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Wintry showers and icy patches expected across Caithness

29 November 2023
Wintry showers and icy patches expected across Caithness

Wintry showers and icy patches expected across Caithness

29 November 2023

The Met Office warned of wintry showers leading to icy patches developing across Caithness and other parts of northern and eastern Scotland.


Hobbies and craft bazaar at Wick church

29 November 2023
Hobbies and craft bazaar at Wick church

Hobbies and craft bazaar at Wick church

29 November 2023

Craft and hobbies items will be on sale in St John’s Church Hall, Moray Street, Wick on Thursday, December 7 from 10.30am to 3pm.


Elderly Castletown man says he will move out his damp house and live in his van due to cost of living

28 November 2023
Elderly Castletown man says he will move out his damp house and live in his van due to cost of living

Elderly Castletown man says he will move out his damp house and live in his van due to cost of living

28 November 2023

An elderly Castletown man with major health issues says he will make himself homeless and live in a van due to the cost of heating his damp home.


Young people in Caithness encouraged to take up routine vaccines offer at school

28 November 2023
Young people in Caithness encouraged to take up routine vaccines offer at school

Young people in Caithness encouraged to take up routine vaccines offer at school

28 November 2023

Young people are encouraged to take up the offer of routine vaccines at school – stats show a decline in vaccine uptake rates for this group.


Caithness charity hosts Christmas campaign – you can help bring joy to families struggling

28 November 2023
Caithness charity hosts Christmas campaign – you can help bring joy to families struggling

Caithness charity hosts Christmas campaign – you can help bring joy to families struggling

28 November 2023

Home-Start Caithness (HSC) has a special Christmas campaign to help families who are struggling to make ends meet.


Doubt over future of Salvation Army in Thurso, says community advocate

27 November 2023
Doubt over future of Salvation Army in Thurso, says community advocate

Doubt over future of Salvation Army in Thurso, says community advocate

27 November 2023

A community advocate based in Thurso said he believes the town's Salvation Army church is in danger of closing.


Man and child taken to Wick hospital after Glengolly car crash

27 November 2023
Man and child taken to Wick hospital after Glengolly car crash

Man and child taken to Wick hospital after Glengolly car crash

27 November 2023

Police reported that a man and child were taken to Caithness General Hospital in Wick after a one-vehicle crash at Glengolly near Thurso.


Emergency services attend scene of lorry crash near Reiss

27 November 2023
Emergency services attend scene of lorry crash near Reiss

Emergency services attend scene of lorry crash near Reiss

27 November 2023

Police, ambulance and fire services were called out early on Sunday morning after a lorry went off road at the B876 between Reiss and Ackergill.


'Survive and thrive' with Home-Start Caithness' specialist sensory services

26 November 2023
'Survive and thrive' with Home-Start Caithness' specialist sensory services

'Survive and thrive' with Home-Start Caithness' specialist sensory services

26 November 2023

Local family support charity Home-Start Caithness said it is delighted to announce the start of its new Sunflower Project.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Caring Noss primary kids have fun while raising charity cash

25 November 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Caring Noss primary kids have fun while raising charity cash

PICTURE SPECIAL: Caring Noss primary kids have fun while raising charity cash

25 November 2023

Pupils at Noss Primary School and ELC organised events and activities to support the Blythswood Appeal and Children in Need.


Eight teens taken to hospital after Haster crash

24 November 2023
Eight teens taken to hospital after Haster crash

Eight teens taken to hospital after Haster crash

24 November 2023

A two-vehicle collision on the A882 at Haster this afternoon (November 24) led to eight teenagers being taken to hospital.


EXCLUSIVE: We won't be bullied out of our home, say Altnabreac couple

24 November 2023
EXCLUSIVE: We won't be bullied out of our home, say Altnabreac couple

EXCLUSIVE: We won't be bullied out of our home, say Altnabreac couple

24 November 2023

The couple at the centre of a dispute that saw Scotrail temporarily close Altnabreac railway station say they feel "bullied and harassed".


Average energy bills in Caithness to rise by almost £100 – support is at hand

23 November 2023
Average energy bills in Caithness to rise by almost £100 – support is at hand

Average energy bills in Caithness to rise by almost £100 – support is at hand

23 November 2023

Caithness households facing an increase in energy bills have been urged to seek support after Ofgem raised the price cap.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso Art Gallery returns from oblivion and hosts special winter-themed show – 'I take my hat off to them,' says local MP

22 November 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso Art Gallery returns from oblivion and hosts special winter-themed show – 'I take my hat off to them,' says local MP

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso Art Gallery returns from oblivion and hosts special winter-themed show – 'I take my hat off to them,' says local MP

22 November 2023

See pics of opening night as Society of Caithness Artists brings a redundant gallery back to life in Thurso. Local MP and councillor attend.


Caithness residents warned over Black Friday scams

22 November 2023
Caithness residents warned over Black Friday scams

Caithness residents warned over Black Friday scams

22 November 2023

Caithness shoppers have been urged to be on their guard against scams as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach.


Couple at Altnabreac could be real reason behind mystery closure of railway station

21 November 2023
Couple at Altnabreac could be real reason behind mystery closure of railway station

Couple at Altnabreac could be real reason behind mystery closure of railway station

21 November 2023

The withdrawal of train services at a remote Caithness railway station may be due to the antics of a couple living in a cottage by the site.


Dunbeath primary kids raise Children in Need charity cash

21 November 2023
Dunbeath primary kids raise Children in Need charity cash

Dunbeath primary kids raise Children in Need charity cash

21 November 2023

Dunbeath Primary School raised £43.09 for BBC's Children in Need appeal on Friday (November 17).


Multi-vehicle collision near Bilbster

21 November 2023
Multi-vehicle collision near Bilbster

Multi-vehicle collision near Bilbster

21 November 2023

Police attended the scene of a crash involving three vehicles this morning on the Wick to Watten road.


PICTURES: Praise for young volunteers as they receive Saltire Summit Awards at Wick event

17 November 2023
PICTURES: Praise for young volunteers as they receive Saltire Summit Awards at Wick event

PICTURES: Praise for young volunteers as they receive Saltire Summit Awards at Wick event

17 November 2023

Two young men were applauded by the many who attended a special ceremony at Wick Heritage Centre in which they were given Saltire Summit Awards.


Possible expansion of Wick heating scheme discussed

16 November 2023
Possible expansion of Wick heating scheme discussed

Possible expansion of Wick heating scheme discussed

16 November 2023

The benefits of the Wick District Heating project were discussed and the potential to expand the scheme to more properties across the town.


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