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Hitch in sale of former Wick school due to contamination issue – 'Council should have realised'

08 April 2022
Hitch in sale of former Wick school due to contamination issue – 'Council should have realised'

Hitch in sale of former Wick school due to contamination issue – 'Council should have realised'

08 April 2022

The sale of a former Wick school building has been held up, despite a potential buyer showing interest, due to a contamination report being required


Stress Awareness Month is promoted across the Caithness community – Link for Prevent Suicide Highland app

08 April 2022
Stress Awareness Month is promoted across the Caithness community – Link for Prevent Suicide Highland app

Stress Awareness Month is promoted across the Caithness community – Link for Prevent Suicide Highland app

08 April 2022

Stress Awareness Month is held each year in the month of April to raise awareness of the causes and cures for our modern stress epidemic.


Making a clean sweep of Wick's streets with top of the range technology

08 April 2022
Making a clean sweep of Wick's streets with top of the range technology

Making a clean sweep of Wick's streets with top of the range technology

08 April 2022

On Monday evening, a report was submitted to Wick's community council with regard to a mechanical street sweeper that has been ordered for the town.


New plans published for refurbished public toilets in Wick – significant step forward for facility which should be open by end of this year

08 April 2022
New plans published for refurbished public toilets in Wick – significant step forward for facility which should be open by end of this year

New plans published for refurbished public toilets in Wick – significant step forward for facility which should be open by end of this year

08 April 2022

The Whitechapel Road toilets in Wick, closed after vandalism two years ago, will hopefully be open for use again by the end of this year.


RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2022 – A golden year for Scottish finches

08 April 2022
RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2022 – A golden year for Scottish finches

RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch 2022 – A golden year for Scottish finches

08 April 2022

Big Garden Birdwatch is the world’s largest wildlife survey and gives RSPB scientists insights into how our garden birds are faring.


More wintry showers for tonight and tomorrow

07 April 2022
More wintry showers for tonight and tomorrow

More wintry showers for tonight and tomorrow

07 April 2022

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning across Caithness for wintry showers overnight and into Friday.


Campaign launched to help Caithness residents ‘simplify spending’ amid cost-of-living crisis

06 April 2022
Campaign launched to help Caithness residents ‘simplify spending’ amid cost-of-living crisis

Campaign launched to help Caithness residents ‘simplify spending’ amid cost-of-living crisis

06 April 2022

Scotland’s national advice service has launched a campaign to help Caithness residents simplify their spending amid the growing cost-of-living crisis.


Crofting Commission warmly welcomes increased funding of £700K

06 April 2022
Crofting Commission warmly welcomes increased funding of £700K

Crofting Commission warmly welcomes increased funding of £700K

06 April 2022

The Crofting Commission has today warmly welcomed the announcement that its budget will be increased by £700k from the Scottish Government.


PICTURES: North Coast Art sale welcomes all to Pentland Hotel show – free copies available of internationally recognised technical glass magazine

06 April 2022
PICTURES: North Coast Art sale welcomes all to Pentland Hotel show – free copies available of internationally recognised technical glass magazine

PICTURES: North Coast Art sale welcomes all to Pentland Hotel show – free copies available of internationally recognised technical glass magazine

06 April 2022

Special glassware is on show at the next North Coast Art sale in the Pentland Hotel along with other local artists' work this Saturday (April 9).


Yellow Warning by Met Office for wintry conditions in Caithness

06 April 2022
Yellow Warning by Met Office for wintry conditions in Caithness

Yellow Warning by Met Office for wintry conditions in Caithness

06 April 2022

The Met Office warns that wintry conditions overnight and early Thursday may lead to some travel disruption in a few areas.


Help with the spring clean around Wick this weekend

06 April 2022
Help with the spring clean around Wick this weekend

Help with the spring clean around Wick this weekend

06 April 2022

The Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council is hosting a litter pick this Sunday as part of a national initiative called Spring Clean Scotland 2022.


Clinicians praise Highlands support service that helps Caithness people come to terms with sight loss – 'People can experience a whole range of emotions - shock, denial, anger, fear and grief'

06 April 2022
Clinicians praise Highlands support service that helps Caithness people come to terms with sight loss – 'People can experience a whole range of emotions - shock, denial, anger, fear and grief'

Clinicians praise Highlands support service that helps Caithness people come to terms with sight loss – 'People can experience a whole range of emotions - shock, denial, anger, fear and grief'

06 April 2022

A life-changing service, run in partnership between NHS Highlands and national sight loss charity RNIB Scotland celebrates a key anniversary this week


Thurso community activist gets by with a little help from his missionary friends

05 April 2022
Thurso community activist gets by with a little help from his missionary friends

Thurso community activist gets by with a little help from his missionary friends

05 April 2022

A Thurso community activist and council election candidate talked of his delight to be given a helping hand with his urban flower patch projects.


Lochshell café hosts first proper book launch since lockdown started

05 April 2022
Lochshell café hosts first proper book launch since lockdown started

Lochshell café hosts first proper book launch since lockdown started

05 April 2022

Local author Glyn Salisbury will host the launch of his 16th book in The Rumbin' Tum café at Lochshell near Wick this weekend.


Caithness art show raises over £3.5K for Ukraine appeal

05 April 2022
Caithness art show raises over £3.5K for Ukraine appeal

Caithness art show raises over £3.5K for Ukraine appeal

05 April 2022

An unusual art event held at Castlehill Heritage Centre on Sunday (April 3) raised over £3500 for a special Ukrainian aid appeal.


Warning to not to eat certain Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak among young children

05 April 2022
Warning to not to eat certain Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak among young children

Warning to not to eat certain Kinder products linked to a salmonella outbreak among young children

05 April 2022

Due to a potential link to a salmonella outbreak affecting young children, consumers are advised to not to eat certain Kinder products.


Yellow Warning for snow in Caithness

05 April 2022
Yellow Warning for snow in Caithness

Yellow Warning for snow in Caithness

05 April 2022

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning of snow may cause some disruption across parts of Caithness today before clearing northwards.


Newly nationalised rail network brings back food and drink service on Far North Line

04 April 2022
Newly nationalised rail network brings back food and drink service on Far North Line

Newly nationalised rail network brings back food and drink service on Far North Line

04 April 2022

After being nationalised on April 1, ScotRail has announced the reintroduction of its on-board food and drink service for the Far North Line.


Highland Council to cut less grass to 'enhance biodiversity and protect wildlife'

04 April 2022
Highland Council to cut less grass to 'enhance biodiversity and protect wildlife'

Highland Council to cut less grass to 'enhance biodiversity and protect wildlife'

04 April 2022

The Highland Council is embracing the climate change agenda by increasing the amount of 'set aside' and wildlife corridors across the area.


Snow may cause some disruption across Caithness on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday.

04 April 2022
Snow may cause some disruption across Caithness on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday.

Snow may cause some disruption across Caithness on Tuesday and overnight into Wednesday.

04 April 2022

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning of snow causing possibly affecting parts of Caithness tomorrow and into Wednesday.


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