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Picture Special: Santa hits Halkirk to local delight and raise money for sick kids

13 December 2022
Picture Special: Santa hits Halkirk to local delight and raise money for sick kids

Picture Special: Santa hits Halkirk to local delight and raise money for sick kids

13 December 2022

Santa Claus is coming to town and on Friday and Saturday he paid a visit to the people of Halkirk with a specially adapted sleigh.


Friday is last posting day for cards and gifts to arrive before Christmas

13 December 2022
Friday is last posting day for cards and gifts to arrive before Christmas

Friday is last posting day for cards and gifts to arrive before Christmas

13 December 2022

This Friday (December 16) is the latest recommended day to post cards and gifts 1st Class for them to arrive by Christmas.


Thundersnow hits Caithness as Met Office warns of travel disruption

13 December 2022
Thundersnow hits Caithness as Met Office warns of travel disruption

Thundersnow hits Caithness as Met Office warns of travel disruption

13 December 2022

Flashes of lightning during an early morning snowstorm were seen today around Watten in a phenomenon known as 'thundersnow'.


Frozen water safety advice issued after tragic deaths in Solihull

13 December 2022
Frozen water safety advice issued after tragic deaths in Solihull

Frozen water safety advice issued after tragic deaths in Solihull

13 December 2022

With Caithness in the grip of icy conditions, safety advice has been issued across the UK to warn about the dangers of frozen water.


Council urges everyone to be patient during gritting as salt is not effective below -5C

12 December 2022
Council urges everyone to be patient during gritting as salt is not effective below -5C

Council urges everyone to be patient during gritting as salt is not effective below -5C

12 December 2022

Highland Council has confirmed that crews across the Highlands are treating roads and pavements in accordance with its winter maintenance policy.


Wick author pens new book based on ancestor who may have inspired The Scarlet Pimpernel

12 December 2022
Wick author pens new book based on ancestor who may have inspired The Scarlet Pimpernel

Wick author pens new book based on ancestor who may have inspired The Scarlet Pimpernel

12 December 2022

A Wick woman's latest novel is based on one of her ancestors who may have been the inspiration for Baroness Orcszy’s hero in The Scarlet Pimpernel.


Santa visits Lybster for special Christmas party

12 December 2022
Santa visits Lybster for special Christmas party

Santa visits Lybster for special Christmas party

12 December 2022

Children in Lybster had a special treat on Saturday when Santa visited the village to give them presents.


Wick and Thurso shops under threat as fashion retailer M&Co calls in administrators

12 December 2022
Wick and Thurso shops under threat as fashion retailer M&Co calls in administrators

Wick and Thurso shops under threat as fashion retailer M&Co calls in administrators

12 December 2022

The M&Co shops in Caithness face uncertainty after the fashion retailer went into administration on Friday (December 9).


Yellow snow and ice warning across Caithness this week

12 December 2022
Yellow snow and ice warning across Caithness this week

Yellow snow and ice warning across Caithness this week

12 December 2022

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for snow and ice across Caithness that may cause travel disruption.


‘Your Police, You Decide' – Caithness residents urged to vote

12 December 2022
‘Your Police, You Decide' – Caithness residents urged to vote

‘Your Police, You Decide' – Caithness residents urged to vote

12 December 2022

People living in Caithness are being asked to vote for local projects and organisations to receive a share of funding for their local area.


Support available for Caithness residents struggling in the run-up to Christmas

04 December 2022
Support available for Caithness residents struggling in the run-up to Christmas

Support available for Caithness residents struggling in the run-up to Christmas

04 December 2022

Caithness residents struggling to cope with the financial pressures of Christmas have been encouraged to seek support.


Met Office warns of snow in Caithness next week

03 December 2022
Met Office warns of snow in Caithness next week

Met Office warns of snow in Caithness next week

03 December 2022

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning for snow over Caithness and the rest of the Highland region on Wednesday, December 7.


Puldagon restaurant receives major business award and goes from strength to strength

03 December 2022
Puldagon restaurant receives major business award and goes from strength to strength

Puldagon restaurant receives major business award and goes from strength to strength

03 December 2022

A Caithness restaurant was awarded the accolade of Young Business of the Year by Caithness Chamber of Commerce and has big plans for the future.


Council leader Raymond Bremner promotes scheme that will help Caithness residents facing extreme fuel poverty

02 December 2022
Council leader Raymond Bremner promotes scheme that will help Caithness residents facing extreme fuel poverty

Council leader Raymond Bremner promotes scheme that will help Caithness residents facing extreme fuel poverty

02 December 2022

Highland Council and SSE Renewables are joining forces to help households facing extreme fuel poverty make energy saving adaptations to their homes.


SSEN apologises for Wick power cut last night

02 December 2022
SSEN apologises for Wick power cut last night

SSEN apologises for Wick power cut last night

02 December 2022

A large part of the Pulteneytown side of Wick was plunged into darkness last night due to a fault that affected over 400 households.


'It could have killed us' – Ulbster man says fumes from cracked chimney were deadly

02 December 2022
'It could have killed us' – Ulbster man says fumes from cracked chimney were deadly

'It could have killed us' – Ulbster man says fumes from cracked chimney were deadly

02 December 2022

An Ulbster man said his broken chimney stack could have killed him and his wife with carbon monoxide fumes.


NHS rolls out speciality online services now

01 December 2022
NHS rolls out speciality online services now

NHS rolls out speciality online services now

01 December 2022

The roll out of NHS Highland Patient Hub continues with neurology, dermatology and others online with more specialities expected to go live in 2022.


Caithness artists called to apply for national public art campaign to celebrate Scotland’s sheep

01 December 2022
Caithness artists called to apply for national public art campaign to celebrate Scotland’s sheep

Caithness artists called to apply for national public art campaign to celebrate Scotland’s sheep

01 December 2022

An agricultural charity calls for Caithness artists to submit designs for Flock to the Show – a large-scale public art campaign across Scotland.


Former Noss Head lighthouse keeper talks at event in Wick

01 December 2022
Former Noss Head lighthouse keeper talks at event in Wick

Former Noss Head lighthouse keeper talks at event in Wick

01 December 2022

Caithness Family History Society’s December presentation is entitled Scottish Lighthouses and there will be a special talk next week in Wick.


Council leader Raymond Bremner talks of 'best value and most efficient outcome' for roads' service

01 December 2022
Council leader Raymond Bremner talks of 'best value and most efficient outcome' for roads' service

Council leader Raymond Bremner talks of 'best value and most efficient outcome' for roads' service

01 December 2022

At Monday’s meeting of the council’s redesign board, members received an update on the progress of the roads improvement project


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