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Council will assist Caithness communities clear snow and ice from footpaths

03 November 2021
Council will assist Caithness communities clear snow and ice from footpaths

Council will assist Caithness communities clear snow and ice from footpaths

03 November 2021

The Highland Council reminds Caithness residents that its winter gritting programme has started and will continue until April 14, 2022.


Access ranger roles continue throughout winter with work to be carried out at Swiney Hill

03 November 2021
Access ranger roles continue throughout winter with work to be carried out at Swiney Hill

Access ranger roles continue throughout winter with work to be carried out at Swiney Hill

03 November 2021

A team of seven council access rangers will continue to patrol and carry out countryside, core path and visitor preparation works throughout winter.


White Merc crashes near Groats last night

03 November 2021
White Merc crashes near Groats last night

White Merc crashes near Groats last night

03 November 2021

Police officers attended the scene of car crash last night involving a Mercedes car close to Warth Hill on the A99 near John O'Groats.


Wear a purple poppy for the animals, says Lyth activist

03 November 2021
Wear a purple poppy for the animals, says Lyth activist

Wear a purple poppy for the animals, says Lyth activist

03 November 2021

A Lyth-based model and Peta representative wants to spread awareness of the purple poppy that can be worn in memory of animals that served during wars


Team Mackays Hotel celebrate with awards

03 November 2021
Team Mackays Hotel celebrate with awards

Team Mackays Hotel celebrate with awards

03 November 2021

The owners of a Wick hotel paid tribute to their staff with a special celebration last week.


Thurso Players get 'All Together Now' for global event

02 November 2021
Thurso Players get 'All Together Now' for global event

Thurso Players get 'All Together Now' for global event

02 November 2021

A Thurso-based drama group is preparing for a musical revue with a 'fantastic selection of songs' to suit all ages.


Armchair nature talks with the Countryside Rangers

02 November 2021
Armchair nature talks with the Countryside Rangers

Armchair nature talks with the Countryside Rangers

02 November 2021

As temperatures dip, High Life Highland’s Countryside Rangers will be offering online talks for people to learn about nature.


Get bitten by the Bookbug at Caithness libraries

01 November 2021
Get bitten by the Bookbug at Caithness libraries

Get bitten by the Bookbug at Caithness libraries

01 November 2021

High Life Highland has welcomed back scores of parents and their young children to libraries for the return of Bookbug.


Alleged police assault in Thurso

01 November 2021
Alleged police assault in Thurso

Alleged police assault in Thurso

01 November 2021

A man has been arrested and charged after an alleged police assault in Thurso on Friday afternoon (October 29).


Unexplained death in Thurso is 'not suspicious'

01 November 2021
Unexplained death in Thurso is 'not suspicious'

Unexplained death in Thurso is 'not suspicious'

01 November 2021

Police Scotland has issued an update on the "unexplained" death of a 36-year-old man in Thurso on Friday (October 29).


Shine a light for Thurso artist tonight

01 November 2021
Shine a light for Thurso artist tonight

Shine a light for Thurso artist tonight

01 November 2021

Tonight sees the culmination of several years of hard work for over 50 artists, including one from Thurso, with a charity lighthouse auction.


A winning calendar from the Fish Mish

01 November 2021
A winning calendar from the Fish Mish

A winning calendar from the Fish Mish

01 November 2021

A charity with a base in Scrabster thinks its new calendar for 2022 will sail off the shelves.


WATCH: To Bower and beyond as Chaz is voted Explorer of the Year

18 October 2021
WATCH: To Bower and beyond as Chaz is voted Explorer of the Year

WATCH: To Bower and beyond as Chaz is voted Explorer of the Year

18 October 2021

A Bower man has been awarded with the honorary title of Explorer of the Year 2021 after after 17 years of remote travel and exploration.


Appeal for information after caravan is dumped near historic Ousdale broch

15 October 2021
Appeal for information after caravan is dumped near historic Ousdale broch

Appeal for information after caravan is dumped near historic Ousdale broch

15 October 2021

A Caithness-based archaeological organisation is incensed by the latest act of fly-tipping to occur near the site of a broch it restored.


Appeal for information after caravan is dumped near historic Ousdale broch

15 October 2021
Appeal for information after caravan is dumped near historic Ousdale broch

Appeal for information after caravan is dumped near historic Ousdale broch

15 October 2021

A Caithness-based archaeological organisation is incensed by the latest act of fly-tipping to occur near the site of a broch it restored.


Award success for Caithness company and employee Carla

14 October 2021
Award success for Caithness company and employee Carla

Award success for Caithness company and employee Carla

14 October 2021

A family-owned Caithness company and one of its employees are celebrating success with a prestigious business award.


Advice for Caithness residents after collapse of more energy firms

14 October 2021
Advice for Caithness residents after collapse of more energy firms

Advice for Caithness residents after collapse of more energy firms

14 October 2021

Many Caithness residents will be affected by the announcement that two more energy firms, Pure Planet and Colorado Energy, have ceased trading.


Refurbished public toilets reopen for business in Lybster

14 October 2021
Refurbished public toilets reopen for business in Lybster

Refurbished public toilets reopen for business in Lybster

14 October 2021

Lybster community toilets have finally opened their doors to the public after a period of closure in which they had fallen into serious disrepair.


PICTURES: Achunabust or bust as vintage tractors lead the field for ploughing match

14 October 2021
PICTURES: Achunabust or bust as vintage tractors lead the field for ploughing match

PICTURES: Achunabust or bust as vintage tractors lead the field for ploughing match

14 October 2021

Conditions on the ground were "greasy" for a popular agricultural event held last Saturday at Achunabust Farm near Reay.


Big-hearted Wick woman's arthritis charity raffle raises over £2000

13 October 2021
Big-hearted Wick woman's arthritis charity raffle raises over £2000

Big-hearted Wick woman's arthritis charity raffle raises over £2000

13 October 2021

A Wick woman who suffers from a severe form of arthritis has raised £2367.95 to help patients in a special care unit watch their favourite TV shows.


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