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Major accolade for Caithness author as book is listed as 'one of the best for teens'

04 January 2022
Major accolade for Caithness author as book is listed as 'one of the best for teens'

Major accolade for Caithness author as book is listed as 'one of the best for teens'

04 January 2022

An author living at Stempster near Westfield has had her latest book given a glowing commendation by the Scottish Book Trust.


Are you starting the New Year in debt? Data reveals that men have more than twice the debt of women.

04 January 2022
Are you starting the New Year in debt? Data reveals that men have more than twice the debt of women.

Are you starting the New Year in debt? Data reveals that men have more than twice the debt of women.

04 January 2022

Average personal debt in the UK has more than doubled in the last 12 months to over £25,000 per person, new data has revealed.


Age Scotland’s dementia training project announces new 2022 dates

04 January 2022
Age Scotland’s dementia training project announces new 2022 dates

Age Scotland’s dementia training project announces new 2022 dates

04 January 2022

Age Scotland is offering free dementia training sessions for groups, organisations and individuals in Caithness.


Met Office update for Caithness – strong winds along with snow and ice

03 January 2022
Met Office update for Caithness – strong winds along with snow and ice

Met Office update for Caithness – strong winds along with snow and ice

03 January 2022

The Met Office updated its Yellow Warnings for the far north to include strong winds along with snow and ice affecting Caithness.


Wind and snow warning for Caithness

03 January 2022
Wind and snow warning for Caithness

Wind and snow warning for Caithness

03 January 2022

The Met Office has issued a warning for wind and snow across the far north tomorrow and Wednesday.


Travel through historical Caithness

02 January 2022
Travel through historical Caithness

Travel through historical Caithness

02 January 2022

Caithness Family History Society's online meeting will allow you to travel around the county without leaving the comfort of your armchair.


Teenager arrested after incident in Thurso funeral home

02 January 2022
Teenager arrested after incident in Thurso funeral home

Teenager arrested after incident in Thurso funeral home

02 January 2022

Police arrested a teenager after an incident occurred at a Thurso funeral home on Thursday evening.


Charity urges families raising disabled, or seriously ill, children in Caithness to apply for grant support this New Year

02 January 2022
Charity urges families raising disabled, or seriously ill, children in Caithness to apply for grant support this New Year

Charity urges families raising disabled, or seriously ill, children in Caithness to apply for grant support this New Year

02 January 2022

A national charity is urging low-income families in Caithness, with disabled or seriously ill children or young people aged 0-17, to apply for grants.


Wick nursery kids and staff love their 'marvellous mealtimes'

01 January 2022
Wick nursery kids and staff love their 'marvellous mealtimes'

Wick nursery kids and staff love their 'marvellous mealtimes'

01 January 2022

Children and staff at Newton Park Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) in Wick have been enjoying marvellous mealtimes.


Wickers in uproar over vandalism of historic Pilot House

31 December 2021
Wickers in uproar over vandalism of historic Pilot House

Wickers in uproar over vandalism of historic Pilot House

31 December 2021

Wick residents made their feeling known via social media after viewing pictures of a graffiti daubed local landmark yesterday.


Firework fear: experts urge pet owners to start preparing their furry friends for New Year’s Eve

31 December 2021
Firework fear: experts urge pet owners to start preparing their furry friends for New Year’s Eve

Firework fear: experts urge pet owners to start preparing their furry friends for New Year’s Eve

31 December 2021

Vet charity warns that fearful Caithness pets face fireworks misery at Hogmanay.


Keep dogs safe and happy on Hogmanay

31 December 2021
Keep dogs safe and happy on Hogmanay

Keep dogs safe and happy on Hogmanay

31 December 2021

For dogs, New Year’s Eve can be scary with loud bangs from fireworks and noisy guests visiting.


Pictures: Lybster hermit's book is tribute to Morbius the goat and a 'way of life that has been lost'

31 December 2021
Pictures: Lybster hermit's book is tribute to Morbius the goat and a 'way of life that has been lost'

Pictures: Lybster hermit's book is tribute to Morbius the goat and a 'way of life that has been lost'

31 December 2021

A 63-year-old man living without running water and electricity in a home he built himself in the Lybster area has penned a new book about his life.


NHS 24 staff thanked after exceptionally busy four day Christmas weekend

30 December 2021
NHS 24 staff thanked after exceptionally busy four day Christmas weekend

NHS 24 staff thanked after exceptionally busy four day Christmas weekend

30 December 2021

With GP practices closed on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th, public are urged to be prepared for the long Hogmanay weekend.


Thurso and Wick shoppers thanked for donating over 4000 meals to the needy over Christmas

30 December 2021
Thurso and Wick shoppers thanked for donating over 4000 meals to the needy over Christmas

Thurso and Wick shoppers thanked for donating over 4000 meals to the needy over Christmas

30 December 2021

Shoppers at a supermarket chain in Thurso and Wick have been thanked after donating towards more than 1.5million meals-worth of food in the UK.


Rail company introduces new recycling superheroes

29 December 2021
Rail company introduces new recycling superheroes

Rail company introduces new recycling superheroes

29 December 2021

Scotland's rail operator has joined forces with a waste management company to pick the winners of a poster competition.


Scotland’s Climate Festival aims to inspire positive action in 2022

29 December 2021
Scotland’s Climate Festival aims to inspire positive action in 2022

Scotland’s Climate Festival aims to inspire positive action in 2022

29 December 2021

Two free national events announced to support communities combat climate change.


Lybster shop owners put a bit of care into their community with afternoon teas

29 December 2021
Lybster shop owners put a bit of care into their community with afternoon teas

Lybster shop owners put a bit of care into their community with afternoon teas

29 December 2021

A popular Lybster shop had to cancel its Christmas party this year but went out into the local area to spread some festive cheer instead.


Did you get a gift you didn't want? Advice issued to Caithness residents on returning and exchanging presents

29 December 2021
Did you get a gift you didn't want? Advice issued to Caithness residents on returning and exchanging presents

Did you get a gift you didn't want? Advice issued to Caithness residents on returning and exchanging presents

29 December 2021

Caithness residents have been reminded of their consumer rights when returning or exchanging unwanted Christmas gifts.


Police respond to 'concern for person' call in Thurso – man taken to hospital

28 December 2021
Police respond to 'concern for person' call in Thurso – man taken to hospital

Police respond to 'concern for person' call in Thurso – man taken to hospital

28 December 2021

Police in Thurso cordoned off part of Olrig Street on Monday evening in response to a "concern for person" call they received.


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