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Stacey Solomon is looking for Caithness families to take part in BBC show

12 February 2024
Stacey Solomon is looking for Caithness families to take part in BBC show

Stacey Solomon is looking for Caithness families to take part in BBC show

12 February 2024

The casting team for Stacey Solomon's hit BBC1 show Sort Your Life Out is on the lookout for Caithness families to take part in the next series.


PICTURES: Prize bingo at Thurso's Miller Academy raises £670 towards school trip

12 February 2024
PICTURES: Prize bingo at Thurso's Miller Academy raises £670 towards school trip

PICTURES: Prize bingo at Thurso's Miller Academy raises £670 towards school trip

12 February 2024

SEE THE PICTURES! Almost 150 people attended a prize bingo event at Miller Academy to help raise funds towards a special school trip.


Thurso artist meets Queen Camilla for unveiling of poignant sculpture

12 February 2024
Thurso artist meets Queen Camilla for unveiling of poignant sculpture

Thurso artist meets Queen Camilla for unveiling of poignant sculpture

12 February 2024

Shelagh Swanson from Thurso said she felt honoured to have met Queen Camilla at Aberdeen Art Gallery during the unveiling of her sculpture.


WATCH: Was it snowing in Wick on Saturday? Just foam and boulders pounding Wick harbour

12 February 2024
WATCH: Was it snowing in Wick on Saturday? Just foam and boulders pounding Wick harbour

WATCH: Was it snowing in Wick on Saturday? Just foam and boulders pounding Wick harbour

12 February 2024

Parts of Wick harbour appeared like a winter wonderland on Saturday but it was more of a 'foamscape' than a snowscape as these videos show.


Mr Finn's fishing book released thanks to Dunbeath writing group

10 February 2024
Mr Finn's fishing book released thanks to Dunbeath writing group

Mr Finn's fishing book released thanks to Dunbeath writing group

10 February 2024

Graham Finn from Dunbeath has penned his first book and his subject of fishing seems particularly appropriate for his surname.


Watten pastry queen picks up major awards at international event

09 February 2024
Watten pastry queen picks up major awards at international event

Watten pastry queen picks up major awards at international event

09 February 2024

Alanna Taylor from Watten won two awards this week after competing in the prestigious IKA Culinary Olympics against international opponents.


Roads and railways likely to be affected by wintry weather in Caithness

09 February 2024
Roads and railways likely to be affected by wintry weather in Caithness

Roads and railways likely to be affected by wintry weather in Caithness

09 February 2024

The Met Office warns that transport disruption from snow and ice is likely on Friday and Saturday in Caithness.


Cold spell will be short-lived, says Wick weather watcher

08 February 2024
Cold spell will be short-lived, says Wick weather watcher

Cold spell will be short-lived, says Wick weather watcher

08 February 2024

With the current wintry conditions and Wick having its coldest night of the year, a local weather pundit says that temperatures will soon rise.


'It's in the wrong place' – resident hits out at council for 'wasting money' on Wick bottleneck street

08 February 2024
'It's in the wrong place' – resident hits out at council for 'wasting money' on Wick bottleneck street

'It's in the wrong place' – resident hits out at council for 'wasting money' on Wick bottleneck street

08 February 2024

An elderly man spoke about perceived dangers and access issues at a controversial turning point in a dead-end street in Wick.


Council gritters make 'double run' on Caithness routes due to hard-packed snow

08 February 2024
Council gritters make 'double run' on Caithness routes due to hard-packed snow

Council gritters make 'double run' on Caithness routes due to hard-packed snow

08 February 2024

Highland Council has issued a road report after a yellow weather warning was put in place for Caithness today due to the wintry conditions.


Thurso violinist adds a string to her bow with new venture

07 February 2024
Thurso violinist adds a string to her bow with new venture

Thurso violinist adds a string to her bow with new venture

07 February 2024

A Thurso woman with impressive credentials for playing violin has decided to venture into the world of performing at weddings and events.


'Guest of Napoleon' is subject of historical talk at Castletown

07 February 2024
'Guest of Napoleon' is subject of historical talk at Castletown

'Guest of Napoleon' is subject of historical talk at Castletown

07 February 2024

Caithness Family History Society's February meeting sees the return of Muriel Murray – a very popular speaker at the society’s monthly events.


50mm snow on Caithness roads but no schools reported closed in county – more snow expected though

07 February 2024
50mm snow on Caithness roads but no schools reported closed in county – more snow expected though

50mm snow on Caithness roads but no schools reported closed in county – more snow expected though

07 February 2024

No schools were closed in Caithness due to the wintry conditions but the Met Office warns of more snow over the next few days.


French crepes and Scotch pancakes at Shrove Tuesday event in Wick church

06 February 2024
French crepes and Scotch pancakes at Shrove Tuesday event in Wick church

French crepes and Scotch pancakes at Shrove Tuesday event in Wick church

06 February 2024

The Shrove Tuesday annual feast will take place in the hall of St John’s Church in Moray Street, Wick between 10.30am-2pm on Tuesday, February 13.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick Kingdom Hall open day at Bilbster

06 February 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick Kingdom Hall open day at Bilbster

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick Kingdom Hall open day at Bilbster

06 February 2024

An inconspicuous corner of a field on the A882 at Bilbster has been transformed into a spiritual centre for Jehovah's Witnesses in just a few months.


Met Office warns of snow and ice in Caithness today and tomorrow

06 February 2024
Met Office warns of snow and ice in Caithness today and tomorrow

Met Office warns of snow and ice in Caithness today and tomorrow

06 February 2024

The Met Office warns that snow showers and ice will bring difficult driving conditions and transport disruption in Caithness today and tomorrow.


Mum's ashes taken to Wick in Vegimite jar – an Australian's last tribute for WWII veteran

06 February 2024
Mum's ashes taken to Wick in Vegimite jar – an Australian's last tribute for WWII veteran

Mum's ashes taken to Wick in Vegimite jar – an Australian's last tribute for WWII veteran

06 February 2024

An Australian man repatriated his mother's remains to Wick and recently named his yacht after her home street of Willowbank.


Warning of black ice and sparkly roads in Caithness this morning

06 February 2024
Warning of black ice and sparkly roads in Caithness this morning

Warning of black ice and sparkly roads in Caithness this morning

06 February 2024

Highland Council has issued a road condition report for the region and highlighted the impact of negative temperatures in Caithness this morning.


Rally boys tasting treat at Thurso's Wolfburn Distillery

05 February 2024
Rally boys tasting treat at Thurso's Wolfburn Distillery

Rally boys tasting treat at Thurso's Wolfburn Distillery

05 February 2024

Committee members from the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club enjoyed a special day out at Wolfburn Distillery in Thurso.


Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

05 February 2024
Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

05 February 2024

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning for wintry weather and icy patches on roads and pavements in the far north tomorrow (Tuesday, February 6).


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