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New organiser talks about taking on the mantle of Watten's popular craft fairs

03 January 2024
New organiser talks about taking on the mantle of Watten's popular craft fairs

New organiser talks about taking on the mantle of Watten's popular craft fairs

03 January 2024

After a social media post declared that a popular craft event at Watten Village Hall was in need of a new organiser, Glyn Salisbury stepped in.


Winter support guide launched for Caithness residents affected by poverty

03 January 2024
Winter support guide launched for Caithness residents affected by poverty

Winter support guide launched for Caithness residents affected by poverty

03 January 2024

A new guide has been released to provide resources and support systems for the community during the winter months.


Craft fair at Watten village hall

02 January 2024
Craft fair at Watten village hall

Craft fair at Watten village hall

02 January 2024

A new page has been set up on Facebook for a monthly craft fair at Watten village hall.


Caithness broch talk on the agenda for family history group

02 January 2024
Caithness broch talk on the agenda for family history group

Caithness broch talk on the agenda for family history group

02 January 2024

Caithness Family History Society’s first meeting of 2024 is on January 9 and on the topic of brochs.


Fancy a job on the trains? Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

02 January 2024
Fancy a job on the trains? Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

Fancy a job on the trains? Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

02 January 2024

ScotRail is steaming into 2024 with scores of vacancies set to be filled as part of its biggest recruitment drive in years.


Wick community centre outlines childcare services planned for 2024

02 January 2024
Wick community centre outlines childcare services planned for 2024

Wick community centre outlines childcare services planned for 2024

02 January 2024

Wick's Pulteneytown People's Project (PPP) outlined some of the extra services it will be delivering this year for families with children.


Caithness cyclists should register bikes on national database

01 January 2024
Caithness cyclists should register bikes on national database

Caithness cyclists should register bikes on national database

01 January 2024

Bike owners are urged to ensure their cycles are registered on a national database so they can be reunited with them if they are lost or stolen.


Struggling Caithness farmers and crofters can apply for 'Help for Heating' financial support

31 December 2023
Struggling Caithness farmers and crofters can apply for 'Help for Heating' financial support

Struggling Caithness farmers and crofters can apply for 'Help for Heating' financial support

31 December 2023

Agricultural workers in Caithness affected by high energy costs and cost-of-living issues can apply for Help for Heating grants.


PICTURES: Snaps galore as Caithness wild swimming group get into 'Kool Water' at Ackergill for Christmas dip

31 December 2023
PICTURES: Snaps galore as Caithness wild swimming group get into 'Kool Water' at Ackergill for Christmas dip

PICTURES: Snaps galore as Caithness wild swimming group get into 'Kool Water' at Ackergill for Christmas dip

31 December 2023

The KW1 Kool Water Sw1mmers group laid aside their Christmas puddings to take a festive dip in the cold waters of Ackergill harbour on December 25.


Hogmanay fireworks – Advice for Caithness residents

31 December 2023
Hogmanay fireworks – Advice for Caithness residents

Hogmanay fireworks – Advice for Caithness residents

31 December 2023

As we approach Hogmanay, Caithness residents should understand the laws and potential fines associated with using fireworks


VIDEO AND PICTURES: Colourful convoy of Caithness tractors brings joy across the county

29 December 2023
VIDEO AND PICTURES: Colourful convoy of Caithness tractors brings joy across the county

VIDEO AND PICTURES: Colourful convoy of Caithness tractors brings joy across the county

29 December 2023

A huge convoy of over 60 tractors decorated with Christmas lights went through Watten last night and headed towards its finishing point at Wick.


A period of sleet, snow and rain may bring disruption across Caithness on Saturday

29 December 2023
A period of sleet, snow and rain may bring disruption across Caithness on Saturday

A period of sleet, snow and rain may bring disruption across Caithness on Saturday

29 December 2023

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning for a period of sleet and snow across Caithness that may bring some travel disruption on Saturday.


WATCH: Thurso flooding issue highlighted again after Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023
WATCH: Thurso flooding issue highlighted again after Storm Gerrit

WATCH: Thurso flooding issue highlighted again after Storm Gerrit

28 December 2023

Thurso residents are now busy picking up the pieces after flooding issues on the back of Storm Gerrit. What is the root cause of the problem?


Mum's the word as Lyth Arts Centre takes on co-directors

27 December 2023
Mum's the word as Lyth Arts Centre takes on co-directors

Mum's the word as Lyth Arts Centre takes on co-directors

27 December 2023

Sinéad Hargan and Helen Moore have taken up the co-directorship at Lyth Arts Centre while Charlotte Mountford is on parental leave.


Storm Gerrit packs a 70mph punch with power cuts across Caithness – Council advises against road travel

27 December 2023
Storm Gerrit packs a 70mph punch with power cuts across Caithness – Council advises against road travel

Storm Gerrit packs a 70mph punch with power cuts across Caithness – Council advises against road travel

27 December 2023

SSEN reported five unplanned power outages across Caithness at 3pm today as Storm Gerrit brought chaos to the county.


PICTURES: Spectacular Christmas Eve cloud show across Caithness may have negative consequences

27 December 2023
PICTURES: Spectacular Christmas Eve cloud show across Caithness may have negative consequences

PICTURES: Spectacular Christmas Eve cloud show across Caithness may have negative consequences

27 December 2023

Caithness residents sent in images of the strange colourful clouds seen on Christmas Eve but the phenomenon comes at a price to the planet.


Villagers feel under threat from 'out of control' dogs in Ackergill

27 December 2023
Villagers feel under threat from 'out of control' dogs in Ackergill

Villagers feel under threat from 'out of control' dogs in Ackergill

27 December 2023

A feud has erupted in Ackergill after several residents claim to have been terrorised by pedigree dogs that escape from their owner's garden.


Possible 80mph winds across Caithness coast with Storm Gerrit

27 December 2023
Possible 80mph winds across Caithness coast with Storm Gerrit

Possible 80mph winds across Caithness coast with Storm Gerrit

27 December 2023

The Met Office says that the likelihood of impacts from Storm Gerrit has been increased, particularly across Caithness.


Thurso mum pleas for respite care for autistic son and slams council's 'insulting twaddle'

26 December 2023
Thurso mum pleas for respite care for autistic son and slams council's 'insulting twaddle'

Thurso mum pleas for respite care for autistic son and slams council's 'insulting twaddle'

26 December 2023

A Thurso mum with a severely autistic boy hit back at Highland Council's 'insulting twaddle' with regard to its policy on local respite care.


Santa and Mrs Claus round up their festive season in Wick and Thurso

26 December 2023
Santa and Mrs Claus round up their festive season in Wick and Thurso

Santa and Mrs Claus round up their festive season in Wick and Thurso

26 December 2023

Santa and Mrs Claus brought their busy festive season to a close on Christmas Day with surprise visits to two Caithness care homes.


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