Home   Authors   Author

Stone raises a glass to Scottish Government U-turn on alcohol advertising ban

19 April 2023
Stone raises a glass to Scottish Government U-turn on alcohol advertising ban

Stone raises a glass to Scottish Government U-turn on alcohol advertising ban

19 April 2023

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has praised the Scottish Government for backing down on plans to ban alcohol advertising.


WATCH: 'Gaelic folk superstars' – ents company share videos for up-and-coming Mànran gig in Wick

19 April 2023
WATCH: 'Gaelic folk superstars' – ents company share videos for up-and-coming Mànran gig in Wick

WATCH: 'Gaelic folk superstars' – ents company share videos for up-and-coming Mànran gig in Wick

19 April 2023

An entertainment promoter shared videos of the multi award-winning Scottish supergroup Mànran who will be playing in Wick at The Waterfront on May 5.


Much loved Open Seed and Root Show returns for Caithness Young Farmers centennial celebration

19 April 2023
Much loved Open Seed and Root Show returns for Caithness Young Farmers centennial celebration

Much loved Open Seed and Root Show returns for Caithness Young Farmers centennial celebration

19 April 2023

To celebrate 100 years of Young Farmers in Caithness the 'much loved' Seed and Root Show will be making a welcome return this year.


Giant hot dogs ahead? Baguettes on patrol? Do you know what these new road markings in Wick and Thurso mean?

18 April 2023
Giant hot dogs ahead? Baguettes on patrol? Do you know what these new road markings in Wick and Thurso mean?

Giant hot dogs ahead? Baguettes on patrol? Do you know what these new road markings in Wick and Thurso mean?

18 April 2023

Red and white road lozenge-shaped markings have appeared on streets in Wick and Thurso and left many locals perplexed as to their meaning.


Caithness 'aristocrat' forced to use one unit of electricity a day to pay off power company – equivalent to a light bulb running for 10 hours

18 April 2023
Caithness 'aristocrat' forced to use one unit of electricity a day to pay off power company – equivalent to a light bulb running for 10 hours

Caithness 'aristocrat' forced to use one unit of electricity a day to pay off power company – equivalent to a light bulb running for 10 hours

18 April 2023

A "frail old man" born into the aristocracy was forced to use a single unit of electricity a day to pay off his power company debts.


Thurso quiz night to support women's mental health support group

18 April 2023
Thurso quiz night to support women's mental health support group

Thurso quiz night to support women's mental health support group

18 April 2023

The Join and Natter women's mental health support group has a fundraising quiz night at the RBLS social club on May 3.


Rock legend from The Alarm to play at Wick venue on Thursday

18 April 2023
Rock legend from The Alarm to play at Wick venue on Thursday

Rock legend from The Alarm to play at Wick venue on Thursday

18 April 2023

The Alarm hit the highs of the UK charts in 1983 with their 68 Guns anthem – the band's co-founder will be at The Blackstairs Lounge on Thursday.


Thurso Art Gallery to close – 'If you believe in art then you will be against this decision,' says chair of local arts group

18 April 2023
Thurso Art Gallery to close – 'If you believe in art then you will be against this decision,' says chair of local arts group

Thurso Art Gallery to close – 'If you believe in art then you will be against this decision,' says chair of local arts group

18 April 2023

Due to soaring 'operating costs' High Life Highland announced this week that it will be closing Thurso Art Gallery in Thurso Library.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Charity cheques handed out at 'fantastic weekend' for model club show in Wick

17 April 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Charity cheques handed out at 'fantastic weekend' for model club show in Wick

PICTURE SPECIAL: Charity cheques handed out at 'fantastic weekend' for model club show in Wick

17 April 2023

OVER 20 PICTURES INCLUDED – annual Caithness Model Club show in Wick at weekend saw a presentation of £1500 towards local good causes.


Thurso Common Good property list – Still time to take part in consultation

17 April 2023
Thurso Common Good property list – Still time to take part in consultation

Thurso Common Good property list – Still time to take part in consultation

17 April 2023

Highland Council reminds Thurso residents they have until May 12 to comment on the Common Good Fund Asset Register for Thurso.


Society of Caithness Artists holds AGM and reflects on recent successes and future shows

15 April 2023
Society of Caithness Artists holds AGM and reflects on recent successes and future shows

Society of Caithness Artists holds AGM and reflects on recent successes and future shows

15 April 2023

The Society of Caithness Artists held its AGM at the Pentland Hotel on Tuesday (April 11) and discussed future shows.


Three days of 'essential surfacing improvements' on A9 near Thurso – expect 10mph convoys

14 April 2023
Three days of 'essential surfacing improvements' on A9 near Thurso – expect 10mph convoys

Three days of 'essential surfacing improvements' on A9 near Thurso – expect 10mph convoys

14 April 2023

BEAR Scotland is set to resurface 505m of the A9 at Geiselittle near Thurso, with works scheduled to get underway on Wednesday, May 3.


Piano James quits JOGLE journey after court case – found guilty of 'driving' piano while under influence of cannabis

14 April 2023
Piano James quits JOGLE journey after court case – found guilty of 'driving' piano while under influence of cannabis

Piano James quits JOGLE journey after court case – found guilty of 'driving' piano while under influence of cannabis

14 April 2023

Piano James quits JOGLE charity bid after court case and says he will refund anyone who thinks he's a 'conman'.


Lord Thurso plants tree at Dunnet Forest by royal approval for Caithness voluntary sector

14 April 2023
Lord Thurso plants tree at Dunnet Forest by royal approval for Caithness voluntary sector

Lord Thurso plants tree at Dunnet Forest by royal approval for Caithness voluntary sector

14 April 2023

A special event took place at Dunnet forest on Wednesday when Lord Thurso planted a rowan tree that had come all the way from Buckingham Palace.


Amateur radio buffs ride high for Airfields on the Air event

12 April 2023
Amateur radio buffs ride high for Airfields on the Air event

Amateur radio buffs ride high for Airfields on the Air event

12 April 2023

Caithness Amateur Radio Society held its first event of 2023 for the event Airfields on the Air over the Easter weekend.


Badly potholed roads damage vehicles forcing Caithness bus operator to cancel route

11 April 2023
Badly potholed roads damage vehicles forcing Caithness bus operator to cancel route

Badly potholed roads damage vehicles forcing Caithness bus operator to cancel route

11 April 2023

A Caithness bus company was forced to put a hold on one of its rural services due to vehicles being damaged by badly potholed roads.


Caithness Pony Club members have great success at festival competition

11 April 2023
Caithness Pony Club members have great success at festival competition

Caithness Pony Club members have great success at festival competition

11 April 2023

Three riders from Caithness Pony Club travelled to a major event near Kilmarnock and placed well in several events including a team competition win.


Easter Bunny hosts special event at Our Wee Shop in Westfield

11 April 2023
Easter Bunny hosts special event at Our Wee Shop in Westfield

Easter Bunny hosts special event at Our Wee Shop in Westfield

11 April 2023

Our Wee Shop at Westfield held a special Easter Saturday event for local children and their families to say a big thanks for their support.


Three males – including 14-year-old – arrested and charged after Thurso shop break-in

11 April 2023
Three males – including 14-year-old – arrested and charged after Thurso shop break-in

Three males – including 14-year-old – arrested and charged after Thurso shop break-in

11 April 2023

Three Thurso males were arrested and charged after breaking into D&M Fraser's shop in Thurso on Sunday evening (April 9).


A99 crash update

10 April 2023
A99 crash update

A99 crash update

10 April 2023

Traffic Scotland has just announced that the A99 is closed in both directions due to a serious road accident between Latheron and Swiney.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More