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Frequent snow showers expected over next couple of days

06 March 2023
Frequent snow showers expected over next couple of days

Frequent snow showers expected over next couple of days

06 March 2023

The Met Office warns that frequent snow showers are expected to cause some disruption across Caithness across the next couple of days.


Culture is back with Scottish Opera – Thurso woman's delight at Wick event

05 March 2023
Culture is back with Scottish Opera – Thurso woman's delight at Wick event

Culture is back with Scottish Opera – Thurso woman's delight at Wick event

05 March 2023

Louise Smith from Thurso shares her thoughts on a special Scottish Opera event at Wick Assembly Rooms


PICTURES: Noss Primary School and Nursery kids learning a lot thanks to World Book Day

04 March 2023
PICTURES: Noss Primary School and Nursery kids learning a lot thanks to World Book Day

PICTURES: Noss Primary School and Nursery kids learning a lot thanks to World Book Day

04 March 2023

Pupils and staff at Noss Primary School and Early Learning Centre (ELC) celebrated World Book Day in this picture special.


Caithness dance teacher and pupils receive national recognition at DIVA awards

03 March 2023
Caithness dance teacher and pupils receive national recognition at DIVA awards

Caithness dance teacher and pupils receive national recognition at DIVA awards

03 March 2023

A Gillock woman is dancing on the ceiling after winning an award and receiving nine nominations for her pupils at the prestigious DIVA Awards 2023.


PICTURES and VIDEO: See Thurso charity beard shave pictures and chest wax ordeal

03 March 2023
PICTURES and VIDEO: See Thurso charity beard shave pictures and chest wax ordeal

PICTURES and VIDEO: See Thurso charity beard shave pictures and chest wax ordeal

03 March 2023

Pictures and videos from a charity beard shave and chest wax at Stepping Stones in Thurso. Read Ryan Buttress' Obeardtuary lament to his late beard.


Will we see a return to this next week? Warning of snow and ice for Caithness on Monday and Tuesday

03 March 2023
Will we see a return to this next week? Warning of snow and ice for Caithness on Monday and Tuesday

Will we see a return to this next week? Warning of snow and ice for Caithness on Monday and Tuesday

03 March 2023

A return to wintry conditions appears to be on the cards as the Met Office warns of snow and ice affecting Caithness early next week.


Blooming marvellous at Wick bulb show this Saturday

02 March 2023
Blooming marvellous at Wick bulb show this Saturday

Blooming marvellous at Wick bulb show this Saturday

02 March 2023

Wick Assembly Rooms will be a riot of colour this Saturday afternoon when the East Caithness Women's Institute Bulb Show takes place.


Caithness says a fond farewell to mental health stalwart

01 March 2023
Caithness says a fond farewell to mental health stalwart

Caithness says a fond farewell to mental health stalwart

01 March 2023

Colleagues and friends of Julie Marker wished her all the best as she moves south after making a significant impact on mental health services.


Thurso quiz night for women's mental health support group

01 March 2023
Thurso quiz night for women's mental health support group

Thurso quiz night for women's mental health support group

01 March 2023

The Join and Natter (JaN) women's mental health support group will be hosting a fundraising quiz night in Thurso on March 16.


Man arrested after joint operation by Dounreay police and Police Scotland

01 March 2023
Man arrested after joint operation by Dounreay police and Police Scotland

Man arrested after joint operation by Dounreay police and Police Scotland

01 March 2023

Police Scotland said that a 44-year-old man had been arrested and charged last week after a joint operation with the Civil Nuclear Constabulary.


Watten girl receives gold equestrian award – was inspired by Lyth rescue horse saved from knacker's yard

28 February 2023
Watten girl receives gold equestrian award – was inspired by Lyth rescue horse saved from knacker's yard

Watten girl receives gold equestrian award – was inspired by Lyth rescue horse saved from knacker's yard

28 February 2023

A Watten teenager is celebrating after receiving a special equestrian gold award last week and thanked the Lyth stable owner whose horse inspired her.


Typical Caithness home faces 20 per cent energy bill increase – advice is at hand

28 February 2023
Typical Caithness home faces 20 per cent energy bill increase – advice is at hand

Typical Caithness home faces 20 per cent energy bill increase – advice is at hand

28 February 2023

Caithness households are facing an increase in energy bills after Ofgem’s announcement yesterday.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Sunny Sunday provides perfect conditions for Snowdrop Day at Thrumster House

28 February 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Sunny Sunday provides perfect conditions for Snowdrop Day at Thrumster House

PICTURE SPECIAL: Sunny Sunday provides perfect conditions for Snowdrop Day at Thrumster House

28 February 2023

The gentle sunny conditions at Sunday's Snowdrop Day event at Thrumster House made it feel like the first day of spring.


Entries are now open for the 2023 Nature of Scotland Awards

27 February 2023
Entries are now open for the 2023 Nature of Scotland Awards

Entries are now open for the 2023 Nature of Scotland Awards

27 February 2023

The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB) Scotland is now accepting applications for this year’s prestigious conservation awards.


Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Caithness

25 February 2023
Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Caithness

Rangers to deliver wildflower project in schools and online across Caithness

25 February 2023

The High Life Highland Countryside Rangers are helping Caithness teachers and pupils make space for nature this spring


Are you a victim? Hate crime toolkit is now available

24 February 2023
Are you a victim? Hate crime toolkit is now available

Are you a victim? Hate crime toolkit is now available

24 February 2023

A new Hate Crime Toolkit, outlining support available, how to report hate crime and the criminal justice system process was launched yesterday.


School strikes next week in Caithness – all schools closed on Tuesday and Wednesday

24 February 2023
School strikes next week in Caithness – all schools closed on Tuesday and Wednesday

School strikes next week in Caithness – all schools closed on Tuesday and Wednesday

24 February 2023

A letter sent out to all parents and guardians of pupils outlined the industrial action which will affect Caithness schools next week.


New recycling service roll-out for Caithness moves ahead – additional bin to be added

24 February 2023
New recycling service roll-out for Caithness moves ahead – additional bin to be added

New recycling service roll-out for Caithness moves ahead – additional bin to be added

24 February 2023

Households in Caithness could see the introduction of a new recycling service next year if a government application is successful.


PICTURES: Wick sculptures saved from destruction in damp, dark cellar at Carnegie building

23 February 2023
PICTURES: Wick sculptures saved from destruction in damp, dark cellar at Carnegie building

PICTURES: Wick sculptures saved from destruction in damp, dark cellar at Carnegie building

23 February 2023

A series of sculptures of local Caithness dignitaries has been saved after being rescued from a damp cellar at the Carnegie building in Wick.


PICTURES and VIDEO: Watch as Caithness Beach Cleaners use ingenious method to lift 70 creels from Groats coast

23 February 2023
PICTURES and VIDEO: Watch as Caithness Beach Cleaners use ingenious method to lift 70 creels from Groats coast

PICTURES and VIDEO: Watch as Caithness Beach Cleaners use ingenious method to lift 70 creels from Groats coast

23 February 2023

An environmental group that clears the Caithness coast from plastic and other items removed around 70 creels from a beach near John O'Groats.


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