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Caithness and Sutherland S2 pupils given insight into Stem careers

Caithness and Sutherland S2 pupils given insight into Stem careers

Caithness and Sutherland S2 pupils given insight into Stem careers

03 April 2019

Around 350 second-year pupils enjoyed a day of interactive activities at the first Caithness and Sutherland Step into Stem event.


Fourth consecutive win for James Gunn at Quoybrae

Fourth consecutive win for James Gunn at Quoybrae

Fourth consecutive win for James Gunn at Quoybrae

02 April 2019

Caithness Livestock Centre sold 813 store cattle on Monday, an event that included the annual young farmers’ overwintering competition.


Council makes community clean-up call as part of national litter effort

Council makes community clean-up call as part of national litter effort

Council makes community clean-up call as part of national litter effort

02 April 2019

The council is encouraging as many communities, businesses, schools and individuals as possible to get involved in a local community clean up.


Very rare triplet calves born in Halkirk

Very rare triplet calves born in Halkirk

Very rare triplet calves born in Halkirk

01 April 2019

It's a rare occasion when triplets are born – especially in the world of cattle breeding.


Volunteer work at Wick charity earns reward

Volunteer work at Wick charity earns reward

Volunteer work at Wick charity earns reward

01 April 2019

A volunteer from Wick has been presented with an award for his hard work and dedication to the Caithness Macular Support Group.


Ten-man Wick Academy hit by late goal flurry at Cove

Ten-man Wick Academy hit by late goal flurry at Cove

Ten-man Wick Academy hit by late goal flurry at Cove

31 March 2019

Wick Academy conceded three goals in the last five minutes in a 5-0 defeat to Highland League leaders Cove at Balmoral Stadium.


Review to be carried out on special needs

Review to be carried out on special needs

Review to be carried out on special needs

31 March 2019

Matthew Reiss says review could take up to three years to complete


The morning sky: 30 sunrise photos from the north Highlands

The morning sky: 30 sunrise photos from the north Highlands

The morning sky: 30 sunrise photos from the north Highlands

31 March 2019

A selection of sunrise photos from Caithness and beyond, taken by Alan Hendry.


Nuclear should be part of the future energy mix, says John Deighan

Nuclear should be part of the future energy mix, says John Deighan

Nuclear should be part of the future energy mix, says John Deighan

30 March 2019

Future energy requirements should have a nuclear component


Secrecy over future of Vulcan blasted by Caithness trade unions

Secrecy over future of Vulcan blasted by Caithness trade unions

Secrecy over future of Vulcan blasted by Caithness trade unions

30 March 2019

Trade unions unhappy with lack of information


Local historian uncovers stories from Wick graveyard

Local historian uncovers stories from Wick graveyard

Local historian uncovers stories from Wick graveyard

29 March 2019

Wick historian Harry Gray has revealed the fascinating stories behind many of the old gravestone inscriptions in the town's St Fergus churchyard.


Wick gala queen and attendants for 2019

Wick gala queen and attendants for 2019

Wick gala queen and attendants for 2019

29 March 2019

This year’s Wick gala queen is Maja Pearson, and her attendants are Sophie Green and Morven Coghill.


Historic Wick building attacked

Historic Wick building attacked

Historic Wick building attacked

29 March 2019

THE Pilot House at Wick's Braehead was targeted by vandals late on Tuesday evening.


Money needed for repair work at Caithness Horizons

Money needed for repair work at Caithness Horizons

Money needed for repair work at Caithness Horizons

29 March 2019

Horizons chairman Craig Brown confirms repairs are needed at the museum and gallery in Thurso


PM says space launch site will be good for far north

PM says space launch site will be good for far north

PM says space launch site will be good for far north

29 March 2019

Jamie Stone pleased with Prime Minister's backing for Sutherland space launch site.


Painting in memory of volunteer director installed at Wick WWII garden

Painting in memory of volunteer director installed at Wick WWII garden

Painting in memory of volunteer director installed at Wick WWII garden

28 March 2019

Wick's World War II memorial garden has been enhanced by a new art installation – a painting of Wick harbour in memory of volunteer Alan Cormack.


Highland camera clubs rise to the challenge at Caithness event

Highland camera clubs rise to the challenge at Caithness event

Highland camera clubs rise to the challenge at Caithness event

28 March 2019

A hundred photographers from across the region gathered for a prestigious competition held in Caithness.


Premier Inn work in Thurso to start 'in next few months'

Premier Inn work in Thurso to start 'in next few months'

Premier Inn work in Thurso to start 'in next few months'

28 March 2019

Work on the new Premier Inn Hotel in Thurso is due to start "in the next few months" after a delay.


Is this the county's worst bus shelter?

Is this the county's worst bus shelter?

Is this the county's worst bus shelter?

28 March 2019

Vandalised bus shelter in Wick condemned by local man as possibly "the worst" in the county.


900 head of store cattle at Caithness Livestock Centre

900 head of store cattle at Caithness Livestock Centre

900 head of store cattle at Caithness Livestock Centre

28 March 2019

Caithness Livestock Centre’s annual show and sale of store cattle has attracted 900 head of store cattle and 10 Young Farmers’ overwintered animals.


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