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Dachshund reunited with owner after seven days lost in Lairg forest

10 October 2020
Dachshund reunited with owner after seven days lost in Lairg forest

Dachshund reunited with owner after seven days lost in Lairg forest

10 October 2020

The massive week-long operation to find the little dog involved stalkers, quad bikes, drones and volunteers from miles around including Caithness.


Caithness councillors condemn boundary changes and urge public to sign petition

08 October 2020
Caithness councillors condemn boundary changes and urge public to sign petition

Caithness councillors condemn boundary changes and urge public to sign petition

08 October 2020

Caithness councillors have launched a campaign against proposed boundary changes they call a 'threat to democracy'.


Don't get a shock it's only a Wick River croc

08 October 2020
Don't get a shock it's only a Wick River croc

Don't get a shock it's only a Wick River croc

08 October 2020

Could global warming be leading to the influx of different species to Caithness or is it just a load of croc?


Take the trail with a fantasy broch map of Caithness

08 October 2020
Take the trail with a fantasy broch map of Caithness

Take the trail with a fantasy broch map of Caithness

08 October 2020

A fantasy map has been created by a Caithness-based organisation to help promote the Iron Age towers abundant throughout the county.


Could this green gunk benefit rural Caithness?

07 October 2020
Could this green gunk benefit rural Caithness?

Could this green gunk benefit rural Caithness?

07 October 2020

A scientist based at Glasgow Caledonian University says a super algae she is working with could 'greatly benefit' the rural residents of Caithness.


'The Long Walk to Freedom' passes through Caithness

07 October 2020
'The Long Walk to Freedom' passes through Caithness

'The Long Walk to Freedom' passes through Caithness

07 October 2020

A series of "independence" walks are taking place across Scotland to promote a Digital Covenant and two of the walkers passed through Wick yesterday.


TSB building could become another charity shop in Wick

07 October 2020
TSB building could become another charity shop in Wick

TSB building could become another charity shop in Wick

07 October 2020

North politicians and local councillors were united in condemnation of an email sent by a TSB boss outlining the reasons for closing the Wick branch.


New whisky distillery inspired by John O'Groats legend

06 October 2020
New whisky distillery inspired by John O'Groats legend

New whisky distillery inspired by John O'Groats legend

06 October 2020

A new whisky micro-distillery set to open in John O’Groats in 2021 has drawn inspiration from a legendary character who lent his name to the village.


Teen charged after Thurso tool theft

05 October 2020
Teen charged after Thurso tool theft

Teen charged after Thurso tool theft

05 October 2020

A 16-year-old male has been charged and reported for a theft of tools from the Premier Inn building site in Thurso.


WATCH: Harrow harbour seal video tells a harrowing story of plastic pollution

05 October 2020
WATCH: Harrow harbour seal video tells a harrowing story of plastic pollution

WATCH: Harrow harbour seal video tells a harrowing story of plastic pollution

05 October 2020

It may seem like a cute animal video at first glimpse but a seal caught on film near the Mey coastline harbours a sinister story of plastic pollution.


Raise a glass to Scrabster couple with great ambitions

02 October 2020
Raise a glass to Scrabster couple with great ambitions

Raise a glass to Scrabster couple with great ambitions

02 October 2020

An ambitious Scrabster couple have just received planning permission to build a microbrewery at Thurso Business Park.


Vow to fight TSB decision to close Wick branch

01 October 2020
Vow to fight TSB decision to close Wick branch

Vow to fight TSB decision to close Wick branch

01 October 2020

The imminent closure of the TSB branch in Wick 'stinks to high heaven' according the one local politician, as momentum gathered to fight the decision.


Mobile unit to visit Wick four days a week after closure of town's last post office branch

01 October 2020
Mobile unit to visit Wick four days a week after closure of town's last post office branch

Mobile unit to visit Wick four days a week after closure of town's last post office branch

01 October 2020

A mobile unit is to visit Wick four days a week as a temporary measure following the closure of the town's last remaining post office branch.


BREAKING NEWS: TSB announces it will close Wick branch

30 September 2020
BREAKING NEWS: TSB announces it will close Wick branch

BREAKING NEWS: TSB announces it will close Wick branch

30 September 2020

In a statement from its press office this afternoon, TSB announced its intention to close the Wick High Street branch as part of a three-year strategy


Unwelcome visitor in Thurso to be eradicated

30 September 2020
Unwelcome visitor in Thurso to be eradicated

Unwelcome visitor in Thurso to be eradicated

30 September 2020

An invasive species growing next to Thurso Bridge is regarded as a global menace due to its ability to undermine structures.


Property boom in Caithness

30 September 2020
Property boom in Caithness

Property boom in Caithness

30 September 2020

Other businesses may be struggling but estate agents in Caithness are bucking the trend and reporting a surge in demand for property.


Wickers can get £50 for helping with cost of living research

29 September 2020
Wickers can get £50 for helping with cost of living research

Wickers can get £50 for helping with cost of living research

29 September 2020

A £50 pound voucher is on offer to people from Wick and surroundings as an incentive to participate in a research study on rural living costs.


Opportunity for far north filmmakers

28 September 2020
Opportunity for far north filmmakers

Opportunity for far north filmmakers

28 September 2020

A Glasgow based creative hub is giving budding filmmakers in Caithness a step up the ladder of success with a new initiative.


Wick school faces mask shortages

28 September 2020
Wick school faces mask shortages

Wick school faces mask shortages

28 September 2020

Wick High School recommends that its pupils bring protective face coverings to school as its stock of masks is running low.


No Thurso panto this year

28 September 2020
No Thurso panto this year

No Thurso panto this year

28 September 2020

Thurso Players sent out an announcement that its popular Christmas pantomime is regrettably cancelled this year.


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