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‘Speak up before it is too late’: Caithness campaigners warn of ‘fundamental transformation of our landscape’

16 May 2025
‘Speak up before it is too late’: Caithness campaigners warn of ‘fundamental transformation of our landscape’

‘Speak up before it is too late’: Caithness campaigners warn of ‘fundamental transformation of our landscape’

16 May 2025

Residents are being urged to oppose large-scale energy projects that will “scar the landscape” while allegedly bringing no benefit to the county.


‘It is no longer going to happen’: Wick Santaland ruled out due to shortage of volunteers

16 May 2025
‘It is no longer going to happen’: Wick Santaland ruled out due to shortage of volunteers

‘It is no longer going to happen’: Wick Santaland ruled out due to shortage of volunteers

16 May 2025

Wick’s Santaland attraction will no longer take place, and it is even possible there will be no festive lights at all when Christmas 2026 arrives.


Hard work is reflected in results for 15-year-old Caithness runner

16 May 2025
Hard work is reflected in results for 15-year-old Caithness runner

Hard work is reflected in results for 15-year-old Caithness runner

16 May 2025

Billy Sutherland has said all the hours spent training and travelling have “definitely been worth it” after an encouraging start to the season.


Thurso community trust chairperson praised as ‘transformational force’ as she prepares to step down

15 May 2025
Thurso community trust chairperson praised as ‘transformational force’ as she prepares to step down

Thurso community trust chairperson praised as ‘transformational force’ as she prepares to step down

15 May 2025

Helen Allan has been hailed as “an inspiration and a role model” after it was announced that she will be stepping down as chairperson of TCDT.


Wick litter-pick volunteers collect 262 bags of rubbish – and a trampoline

14 May 2025
Wick litter-pick volunteers collect 262 bags of rubbish – and a trampoline

Wick litter-pick volunteers collect 262 bags of rubbish – and a trampoline

14 May 2025

A total of 480 public-spirited citizens – most of them children – played their part in this year’s springtime litter-picking events in the Wick area.


Fundraising car treasure hunt for Caithness Rural Transport

14 May 2025
Fundraising car treasure hunt for Caithness Rural Transport

Fundraising car treasure hunt for Caithness Rural Transport

14 May 2025

Caithness Rural Transport is holding a car treasure hunt this Saturday, starting at the Pulteney Centre, to raise funds towards community buses.


Photo competition brings a £300 boost for Wick Flowers

14 May 2025
Photo competition brings a £300 boost for Wick Flowers

Photo competition brings a £300 boost for Wick Flowers

14 May 2025

The volunteers responsible for Wick’s colourful array of flower tubs have been recognised for their efforts in a national competition.


PICTURES: Wick care home’s Victory in Europe celebration

14 May 2025
PICTURES: Wick care home’s Victory in Europe celebration

PICTURES: Wick care home’s Victory in Europe celebration

14 May 2025

Residents, staff and guests at Seaview House care home recreated the spirit of 1945 as they joined together in a VE Day 80th anniversary celebration.


Loss to champions won’t define our season, says High Ormlie Hotspur’s Lewis Gallacher

14 May 2025
Loss to champions won’t define our season, says High Ormlie Hotspur’s Lewis Gallacher

Loss to champions won’t define our season, says High Ormlie Hotspur’s Lewis Gallacher

14 May 2025

Lewis Gallacher was disappointed with the manner of High Ormlie Hotspur’s defeat to Pentland United but is adamant that it won’t define their season.


Pentland United ‘not at our best yet’ after victory in top-of-the-table clash

14 May 2025
Pentland United ‘not at our best yet’ after victory in top-of-the-table clash

Pentland United ‘not at our best yet’ after victory in top-of-the-table clash

14 May 2025

Pentland United extended their 100 per cent start to the county league season by seeing off their closest challengers High Ormlie Hotspur in Thurso.


Wick community councillors to get a ‘peek’ at banking hub

14 May 2025
Wick community councillors to get a ‘peek’ at banking hub

Wick community councillors to get a ‘peek’ at banking hub

14 May 2025

Members of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council will be able to have a sneak preview of the town’s new banking hub later this month.


Bookings go ‘through the roof’ at revamped Wick campsite

14 May 2025
Bookings go ‘through the roof’ at revamped Wick campsite

Bookings go ‘through the roof’ at revamped Wick campsite

14 May 2025

Wick’s award-winning campsite has seen a “whopping” increase in bookings this season, with visitors leaving a series of glowing reviews.


Staxigoe United’s gratitude for £500 donation from memorial bowls event

13 May 2025
Staxigoe United’s gratitude for £500 donation from memorial bowls event

Staxigoe United’s gratitude for £500 donation from memorial bowls event

13 May 2025

Players and officials of Staxigoe United have shown their gratitude for a £500 donation from the Johnnie Robertson memorial bowls day last year.


Nebi leads the way as Wick trio feature in Scottish age-group championships

13 May 2025
Nebi leads the way as Wick trio feature in Scottish age-group championships

Nebi leads the way as Wick trio feature in Scottish age-group championships

13 May 2025

Three Wick swimmers attended the Scottish national age-group championships at Aberdeen Sports Village as part of the Highland Swim Team.


‘Brilliant effort’ as Acks progress to Highland Amateur Cup second round

13 May 2025
‘Brilliant effort’ as Acks progress to Highland Amateur Cup second round

‘Brilliant effort’ as Acks progress to Highland Amateur Cup second round

13 May 2025

Eight Caithness teams reached round two of the Highland Amateur Cup after an action-packed day that included a dramatic comeback for Halkirk.


Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

12 May 2025
Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

Deadline for RTS switch-off is unrealistic, insists Maree Todd

12 May 2025

The MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross is worried that over 13,000 homes in the Highland region are still using Radio Teleswitch Service meters.


PICTURES: Wick event honours fishermen lost at sea and the families left behind

12 May 2025
PICTURES: Wick event honours fishermen lost at sea and the families left behind

PICTURES: Wick event honours fishermen lost at sea and the families left behind

12 May 2025

The dangers faced by fishermen, and the emotional consequences for families after tragedies at sea, were underlined at a service in Wick on Sunday.


Songs, cakes and reminiscences at Thurso care home VE Day tea party

12 May 2025
Songs, cakes and reminiscences at Thurso care home VE Day tea party

Songs, cakes and reminiscences at Thurso care home VE Day tea party

12 May 2025

A Thurso care home played its part in the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe by hosting a 1940s-style afternoon tea party.


Halkirk show fighting spirit in Highland Amateur Cup comeback

12 May 2025
Halkirk show fighting spirit in Highland Amateur Cup comeback

Halkirk show fighting spirit in Highland Amateur Cup comeback

12 May 2025

Eight Caithness teams reached round two of the Highland Amateur Cup after an action-packed day that included a dramatic comeback for Halkirk.


1970s psychological thriller shot in Caithness to be screened in Thurso

11 May 2025
1970s psychological thriller shot in Caithness to be screened in Thurso

1970s psychological thriller shot in Caithness to be screened in Thurso

11 May 2025

A rarely seen psychological thriller made in Caithness almost half a century ago is to be screened in Thurso at the end of this month.


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