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Calls for guidance on pothole swerving in Caithness

09 March 2024
Calls for guidance on pothole swerving in Caithness

Calls for guidance on pothole swerving in Caithness

09 March 2024

Do you swerve around potholes and risk getting a hefty fine for driving without due care and attention?


Caithness groups invited to get nature friendly

09 March 2024
Caithness groups invited to get nature friendly

Caithness groups invited to get nature friendly

09 March 2024

Caithness groups involved in climate and nature friendly activities are being encouraged to join a network of like-minded people.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers' selection of World Book Day costumes

08 March 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers' selection of World Book Day costumes

PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers' selection of World Book Day costumes

08 March 2024

To honour World Book Day, we asked our readers to send in photographs of the costumes their children and relatives wore for the special event.


The north/south divide of Camster's crumbing road

08 March 2024
The north/south divide of Camster's crumbing road

The north/south divide of Camster's crumbing road

08 March 2024

A retired teacher stood at one spot on the Camster road and took pictures north and south to highlight a 'discontinuity' in maintenance.


Renewed appeal to trace missing man John McGrath in Caithness – images released

07 March 2024
Renewed appeal to trace missing man John McGrath in Caithness – images released

Renewed appeal to trace missing man John McGrath in Caithness – images released

07 March 2024

Officers are renewing an appeal to help trace John McGrath, 52, who remains missing in Caithness and have released two CCTV images.


Wick's Old Pulteney distillery welcomes this week's Budget

07 March 2024
Wick's Old Pulteney distillery welcomes this week's Budget

Wick's Old Pulteney distillery welcomes this week's Budget

07 March 2024

The Old Pulteney distillery in Wick says it is 'cheered' by this week's Budget announcement of an alcohol duty freeze.


'Ground-breaking investment plan,' says Raymond Bremner – £60m for Highland roads and infrastructure

07 March 2024
'Ground-breaking investment plan,' says Raymond Bremner – £60m for Highland roads and infrastructure

'Ground-breaking investment plan,' says Raymond Bremner – £60m for Highland roads and infrastructure

07 March 2024

Council leader Raymond Bremner says the £60m investment for Highland roads and infrastructure will see 'biggest improvements' ever seen in communities


Thurso Youth Art Project on now at North Coast Visitor Centre

06 March 2024
Thurso Youth Art Project on now at North Coast Visitor Centre

Thurso Youth Art Project on now at North Coast Visitor Centre

06 March 2024

A new art exhibition giving an insight into the mental health and wellbeing of young people in Thurso has opened at the North Coast Visitor Centre.


Following in the footsteps of ancient Caithness pilgrims – History talk in Thurso

06 March 2024
Following in the footsteps of ancient Caithness pilgrims – History talk in Thurso

Following in the footsteps of ancient Caithness pilgrims – History talk in Thurso

06 March 2024

Caithness Family History Society welcomes Jane Coll to its meeting on March 12, where she will give a talk about the Northern Pilgrims’ Way.


Berriedale road incident

06 March 2024
Berriedale road incident

Berriedale road incident

06 March 2024

Police officers were alerted to an incident on the A9 near Berriedale last night (March 5) regarding a male motorist.


Search for missing John O'Groats man along Caithness coast

06 March 2024
Search for missing John O'Groats man along Caithness coast

Search for missing John O'Groats man along Caithness coast

06 March 2024

Emergency services were involved in a search of the Caithness coastline yesterday afternoon to help locate missing John O'Groats man, John McGrath.


11-year-old Martha started pothole petition after falling from her bike in Thurso

06 March 2024
11-year-old Martha started pothole petition after falling from her bike in Thurso

11-year-old Martha started pothole petition after falling from her bike in Thurso

06 March 2024

A young entrepreneur was out and about in Wick on Friday collecting signatures for a petition to get Caithness' badly potholed roads fixed.


Disabled Keiss woman fears for life crossing crumbling road

05 March 2024
Disabled Keiss woman fears for life crossing crumbling road

Disabled Keiss woman fears for life crossing crumbling road

05 March 2024

A disabled woman on High Street in Keiss is worried that a fall in the array of potholes outside her home could prove fatal if not fixed soon.


Global social media outage for Facebook and Instagram users

05 March 2024
Global social media outage for Facebook and Instagram users

Global social media outage for Facebook and Instagram users

05 March 2024

Social media users worldwide have been hit by Facebook, Instagram and Messenger outages with error messages preventing login attempts.


WATCH: Charity group to aid homeless veterans faced ferocious conditions and destroyed tents at Dunnet Head sleep out

05 March 2024
WATCH: Charity group to aid homeless veterans faced ferocious conditions and destroyed tents at Dunnet Head sleep out

WATCH: Charity group to aid homeless veterans faced ferocious conditions and destroyed tents at Dunnet Head sleep out

05 March 2024

A charity sleep out at the most northerly point on the British mainland was hit by horrific weather conditions over the weekend.


Strange story behind mysterious bundle on Keiss beach

04 March 2024
Strange story behind mysterious bundle on Keiss beach

Strange story behind mysterious bundle on Keiss beach

04 March 2024

A rusty brown bundle of rubbery sheets has washed up on the shoreline of Keiss beach and harbours a tale of shipwrecks and environmental disaster.


'Is motorsport Fabulous, or Frivolous?' – attend free talk in Thurso to find out

04 March 2024
'Is motorsport Fabulous, or Frivolous?' – attend free talk in Thurso to find out

'Is motorsport Fabulous, or Frivolous?' – attend free talk in Thurso to find out

04 March 2024

The Thurso branch of the Institution of Mechanical Engineers announces a talk by the renowned engineer and motorsport fanatic, Dr Peter Hylton.


Caithness Samaritans needs you – 'Ordinary people doing extraordinary things'

04 March 2024
Caithness Samaritans needs you – 'Ordinary people doing extraordinary things'

Caithness Samaritans needs you – 'Ordinary people doing extraordinary things'

04 March 2024

The Caithness Samaritans branch based in Thurso is looking for volunteers to help provide a listening ear.


'Janey' comes to Thurso – insightful new documentary on popular comedian screens at Merlin Cinema

03 March 2024
'Janey' comes to Thurso – insightful new documentary on popular comedian screens at Merlin Cinema

'Janey' comes to Thurso – insightful new documentary on popular comedian screens at Merlin Cinema

03 March 2024

Following its world premiere, a new documentary on the Scottish stand-up comedian, actress and writer Janey Godley will screen in Thurso.


Rough sleeping to help homeless veterans – The Great Tommy Sleep Out at Dunnet Head

02 March 2024
Rough sleeping to help homeless veterans – The Great Tommy Sleep Out at Dunnet Head

Rough sleeping to help homeless veterans – The Great Tommy Sleep Out at Dunnet Head

02 March 2024

Moved by the plight of homeless veterans, an ex-soldier living at Dunnet Head will take part in a bid to raise charity money.


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