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Water levels in Caithness could reach record breaking low this month

16 May 2025
Water levels in Caithness could reach record breaking low this month

Water levels in Caithness could reach record breaking low this month

16 May 2025

A Caithness-based weather pundit says that this month could be the driest on record as little rain is expected over the next fortnight.


PICTURES: Highland nightscapes on show at Caithness Science Festival photography exhibition

14 May 2025
PICTURES: Highland nightscapes on show at Caithness Science Festival photography exhibition

PICTURES: Highland nightscapes on show at Caithness Science Festival photography exhibition

14 May 2025

The night sky took centre stage with the opening of the Night Skies Photography Competition Exhibition and prizegiving at Thurso Art Gallery.


Murkle charity whist drive raises over £400 for air ambulance

14 May 2025
Murkle charity whist drive raises over £400 for air ambulance

Murkle charity whist drive raises over £400 for air ambulance

14 May 2025

A special whist drive held in Murkle Hall raised £422 for Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance.


Identical twins with Caithness heritage proudly serve their country at Westminster Abbey for VE Day 80

14 May 2025
Identical twins with Caithness heritage proudly serve their country at Westminster Abbey for VE Day 80

Identical twins with Caithness heritage proudly serve their country at Westminster Abbey for VE Day 80

14 May 2025

Proud Caithness grandparents of identical twins were delighted that they were invited to Westminster Abbey for the VE Day 80 celebrations.


PICTURES: Even alpacas join in the fun for Lybster’s VE Day celebrations

13 May 2025
PICTURES: Even alpacas join in the fun for Lybster’s VE Day celebrations

PICTURES: Even alpacas join in the fun for Lybster’s VE Day celebrations

13 May 2025

Lybster had a day of fun and laughter as many turned out in the sunshine to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Monumental moment as replica ninth-century Pictish stone is unveiled at Halkirk

12 May 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Monumental moment as replica ninth-century Pictish stone is unveiled at Halkirk

PICTURE SPECIAL: Monumental moment as replica ninth-century Pictish stone is unveiled at Halkirk

12 May 2025

The sun shone brightly at Halkirk on Saturday for the official unveiling of an expertly carved replica of an ancient Pictish stone in Thurso’s museum.


Less than 50 days to go until mass energy meter switch-off, Caithness residents warned

12 May 2025
Less than 50 days to go until mass energy meter switch-off, Caithness residents warned

Less than 50 days to go until mass energy meter switch-off, Caithness residents warned

12 May 2025

Caithness households with ageing energy meters are being urged to act now to avoid disruption to their heating or hot water systems.


Caithness residents issued with key advice as new heating systems roll out

11 May 2025
Caithness residents issued with key advice as new heating systems roll out

Caithness residents issued with key advice as new heating systems roll out

11 May 2025

Advice Direct Scotland urges consumers to familiarise themselves with heat networks, which deliver warmth from a central source to multiple homes.


Wick optician seeks budding football commentators

11 May 2025
Wick optician seeks budding football commentators

Wick optician seeks budding football commentators

11 May 2025

A Wick optician is calling on aspiring football commentators to help enhance the matchday experience of visually-impaired fans.


Wickers have their eyes on the skies as Highland Broadband highlights internet connectivity

10 May 2025
Wickers have their eyes on the skies as Highland Broadband highlights internet connectivity

Wickers have their eyes on the skies as Highland Broadband highlights internet connectivity

10 May 2025

Wickers had their eyes on the skies last week as a light aircraft flew over the rooftops displaying an advertising banner from Highland Broadband.


What was Nazi professor really doing at Weydale in 1938? Racially profiling Caithness travellers or spying for the Third Reich?

10 May 2025
What was Nazi professor really doing at Weydale in 1938? Racially profiling Caithness travellers or spying for the Third Reich?

What was Nazi professor really doing at Weydale in 1938? Racially profiling Caithness travellers or spying for the Third Reich?

10 May 2025

A Nazi professor was threatened by one Caithness man with a firearm but supported by local police as he attempted to racially profile travellers.


Fruit and veg shelves 90% empty in Caithness Coops after teen group’s cyber attack

09 May 2025
Fruit and veg shelves 90% empty in Caithness Coops after teen group’s cyber attack

Fruit and veg shelves 90% empty in Caithness Coops after teen group’s cyber attack

09 May 2025

Shoppers in Wick and Thurso have been shocked to find empty shelves at their Coop supermarkets after this week’s hacking issue.


Caithness landscape will be ‘ruined by renewables’ unless SNP changes stance on nuclear, says Thurso councillor

07 May 2025
Caithness landscape will be ‘ruined by renewables’ unless SNP changes stance on nuclear, says Thurso councillor

Caithness landscape will be ‘ruined by renewables’ unless SNP changes stance on nuclear, says Thurso councillor

07 May 2025

A Thurso councillor has challenged the SNP on its anti-nuclear stance after saying Caithness is becoming overrun with renewables.


Coop apologises to Caithness shoppers after hackers steal personal details

06 May 2025
Coop apologises to Caithness shoppers after hackers steal personal details

Coop apologises to Caithness shoppers after hackers steal personal details

06 May 2025

A Coop spokesperson said they apologised to Caithness shoppers for the lack of products in local stores after this week’s cyber attack.


Stone welcomes better Caithness connections for internet inclusion

06 May 2025
Stone welcomes better Caithness connections for internet inclusion

Stone welcomes better Caithness connections for internet inclusion

06 May 2025

After Halkirk lost its title of having the ‘worst internet connection in the UK’, Jamie Stone MP applauded work to improve Caithness connections.


Caithness army veteran on NC500 fundraising trip

05 May 2025
Caithness army veteran on NC500 fundraising trip

Caithness army veteran on NC500 fundraising trip

05 May 2025

An ex-military man from Castletown is trekking around the NC500 as part of a fundraising bid to help homeless veterans.


Two days of ‘fun and action-packed activities’ for Caithness-based canoe club members

04 May 2025
Two days of ‘fun and action-packed activities’ for Caithness-based canoe club members

Two days of ‘fun and action-packed activities’ for Caithness-based canoe club members

04 May 2025

Fourteen members from the Pentland Canoe Club recently attended an “inspiring” Paddle Scotland two-day annual Club Volunteer Conference.


Caithness residents – Do you fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘Sort Your Life Out’ for her hit BBC show?

03 May 2025
Caithness residents – Do you fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘Sort Your Life Out’ for her hit BBC show?

Caithness residents – Do you fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘Sort Your Life Out’ for her hit BBC show?

03 May 2025

Hit BBC One show Sort Your Life Out is back and looking for families or shared households in the Caithness area to take part in the next series.


Equine skills draw the crowds at Caithness Riding Club Spring Show

03 May 2025
Equine skills draw the crowds at Caithness Riding Club Spring Show

Equine skills draw the crowds at Caithness Riding Club Spring Show

03 May 2025

RESULTS IN: Horses and riders were of a good standard at the Caithness Riding Club Spring Show held over the weekend (April 26-7) at Halkirk.


Historic Wick High School buildings sell for £76K

02 May 2025
Historic Wick High School buildings sell for £76K

Historic Wick High School buildings sell for £76K

02 May 2025

Auction House Scotland confirmed that the historic Wick High School buildings sold for £76,000, at £21K over the guide price.


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