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Weather pundit says 'marine layer' kept temperatures down in Caithness despite the sunshine

11 April 2025
Weather pundit says 'marine layer' kept temperatures down in Caithness despite the sunshine

Weather pundit says 'marine layer' kept temperatures down in Caithness despite the sunshine

11 April 2025

Despite high temperatures across Scotland this week, areas around the Caithness coast were affected by a phenomenon called 'marine layer'.


Environmental nightmare as farming bale wrap piles onto Caithness beaches – but where is it coming from?

10 April 2025
Environmental nightmare as farming bale wrap piles onto Caithness beaches – but where is it coming from?

Environmental nightmare as farming bale wrap piles onto Caithness beaches – but where is it coming from?

10 April 2025

Bad farming practices were highlighted by Caithness beach cleaners after they removed a quarter ton of plastic bale wrap from the Dunnet coastline.


Moorland blaze at Thurso – residents advised to ‘close windows and doors due to smoke’

10 April 2025
Moorland blaze at Thurso – residents advised to ‘close windows and doors due to smoke’

Moorland blaze at Thurso – residents advised to ‘close windows and doors due to smoke’

10 April 2025

After sending out a strong message about wildfires this week, local fire services are currently dealing with a moorland blaze at Thurso.


Wick police reveal that ‘alcohol related violence and domestic violence’ are still major issues in the town

10 April 2025
Wick police reveal that ‘alcohol related violence and domestic violence’ are still major issues in the town

Wick police reveal that ‘alcohol related violence and domestic violence’ are still major issues in the town

10 April 2025

A police report for February shows alcohol related violence and domestic violence were the main local issues being tackled by officers.


Tanya and her team dance with joy as Halkirk ends its reputation for having UK’s worst internet connections

09 April 2025
Tanya and her team dance with joy as Halkirk ends its reputation for having UK’s worst internet connections

Tanya and her team dance with joy as Halkirk ends its reputation for having UK’s worst internet connections

09 April 2025

Halkirk has ended its reputation for having the worst internet connection in the UK, claims a broadband provider.


PICTURES: Mina celebrates 90th birthday bash in style at Mackays Hotel in Wick

09 April 2025
PICTURES: Mina celebrates 90th birthday bash in style at Mackays Hotel in Wick

PICTURES: Mina celebrates 90th birthday bash in style at Mackays Hotel in Wick

09 April 2025

A special celebration was held at Mackays Hotel in Wick for Mina MacLennan’s 90th birthday on March 28, with over £800 raised for charity.


PICTURES: Grand turnout at Caithness Model Club’s annual show in Wick

07 April 2025
PICTURES: Grand turnout at Caithness Model Club’s annual show in Wick

PICTURES: Grand turnout at Caithness Model Club’s annual show in Wick

07 April 2025

The Caithness Model Club (CMC) held its annual show at the Norseman Hotel in Wick and donated an impressive £1500 to local charities.


Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

06 April 2025
Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

Caithness author reveals his incredible story of creating costumes for rock and movie stars from The Beatles and Slade to Peaky Blinders and Captain America

06 April 2025

From being penniless and arriving in London with £5, a Caithness man went on to create costumes for rock and movie stars - a true rags to riches story


Scottish Water criticised over ‘slow removal of dangerous’ asbestos water pipes in Caithness and other rural areas

03 April 2025
Scottish Water criticised over ‘slow removal of dangerous’ asbestos water pipes in Caithness and other rural areas

Scottish Water criticised over ‘slow removal of dangerous’ asbestos water pipes in Caithness and other rural areas

03 April 2025

The problem of outdated and hazardous asbestos water pipes in rural areas like Caithness was highlighted by a local MSP this week.


Award-winning Wickers World cafe for sale at offers over £510k as owners retire

03 April 2025
Award-winning Wickers World cafe for sale at offers over £510k as owners retire

Award-winning Wickers World cafe for sale at offers over £510k as owners retire

03 April 2025

The owners of a hugely popular cafe at Wick harbour have put their business on the market at offers over £510K after announcing their retirement.


