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Big Garden Birdwatch is on – what can you see in your garden?

27 January 2023
Big Garden Birdwatch is on – what can you see in your garden?

Big Garden Birdwatch is on – what can you see in your garden?

27 January 2023

RSPB’s Big Garden Birdwatch started today and runs over the weekend to provide a snapshot of how garden birds are faring in the UK.


Four Thurso youths arrested after six-week crime spree

27 January 2023
Four Thurso youths arrested after six-week crime spree

Four Thurso youths arrested after six-week crime spree

27 January 2023

Police Scotland released information this afternoon about a spate of crimes in Thurso that culminated in four young males being arrested and charged.


'We need to talk about Andrew Tate' – Wick High School issues parental guide on the toxic social media influencer

26 January 2023
'We need to talk about Andrew Tate' – Wick High School issues parental guide on the toxic social media influencer

'We need to talk about Andrew Tate' – Wick High School issues parental guide on the toxic social media influencer

26 January 2023

Wick High School followed the example of many other schools in the UK by issuing advice to parents about the jailed social media influencer.


Old Wick High School building sold – new owner talks of plans

25 January 2023
Old Wick High School building sold – new owner talks of plans

Old Wick High School building sold – new owner talks of plans

25 January 2023

The new owner of the redundant high school buildings in Wick talked about his recent purchase and his plans for the complex of buildings.


Highland Shortbread Showdown – search on for best shortbread in Caithness

25 January 2023
Highland Shortbread Showdown – search on for best shortbread in Caithness

Highland Shortbread Showdown – search on for best shortbread in Caithness

25 January 2023

Venture North and Visit Dornoch are calling on local operators in Caithness and Sutherland to enter the Highland Shortbread Showdown


Teen trouble in Thurso – three arrested

25 January 2023
Teen trouble in Thurso – three arrested

Teen trouble in Thurso – three arrested

25 January 2023

Three teenagers were arrested on Sunday evening in Thurso after a disturbance.


Important Caithness charter from 1476 is found – tells the story of how Scotland was created

24 January 2023
Important Caithness charter from 1476 is found – tells the story of how Scotland was created

Important Caithness charter from 1476 is found – tells the story of how Scotland was created

24 January 2023

An important land charter dating from 1476 was recently recovered and given over to the Caithness Archives for safekeeping.


UPDATE: Police cordon removed from Dunnet beach after mystery barrel of powder is taken away

23 January 2023
UPDATE: Police cordon removed from Dunnet beach after mystery barrel of powder is taken away

UPDATE: Police cordon removed from Dunnet beach after mystery barrel of powder is taken away

23 January 2023

The police cordon at Dunnet beach has now been removed after a barrel containing an unknown powder was taken away for analysis.


Appeal for information following vandalism in Thurso

23 January 2023
Appeal for information following vandalism in Thurso

Appeal for information following vandalism in Thurso

23 January 2023

Police officers in Thurso are appealing for information in relation to a case of vandalism on Naver Road in Thurso.


Support for Caithness residents with type 2 diabetes

23 January 2023
Support for Caithness residents with type 2 diabetes

Support for Caithness residents with type 2 diabetes

23 January 2023

A new programme called Live It Highland is being provided by High Life Highland and NHS Highland to support people with type 2 diabetes.


Caithness residents warned over heating hacks

23 January 2023
Caithness residents warned over heating hacks

Caithness residents warned over heating hacks

23 January 2023

Caithness residents have been warned of the potential dangers of improvised heating and cooking methods amid the cost-of-living crisis.


Stone talks to Mordaunt about 'unfairness' of pregnant Caithness women travelling hundreds of miles to give birth

20 January 2023
Stone talks to Mordaunt about 'unfairness' of pregnant Caithness women travelling hundreds of miles to give birth

Stone talks to Mordaunt about 'unfairness' of pregnant Caithness women travelling hundreds of miles to give birth

20 January 2023

Jamie Stone, made a plea to the UK Government to designate Parliamentary time to discuss the state of maternity services in the far north.


Dunnet beach closed by police as mystery barrel is investigated – toxic waste or Class A drug batch?

20 January 2023
Dunnet beach closed by police as mystery barrel is investigated – toxic waste or Class A drug batch?

Dunnet beach closed by police as mystery barrel is investigated – toxic waste or Class A drug batch?

20 January 2023

Police cordoned off Dunnet beach after two local beach cleaners found a large barrel filled with bags of yellowish powder on Wednesday.


Lyth Arts Centre and Caithness artist involved in creation of Covid memorial

19 January 2023
Lyth Arts Centre and Caithness artist involved in creation of Covid memorial

Lyth Arts Centre and Caithness artist involved in creation of Covid memorial

19 January 2023

Lyth Arts Centre and a Caithness-based artist are part of a creative collaboration to honour people lost during the pandemic and preserve memories.


Thurso glass artist Lords it up in London for prestigious event

18 January 2023
Thurso glass artist Lords it up in London for prestigious event

Thurso glass artist Lords it up in London for prestigious event

18 January 2023

Thurso glass artist Ian Pearson is heading off to the House of Lords in London at the end of January for an awards event in which he is shortlisted.


Path to success as scenic Grey Bools walk is enhanced by Wick volunteers

18 January 2023
Path to success as scenic Grey Bools walk is enhanced by Wick volunteers

Path to success as scenic Grey Bools walk is enhanced by Wick volunteers

18 January 2023

A project initiated by Wick Paths Group has succeeded in its goal to create a seven kilometre circular walking route at a popular scenic location.


Sudden death of Thurso man aged 55 – 'no suspicious circumstances'

18 January 2023
Sudden death of Thurso man aged 55 – 'no suspicious circumstances'

Sudden death of Thurso man aged 55 – 'no suspicious circumstances'

18 January 2023

Police Scotland said there were 'no suspicious circumstances' with regard to the death of a 55-year-old man in Thurso yesterday afternoon.


Caithness area officer crosses the Pentland Firth for the Fishermen’s Mission

18 January 2023
Caithness area officer crosses the Pentland Firth for the Fishermen’s Mission

Caithness area officer crosses the Pentland Firth for the Fishermen’s Mission

18 January 2023

The Caithness area officer for the Fishermen's Mission charity is extending her reach across the Pentland Firth to cover Orkney as well.


Proposal to build highest onshore wind turbines in UK debated at Watten meeting

17 January 2023
Proposal to build highest onshore wind turbines in UK debated at Watten meeting

Proposal to build highest onshore wind turbines in UK debated at Watten meeting

17 January 2023

A community group has vowed to fight plans for some of the tallest turbines in the UK on "one of the few remaining untouched areas" around Watten.


You are 'guaranteed to be entertained' at Latheron Burns Supper 2023 this Saturday

17 January 2023
You are 'guaranteed to be entertained' at Latheron Burns Supper 2023 this Saturday

You are 'guaranteed to be entertained' at Latheron Burns Supper 2023 this Saturday

17 January 2023

Latheron Hall Committee will host a Burns Supper this Saturday (January 21) in the village hall.


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