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Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

28 April 2025
Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

28 April 2025

MSP Maree Todd urges the UK Government to reverse its damaging social security reforms, which risk pushing many Caithness residents into poverty.


Time for reflection at National Fishermen's Remembrance Day on May 11 in Wick

27 April 2025
Time for reflection at National Fishermen's Remembrance Day on May 11 in Wick

Time for reflection at National Fishermen's Remembrance Day on May 11 in Wick

27 April 2025

There will be a special service on May 11 at 1pm in Wick for the second National Fishermen's Remembrance Day.


Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

27 April 2025
Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

27 April 2025

Perthshire farmer and legendary agricultural comedian Jim Smith is bound for Caithness next month to perform at Wick Assembly Rooms on May 31.


‘Fishing Folk and Other Local Heroes’ are the stars of an art exhibition in Thurso next month

27 April 2025
‘Fishing Folk and Other Local Heroes’ are the stars of an art exhibition in Thurso next month

‘Fishing Folk and Other Local Heroes’ are the stars of an art exhibition in Thurso next month

27 April 2025

A Thurso art show will highlight the talents of a local woman with a series of highly detailed pencil portraits of Caithness characters.


PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

26 April 2025
PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

26 April 2025

Caithness Bikers partook in an Easter egg charity run across the county and delivered treats.


Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

25 April 2025
Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

25 April 2025

A Caithness man from a traveller background has made himself homeless after claiming he suffered months of harassment at his Thurso house.


Violin triumph for Thurso teen at National Youth Orchestra of Scotland concert

23 April 2025
Violin triumph for Thurso teen at National Youth Orchestra of Scotland concert

Violin triumph for Thurso teen at National Youth Orchestra of Scotland concert

23 April 2025

A Thurso teenager, taught violin by her mother, was delighted to play in a concert with the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland.


Update on details of fire at former shop in Thurso town centre

22 April 2025
Update on details of fire at former shop in Thurso town centre

Update on details of fire at former shop in Thurso town centre

22 April 2025

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issued an update on the incident in Thurso yesterday when a fire broke out at the former M&Co shop.


Fire at former M&Co shop in Thurso

22 April 2025
Fire at former M&Co shop in Thurso

Fire at former M&Co shop in Thurso

22 April 2025

Six fire engines spent three hours tackling a blaze at the former M&Co shop in Thurso last night (April 21).


Community support initiative to start at Castletown – all welcome to come along and share ideas

21 April 2025
Community support initiative to start at Castletown – all welcome to come along and share ideas

Community support initiative to start at Castletown – all welcome to come along and share ideas

21 April 2025

The launch event for a community project to bring people together and support mental health will take place at the Drill Hall in Castletown on May 3.


Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

21 April 2025
Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

Who is your rock? Nominate your colleague, mentor or boss for Caithness art festival show

21 April 2025

A Halkirk art organisation is looking for nominations of people's ‘rock of support’ at work to be photographed and displayed at an exhibition.


Over 130 dancers take part in Easter competition at Wick

21 April 2025
Over 130 dancers take part in Easter competition at Wick

Over 130 dancers take part in Easter competition at Wick

21 April 2025

The Vikki Mackay School of Dance held its second annual Easter competition with entries from as far afield as Inveraray.


PICTURES: Tyres, fly-tipped household rubbish and a stag’s skull found during Watten litter pick

20 April 2025
PICTURES: Tyres, fly-tipped household rubbish and a stag’s skull found during Watten litter pick

PICTURES: Tyres, fly-tipped household rubbish and a stag’s skull found during Watten litter pick

20 April 2025

The Watten Helps Out community group lived up to its name and helped move lots of discarded rubbish from in and around Watten last Sunday (April 13).


Caithness residents warned ‘never take matters into your own hands’ if a stranger parks on your driveway

20 April 2025
Caithness residents warned ‘never take matters into your own hands’ if a stranger parks on your driveway

Caithness residents warned ‘never take matters into your own hands’ if a stranger parks on your driveway

20 April 2025

Caithness homeowners are warned that motorists can park in their driveways due to a legal loophole that doesn’t deem this as breaking the law.


Join the hunt: Rare Scottish oil beetles need your eagle eyes

19 April 2025
Join the hunt: Rare Scottish oil beetles need your eagle eyes

Join the hunt: Rare Scottish oil beetles need your eagle eyes

19 April 2025

Caithness wildlife enthusiasts are invited to search for Scotland's elusive oil beetles and record any sightings to help conservationists.


Graham recognised for his ‘incredible achievement’ at Wick-based company

19 April 2025
Graham recognised for his ‘incredible achievement’ at Wick-based company

Graham recognised for his ‘incredible achievement’ at Wick-based company

19 April 2025

A Wick man has retired from the specialist engineering company Imenco UK Limited after nearly 47 years of service.


Pictures and video: Meet Puffin Croft’s latest arrival, Dottie the blind lamb

18 April 2025
Pictures and video: Meet Puffin Croft’s latest arrival, Dottie the blind lamb

Pictures and video: Meet Puffin Croft’s latest arrival, Dottie the blind lamb

18 April 2025

A John O’Groats petting farm showed off one of its latest arrivals with Dottie the blind lamb and said it has many activities planned over Easter.


Dramatic pictures and video show fire crews tackling another moorland blaze in Caithness

17 April 2025
Dramatic pictures and video show fire crews tackling another moorland blaze in Caithness

Dramatic pictures and video show fire crews tackling another moorland blaze in Caithness

17 April 2025

Dramatic pictures and video shot by a local woman show fire crews dealing with another wildfire at Reaster near Bower on Wednesday afternoon.


Support cats this Easter at charity event in Wick pet shop

17 April 2025
Support cats this Easter at charity event in Wick pet shop

Support cats this Easter at charity event in Wick pet shop

17 April 2025

Cats Protection will be at Wick’s Pets at Home store to fundraise for the charity on Easter Friday and Saturday this week.


Wick weather watcher warns of further wildfire threats as dry spell set to continue

17 April 2025
Wick weather watcher warns of further wildfire threats as dry spell set to continue

Wick weather watcher warns of further wildfire threats as dry spell set to continue

17 April 2025

Wick weather watcher Keith Banks has highlighted the ongoing dry spell and corresponding wildfire threat it poses.


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