Home   Authors   Author

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.


'The Long Walk to Freedom' passes through Caithness

07 October 2020
'The Long Walk to Freedom' passes through Caithness

'The Long Walk to Freedom' passes through Caithness

07 October 2020

A series of "independence" walks are taking place across Scotland to promote a Digital Covenant and two of the walkers passed through Wick yesterday.


TSB building could become another charity shop in Wick

07 October 2020
TSB building could become another charity shop in Wick

TSB building could become another charity shop in Wick

07 October 2020

North politicians and local councillors were united in condemnation of an email sent by a TSB boss outlining the reasons for closing the Wick branch.


New whisky distillery inspired by John O'Groats legend

06 October 2020
New whisky distillery inspired by John O'Groats legend

New whisky distillery inspired by John O'Groats legend

06 October 2020

A new whisky micro-distillery set to open in John O’Groats in 2021 has drawn inspiration from a legendary character who lent his name to the village.


Teen charged after Thurso tool theft

05 October 2020
Teen charged after Thurso tool theft

Teen charged after Thurso tool theft

05 October 2020

A 16-year-old male has been charged and reported for a theft of tools from the Premier Inn building site in Thurso.


WATCH: Harrow harbour seal video tells a harrowing story of plastic pollution

05 October 2020
WATCH: Harrow harbour seal video tells a harrowing story of plastic pollution

WATCH: Harrow harbour seal video tells a harrowing story of plastic pollution

05 October 2020

It may seem like a cute animal video at first glimpse but a seal caught on film near the Mey coastline harbours a sinister story of plastic pollution.


Raise a glass to Scrabster couple with great ambitions

02 October 2020
Raise a glass to Scrabster couple with great ambitions

Raise a glass to Scrabster couple with great ambitions

02 October 2020

An ambitious Scrabster couple have just received planning permission to build a microbrewery at Thurso Business Park.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More