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Busman's holiday for Wick Lifeboat crew

04 July 2019
Busman's holiday for Wick Lifeboat crew

Busman's holiday for Wick Lifeboat crew

04 July 2019

Wick Lifeboat comes to the assistance of a boat while 700 miles away from home.


Peep-Peep peeps out at Puffin Croft

03 July 2019
Peep-Peep peeps out at Puffin Croft

Peep-Peep peeps out at Puffin Croft

03 July 2019

The latest arrival at a John o' Groats petting farm is a cute duckling called Peep-Peep.


Record numbers visit Lyth Arts Centre

03 July 2019
Record numbers visit Lyth Arts Centre

Record numbers visit Lyth Arts Centre

03 July 2019

As Lyth Arts Centre comes to the end of its spring season, the team reports a record number of visitors to its events, gigs and performances.


Cliff fall near Caithness tourist attraction

02 July 2019
Cliff fall near Caithness tourist attraction

Cliff fall near Caithness tourist attraction

02 July 2019

A woman was rescued on Sunday afternoon after falling from a cliff into the sea near the Whaligoe Steps.


Dounreay contamination incident revealed at meeting

28 June 2019
Dounreay contamination incident revealed at meeting

Dounreay contamination incident revealed at meeting

28 June 2019

An area of the Dounreay nuclear site was evacuated after radioactive contamination was detected.


Thurso batteries help power UK's first hydrogen train

28 June 2019
Thurso batteries help power UK's first hydrogen train

Thurso batteries help power UK's first hydrogen train

28 June 2019

A Thurso based company is at the forefront of helping create a greener, cleaner and more efficient rail network.


Funding opportunity for young Highland musicians

28 June 2019
Funding opportunity for young Highland musicians

Funding opportunity for young Highland musicians

28 June 2019

Funding opportunity for young traditional musicians in the far north.


Better security at Caithness rail stations

28 June 2019
Better security at Caithness rail stations

Better security at Caithness rail stations

28 June 2019

Better CCTV monitoring throughout Caithness will help tackle crime and improve security for passengers.


Caithness disabled toilet survey now complete

28 June 2019
Caithness disabled toilet survey now complete

Caithness disabled toilet survey now complete

28 June 2019

AN eight-week disabled toilet survey has been conducted across Caithness to assess how good the facilities are.


Charity walkers continue Lejog bid despite injury

28 June 2019
Charity walkers continue Lejog bid despite injury

Charity walkers continue Lejog bid despite injury

28 June 2019

Kids charity duo hobble on to John o' Groats after injury en route.


Horsin’ Around at Holborn Head

26 June 2019
Horsin’ Around at Holborn Head

Horsin’ Around at Holborn Head

26 June 2019

A Lyth based riding stable took part in a charity walk for Children in Need last Wednesday.


Wick car park feast for curious crow

26 June 2019
Wick car park feast for curious crow

Wick car park feast for curious crow

26 June 2019

Curious looking crow in Wick car park is like something out of a 'carrion' comedy.


Caithness business adds Flow Country fuel to the fire

26 June 2019
Caithness business adds Flow Country fuel to the fire

Caithness business adds Flow Country fuel to the fire

26 June 2019

THE owners of a stately home in Caithness have been helping restore the Flow Country while getting some added warmth at the same time.


Financial boost for Wick town centre regeneration

21 June 2019
Financial boost for Wick town centre regeneration

Financial boost for Wick town centre regeneration

21 June 2019

Plans for Wick town centre regeneration have taken a leap forward with new funding initiatives totalling almost £500,000.


Six-year feud over tiny land strip at Reiss dubbed Gaza Strip.

21 June 2019
Six-year feud over tiny land strip at Reiss dubbed Gaza Strip.

Six-year feud over tiny land strip at Reiss dubbed Gaza Strip.

21 June 2019

A feud between neighbours in Reiss led to a family being left without water, heating and toilet facilities


First Nazi bomb makes a nice pond for dogs

19 June 2019
First Nazi bomb makes a nice pond for dogs

First Nazi bomb makes a nice pond for dogs

19 June 2019

The site of the first Nazi bomb to fall on British mainland is a hidden historic site near Watten.


Oil workers support for caring kids charity

19 June 2019
Oil workers support for caring kids charity

Oil workers support for caring kids charity

19 June 2019

Oil workers donate to young carers charity in Caithness.


Cool cat Quattro relaxes Wick care home residents

19 June 2019
Cool cat Quattro relaxes Wick care home residents

Cool cat Quattro relaxes Wick care home residents

19 June 2019

Residents in Wick's Pulteney House had a lovely Caturday afternoon thanks to Pets as Therapy bringing along the purr-fect pal.


Arts centre opens doors to people with learning disabilities

19 June 2019
Arts centre opens doors to people with learning disabilities

Arts centre opens doors to people with learning disabilities

19 June 2019

A unique performance designed for audiences with multiple learning difficulties visited Lyth Arts Centre.


Mum outguns son on NC500 bike challenge

14 June 2019
Mum outguns son on NC500 bike challenge

Mum outguns son on NC500 bike challenge

14 June 2019

A mum and son biker duo rumbled into Wick on their North Coast 500 trip – and mum was decidedly the noisier of the two.


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