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John O'Groats is looking for fire crew

21 February 2023
John O'Groats is looking for fire crew

John O'Groats is looking for fire crew

21 February 2023

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is currently looking for crew members for the John O'Groats area.


Charity virtual NC500 ride at Thurso to aid people affected by the Turkey/Syria earthquake

20 February 2023
Charity virtual NC500 ride at Thurso to aid people affected by the Turkey/Syria earthquake

Charity virtual NC500 ride at Thurso to aid people affected by the Turkey/Syria earthquake

20 February 2023

There will be a charity virtual cycle ride at the weekend in Thurso's Tesco supermarket to help survivors of the Turkish/Syrian earthquake.


Volunteers required for Town and County Hospital garden

20 February 2023
Volunteers required for Town and County Hospital garden

Volunteers required for Town and County Hospital garden

20 February 2023

The Friends of Town and County Hospital Garden are looking for volunteers to help maintain the garden at the Town and County Hospital in Wick.


Thurso glass artist wins award and meets BBC celebrity Jay Blades at House of Lords event

20 February 2023
Thurso glass artist wins award and meets BBC celebrity Jay Blades at House of Lords event

Thurso glass artist wins award and meets BBC celebrity Jay Blades at House of Lords event

20 February 2023

Thurso glass artist Ian Pearson said it was a 'pleasant shock' to win a prestigious award at a recent event held in London.


Nights of vandalism in Halkirk

11 February 2023
Nights of vandalism in Halkirk

Nights of vandalism in Halkirk

11 February 2023

Various acts of vandalism occurred in Halkirk last Monday evening (February 6) and Tuesday (February 7).


Wick optician says eye health clinics can alleviate NHS burden

11 February 2023
Wick optician says eye health clinics can alleviate NHS burden

Wick optician says eye health clinics can alleviate NHS burden

11 February 2023

An opticians in Wick says the eye health services it provides on behalf of the NHS can save unnecessary trips to the GP or hospital.


Spittal Quarry apprentice wins major accolade

09 February 2023
Spittal Quarry apprentice wins major accolade

Spittal Quarry apprentice wins major accolade

09 February 2023

A worker with Caithness company A&D Sutherland Ltd won a special apprentice of the year award at a glitzy event in the Hilton, Glasgow.


Watten SWI enjoys craft evening

09 February 2023
Watten SWI enjoys craft evening

Watten SWI enjoys craft evening

09 February 2023

Watten Scottish Women's Institutes (SWI) met on Thursday, February 2, at the village hall and enjoyed learning some special crafts.


'The future's here in the north' – Focus North conference in Thurso highlights the best Caithness has to offer

09 February 2023
'The future's here in the north' – Focus North conference in Thurso highlights the best Caithness has to offer

'The future's here in the north' – Focus North conference in Thurso highlights the best Caithness has to offer

09 February 2023

A business conference held in Thurso included many of the key industries in Caithness and focussed on positivity and resilience.


Police carry out RTC investigation work at Occumster today

08 February 2023
Police carry out RTC investigation work at Occumster today

Police carry out RTC investigation work at Occumster today

08 February 2023

Police vehicles were seen carrying out an investigation this morning at the site of a fatal road traffic incident on the A99 that occurred in 2021.


Caithness Family History Society talk in Wick

08 February 2023
Caithness Family History Society talk in Wick

Caithness Family History Society talk in Wick

08 February 2023

Caithness Family History Society’s February talk is by member Jayden Alexander entitled 'My Family Tree and the Treasures I’ve Found'.


Man seen cuffed during 'concern for person' incident in Thurso

08 February 2023
Man seen cuffed during 'concern for person' incident in Thurso

Man seen cuffed during 'concern for person' incident in Thurso

08 February 2023

A man was witnessed being handcuffed and taken into the back of a police vehicle yesterday morning in Thurso.


Snow and ice may lead to difficult travel conditions tonight and tomorrow

08 February 2023
Snow and ice may lead to difficult travel conditions tonight and tomorrow

Snow and ice may lead to difficult travel conditions tonight and tomorrow

08 February 2023

The Met Office issued a bulletin this morning warning of wintry conditions in Caithness that may bring travel disruption tonight and tomorrow.


'Sad, devastating and a bitter blow' – M&Co stores in Wick and Thurso set to close

08 February 2023
'Sad, devastating and a bitter blow' – M&Co stores in Wick and Thurso set to close

'Sad, devastating and a bitter blow' – M&Co stores in Wick and Thurso set to close

08 February 2023

The loss of a national retailer from Wick and Thurso high streets could lead to concerns over the future of other services and retailers in the towns.


Free drama workshop in Wick

07 February 2023
Free drama workshop in Wick

Free drama workshop in Wick

07 February 2023

Wick Players will be holding a special free drama event at its Moray Street headquarters on February 26.


Why did internet services get disrupted last week in Caithness? Openreach gives update

07 February 2023
Why did internet services get disrupted last week in Caithness? Openreach gives update

Why did internet services get disrupted last week in Caithness? Openreach gives update

07 February 2023

Repairs to a damaged offshore cable which disrupted internet services in Caithness and Orkney were due to get under way this week.


Over half-a-million pounds of funding for 14 community projects in Caithness and delayed Whitechapel toilets

06 February 2023
Over half-a-million pounds of funding for 14 community projects in Caithness and delayed Whitechapel toilets

Over half-a-million pounds of funding for 14 community projects in Caithness and delayed Whitechapel toilets

06 February 2023

Over £500K of funding has been allocated for 14 community projects in Caithness as well as the delayed Whitechapel toilets in Wick.


Over £2.8m of funding for improvements to Caithness homes

06 February 2023
Over £2.8m of funding for improvements to Caithness homes

Over £2.8m of funding for improvements to Caithness homes

06 February 2023

The Highland Council is to invest over £2.8m this year into carrying out improvements to its housing stock in Caithness.


Can you help bring colour to Wick with flowers?

06 February 2023
Can you help bring colour to Wick with flowers?

Can you help bring colour to Wick with flowers?

06 February 2023

Wick Flower Baskets welcomes new volunteers to come along to its AGM on February 28 at 7pm in the Assembly Rooms.


Man falls from Thurso cliff and taken to Raigmore

06 February 2023
Man falls from Thurso cliff and taken to Raigmore

Man falls from Thurso cliff and taken to Raigmore

06 February 2023

Emergency services attended an area near Victoria Walk in Thurso after a man fell from a cliff early on Saturday morning.


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