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PICTURES: Watten coffee morning raises nearly £6K for charity and there's more to come

28 September 2023
PICTURES: Watten coffee morning raises nearly £6K for charity and there's more to come

PICTURES: Watten coffee morning raises nearly £6K for charity and there's more to come

28 September 2023

A coffee morning at Watten Village Hall in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support has so far raised £5834 with more money to be counted.


Creepy Caithness sun today highlights global issue

28 September 2023
Creepy Caithness sun today highlights global issue

Creepy Caithness sun today highlights global issue

28 September 2023

A strange haze over the sun in the Caithness skies today produced a weird effect connected to smoke from Canadian wildfires brought by Storm Agnes.


Recognise him? Police Scotland wish to speak to this man with regard to unsolved case

28 September 2023
Recognise him? Police Scotland wish to speak to this man with regard to unsolved case

Recognise him? Police Scotland wish to speak to this man with regard to unsolved case

28 September 2023

CCTV images of a man have been released by Police Scotland in relation to the theft of money from an ATM in Alness on Wednesday, April 26.


CAMRA Good Beer Guide highlights Groats brewery

28 September 2023
CAMRA Good Beer Guide highlights Groats brewery

CAMRA Good Beer Guide highlights Groats brewery

28 September 2023

Caithness has only one entry in the newly released Campaign for Real Ale’s (CAMRA) Good Beer Guide 2024 – the John O'Groats Brewery and Tap Room.


Toilet humour – Is this Scrabster restaurant sign offensive or just a 'bit of a laugh'?

27 September 2023
Toilet humour – Is this Scrabster restaurant sign offensive or just a 'bit of a laugh'?

Toilet humour – Is this Scrabster restaurant sign offensive or just a 'bit of a laugh'?

27 September 2023

A customer at the Capilla Tapas Restaurant in Scrabster took offence to a sign on its unisex toilet that he calls 'ridiculously insulting'.


It's a Charmed Life at Halkirk with new therapy business

26 September 2023
It's a Charmed Life at Halkirk with new therapy business

It's a Charmed Life at Halkirk with new therapy business

26 September 2023

A Halkirk woman says she can help people turn their lives around with her new business called Charmed Life Therapy.


Broadcaster and journalist Lesley Riddoch comes to Wick on book tour

26 September 2023
Broadcaster and journalist Lesley Riddoch comes to Wick on book tour

Broadcaster and journalist Lesley Riddoch comes to Wick on book tour

26 September 2023

Lesley Riddoch, one of Scotland’s best-known commentators and broadcasters, will be hosting a talk in Wick as part of a book tour.


Following the Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival around Scotland

26 September 2023
Following the Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival around Scotland

Following the Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival around Scotland

26 September 2023

Scrabster resident John Sawkins highlights up and coming local events for the Scottish Mental Health and Arts Festival and how he got involved in it.


Baby loss charity plan 'Tree of Tranquillity' in Thurso

25 September 2023
Baby loss charity plan 'Tree of Tranquillity' in Thurso

Baby loss charity plan 'Tree of Tranquillity' in Thurso

25 September 2023

A planning proposal has been put forward to the council for a sculpted tree to be placed in Thurso to help grieving parents.


Storm Agnes to bring high winds across Caithness midweek

25 September 2023
Storm Agnes to bring high winds across Caithness midweek

Storm Agnes to bring high winds across Caithness midweek

25 September 2023

Strong winds associated with Storm Agnes are expected to move northeast across the UK and bring possible disruption across Caithness this week.


Scottish International Storytelling Festival comes to the Halkirk

24 September 2023
Scottish International Storytelling Festival comes to the Halkirk

Scottish International Storytelling Festival comes to the Halkirk

24 September 2023

The Scottish International Storytelling Festival will host an event at Halkirk next month.


New book from Dunbeath publisher recounts vivid RAF memories

24 September 2023
New book from Dunbeath publisher recounts vivid RAF memories

New book from Dunbeath publisher recounts vivid RAF memories

24 September 2023

The latest title from Dunbeath-based Whittles publishing will appeal to anyone interested in the RAF and the decline of the British Empire.


Caithness features in new BBC travel show episode

23 September 2023
Caithness features in new BBC travel show episode

Caithness features in new BBC travel show episode

23 September 2023

The host of a new BBC Alba programme travels to Caithness to cover some of the highlights the county has to offer.


Council admits glass recycling service in Caithness has been poor and promises improvements

22 September 2023
Council admits glass recycling service in Caithness has been poor and promises improvements

Council admits glass recycling service in Caithness has been poor and promises improvements

22 September 2023

Highland Council today (September 22) issued an update on its glass recycling service and made an apology for its contractor's failures.


There's a 'House of the Rising Sun' at Invergordon as Wick promoter backs The Animals gig

22 September 2023
There's a 'House of the Rising Sun' at Invergordon as Wick promoter backs The Animals gig

There's a 'House of the Rising Sun' at Invergordon as Wick promoter backs The Animals gig

22 September 2023

A Caithness music promoter is thrilled to announce a "captivating evening of musical nostalgia" as legendary 60s band The Animals take to the stage.


'Brass, Bells and Beer Night' at St John's Church in Wick

21 September 2023
'Brass, Bells and Beer Night' at St John's Church in Wick

'Brass, Bells and Beer Night' at St John's Church in Wick

21 September 2023

A special evening billed as a 'Brass, Bells and Beer Night' will take place at St John’s Church in Wick next week


PICTURES: Noss Primary School pupils take to the polls for House Elections

21 September 2023
PICTURES: Noss Primary School pupils take to the polls for House Elections

PICTURES: Noss Primary School pupils take to the polls for House Elections

21 September 2023

Pupils and staff at Noss Primary School in Wick gathered at a special assembly as the new house captains were announced.


Classics on parade at John O'Groats

21 September 2023
Classics on parade at John O'Groats

Classics on parade at John O'Groats

21 September 2023

Four pristine classic cars that date from over 40 years ago were captured in an image taken at John O'Groats by reader John Hay from Brough.


The Makar’s Tour comes to Bettyhill for National Poetry Day

21 September 2023
The Makar’s Tour comes to Bettyhill for National Poetry Day

The Makar’s Tour comes to Bettyhill for National Poetry Day

21 September 2023

Scotland’s Makar, poet Kathleen Jamie, will embark on a national tour of Scotland’s libraries and will be at Bettyhill on October 5.


Appeal following theft of collectible model trucks in Lybster

20 September 2023
Appeal following theft of collectible model trucks in Lybster

Appeal following theft of collectible model trucks in Lybster

20 September 2023

Police in the Highlands are appealing for information following the theft of a large number of collectible items from a property in the Lybster area


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