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Launch of boat ‘an act of faith’ in future

30 June 2016
Launch of boat ‘an act of faith’ in future

Launch of boat ‘an act of faith’ in future

30 June 2016

THE first new white fishing boat to enter service in Caithness in years has been launched at a Poland shipyard and now is being towed to Denmark to be…


Thurso Gala will be occasion for all

24 June 2016
Thurso Gala will be occasion for all

Thurso Gala will be occasion for all

24 June 2016

THURSO Gala Week is going back to basics this year and focusing on the events people know and love so well.


New venue for Canisbay Show

17 June 2016
New venue for Canisbay Show

New venue for Canisbay Show

17 June 2016

A VENUE change is on the cards for the Canisbay Show with a move to a bigger nearby park as its popularity continues to grow.


Keep your bird’s eye out for osprey as it tours far north

07 June 2016
Keep your bird’s eye out for osprey as it tours far north

Keep your bird’s eye out for osprey as it tours far north

07 June 2016

BIRDWATCHERS are being asked to keep an eagle eye out for a young feathered migrant which has flown from southern Europe to visit the county.


John O'Groats walking trail is on the route to success

20 May 2016
John O'Groats walking trail is on the route to success

John O'Groats walking trail is on the route to success

20 May 2016

THE John O’Groats Trail following cliff tops and shorelines from Inverness to the Caithness village will launch tomorrow.


Amanda aims to blossom at fourth Chelsea date

23 March 2016
Amanda aims to blossom at fourth Chelsea date

Amanda aims to blossom at fourth Chelsea date

23 March 2016

A FREELANCE florist from Wick has qualified for the florist of the year competition at this year’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show.


Cash award will help top shot keep eye on success

07 March 2016
Cash award will help top shot keep eye on success

Cash award will help top shot keep eye on success

07 March 2016

A TOP Caithness shooter has been awarded £6000 from an initiative set up to help high-performance athletes achieve their potential.


Store wars at Tesco with blockbuster inspired Xmas video

24 December 2015
Store wars at Tesco with blockbuster inspired Xmas video

Store wars at Tesco with blockbuster inspired Xmas video

24 December 2015

A STAR Wars inspired video which appears to show Darth Vader taking over Tesco in Wick has been uploaded to YouTube.


Storm Eva expected to sweep over Caithness tonight

23 December 2015
Storm Eva expected to sweep over Caithness tonight

Storm Eva expected to sweep over Caithness tonight

23 December 2015

STORM Eva is expected to sweep over Caithness tonight causing travel disruption.


Wick Coastal Rowing Club in premises appeal

30 October 2015
Wick Coastal Rowing Club in premises appeal

Wick Coastal Rowing Club in premises appeal

30 October 2015

WICK Coastal Rowing Club is on the lookout for premises for storage and carrying out modifications required on its boats over the winter months.


Final preparations under way for Caithness Relay for Life

28 August 2015
Final preparations under way for Caithness Relay for Life

Final preparations under way for Caithness Relay for Life

28 August 2015

PEOPLE are preparing to take part in an overnight emotional but inspiring celebration aimed at uniting communities to help beat cancer.


Lack of support threatens future of Halkirk's Northern Nashville

28 August 2015
Lack of support threatens future of Halkirk's Northern Nashville

Lack of support threatens future of Halkirk's Northern Nashville

28 August 2015

THE future of a popular Caithness country music festival is in doubt with a fall in locals attending and the cost of staging the show rising.


Bumper crowds at Bower Gala - picture special

28 August 2015
Bumper crowds at Bower Gala - picture special

Bumper crowds at Bower Gala - picture special

28 August 2015

THIS year’s Bower Show proved a flying success, pulling bigger crowds and raising more money than in past years.


Family's pet cat left in agony after being shot in the leg

19 August 2015
Family's pet cat left in agony after being shot in the leg

Family's pet cat left in agony after being shot in the leg

19 August 2015

A CAITHNESS family have been left distressed and angry after their pet moggy was shot in the leg at the weekend, leaving it in terrible pain and with…


Host of events to raise cash for Kayden's Wish to Walk appeal

14 August 2015
Host of events to raise cash for Kayden's Wish to Walk appeal

Host of events to raise cash for Kayden's Wish to Walk appeal

14 August 2015

A BUMPER weekend of fundraising events is to be held in aid of the Kayden’s Wish to Walk appeal.


£250k windfall could give county a sporting chance

14 November 2014
£250k windfall could give county a sporting chance

£250k windfall could give county a sporting chance

14 November 2014

NEWS that Caithness could be in line for a £250,000 windfall to benefit sports, the arts and volunteering is being met with delight.


Outrage as signs installed on railings - again

17 September 2014
Outrage as signs installed on railings - again

Outrage as signs installed on railings - again

17 September 2014

"ALMOST vandalism" is how a Thurso Highland councillor has described the proliferation of road signs on the front of the town’s Sir John’s…


Local councillors back plan for Caithness flag

28 August 2014
Local councillors back plan for Caithness flag

Local councillors back plan for Caithness flag

28 August 2014

CAITHNESS councillors have come out unanimously in favour of North of Scotland Newspapers’ Fly the Flag for Caithness campaign.


Orca sighting off Caithness solves scientific riddle

21 May 2014
Orca sighting off Caithness solves scientific riddle

Orca sighting off Caithness solves scientific riddle

21 May 2014

Within-year movements of the creatures from one country to another, spending the winter taking advantage of the herring bonanza and in the summer going…


Hundreds turn out for Mey 10k

14 May 2014
Hundreds turn out for Mey 10k

Hundreds turn out for Mey 10k

14 May 2014

Now entering its sixth year, the Castle of Mey 10K was blessed with perfect weather for the runners who turned up in droves to be part of the big race,…


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