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SSEN apologises for Wick power cut last night

02 December 2022
SSEN apologises for Wick power cut last night

SSEN apologises for Wick power cut last night

02 December 2022

A large part of the Pulteneytown side of Wick was plunged into darkness last night due to a fault that affected over 400 households.


'It could have killed us' – Ulbster man says fumes from cracked chimney were deadly

02 December 2022
'It could have killed us' – Ulbster man says fumes from cracked chimney were deadly

'It could have killed us' – Ulbster man says fumes from cracked chimney were deadly

02 December 2022

An Ulbster man said his broken chimney stack could have killed him and his wife with carbon monoxide fumes.


NHS rolls out speciality online services now

01 December 2022
NHS rolls out speciality online services now

NHS rolls out speciality online services now

01 December 2022

The roll out of NHS Highland Patient Hub continues with neurology, dermatology and others online with more specialities expected to go live in 2022.


Caithness artists called to apply for national public art campaign to celebrate Scotland’s sheep

01 December 2022
Caithness artists called to apply for national public art campaign to celebrate Scotland’s sheep

Caithness artists called to apply for national public art campaign to celebrate Scotland’s sheep

01 December 2022

An agricultural charity calls for Caithness artists to submit designs for Flock to the Show – a large-scale public art campaign across Scotland.


Former Noss Head lighthouse keeper talks at event in Wick

01 December 2022
Former Noss Head lighthouse keeper talks at event in Wick

Former Noss Head lighthouse keeper talks at event in Wick

01 December 2022

Caithness Family History Society’s December presentation is entitled Scottish Lighthouses and there will be a special talk next week in Wick.


Council leader Raymond Bremner talks of 'best value and most efficient outcome' for roads' service

01 December 2022
Council leader Raymond Bremner talks of 'best value and most efficient outcome' for roads' service

Council leader Raymond Bremner talks of 'best value and most efficient outcome' for roads' service

01 December 2022

At Monday’s meeting of the council’s redesign board, members received an update on the progress of the roads improvement project


Christmas fundraiser at Camps Bar in Wick

01 December 2022
Christmas fundraiser at Camps Bar in Wick

Christmas fundraiser at Camps Bar in Wick

01 December 2022

This year Breadalbane Bakes and the Camps Bar in Wick have come together to remember the true meaning of Christmas.


Police Scotland's festive drink and drug driving campaign starts today

01 December 2022
Police Scotland's festive drink and drug driving campaign starts today

Police Scotland's festive drink and drug driving campaign starts today

01 December 2022

Police Scotland is reminding Caithness residents that officers will be targeting drink and drug driving this festive period.


Boy killed after quadbike crash in Durness

30 November 2022
Boy killed after quadbike crash in Durness

Boy killed after quadbike crash in Durness

30 November 2022

An 11-year-old boy has died following a road crash involving a quadbike on land near Durness around 4.20pm yesterday (November 29).


Pilgrims group discusses plan to reconstruct Skinnet and Ulbster Stones

30 November 2022
Pilgrims group discusses plan to reconstruct Skinnet and Ulbster Stones

Pilgrims group discusses plan to reconstruct Skinnet and Ulbster Stones

30 November 2022

The Northern Pilgrims’ Way Group discussed its project in the Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre last Saturday.


BREAKING NEWS: Three-vehicle crash near Watten

29 November 2022
BREAKING NEWS: Three-vehicle crash near Watten

BREAKING NEWS: Three-vehicle crash near Watten

29 November 2022

Police have been attending the scene of a road accident involving three vehicles on the A882 near Watten.


Police update on A9 crash today

29 November 2022
Police update on A9 crash today

Police update on A9 crash today

29 November 2022

Police Scotland has released a statement regarding the crash on the A9 today (Tuesday, November 29).


BREAKING NEWS: Diversion at Achavanich due to crash on A9

29 November 2022
BREAKING NEWS: Diversion at Achavanich due to crash on A9

BREAKING NEWS: Diversion at Achavanich due to crash on A9

29 November 2022

Traffic Scotland has just announced that the A9 is currently closed at Achavanich due to a road traffic incident.


Sporting success for Wick High School pupils

29 November 2022
Sporting success for Wick High School pupils

Sporting success for Wick High School pupils

29 November 2022

Wick High School's PE staff recently organised two highly successful sporting excursions for their pupils.


Top tips from Post Office as it predicts peak posting day ahead of Christmas

29 November 2022
Top tips from Post Office as it predicts peak posting day ahead of Christmas

Top tips from Post Office as it predicts peak posting day ahead of Christmas

29 November 2022

Caithness consumers hoping to avoid the Christmas rush are in luck as new Post Office data shared today has revealed the peak posting day.


PICTURE SPECIAL: It's a family festive affair as Wickers turn out in droves for Christmas lights event

28 November 2022
PICTURE SPECIAL: It's a family festive affair as Wickers turn out in droves for Christmas lights event

PICTURE SPECIAL: It's a family festive affair as Wickers turn out in droves for Christmas lights event

28 November 2022

Wick town centre was thriving on Saturday afternoon as scores of families turned out for the official switching on of the town's Christmas lights.


Disabled Thurso woman's 'nightmare' journey on far north train

28 November 2022
Disabled Thurso woman's 'nightmare' journey on far north train

Disabled Thurso woman's 'nightmare' journey on far north train

28 November 2022

A disability campaigner from Thurso talked about the 'nightmare trip' she endured while on a train journey to Aberdeen for her daughter's graduation.


Falklands promise by Wick man for a soldier killed in action 40 years ago

28 November 2022
Falklands promise by Wick man for a soldier killed in action 40 years ago

Falklands promise by Wick man for a soldier killed in action 40 years ago

28 November 2022

A Wick man who took up a job in the Falklands made a promise to honour a man killed during the conflict there 40 years ago.


Scottish SPCA appeals for Pet Aid donations from Caithness animal lovers

26 November 2022
Scottish SPCA appeals for Pet Aid donations from Caithness animal lovers

Scottish SPCA appeals for Pet Aid donations from Caithness animal lovers

26 November 2022

The SSPCA is appealing to animal lovers in Caithness to donate food for its Pet Aid programme to help others struggling with the cost of living.


Council shines light on importance of paid and unpaid carers

25 November 2022
Council shines light on importance of paid and unpaid carers

Council shines light on importance of paid and unpaid carers

25 November 2022

Yesterday's Carer’s Rights Day 2022 gave Highland Council the opportunity to highlight and recognise the role played by paid and unpaid carers.


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