Home   Authors   Author

Pay deal accepted by rail union but disputes continue

25 November 2022
Pay deal accepted by rail union but disputes continue

Pay deal accepted by rail union but disputes continue

25 November 2022

The RMT trade union yesterday (November 24) confirmed rail workers have voted to accept the improved pay offer made by ScotRail.


Fishy tale at Freswick but what is this weird creature that Caithness beach cleaners found?

25 November 2022
Fishy tale at Freswick but what is this weird creature that Caithness beach cleaners found?

Fishy tale at Freswick but what is this weird creature that Caithness beach cleaners found?

25 November 2022

An eco-minded couple who were clearing the shoreline at Freswick came across an unusual animal washed up on the beach.


Wick's food bank – visited by King Charles III in August – is attacked by 'mindless vandals'

25 November 2022
Wick's food bank – visited by King Charles III in August – is attacked by 'mindless vandals'

Wick's food bank – visited by King Charles III in August – is attacked by 'mindless vandals'

25 November 2022

Police in Wick are investigating a spate of vandalism around Caithness Foodbank with 10 windows smashed. King Charles III had paid a visit in August.


Remembering Bill Johns from Thurso – the WWII POW daringly hid a radio set in his accordion and met the Pope

23 November 2022
Remembering Bill Johns from Thurso – the WWII POW daringly hid a radio set in his accordion and met the Pope

Remembering Bill Johns from Thurso – the WWII POW daringly hid a radio set in his accordion and met the Pope

23 November 2022

The recent Remembrance event in Thurso served as the backdrop for a local woman remembering her late grandfather and his incredible WWII exploits.


B874 road from Lochshell to Watten is now open

23 November 2022
B874 road from Lochshell to Watten is now open

B874 road from Lochshell to Watten is now open

23 November 2022

After yesterday's flooding of roads in the east of Caithness, Highland Council announced that the B874 Lochshell to Watten road has now re-opened.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Beware of flooded roads in Caithness after today's thundery weather

22 November 2022
PICTURE SPECIAL: Beware of flooded roads in Caithness after today's thundery weather

PICTURE SPECIAL: Beware of flooded roads in Caithness after today's thundery weather

22 November 2022

Local people are warned to drive safely on roads in the county after flood-affected blackspots were observed between Wick and Watten today.


Caithness residents warned to be aware of dodgy products in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

22 November 2022
Caithness residents warned to be aware of dodgy products in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

Caithness residents warned to be aware of dodgy products in Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales

22 November 2022

Advice has been issued to Caithness residents to prevent them being caught out by dodgy products in this year’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales.


Dunbeath publisher's latest book covers the mysterious Black Rood – a vanished crown jewel of Scotland

22 November 2022
Dunbeath publisher's latest book covers the mysterious Black Rood – a vanished crown jewel of Scotland

Dunbeath publisher's latest book covers the mysterious Black Rood – a vanished crown jewel of Scotland

22 November 2022

Black Rood by David Willem tells the fascinating story of one of Scotland's oldest and most significant crown jewels and whether it still exists.


PICTURES: Thurso kids get creative to celebrate 160 year birthday of Miller Institution building

22 November 2022
PICTURES: Thurso kids get creative to celebrate 160 year birthday of Miller Institution building

PICTURES: Thurso kids get creative to celebrate 160 year birthday of Miller Institution building

22 November 2022

The original Miller Institution building (now Thurso Library) is 160-years-old this year and local kids made artworks to celebrate the milestone.


Missing Thurso man found

19 November 2022
Missing Thurso man found

Missing Thurso man found

19 November 2022

The man reported missing from Thurso on Thursday (November 17) was found, police have confirmed.


Wick River bursts its banks – Flood alert in operation for Caithness and Sutherland

18 November 2022
Wick River bursts its banks – Flood alert in operation for Caithness and Sutherland

Wick River bursts its banks – Flood alert in operation for Caithness and Sutherland

18 November 2022

Reports of flooding have come in from across the county with Wick River observed breaking its banks at Watten today (Friday, November 18).


Tickets available for Belladrum as lineup is announced

18 November 2022
Tickets available for Belladrum as lineup is announced

Tickets available for Belladrum as lineup is announced

18 November 2022

Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival has unveiled two headliners for next year's event, Travis and Sigrid – tickets on sale from today (Nov 18).


'Old Man of Wick' may be younger than believed. Will history now have to be rewritten after castle timber dating?

18 November 2022
'Old Man of Wick' may be younger than believed. Will history now have to be rewritten after castle timber dating?

'Old Man of Wick' may be younger than believed. Will history now have to be rewritten after castle timber dating?

18 November 2022

An ancient timber from the Castle of old Wick has just been dated and the historic timeline of the castle may have to be reassessed.


Schools in Caithness close next week due to strike action – payments will be made for free school meals

18 November 2022
Schools in Caithness close next week due to strike action – payments will be made for free school meals

Schools in Caithness close next week due to strike action – payments will be made for free school meals

18 November 2022

Schools in Caithness will close next week due to planned strike action by teaching unions – letters were sent to all parents today.


ScotRail’s half-price student offer returns this Christmas with 'sleighed ticket prices'

17 November 2022
ScotRail’s half-price student offer returns this Christmas with 'sleighed ticket prices'

ScotRail’s half-price student offer returns this Christmas with 'sleighed ticket prices'

17 November 2022

ScotRail has confirmed its half price offer for Scottish students will return this Christmas.


Council house tenants in arrears are 'vulnerable and in need of support' and legal action is a last resort

17 November 2022
Council house tenants in arrears are 'vulnerable and in need of support' and legal action is a last resort

Council house tenants in arrears are 'vulnerable and in need of support' and legal action is a last resort

17 November 2022

Highland Council discussed the impact that the cost of living crisis and the Covid-19 pandemic have had on tenants experiencing rent arrears.


Survey of men vs women artists in Caithness – who earns the most from their work?

17 November 2022
Survey of men vs women artists in Caithness – who earns the most from their work?

Survey of men vs women artists in Caithness – who earns the most from their work?

17 November 2022

The differences in the sales figures between male and female artists in Caithness shows one gender dominating...but which one?


Caithness residents are reminded to check opening hours at Highland Council service points in Wick and Thurso

16 November 2022
Caithness residents are reminded to check opening hours at Highland Council service points in Wick and Thurso

Caithness residents are reminded to check opening hours at Highland Council service points in Wick and Thurso

16 November 2022

The review of Highland Council service points in Wick and Thurso sees changes in opening hours which came into operation this year.


Caithness FM launches its annual toy appeal

16 November 2022
Caithness FM launches its annual toy appeal

Caithness FM launches its annual toy appeal

16 November 2022

As Christmas fast approaches, local radio station Caithness FM (CFM) is again launching its annual toy appeal.


Business owner bucks trend of shops closing in Wick and will employ 20 staff

16 November 2022
Business owner bucks trend of shops closing in Wick and will employ 20 staff

Business owner bucks trend of shops closing in Wick and will employ 20 staff

16 November 2022

After a spate of shop closures over the last couple of years in Wick town centre one local entrepreneur is confident she can buck that trend.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More