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UPDATED: Thunderstorms bring more than a month's worth of rain to Wick

21 June 2023
UPDATED: Thunderstorms bring more than a month's worth of rain to Wick

UPDATED: Thunderstorms bring more than a month's worth of rain to Wick

21 June 2023

Wick went "from drought to deluge" on Wednesday as a series of thunderstorms brought more than a month's worth of rain within seven hours.


Thurso band's 'surreal experience' at Isle Of Wight Festival 2023

21 June 2023
Thurso band's 'surreal experience' at Isle Of Wight Festival 2023

Thurso band's 'surreal experience' at Isle Of Wight Festival 2023

21 June 2023

An up-and-coming band from Thurso are said to be 'still pinching themselves' after being invited to perform at the Isle of Wight Festival 2023.


Thurso community advocate seeks help weeding Olrig Street flower beds

21 June 2023
Thurso community advocate seeks help weeding Olrig Street flower beds

Thurso community advocate seeks help weeding Olrig Street flower beds

21 June 2023

A community minded Thurso man who has selflessly been transforming the town centre with flowers is seeking local help this Saturday (June 24).


Met Office warning of thunderstorms along east Caithness

21 June 2023
Met Office warning of thunderstorms along east Caithness

Met Office warning of thunderstorms along east Caithness

21 June 2023

The Met Office has issued a bulletin this morning warning of heavy showers and thunderstorms across the east Caithness coast.


Shocking discovery of decomposing whale at Berriedale – another possible victim of fishing gear

20 June 2023
Shocking discovery of decomposing whale at Berriedale – another possible victim of fishing gear

Shocking discovery of decomposing whale at Berriedale – another possible victim of fishing gear

20 June 2023

A dead whale that was found by a group of sea kayakers last week appears to have been another victim of fishing gear that it became entangled in.


Get your furry friends along to Wick's novelty dog show on Saturday

20 June 2023
Get your furry friends along to Wick's novelty dog show on Saturday

Get your furry friends along to Wick's novelty dog show on Saturday

20 June 2023

The KWK9 Rescue Novelty Dog Show is back for the first time in four years after the Covid pandemic put paid to staging the popular event.


Celebrate summer with solstice swim at Wick's Trinkie pool

20 June 2023
Celebrate summer with solstice swim at Wick's Trinkie pool

Celebrate summer with solstice swim at Wick's Trinkie pool

20 June 2023

The Trinkie Heritage Preservation Group invites the public to come out early on Wednesday morning (June 21) and celebrate the summer solstice.


Jamie heads back to Caithness for LGBT+ music event at Lyth Arts Centre

20 June 2023
Jamie heads back to Caithness for LGBT+ music event at Lyth Arts Centre

Jamie heads back to Caithness for LGBT+ music event at Lyth Arts Centre

20 June 2023

Singer/songwriter Jamie Bacon is travelling back to his home county of Caithness to host a special Pride music event at Lyth Arts Centre on Thursday.


Heavy thunderstorms may affect parts of Caithness today

20 June 2023
Heavy thunderstorms may affect parts of Caithness today

Heavy thunderstorms may affect parts of Caithness today

20 June 2023

The Met Office issued a bulletin this morning warning that thunderstorms may affect parts of western Caithness.


Thurso barber raises £5000 for Turkish earthquake victims – heading to Turkey to distribute money to most affected families

19 June 2023
Thurso barber raises £5000 for Turkish earthquake victims – heading to Turkey to distribute money to most affected families

Thurso barber raises £5000 for Turkish earthquake victims – heading to Turkey to distribute money to most affected families

19 June 2023

A Thurso barber has raised thousands of pounds that he intends to directly take to victims of a devastating earthquake in his Turkish homeland.


After devastating avian flu outbreak around Caithness coast last year seabirds return in lower numbers across the country

19 June 2023
After devastating avian flu outbreak around Caithness coast last year seabirds return in lower numbers across the country

After devastating avian flu outbreak around Caithness coast last year seabirds return in lower numbers across the country

19 June 2023

Some seabird species have returned to Scotland in lower numbers this breeding season following the devastating outbreak of avian flu last year.


Pets of the Week – Oats and Rosie seek forever home

18 June 2023
Pets of the Week – Oats and Rosie seek forever home

Pets of the Week – Oats and Rosie seek forever home

18 June 2023

Balmore residents Oats and Rosie are described as a "lovely pair of dogs" and are looking for a quiet retirement home together.


Call to ban vaping behind the wheel – drowsiness, dizziness and vape mist cited as issues

17 June 2023
Call to ban vaping behind the wheel – drowsiness, dizziness and vape mist cited as issues

Call to ban vaping behind the wheel – drowsiness, dizziness and vape mist cited as issues

17 June 2023

Vaping while driving could be banned following calls from motoring groups amid concerns that they impair vision and cause dizziness.


Soul food support thanks to Thurso mental health group's natter and nosh sessions

16 June 2023
Soul food support thanks to Thurso mental health group's natter and nosh sessions

Soul food support thanks to Thurso mental health group's natter and nosh sessions

16 June 2023

There was a happy atmosphere all around during an outdoor barbecue at a mental health support centre in Thurso for Men's Health Week 2023.


Acting rector takes on full-time position at Wick High School

16 June 2023
Acting rector takes on full-time position at Wick High School

Acting rector takes on full-time position at Wick High School

16 June 2023

Wick High School said it was 'pleased to announce' that Sebastian Sandecki has been appointed to the full-time position of rector.


Caithness branch of the Pony Club dressage competition results

15 June 2023
Caithness branch of the Pony Club dressage competition results

Caithness branch of the Pony Club dressage competition results

15 June 2023

The Caithness branch of the Pony Club was involved in a dressage competition with barrier animal health spring festival qualifiers at Halkirk.


PICTURES: Fire rips through derelict building in Wick

15 June 2023
PICTURES: Fire rips through derelict building in Wick

PICTURES: Fire rips through derelict building in Wick

15 June 2023

A serious fire tore through a derelict building in Wick's Grant Street on Wednesday night as firefighters were called to two blazes in the area.


Rail campaign group's AGM and conference at Helmsdale

15 June 2023
Rail campaign group's AGM and conference at Helmsdale

Rail campaign group's AGM and conference at Helmsdale

15 June 2023

Friends of the Far North Line will be holding its AGM and annual conference at Timespan in Helmsdale on Friday, June 23.


Spittal SWI has special day of celebration for its 50th birthday

14 June 2023
Spittal SWI has special day of celebration for its 50th birthday

Spittal SWI has special day of celebration for its 50th birthday

14 June 2023

Members of Spittal SWI enjoyed a treat for the 50th anniversary of the group's founding with a day out in Wick.


60-year-old cyclist who smoked 60-a-day up for LEJOGLE challenge of 1900 miles

14 June 2023
60-year-old cyclist who smoked 60-a-day up for LEJOGLE challenge of 1900 miles

60-year-old cyclist who smoked 60-a-day up for LEJOGLE challenge of 1900 miles

14 June 2023

A cyclist is hoping to achieve a Land's End to John O'Groats with return leg known as a Lejogle.


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