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Retired minister sees Superman sunset over the Pentland Firth

28 July 2020
Retired minister sees Superman sunset over the Pentland Firth

Retired minister sees Superman sunset over the Pentland Firth

28 July 2020

A retired Church of Scotland minister saw a strange phenomenon as the sun was setting over the north Caithness coast.


Tragic Spitfire pilot's 'lost' badge found in Gills field

28 July 2020
Tragic Spitfire pilot's 'lost' badge found in Gills field

Tragic Spitfire pilot's 'lost' badge found in Gills field

28 July 2020

A Caithness man has recovered the badge of a Spitfire pilot that may date from his final tragic mission when he baled out over the Pentland Firth.


Global pandemic themed photo assignment

27 July 2020
Global pandemic themed photo assignment

Global pandemic themed photo assignment

27 July 2020

Photographers in the far north are invited to send images related to the coronavirus epidemic into an online gallery.


Prince's Caithness castle painting brings back sweet memories

25 July 2020
Prince's Caithness castle painting brings back sweet memories

Prince's Caithness castle painting brings back sweet memories

25 July 2020

A painting by Prince Charles in an online Caithness art show had many wondering where the exact location of the ruined castle was.


New one-metre rule for rail travel

24 July 2020
New one-metre rule for rail travel

New one-metre rule for rail travel

24 July 2020

Physical distancing on trains and at stations will reduce to a minimum of one metre from Monday.


Highland Council leader calls on campers to be considerate

24 July 2020
Highland Council leader calls on campers to be considerate

Highland Council leader calls on campers to be considerate

24 July 2020

The leader of Highland Council has issued a call to all campers heading to the Highlands urging them to respect the environment they are visiting.


More materials to be accepted at council recycling centres

23 July 2020
More materials to be accepted at council recycling centres

More materials to be accepted at council recycling centres

23 July 2020

Highland Council announced today that additional materials will be accepted at many of its household waste recycling centres.


Women with kids flee in terror after Reiss beach 'attack'

23 July 2020
Women with kids flee in terror after Reiss beach 'attack'

Women with kids flee in terror after Reiss beach 'attack'

23 July 2020

Wild campers "panicked" and fled in fear from an apparent attack with explosive devices on their tent pitched on Reiss beach on Tuesday night.


Feasibility funds awarded for private kill service

22 July 2020
Feasibility funds awarded for private kill service

Feasibility funds awarded for private kill service

22 July 2020

A group that is pushing to have an abattoir established in the far north has been awarded wind farm funds for a feasibility study on the matter.


A welcome splash of colour in Wick

22 July 2020
A welcome splash of colour in Wick

A welcome splash of colour in Wick

22 July 2020

A group of hard-working volunteers have created a riot of colour throughout the streets of Wick.


Louis meets Louis on charity ride from John O'Groats

21 July 2020
Louis meets Louis on charity ride from John O'Groats

Louis meets Louis on charity ride from John O'Groats

21 July 2020

A young man who set off on a 1085-mile charity trek from John O'Groats on Saturday dropped by a Lyth riding stable on his way south.


Caithness art show is an online hit by royal approval

21 July 2020
Caithness art show is an online hit by royal approval

Caithness art show is an online hit by royal approval

21 July 2020

An online art show of local talent carries the royal seal of approval by including two works by Prince Charles, Duke of Rothesay.


Drunken behaviour on Wick streets leads to police action

20 July 2020
Drunken behaviour on Wick streets leads to police action

Drunken behaviour on Wick streets leads to police action

20 July 2020

Police in Wick attended separate incidents in the town on Saturday evening after reports of drunken behaviour.


Dunbeath publisher's new book on landscape restoration

19 July 2020
Dunbeath publisher's new book on landscape restoration

Dunbeath publisher's new book on landscape restoration

19 July 2020

A Caithness-based publishing company has released its latest book that will appeal to anyone with an interest in restoration ecology and conservation.


Good hair day at Wick salon as restrictions are eased

16 July 2020
Good hair day at Wick salon as restrictions are eased

Good hair day at Wick salon as restrictions are eased

16 July 2020

The lockdown locks grown over the last few months can now be cut after hairdressing salons and other businesses were allowed to reopen on Wednesday.


Thurso artist's Pulp Fiction inspired raffle

15 July 2020
Thurso artist's Pulp Fiction inspired raffle

Thurso artist's Pulp Fiction inspired raffle

15 July 2020

Thurso-born artist Leah Davis is celebrating her first class honours degree achievement with the online raffle of a recent painting.


'Disrespectful behaviour' of wild campers in Caithness

15 July 2020
'Disrespectful behaviour' of wild campers in Caithness

'Disrespectful behaviour' of wild campers in Caithness

15 July 2020

Caithness has had an influx of wild campers breaking lockdown rules, according to a John O'Groats business owner.


Confusion at council stance on Staxigoe play park

15 July 2020
Confusion at council stance on Staxigoe play park

Confusion at council stance on Staxigoe play park

15 July 2020

A concerned resident and community councillor has spoken of her confusion over Highland Council's stance on the Staxigoe play park.


Scott buys a Scott after 23-mile trek to Wick

14 July 2020
Scott buys a Scott after 23-mile trek to Wick

Scott buys a Scott after 23-mile trek to Wick

14 July 2020

A Thurso businessman walked 23 miles to pick up an original artwork which he donated along with the money it cost to Caithness General Hospital.


Virtual majorette parade for Wick

13 July 2020
Virtual majorette parade for Wick

Virtual majorette parade for Wick

13 July 2020

A Wick-based dance school has been very active over the lockdown period with an online competition and a special online gala parade.


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