Maree Todd MSP says average household better off by £400 due to SNP’s free prescriptions

02 April 2025
Maree Todd MSP says average household better off by £400 due to SNP’s free prescriptions

Maree Todd MSP says average household better off by £400 due to SNP’s free prescriptions

02 April 2025

SNP MSP Maree Todd highlights the positive aspects of free prescriptions 14 years after their introduction in Scotland.


Thurso community event sees seeds swapped along with tools and toys fixed

02 April 2025
Thurso community event sees seeds swapped along with tools and toys fixed

Thurso community event sees seeds swapped along with tools and toys fixed

02 April 2025

Thurso Community Development Trust kicked off 2025 with a hugely popular event that saw many flocking to its Tool Repair Café and Seed Swap.


Eligible Caithness residents urged to take up COVID-19 vaccine this spring

02 April 2025
Eligible Caithness residents urged to take up COVID-19 vaccine this spring

Eligible Caithness residents urged to take up COVID-19 vaccine this spring

02 April 2025

Public Health Scotland encourages Caithness residents offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring to come forward, get vaccinated and stay protected.


WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

01 April 2025
WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

WATCH: Lollipop man prank at Helmsdale causes outrage but YouTubers claim they were saving sheep

01 April 2025

A YouTuber caused uproar after holding up traffic on the A9 at Helmsdale while dressed as a lollipop man.


Charity appeals for Caithness volunteers to support people affected by crime

31 March 2025
Charity appeals for Caithness volunteers to support people affected by crime

Charity appeals for Caithness volunteers to support people affected by crime

31 March 2025

Scotland’s national charity supporting people affected by crime is searching for Caithness volunteers to help victims and witnesses.


Wick provost praises volunteers for tidying the town and condemns unsightly shop fronts

31 March 2025
Wick provost praises volunteers for tidying the town and condemns unsightly shop fronts

Wick provost praises volunteers for tidying the town and condemns unsightly shop fronts

31 March 2025

Wick Paths Group (WPG) put out a “last minute” plea for volunteers to help clear up areas of the town on Saturday morning.


Caithness drivers could be fined £200 and get 6 penalty points if they fail to do this one thing on Sunday

30 March 2025
Caithness drivers could be fined £200 and get 6 penalty points if they fail to do this one thing on Sunday

Caithness drivers could be fined £200 and get 6 penalty points if they fail to do this one thing on Sunday

30 March 2025

With the clocks going forward an hour, Caithness drivers are warned to be aware of an issue that could land them in deep trouble.


Thurso volunteers pick up an ‘incredible 1700kg of waste’ from High Ormlie

29 March 2025
Thurso volunteers pick up an ‘incredible 1700kg of waste’ from High Ormlie

Thurso volunteers pick up an ‘incredible 1700kg of waste’ from High Ormlie

29 March 2025

The volunteers who helped out at a spring clean around High Ormlie in Thurso were praised for their ‘amazing effort’ to tidy up the area.


Caithness history talk on Davidson family from 1700s to 1940s

29 March 2025
Caithness history talk on Davidson family from 1700s to 1940s

Caithness history talk on Davidson family from 1700s to 1940s

29 March 2025

Caithness Family History Society’s next meeting will feature a presentation on April 8 by Valerie Amin of Nucleus: the Nuclear and Caithness Archives.


PICTURES and VIDEO: Class 37 vintage train and carriages draw huge crowds at Wick railway station

27 March 2025
PICTURES and VIDEO: Class 37 vintage train and carriages draw huge crowds at Wick railway station

PICTURES and VIDEO: Class 37 vintage train and carriages draw huge crowds at Wick railway station

27 March 2025

Hundreds of people travelled from far and wide to see a vintage diesel train and carriages visit Wick at the weekend.


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