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Woman relives her terrifying paddleboard ordeal in Sinclair's Bay for BBC programme

10 November 2023
Woman relives her terrifying paddleboard ordeal in Sinclair's Bay for BBC programme

Woman relives her terrifying paddleboard ordeal in Sinclair's Bay for BBC programme

10 November 2023

The dramatic rescue of a woman caught on camera be lifeboat crews in Sinclair's Bay near Wick will feature in a BBC programme next week.


Concerns on traffic management in Thurso? The council is ready to listen with a public consultation on the matter

09 November 2023
Concerns on traffic management in Thurso? The council is ready to listen with a public consultation on the matter

Concerns on traffic management in Thurso? The council is ready to listen with a public consultation on the matter

09 November 2023

How do you feel about traffic management arrangements in Thurso, particularly parking and waiting restrictions? The council is there to listen.


Bower Young Farmers recognised for speechmaking at Orkney event

09 November 2023
Bower Young Farmers recognised for speechmaking at Orkney event

Bower Young Farmers recognised for speechmaking at Orkney event

09 November 2023

North Competitions Weekend held in Orkney saw speechmaking accolades for two members of Bower Young Farmers.


WATCH: 'Lest we Forget' – Laurandy day care centre in Wick remembers the fallen

09 November 2023
WATCH: 'Lest we Forget' – Laurandy day care centre in Wick remembers the fallen

WATCH: 'Lest we Forget' – Laurandy day care centre in Wick remembers the fallen

09 November 2023

The Laurandy Day Care Centre in Wick has put together a fitting Remembrance Day display at its premises near the town's airport.


Thurso baby loss tree plan gets go ahead by Highland Council

08 November 2023
Thurso baby loss tree plan gets go ahead by Highland Council

Thurso baby loss tree plan gets go ahead by Highland Council

08 November 2023

The planning proposal for a sculpted tree in Thurso to help grieving parents come to terms with the loss of a baby has got the go ahead.


Thurso Art Gallery rises again thanks to efforts of local creative group

08 November 2023
Thurso Art Gallery rises again thanks to efforts of local creative group

Thurso Art Gallery rises again thanks to efforts of local creative group

08 November 2023

A Thurso gallery that appeared doomed to shut for good has risen from the ashes thanks to the efforts of a local arts group.


Caithness artists draw on their skills for Scottish Landscape Awards – Lybster woman wins category

08 November 2023
Caithness artists draw on their skills for Scottish Landscape Awards – Lybster woman wins category

Caithness artists draw on their skills for Scottish Landscape Awards – Lybster woman wins category

08 November 2023

Magi Sinclair from Lybster wins Scottish Landscape Award for Environmental Art and Lindsey Gallacher from Thurso is shortlisted at prestigious show.


Reformed Thurso engineering group can help you build your own car from scratch

07 November 2023
Reformed Thurso engineering group can help you build your own car from scratch

Reformed Thurso engineering group can help you build your own car from scratch

07 November 2023

The Thurso branch of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers is back up and running with a new programme of talks.


Crafters sewing the seeds of success with workshops

07 November 2023
Crafters sewing the seeds of success with workshops

Crafters sewing the seeds of success with workshops

07 November 2023

Craft from the Croft Caithness is making steady progress with its November sewing workshops which started on Saturday.


Caithness businesses invited to apply for Energy Efficiency Grant

07 November 2023
Caithness businesses invited to apply for Energy Efficiency Grant

Caithness businesses invited to apply for Energy Efficiency Grant

07 November 2023

Caithness businesses are being invited to apply for a grant to help them alleviate their carbon footprint by reducing energy consumption.


Wick-based engineering student wins award at UHI in Thurso

06 November 2023
Wick-based engineering student wins award at UHI in Thurso

Wick-based engineering student wins award at UHI in Thurso

06 November 2023

An engineering student at UHI North, West and Hebrides in Thurso has received the IET Student Excellence Award.


Dunbeath publisher's new book will appeal to kayakers and outdoor enthusiasts

06 November 2023
Dunbeath publisher's new book will appeal to kayakers and outdoor enthusiasts

Dunbeath publisher's new book will appeal to kayakers and outdoor enthusiasts

06 November 2023

Whittles Publishing based in Dunbeath has just released a new book described as an opening of 'heart and mind' to the wonders of the Highlands.


Council offers special 'Digital Grant' to help Caithness businesses

06 November 2023
Council offers special 'Digital Grant' to help Caithness businesses

Council offers special 'Digital Grant' to help Caithness businesses

06 November 2023

The Highland Council invites Caithness businesses to apply for grant support for introducing new digital systems.


Two Pentland canoeists selected for 'Fit for Girls' programme

06 November 2023
Two Pentland canoeists selected for 'Fit for Girls' programme

Two Pentland canoeists selected for 'Fit for Girls' programme

06 November 2023

Two 'inspirational' girls from Pentland Canoe Club have been picked for a special two-year Scottish Canoe Association programme.


Eyes in the skies over Wick – is the Spirit of Halloween visiting early?

30 October 2023
Eyes in the skies over Wick – is the Spirit of Halloween visiting early?

Eyes in the skies over Wick – is the Spirit of Halloween visiting early?

30 October 2023

Darkening cloud formations formed what looked like a huge pair of eyes over the skies of Wick yesterday evening.


Caithness parents warned of Halloween safety risks for kids out guising

29 October 2023
Caithness parents warned of Halloween safety risks for kids out guising

Caithness parents warned of Halloween safety risks for kids out guising

29 October 2023

Caithness families have been urged to stay safe this Halloween when choosing costumes and make-up for their kids.


Driving safety advice when clocks go back this weekend

28 October 2023
Driving safety advice when clocks go back this weekend

Driving safety advice when clocks go back this weekend

28 October 2023

When the clocks go back this weekend, drivers need to be more vigilant behind the wheel with the darker evenings and more changeable weather.


MP flags up how Bettyhill and Melvich residents may need to collect parcels from Thurso post office

28 October 2023
MP flags up how Bettyhill and Melvich residents may need to collect parcels from Thurso post office

MP flags up how Bettyhill and Melvich residents may need to collect parcels from Thurso post office

28 October 2023

Far north MP, Jamie Stone voiced concerns over Sutherland residents having to travel to Thurso Post Office to collect parcels sent to them.


Hope nails it to reach finals of UK Hair and Beauty Awards

27 October 2023
Hope nails it to reach finals of UK Hair and Beauty Awards

Hope nails it to reach finals of UK Hair and Beauty Awards

27 October 2023

A Wick-based hair and beauty business announced that it has been shortlisted in the nail technician category of the UK Hair and Beauty Awards.


PICTURES: Wick High School pupils visit airport to see enormous cargo delivery drone

27 October 2023
PICTURES: Wick High School pupils visit airport to see enormous cargo delivery drone

PICTURES: Wick High School pupils visit airport to see enormous cargo delivery drone

27 October 2023

Wick John O'Groats Airport invited local school pupils to witness a test flight at its airfield of the largest unmanned air vehicle in Europe.


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