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Healing Highland hearts at Thurso Leisure Centre

09 February 2025
Healing Highland hearts at Thurso Leisure Centre

Healing Highland hearts at Thurso Leisure Centre

09 February 2025

High Life Highland shared stories of how cardiac rehabilitation classes in Thurso helped many Caithness residents recover from heart conditions.


Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

06 February 2025
Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

Thurso’s Jubilee bench brought back to life thanks to local heritage group

06 February 2025

A special commemorative bench in Thurso has been brought back to good functional order thanks to dedicated volunteers from a local heritage group.


Caithness maternity issues can be discussed at human rights events in Wick and Thurso

06 February 2025
Caithness maternity issues can be discussed at human rights events in Wick and Thurso

Caithness maternity issues can be discussed at human rights events in Wick and Thurso

06 February 2025

The public can discuss the case for fair maternity healthcare in Caithness at special human rights events in Wick and Thurso.


Was Caithness comet space junk or ‘bolide’ meteor? Anya (10) said it was like ‘an alien falling from the sky’

06 February 2025
Was Caithness comet space junk or ‘bolide’ meteor? Anya (10) said it was like ‘an alien falling from the sky’

Was Caithness comet space junk or ‘bolide’ meteor? Anya (10) said it was like ‘an alien falling from the sky’

06 February 2025

Numerous local reports were received by the Groat of a bright comet seen over Caithness that glowed green and white and left a smoky trail.


Dounreay dome’s rusty patches to be touched up – paint job could cost £500k

05 February 2025
Dounreay dome’s rusty patches to be touched up – paint job could cost £500k

Dounreay dome’s rusty patches to be touched up – paint job could cost £500k

05 February 2025

The operator of Dounreay’s nuclear site seeks a specialist contractor to freshen up its iconic dome with a lick of paint.


53-year-old due in court today after conclusion of Hempriggs manhunt

05 February 2025
53-year-old due in court today after conclusion of Hempriggs manhunt

53-year-old due in court today after conclusion of Hempriggs manhunt

05 February 2025

A 53-year-old man is due in court today after being arrested in connection with various offences that led to a massive manhunt last week.


Worrying surge in Wick crimes – police operating stop and search policy for ‘suspicious’ characters

05 February 2025
Worrying surge in Wick crimes – police operating stop and search policy for ‘suspicious’ characters

Worrying surge in Wick crimes – police operating stop and search policy for ‘suspicious’ characters

05 February 2025

Wick police report shows a ‘noticeable uplift in the amount of persons being arrested’ with January crime stats revealed.


Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Caithness casting call for hit BBC show

04 February 2025
Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Caithness casting call for hit BBC show

Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Caithness casting call for hit BBC show

04 February 2025

Hit BBC One show ‘Sort Your Life Out’ is back and looking for families or shared households in Caithness to take part in a future series.


PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

04 February 2025
PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

04 February 2025

A colourful array of textiles wowed those attending an exhibition of works at Thurso Art Gallery in a collaborative show led by artist Laura O’Kane.


Flood fears for Halkirk man after broadband contractors cause damage

04 February 2025
Flood fears for Halkirk man after broadband contractors cause damage

Flood fears for Halkirk man after broadband contractors cause damage

04 February 2025

Extensive roadworks to make Halkirk one of the best areas for broadband have come at a price for one local man.


Trinkie group sees positive moves thanks to Wick optician’s £2000 donation

03 February 2025
Trinkie group sees positive moves thanks to Wick optician’s £2000 donation

Trinkie group sees positive moves thanks to Wick optician’s £2000 donation

03 February 2025

After an article was published about a Wick outdoor swimming pool desperately seeking funding a breakthrough occurred thanks to a local optician.


Over £3000 charity cheque for Caithness Cats Protection at Wick pet shop – Bean the chihuahua voted ‘cat for a day’ for publicity pics

03 February 2025
Over £3000 charity cheque for Caithness Cats Protection at Wick pet shop – Bean the chihuahua voted ‘cat for a day’ for publicity pics

Over £3000 charity cheque for Caithness Cats Protection at Wick pet shop – Bean the chihuahua voted ‘cat for a day’ for publicity pics

03 February 2025

Caithness cats will benefit thanks to the fundraising efforts of a charity that has raised over £3000 to help the county’s felines.


Free online event will teach you conservation techniques for old pictures and documents

03 February 2025
Free online event will teach you conservation techniques for old pictures and documents

Free online event will teach you conservation techniques for old pictures and documents

03 February 2025

Caithness Family History Society’s February meeting will feature a presentation by a senior conservator with the Highland Archive Service.


Legendary Thurso artist’s paintings under the spotlight - little-known historic scenes by Barrogill Keith available as prints

02 February 2025
Legendary Thurso artist’s paintings under the spotlight - little-known historic scenes by Barrogill Keith available as prints

Legendary Thurso artist’s paintings under the spotlight - little-known historic scenes by Barrogill Keith available as prints

02 February 2025

Some rarely seen works by the late Thurso artist Barrogill Keith are available to purchase as high-quality prints with all proceeds going to charity.


Wave your own flag at a ‘fun and furious arts installation’ on Thurso beach

02 February 2025
Wave your own flag at a ‘fun and furious arts installation’ on Thurso beach

Wave your own flag at a ‘fun and furious arts installation’ on Thurso beach

02 February 2025

A community-based arts installation for families to share their creativity is planned for Thurso beach with a special flag waving event.


JUST PUBLISHED: True crime book on mass murderer with Caithness connections

01 February 2025
JUST PUBLISHED: True crime book on mass murderer with Caithness connections

JUST PUBLISHED: True crime book on mass murderer with Caithness connections

01 February 2025

A mass killer with Caithness connections is the subject of a new book called Six Little Heads: The 1905 Amesbury Murders.


PICTURES: Manhunt continues at Hempriggs area south of Wick with major police investigation

31 January 2025
PICTURES: Manhunt continues at Hempriggs area south of Wick with major police investigation

PICTURES: Manhunt continues at Hempriggs area south of Wick with major police investigation

31 January 2025

A heavy police presence continues on the outskirts of Wick after a manhunt was launched yesterday afternoon when a driver absconded after a crash.


Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

30 January 2025
Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

30 January 2025

Police were desperately searching for a driver that crashed into one of their vehicles around the Hempriggs area just south of Wick on Thursday.


Calling all Caithness poetry lovers

29 January 2025
Calling all Caithness poetry lovers

Calling all Caithness poetry lovers

29 January 2025

New year, new interest or maybe just an opportunity to share your love of poetry with a new group meeting at St John’s Church in Wick.


Wick taxi boss sees red over faulty traffic lights after 20-minute wait at 2am

29 January 2025
Wick taxi boss sees red over faulty traffic lights after 20-minute wait at 2am

Wick taxi boss sees red over faulty traffic lights after 20-minute wait at 2am

29 January 2025

A taxi firm boss was at his wit’s end after a 20-minute wait for temporary traffic lights to change at 2am on a quiet weekday in Wick town centre.


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