick feature at fantasy film festival

11 August 2020
Freswick feature at fantasy film festival

Freswick feature at fantasy film festival

11 August 2020

A supernatural thriller made by two Caithness brothers and set in Freswick Castle will have its premiere at a major film festival this month.


Thurso head teacher talks of support network for vulnerable pupils

10 August 2020
Thurso head teacher talks of support network for vulnerable pupils

Thurso head teacher talks of support network for vulnerable pupils

10 August 2020

Thurso High School's head teacher shared stories of the resilience and success of pupils and the importance of mental wellbeing with councillors.


Dyslexic Wick man publishes 526-page book

08 August 2020
Dyslexic Wick man publishes 526-page book

Dyslexic Wick man publishes 526-page book

08 August 2020

A man from Wick has managed to publish his first book despite struggling with severe dyslexia.


Animal charity applauds 'paw-some supporters'

08 August 2020
Animal charity applauds 'paw-some supporters'

Animal charity applauds 'paw-some supporters'

08 August 2020

Caithness animal lovers have helped their favourite charity by raising money for it during lockdown.


Strict guidance issued for schools return next week

08 August 2020
Strict guidance issued for schools return next week

Strict guidance issued for schools return next week

08 August 2020

Schools in Caithness have set out guidelines for parents whose children are returning for their studies next week after the lockdown period.


Thurso and Wick fashion stores saved in major company restructure

07 August 2020
Thurso and Wick fashion stores saved in major company restructure

Thurso and Wick fashion stores saved in major company restructure

07 August 2020

Two high street fashion outlets in Caithness will continue to operate despite the company's decision to axe 47 of its UK stores.


Caithness fashion stores remain open despite 47 UK closures

06 August 2020
Caithness fashion stores remain open despite 47 UK closures

Caithness fashion stores remain open despite 47 UK closures

06 August 2020

Wick and Thurso branches of M&Co remain open despite 47 stores closing throughout the UK.


Demolition work under way at former cinema and nightclub in Wick

06 August 2020
Demolition work under way at former cinema and nightclub in Wick

Demolition work under way at former cinema and nightclub in Wick

06 August 2020

A demolition team has begun work on getting rid of a prominent eyesore building in Wick's High Street.


PICTURES: Caithness councillors condemn fly-tipping 'opportunists'

05 August 2020
PICTURES: Caithness councillors condemn fly-tipping 'opportunists'

PICTURES: Caithness councillors condemn fly-tipping 'opportunists'

05 August 2020

Multiple reports and images of illegally dumped items have come to light including mattresses, chairs, washing machines – and even a dead dog.


Terminal cancer patient's fears over Aberdeen Covid cluster

05 August 2020
Terminal cancer patient's fears over Aberdeen Covid cluster

Terminal cancer patient's fears over Aberdeen Covid cluster

05 August 2020

A Wick man with terminal cancer is waiting to see if he has contracted Covid-19 after visiting the Aberdeen pub where 32 positive cases are confirmed.


'Uncharted waters' as SQA assessments sent out today

04 August 2020
'Uncharted waters' as SQA assessments sent out today

'Uncharted waters' as SQA assessments sent out today

04 August 2020

Pupils and staff at Caithness secondary schools entered "uncharted waters" with the SQA assessments this year.


Huge investment in new coastguard radio network

03 August 2020
Huge investment in new coastguard radio network

Huge investment in new coastguard radio network

03 August 2020

The coastguard is investing over £170 million in a new emergency radio network that will help save lives around the Caithness coast.


Increase in rail services from today

03 August 2020
Increase in rail services from today

Increase in rail services from today

03 August 2020

The number of services operating across Scotland’s railway system will increase from today including four services on the far north line.


VIDEO: Latest towhead delivery begins its journey through Wick to Subsea 7 site

03 August 2020
VIDEO: Latest towhead delivery begins its journey through Wick to Subsea 7 site

VIDEO: Latest towhead delivery begins its journey through Wick to Subsea 7 site

03 August 2020

Two huge towhead structures were transported through Wick this morning as part of Subsea 7's latest pipeline bundle project for the oil and gas sector


Caithness girls' plea to Save our Oceans

02 August 2020
Caithness girls' plea to Save our Oceans

Caithness girls' plea to Save our Oceans

02 August 2020

A short video by two Caithness girls highlights the ecological damage caused by plastic pollution at sea.


A Highland fling down under for Wick sisters

30 July 2020
A Highland fling down under for Wick sisters

A Highland fling down under for Wick sisters

30 July 2020

Two young Highland dancers are displaying their skills at a festival in Australia without having to leave their home town of Wick.


Animal charity raises awareness of baby gulls

30 July 2020
Animal charity raises awareness of baby gulls

Animal charity raises awareness of baby gulls

30 July 2020

With the many fledgling gulls visible across Caithness at the moment, an animal welfare charity is launching a campaign to raise public awareness.


John O'Groats signpost snapped after 'clownish' behaviour

29 July 2020
John O'Groats signpost snapped after 'clownish' behaviour

John O'Groats signpost snapped after 'clownish' behaviour

29 July 2020

Hundreds of social media commentators have been united in condemnation of a craze that ended with the famous John O'Groats sign being broken.


Penny makes pounds as charity trek restarts

29 July 2020
Penny makes pounds as charity trek restarts

Penny makes pounds as charity trek restarts

29 July 2020

A woman who previously walked through Caithness as part of a 20,000-mile coastal charity challenge is set to restart her journey.


Suspended far north rail services to be reinstated next week

29 July 2020
Suspended far north rail services to be reinstated next week

Suspended far north rail services to be reinstated next week

29 July 2020

Four services on the far north railway line are to be reinstated next week, it was announced today.


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