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Wick’s last bank set to close but town to receive new banking hub after Bank of Scotland’s announcement

27 June 2024
Wick’s last bank set to close but town to receive new banking hub after Bank of Scotland’s announcement

Wick’s last bank set to close but town to receive new banking hub after Bank of Scotland’s announcement

27 June 2024

Wick’s Bank of Scotland will close next year but a new banking hub is planned for the town.


PICTURES: Awards presented at Noss Primary’s final assembly

27 June 2024
PICTURES: Awards presented at Noss Primary’s final assembly

PICTURES: Awards presented at Noss Primary’s final assembly

27 June 2024

Awards were given out as pupils, staff, family members and special guests gathered at Noss Primary School for the final assembly of the year.


PICTURES: ‘Busyness and happiness’ for all at Miller Academy’s playground picnic party

27 June 2024
PICTURES: ‘Busyness and happiness’ for all at Miller Academy’s playground picnic party

PICTURES: ‘Busyness and happiness’ for all at Miller Academy’s playground picnic party

27 June 2024

Miller Academy in Thurso held a special event on the primary school grounds that proved to be a great family fun day for all who attended.


Caithness postal voters urged to watch new video

26 June 2024
Caithness postal voters urged to watch new video

Caithness postal voters urged to watch new video

26 June 2024

With postal voters in Caithness being urged to make their vote count, Highland Council has created a short video to help inform residents.


Long-serving council staff from Caithness praised at awards ceremony

26 June 2024
Long-serving council staff from Caithness praised at awards ceremony

Long-serving council staff from Caithness praised at awards ceremony

26 June 2024

Three Highland Council staff from Caithness were congratulated and given framed prints after almost five decades working for the local authority.


Dunbeath Writing Group’s new book is filled with murder, mystery and comedy

25 June 2024
Dunbeath Writing Group’s new book is filled with murder, mystery and comedy

Dunbeath Writing Group’s new book is filled with murder, mystery and comedy

25 June 2024

A new paperback has just come out from the Dunbeath Writing Group called ‘A Great Vintage and Other Stories’ and is available to buy on Amazon.


Thurso Players new production gets underway this week

25 June 2024
Thurso Players new production gets underway this week

Thurso Players new production gets underway this week

25 June 2024

Thurso Players will embark on its latest production in the Mill Theatre tomorrow with its performance of The Memory of Water by Shelagh Stephenson.


‘Wick experiences its hottest day in June for 40 years,’ says local weather pundit

25 June 2024
‘Wick experiences its hottest day in June for 40 years,’ says local weather pundit

‘Wick experiences its hottest day in June for 40 years,’ says local weather pundit

25 June 2024

Wick’s weather watcher said yesterday (June 24) proved to be one of the town’s hottest since 1984 reaching a balmy 73F.


‘Walking Pleb’ charity trekker makes unplanned stop at Wick to find homes for pups after accidental pregnancy

25 June 2024
‘Walking Pleb’ charity trekker makes unplanned stop at Wick to find homes for pups after accidental pregnancy

‘Walking Pleb’ charity trekker makes unplanned stop at Wick to find homes for pups after accidental pregnancy

25 June 2024

A young man on a charity trek with his dogs around the UK made an unscheduled stop at Wick to find homes for pups after one became pregnant.


Dynamic musical duo, Aly and Phil, head to Wick

24 June 2024
Dynamic musical duo, Aly and Phil, head to Wick

Dynamic musical duo, Aly and Phil, head to Wick

24 June 2024

The ever-popular musical duo, Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham, have embarked on Scottish tour this summer and will perform in Wick on August 3.


Canisbay Show back this Saturday after five-year break

24 June 2024
Canisbay Show back this Saturday after five-year break

Canisbay Show back this Saturday after five-year break

24 June 2024

The Canisbay Show will be taking place on Saturday (June 29), after a five-year break, thanks to a small but enthusiastic team beavering away.


Doors Open event at 900-year-old Thurso kirk and plans for its future

22 June 2024
Doors Open event at 900-year-old Thurso kirk and plans for its future

Doors Open event at 900-year-old Thurso kirk and plans for its future

22 June 2024

Old St Peter's Kirk Preservation Association has an open day on June 29 and hopes that visitors will soon be able to access the ancient Thurso church.


Male motorcyclist taken to hospital after Berriedale Braes crash

21 June 2024
Male motorcyclist taken to hospital after Berriedale Braes crash

Male motorcyclist taken to hospital after Berriedale Braes crash

21 June 2024

A male motorcyclist was hospitalised after a crash on the A9 at Berriedale Braes last night (June 20).


As new waste bins head to Caithness, English councils scrap similar initiatives seen as ‘confusing’

21 June 2024
As new waste bins head to Caithness, English councils scrap similar initiatives seen as ‘confusing’

As new waste bins head to Caithness, English councils scrap similar initiatives seen as ‘confusing’

21 June 2024

A new bin system is heading to Caithness but English councils are set to scrap similar initiatives after the Government declared them ‘confusing’.


Fundraiser to help put young Caithness talent in the frame

20 June 2024
Fundraiser to help put young Caithness talent in the frame

Fundraiser to help put young Caithness talent in the frame

20 June 2024

The organiser of an exhibition set to open in Halkirk soon is seeking help to raise funds for framing artworks by local children.


Junior maths challenge success for Wick High School pupils

20 June 2024
Junior maths challenge success for Wick High School pupils

Junior maths challenge success for Wick High School pupils

20 June 2024

Wick High School (WHS) pupils are celebrating after winning awards in a UK maths competition.


PICTURES: ‘Cannae Cook, Want Tae Cook’ meal event at PPP in Wick

19 June 2024
PICTURES: ‘Cannae Cook, Want Tae Cook’ meal event at PPP in Wick

PICTURES: ‘Cannae Cook, Want Tae Cook’ meal event at PPP in Wick

19 June 2024

The Pulteney Centre in Wick witnessed a happy occasion on Friday as three Pulteneytown People’s Project volunteers gained their cookery credentials.


‘Caithness could rightly be forgiven for thinking it’s forgotten,’ says Alba candidate ahead of Thurso event

18 June 2024
‘Caithness could rightly be forgiven for thinking it’s forgotten,’ says Alba candidate ahead of Thurso event

‘Caithness could rightly be forgiven for thinking it’s forgotten,’ says Alba candidate ahead of Thurso event

18 June 2024

The Alba Party’s local candidate highlights the importance of Alex Salmond’s appearance in Thurso this week.


SNP candidate slammed over election poster mistake at Dunbeath

18 June 2024
SNP candidate slammed over election poster mistake at Dunbeath

SNP candidate slammed over election poster mistake at Dunbeath

18 June 2024

The SNP candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Rosshire has been taken to task for mistakenly putting up election posters on the A9 road at Dunbeath.


Get hooked on Graham Finn’s new fishing book

18 June 2024
Get hooked on Graham Finn’s new fishing book

Get hooked on Graham Finn’s new fishing book

18 June 2024

With one book under his belt, a Caithness author will be fishing for compliments with his latest publication.


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