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Poppy cascade provides a focal point for remembrance at Staxigoe

11 November 2021
Poppy cascade provides a focal point for remembrance at Staxigoe

Poppy cascade provides a focal point for remembrance at Staxigoe

11 November 2021

A poppy display at Staxigoe harbour has created a striking new focal point for the village's remembrance reflections.


School pupils' dog-fouling poster designs to be displayed around Wick

11 November 2021
School pupils' dog-fouling poster designs to be displayed around Wick

School pupils' dog-fouling poster designs to be displayed around Wick

11 November 2021

Posters designed by children from Wick's two primary schools are to be positioned around the town in a new bid to tackle dog-fouling.


Wick firefighters' farewell presentations to retired colleague Richard Mackay

10 November 2021
Wick firefighters' farewell presentations to retired colleague Richard Mackay

Wick firefighters' farewell presentations to retired colleague Richard Mackay

10 November 2021

Firefighters in Wick gathered to hand over farewell gifts to ex-colleague Richard Mackay who retired at the end of 2020 after more than 42 years.


Laurandy Centre users create remembrance display of hand-knitted poppies

10 November 2021
Laurandy Centre users create remembrance display of hand-knitted poppies

Laurandy Centre users create remembrance display of hand-knitted poppies

10 November 2021

Daycare centre users have joined forces to create a striking remembrance display in which hand-knitted poppies form the words "Lest We Forget".


Thurso Golf Club members gather for annual prize-giving

10 November 2021
Thurso Golf Club members gather for annual prize-giving

Thurso Golf Club members gather for annual prize-giving

10 November 2021

Thurso Golf Club's annual prize-giving was well attended, especially after members missed out last year due to Covid restrictions.


Reay Golf Club sets out plans for new green-keeping facility and indoor coaching area

10 November 2021
Reay Golf Club sets out plans for new green-keeping facility and indoor coaching area

Reay Golf Club sets out plans for new green-keeping facility and indoor coaching area

10 November 2021

Reay Golf Club has set out ambitious plans for a replacement green-keeping facility incorporating an indoor coaching area.


Caithness soldiers' skills put to the test on exercise in England

10 November 2021
Caithness soldiers' skills put to the test on exercise in England

Caithness soldiers' skills put to the test on exercise in England

10 November 2021

Caithness members of 7 SCOTS Army Reserves had their skills put to the test on a two-week exercise in the south of England.


Voluntary efforts freshen up area around Wick St Fergus Church

09 November 2021
Voluntary efforts freshen up area around Wick St Fergus Church

Voluntary efforts freshen up area around Wick St Fergus Church

09 November 2021

The grounds of the historic St Fergus Church in Wick has been transformed over the past 18 months thanks to a group of hard-working volunteers.


Positive tests for Covid reach 159 in Caithness in latest seven-day period

09 November 2021
Positive tests for Covid reach 159 in Caithness in latest seven-day period

Positive tests for Covid reach 159 in Caithness in latest seven-day period

09 November 2021

There were 159 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness during the latest seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.


Governing by sleaze is a one-way ticket out of politics, says Jamie Stone

09 November 2021
Governing by sleaze is a one-way ticket out of politics, says Jamie Stone

Governing by sleaze is a one-way ticket out of politics, says Jamie Stone

09 November 2021

Jamie Stone has accused the Prime Minister of showing a "jaw-dropping" disregard for the rules over the sleaze row engulfing the Conservatives.


Pentland tenants vote overwhelmingly in favour of transfer to Cairn Housing Association

09 November 2021
Pentland tenants vote overwhelmingly in favour of transfer to Cairn Housing Association

Pentland tenants vote overwhelmingly in favour of transfer to Cairn Housing Association

09 November 2021

Tenants of Pentland Housing Association's 500 homes in Caithness have voted overwhelmingly in favour of a transfer to Cairn.


Future looking bright for Wick swimmers after delayed annual gala

08 November 2021
Future looking bright for Wick swimmers after delayed annual gala

Future looking bright for Wick swimmers after delayed annual gala

08 November 2021

Wick Amateur Swimming Club's delayed annual gala marked a return to competitive action after a turbulent year-and-a-half.


It's a painful one, admits Gray as 10-man Academy are hit for six by Locos

08 November 2021
It's a painful one, admits Gray as 10-man Academy are hit for six by Locos

It's a painful one, admits Gray as 10-man Academy are hit for six by Locos

08 November 2021

Michael Gray admitted some “soul-searching” was required in the aftermath of Wick Academy's heaviest home defeat in the Highland League for 26 years.


Sutherland space project supporter to highlight 'crucial' role of peatland at COP26

08 November 2021
Sutherland space project supporter to highlight 'crucial' role of peatland at COP26

Sutherland space project supporter to highlight 'crucial' role of peatland at COP26

08 November 2021

A leading supporter of the Sutherland spaceport will tell COP26 about the "crucial" role of peatland in reducing the impact of global warming.


'Asset bank' of materials to be created after funding award for Thurso development trust

08 November 2021
'Asset bank' of materials to be created after funding award for Thurso development trust

'Asset bank' of materials to be created after funding award for Thurso development trust

08 November 2021

A new funding award for TCDT will allow a range of activities to be delivered across Caithness to bring people together following the pandemic.


Hundreds to enjoy Santaland experience in Wick

07 November 2021
Hundreds to enjoy Santaland experience in Wick

Hundreds to enjoy Santaland experience in Wick

07 November 2021

Wick's Rosebank Playing Fields will again be transformed into a winter wonderland this year with a Santaland themed park.


Caithness FM launches toy appeal to bring festive cheer to disadvantaged children

06 November 2021
Caithness FM launches toy appeal to bring festive cheer to disadvantaged children

Caithness FM launches toy appeal to bring festive cheer to disadvantaged children

06 November 2021

Caithness FM has launched its annual toy appeal, with a reminder to the public that every donation will make a difference to disadvantaged children.


Remembrance commemorations in Caithness returning to traditional format

06 November 2021
Remembrance commemorations in Caithness returning to traditional format

Remembrance commemorations in Caithness returning to traditional format

06 November 2021

Remembrance commemorations in Caithness are set to return to a more traditional format this year after the low-key events of 2020.


Health boards and medical practices face 'unprecedented pressure' ahead of winter

05 November 2021
Health boards and medical practices face 'unprecedented pressure' ahead of winter

Health boards and medical practices face 'unprecedented pressure' ahead of winter

05 November 2021

North MSP Rhoda Grant has sought answers from the Scottish Government over the "unprecedented pressure" facing health boards and medical practices.


Thurso game against St Duthus switched to Naver

05 November 2021
Thurso game against St Duthus switched to Naver

Thurso game against St Duthus switched to Naver

05 November 2021

Thurso's North Caledonian League match at home to St Duthus this Saturday has been moved to the Naver all-weather pitch with a 1pm kick-off.


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