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Muted celebrations for Wick church's 150th anniversary

20 May 2020
Muted celebrations for Wick church's 150th anniversary

Muted celebrations for Wick church's 150th anniversary

20 May 2020

A Wick church's congregation has had to celebrate its 150th anniversary from a distance due to the lockdown restrictions.


Thurso man with Parkinson’s takes on virtual Inca Trail walk

20 May 2020
Thurso man with Parkinson’s takes on virtual Inca Trail walk

Thurso man with Parkinson’s takes on virtual Inca Trail walk

20 May 2020

A man from Thurso is setting out today (Wednesday, May 20) on a 26.2 mile walk to raise vital money for charity Parkinson’s UK.


'Wickers at War' artwork auctioned for NHS

19 May 2020
'Wickers at War' artwork auctioned for NHS

'Wickers at War' artwork auctioned for NHS

19 May 2020

An artist from Wick, now living in New York, is auctioning one of his works in support of the NHS as it battles coronavirus.


Thurso company's expertise contributes to supply of NHS ventilators

19 May 2020
Thurso company's expertise contributes to supply of NHS ventilators

Thurso company's expertise contributes to supply of NHS ventilators

19 May 2020

A Thurso-based company is supplying the NHS with specialist batteries as an urgent requirement in the battle against Covid-19.


Jane braves the shave for Balmore

18 May 2020
Jane braves the shave for Balmore

Jane braves the shave for Balmore

18 May 2020

A Latheron artist says that an article published in the John O'Groat Journal inspired her to raise money for the local branch of an animal charity.


Dennis loses more than he bargained for in head-shave fundraiser

18 May 2020
Dennis loses more than he bargained for in head-shave fundraiser

Dennis loses more than he bargained for in head-shave fundraiser

18 May 2020

A Wick man had a close shave with some dog clippers but all for a good cause.


Virtual art and craft exhibition

16 May 2020
Virtual art and craft exhibition

Virtual art and craft exhibition

16 May 2020

A charity organisation's annual art show will take place online due to lockdown restrictions with proceeds going to Caithness General Hospital.


Safety screens fitted in Thurso cabs

15 May 2020
Safety screens fitted in Thurso cabs

Safety screens fitted in Thurso cabs

15 May 2020

A Thurso-based taxi firm has taken extra precautionary measures to keep its drivers and customers safe from coronavirus infection.


Mutant daisy found at Thurso golf course

15 May 2020
Mutant daisy found at Thurso golf course

Mutant daisy found at Thurso golf course

15 May 2020

Bizarre mutated daisy found at Thurso exhibits a condition of abnormal growth known as fasciation.


Buy a meal for those that heal, says Lybster hotel owner

14 May 2020
Buy a meal for those that heal, says Lybster hotel owner

Buy a meal for those that heal, says Lybster hotel owner

14 May 2020

The owner of a Caithness hotel is looking for donations towards a slap-up meal for healthcare professionals when lockdown restrictions are lifted.


Lyth stable owner Natalie asks public to be 'horse smart'

12 May 2020
Lyth stable owner Natalie asks public to be 'horse smart'

Lyth stable owner Natalie asks public to be 'horse smart'

12 May 2020

The owner of a Lyth-based riding stable is urging members of the public to be careful around horses if the animals are encountered while on a walk.


Mission is ready to help struggling local fishermen

12 May 2020
Mission is ready to help struggling local fishermen

Mission is ready to help struggling local fishermen

12 May 2020

A Caithness-based spokesperson for a fishermen's charity says the organisation is ready to support those in the industry who are struggling.


Raising the flags for VE Day

11 May 2020
Raising the flags for VE Day

Raising the flags for VE Day

11 May 2020

Veterans raised flags to commemorate the various services on the 75th anniversary of the allied Victory in Europe.


Railway supporting essential travel

11 May 2020
Railway supporting essential travel

Railway supporting essential travel

11 May 2020

Key workers making essential travel in the Highlands have been kept moving thanks to "unprecedented punctuality across the country", claims ScotRail.


Tributes paid to Wick historian Iain Sutherland MBE

10 May 2020
Tributes paid to Wick historian Iain Sutherland MBE

Tributes paid to Wick historian Iain Sutherland MBE

10 May 2020

Wick historian Iain Sutherland MBE, who has died aged 83, "set out to save as much of the heritage of the town as possible", his daughter has said.


Wick hotel family deliver meals on wheels

10 May 2020
Wick hotel family deliver meals on wheels

Wick hotel family deliver meals on wheels

10 May 2020

The Lamont family who run Mackays Hotel in Wick have been busy doing their bit for Caithness veterans with a free meals-on-wheels operation.


Selfless volunteers tidy up county cemeteries

09 May 2020
Selfless volunteers tidy up county cemeteries

Selfless volunteers tidy up county cemeteries

09 May 2020

Various Highland councillors and other selfless volunteers in Caithness have been working tirelessly to strim, cut and lift grass in local cemeteries.


Caithness care bear brings smiles across the county

07 May 2020
Caithness care bear brings smiles across the county

Caithness care bear brings smiles across the county

07 May 2020

A special gift from a caring Caithness bear brought cheer to a Wick resident confined inside during the sunny weather.


Thurso Players in lockdown cabaret

07 May 2020
Thurso Players in lockdown cabaret

Thurso Players in lockdown cabaret

07 May 2020

An amateur dramatic group in Thurso has managed to create a compendium of songs and theatrical performances without breaking lockdown restrictions.


Highland Covid-19 launches competition

06 May 2020
Highland Covid-19 launches competition

Highland Covid-19 launches competition

06 May 2020

Online support hub Highland Covid-19 has announced a free weekly competition starting on Thursday.


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