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PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club flies champions’ flag as season begins

01 May 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club flies champions’ flag as season begins

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club flies champions’ flag as season begins

01 May 2024

The new president of Rosebank Bowling Club in Wick welcomed members to witness the throwing of the first jack of the season on Saturday afternoon.


Wick drama club visits Caithness archive

30 April 2024
Wick drama club visits Caithness archive

Wick drama club visits Caithness archive

30 April 2024

A Wick-based amateur dramatic group paid a visit to the local archives near the town’s airport on April 10.


Historic dance cup discovered and handed over to Wick museum

30 April 2024
Historic dance cup discovered and handed over to Wick museum

Historic dance cup discovered and handed over to Wick museum

30 April 2024

Wick Players drama group gifted a historic Highland Dancing Cup, dating back over 50 years, to the local community.


Over 80 pieces of vintage clothing donated by drama group to Wick museum

30 April 2024
Over 80 pieces of vintage clothing donated by drama group to Wick museum

Over 80 pieces of vintage clothing donated by drama group to Wick museum

30 April 2024

Local drama group, Wick Players, says it is 'putting community centre stage’ and has donated 81 items of vintage clothing to Wick Heritage Museum.


New historic details revealed on the lives of Caithness cave dwellers

30 April 2024
New historic details revealed on the lives of Caithness cave dwellers

New historic details revealed on the lives of Caithness cave dwellers

30 April 2024

An academic study of the historic cave dwellers of Caithness reveals little-known details of the people who called these inhospitable places home.


Celebrating our small blue butterflies in Caithness

29 April 2024
Celebrating our small blue butterflies in Caithness

Celebrating our small blue butterflies in Caithness

29 April 2024

The small blue butterfly will be celebrated and work done to preserve its habitat highlighted at an event at Castlehill Heritage Centre on May 12.


Sewers learn skills at workshops

29 April 2024
Sewers learn skills at workshops

Sewers learn skills at workshops

29 April 2024

Craft from the Croft Caithness, has been running workshops for beginners and lapsed sewers with the aim of getting people into sewing.


Natalie’s liberty display at Lyth delights all

29 April 2024
Natalie’s liberty display at Lyth delights all

Natalie’s liberty display at Lyth delights all

29 April 2024

Lyth model and horse trainer Natalie Oag delighted children and disabled adults with a special liberty display at the weekend.


PICTURES: Volunteers bring delight to Thurso pupils at spring reading sessions

28 April 2024
PICTURES: Volunteers bring delight to Thurso pupils at spring reading sessions

PICTURES: Volunteers bring delight to Thurso pupils at spring reading sessions

28 April 2024

Miller Academy Primary was an extra busy school on two recent Wednesdays, due to 60 family members volunteering to read to the children.


Mystery of gold ring found at Dunnet Forest

26 April 2024
Mystery of gold ring found at Dunnet Forest

Mystery of gold ring found at Dunnet Forest

26 April 2024

Mystery surrounds a gold ring found in a kindling bag at Dunnet Community Forest (DCF) and how it got there.


Wick nurse disgusted at destruction of her late father’s memorial bench

26 April 2024
Wick nurse disgusted at destruction of her late father’s memorial bench

Wick nurse disgusted at destruction of her late father’s memorial bench

26 April 2024

A Wick nurse was shocked to find a memorial bench dedicated to her late father lying in pieces after an apparent attack by vandals.


Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

25 April 2024
Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

25 April 2024

A Wick man has received recognition as a pioneering young scientist and will head to the US for a research programme.


Norscot to showcase its expertise at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

24 April 2024
Norscot to showcase its expertise at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

Norscot to showcase its expertise at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

24 April 2024

Bower-based Norscot is set to showcase its expertise at a prestigious show in Glasgow.


WATCH: Lyth theatre production challenges stereotypes of ageing

24 April 2024
WATCH: Lyth theatre production challenges stereotypes of ageing

WATCH: Lyth theatre production challenges stereotypes of ageing

24 April 2024

Lyth Arts Centre (LAC) says it is excited to host a special theatre show featuring performers aged over 50.


Inspectors visit Lybster primary school and issue report on strengths and weaknesses

24 April 2024
Inspectors visit Lybster primary school and issue report on strengths and weaknesses

Inspectors visit Lybster primary school and issue report on strengths and weaknesses

24 April 2024

Lybster primary school and nursery class were assessed by inspectors with key strengths and areas to be improved highlighted.


Mamma Mia! Watten to stage free singalong event

24 April 2024
Mamma Mia! Watten to stage free singalong event

Mamma Mia! Watten to stage free singalong event

24 April 2024

A village community group is hosting a free singalong event featuring the popular musical Mamma Mia.


Thurso town centre fencing condemned as ‘unsightly hazard’ – Owner fears masonry collapse

24 April 2024
Thurso town centre fencing condemned as ‘unsightly hazard’ – Owner fears masonry collapse

Thurso town centre fencing condemned as ‘unsightly hazard’ – Owner fears masonry collapse

24 April 2024

Controversial fencing in the centre of Thurso has been condemned as, not just an eyesore, but a hazard for pedestrians, especially the disabled.


PICTURES: Paths to success for volunteers as Wick riverside made better for walkers

23 April 2024
PICTURES: Paths to success for volunteers as Wick riverside made better for walkers

PICTURES: Paths to success for volunteers as Wick riverside made better for walkers

23 April 2024

Local volunteers have made a great difference to Wick’s riverside after scraping back and relaying paths for walkers in the scenic area.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Search for ancient Caithness tower continues with new archaeological dig

22 April 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Search for ancient Caithness tower continues with new archaeological dig

PICTURE SPECIAL: Search for ancient Caithness tower continues with new archaeological dig

22 April 2024

The archaeological dig at Sarclet for the remains of a 15th-century stronghold called Thurster Tower has started up again this year.


Wick-based North Apex Gymnastics Club celebrates with haul of medals and ribbons

22 April 2024
Wick-based North Apex Gymnastics Club celebrates with haul of medals and ribbons

Wick-based North Apex Gymnastics Club celebrates with haul of medals and ribbons

22 April 2024

Last month saw Wick-based gymnastics club members attend their first competitions of 2024 and achieve great success.


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