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PICTURES: Are you in the picture for Saturday’s massive charity event in Watten?

02 October 2024
PICTURES: Are you in the picture for Saturday’s massive charity event in Watten?

PICTURES: Are you in the picture for Saturday’s massive charity event in Watten?

02 October 2024

A dedicated team of volunteers served hundreds of visitors for the 30th anniversary of the Watten Macmillan coffee morning at the village hall.


‘A criminal could have got my information’ – Wick man’s fear over possible medical data breach

02 October 2024
‘A criminal could have got my information’ – Wick man’s fear over possible medical data breach

‘A criminal could have got my information’ – Wick man’s fear over possible medical data breach

02 October 2024

A Wick man is concerned that details of his medication could have been shared with another person after a doctor phoned the wrong patient.


Is Wick supermarket’s Christmas shelf display a bit too early?

01 October 2024
Is Wick supermarket’s Christmas shelf display a bit too early?

Is Wick supermarket’s Christmas shelf display a bit too early?

01 October 2024

A Wick supermarket proves the point that the festive season is starting earlier every year with a Christmas-themed display on its shelves on Monday.


Council announces waste recycling contract ahead of new bin rollout in Caithness

01 October 2024
Council announces waste recycling contract ahead of new bin rollout in Caithness

Council announces waste recycling contract ahead of new bin rollout in Caithness

01 October 2024

As Caithness residents await their new bins, Highland Council has awarded a new contract for the recycling of mixed plastic and metal containers.


Advice for elderly Caithness residents on criminal online scams

01 October 2024
Advice for elderly Caithness residents on criminal online scams

Advice for elderly Caithness residents on criminal online scams

01 October 2024

Elderly Caithness residents can be vulnerable to scammers so a new guide helps them be aware of criminal activity online.


PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

30 September 2024
PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

PICTURES: Disabled man (81) heads along Dunnet beach for first time in 17 years thanks to beach buggy

30 September 2024

An 81-year-old took a trip along Dunnet beach for the first time in 17 years thanks to a beach buggy wheelchair with big blow-up tyres.


Thurso’s Highland Hospice crowned favourite charity shop in Scotland

30 September 2024
Thurso’s Highland Hospice crowned favourite charity shop in Scotland

Thurso’s Highland Hospice crowned favourite charity shop in Scotland

30 September 2024

Highland Hospice’s charity shop in Thurso has taken the title of Scotland winner in The UK’s Favourite Charity Shop Awards, it was announced today.


Bashed can nightmare for Wick mum sickened by mouldy custard

29 September 2024
Bashed can nightmare for Wick mum sickened by mouldy custard

Bashed can nightmare for Wick mum sickened by mouldy custard

29 September 2024

A Wick mum wants to warn others of the dangers of food being contaminated in bashed cans after discovering green mould in a tin of custard.


Thurso High School pupils nominated for major film award

29 September 2024
Thurso High School pupils nominated for major film award

Thurso High School pupils nominated for major film award

29 September 2024

Thurso High School pupils have had their Gaelic short film shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Youth Film Festival.


Thurso sisters’ charity bid through sales of Top Trumps style cards

28 September 2024
Thurso sisters’ charity bid through sales of Top Trumps style cards

Thurso sisters’ charity bid through sales of Top Trumps style cards

28 September 2024

Two young Caithness girls have been busy assessing the county’s swing parks and have now created Top Trumps style cards with their rankings.


Multiple offers of help for Hungarian biker stranded at Thurso

26 September 2024
Multiple offers of help for Hungarian biker stranded at Thurso

Multiple offers of help for Hungarian biker stranded at Thurso

26 September 2024

A Hungarian biker undertaking an NC500 road trip sent out a big ‘thank you’ to Caithness residents who came to his rescue.


Join Caithness Family History Society as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

25 September 2024
Join Caithness Family History Society as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

Join Caithness Family History Society as it celebrates its 25th anniversary

25 September 2024

Caithness Family History Society has reached its 25th anniversary and has members from all over the world, as well as Caithness.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Circular Caithness Fair celebrates recycling and reusing items

25 September 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Circular Caithness Fair celebrates recycling and reusing items

PICTURE SPECIAL: Circular Caithness Fair celebrates recycling and reusing items

25 September 2024

The centre of Thurso was buzzing with all things eco and sustainable on Saturday (September 21) as the Circular Caithness Fair got underway.


Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

25 September 2024
Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

Maree Todd MSP has a ‘constructive’ chat with CHAT – health and maternity issues discussed at Thurso meeting

25 September 2024

Maree Todd MSP met with Iain Gregory from Caithness Health Action Team (CHAT), earlier this month to discuss healthcare issues in the far north.


Move to improve look of Thurso with pictures in empty shop windows

23 September 2024
Move to improve look of Thurso with pictures in empty shop windows

Move to improve look of Thurso with pictures in empty shop windows

23 September 2024

A Thurso Community Council subgroup is leading an initiative to place photographs in derelict/empty shop windows to improve the look of the town.


Windows smashed at Thurso house over weekend

23 September 2024
Windows smashed at Thurso house over weekend

Windows smashed at Thurso house over weekend

23 September 2024

Police officers in Thurso are investigating vandalism at a house on Henderson Street in which windows were allegedly smashed on Saturday night.


Thurso glass artist wins ‘big prize’

23 September 2024
Thurso glass artist wins ‘big prize’

Thurso glass artist wins ‘big prize’

23 September 2024

Thurso glass artist Ian Pearson recently collected one of his biggest awards for a glass sculpture on display in the Big Art Show at Paisley.


Buses available for free Halkirk storytelling event next month

23 September 2024
Buses available for free Halkirk storytelling event next month

Buses available for free Halkirk storytelling event next month

23 September 2024

A free storytelling event at the Ross Institute in Halkirk next month will have buses available to take the public along.


Caithness twins going for gold with YELA riding certificates

23 September 2024
Caithness twins going for gold with YELA riding certificates

Caithness twins going for gold with YELA riding certificates

23 September 2024

Caithness twins Abbie and Sophie Bell achieved their Young Equestrian Leader Awards gold certificates thanks to a Lyth-based stable.


Wick man ‘over the moon’ to scoop coveted care title

21 September 2024
Wick man ‘over the moon’ to scoop coveted care title

Wick man ‘over the moon’ to scoop coveted care title

21 September 2024

A Wick man who works at Seaview House has just been crowned Carer of the Year for a division of the Barchester Care Awards 2024.


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