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Mackays Hotel turns purple to shine light on epilepsy awareness

12 March 2025
Mackays Hotel turns purple to shine light on epilepsy awareness

Mackays Hotel turns purple to shine light on epilepsy awareness

12 March 2025

Mackays Hotel in Wick will light up purple to help raise awareness of epilepsy for Purple Day on March 26.


Stone condemns ‘appalling’ 12-hour A&E waiting times for very elderly patients - Scottish government promises £200M NHS investment will help

11 March 2025
Stone condemns ‘appalling’ 12-hour A&E waiting times for very elderly patients - Scottish government promises £200M NHS investment will help

Stone condemns ‘appalling’ 12-hour A&E waiting times for very elderly patients - Scottish government promises £200M NHS investment will help

11 March 2025

Far north MP Jamie Stone has accused the Scottish Government of failing elderly and vulnerable patients over unacceptable A&E waiting times.


She’s the bee’s knees! Carol from Ackergill takes gold at prestigious Honey Madness Cup in Krakow

11 March 2025
She’s the bee’s knees! Carol from Ackergill takes gold at prestigious Honey Madness Cup in Krakow

She’s the bee’s knees! Carol from Ackergill takes gold at prestigious Honey Madness Cup in Krakow

11 March 2025

Carol Gunn of Ackergill is buzzing with excitement after winning a gold medal at the Honey Madness Cup in Poland on March 1.


WATCH: Lyth Arts Centre hosts ‘gut-wrenching’ play that deals with mental health and forgiveness

10 March 2025
WATCH: Lyth Arts Centre hosts ‘gut-wrenching’ play that deals with mental health and forgiveness

WATCH: Lyth Arts Centre hosts ‘gut-wrenching’ play that deals with mental health and forgiveness

10 March 2025

Lyth Arts Centre talks to actor Remi Rachuba in an exclusive interview about his upcoming show ‘Intruder’ this Saturday.


New cafe and bar in Thurso at site of former Ormlie Club

10 March 2025
New cafe and bar in Thurso at site of former Ormlie Club

New cafe and bar in Thurso at site of former Ormlie Club

10 March 2025

A sparkling new cafe and bar in Thurso have opened and are ready for customers to enjoy snacks and a drink with special discounts available.


Damning evidence of state collusion with Nazi Germany to racially profile Caithness travellers as part of ‘Tinker Experiment’

09 March 2025
Damning evidence of state collusion with Nazi Germany to racially profile Caithness travellers as part of ‘Tinker Experiment’

Damning evidence of state collusion with Nazi Germany to racially profile Caithness travellers as part of ‘Tinker Experiment’

09 March 2025

Academic reveals disturbing details showing local police guided a Nazi professor to find Caithness travellers in 1938 and conduct experiments.


‘Shovel ready’ projects in Caithness can seek council funding

08 March 2025
‘Shovel ready’ projects in Caithness can seek council funding

‘Shovel ready’ projects in Caithness can seek council funding

08 March 2025

Community groups and organisations in Caithness can submit expressions of interest for Community Regeneration Funding.


Steps taken to keep invasive mink out of Caithness and Sutherland

08 March 2025
Steps taken to keep invasive mink out of Caithness and Sutherland

Steps taken to keep invasive mink out of Caithness and Sutherland

08 March 2025

A Caithness-based countryside ranger has outlined issues faced by wildlife from the invasive American mink and steps taken to monitor the creature.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Horsin’ Around with a mini pony at Wild West Day in Wick care home

05 March 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Horsin’ Around with a mini pony at Wild West Day in Wick care home

PICTURE SPECIAL: Horsin’ Around with a mini pony at Wild West Day in Wick care home

05 March 2025

Music, mirth and a special visit from a tiny horse called Mr Bojangles delighted Seaview care home residents at a Wild West-themed event.


Castlehill event will highlight the role of Caithness in WWII

05 March 2025
Castlehill event will highlight the role of Caithness in WWII

Castlehill event will highlight the role of Caithness in WWII

05 March 2025

Caithness Family History Society will host a special talk in Castletown highlighting the strategic importance of the county in the Second World War.


Big-hearted Caithness tractor club raises £7200 for air ambulance charity

04 March 2025
Big-hearted Caithness tractor club raises £7200 for air ambulance charity

Big-hearted Caithness tractor club raises £7200 for air ambulance charity

04 March 2025

Members of a Caithness tractor club gathered at Thrumster village hall to present a cheque for £7200 to Scotland's Charity Air Ambulance on Monday.


Wick crime stats show violence, drugs and drink driving are still major issues

04 March 2025
Wick crime stats show violence, drugs and drink driving are still major issues

Wick crime stats show violence, drugs and drink driving are still major issues

04 March 2025

At a community council meeting in Wick on Monday evening police stats reveal violence, drug possession and drink driving as key issues in the area.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Flying the flag at Thurso beach for community mental health

01 March 2025
PICTURE SPECIAL: Flying the flag at Thurso beach for community mental health

PICTURE SPECIAL: Flying the flag at Thurso beach for community mental health

01 March 2025

Thurso beach had a colourful display of flags and temporary art at a special event to bring the community together and address mental health issues.


Lyth Arts Centre looks forward to its new programme of events for 2025

28 February 2025
Lyth Arts Centre looks forward to its new programme of events for 2025

Lyth Arts Centre looks forward to its new programme of events for 2025

28 February 2025

Lyth Arts Centre is looking forward to its up and coming season for 2025 in what it says will be a ‘landmark year ahead’.


Retired Salvation Army officer from Wick set for more literary success with latest publication

28 February 2025
Retired Salvation Army officer from Wick set for more literary success with latest publication

Retired Salvation Army officer from Wick set for more literary success with latest publication

28 February 2025

A retired Salvation Army officer from Wick has turned his hand to writing novels and has a new book coming out soon.


Thurso initiative surfs to success with latest window photographs

27 February 2025
Thurso initiative surfs to success with latest window photographs

Thurso initiative surfs to success with latest window photographs

27 February 2025

An initiative to brighten Thurso with window-sized photographs has taken another step forward with a batch of new images including surfing and brochs.


PICTURES: Spring beckons as public attend Snowdrop Day at Thrumster House

26 February 2025
PICTURES: Spring beckons as public attend Snowdrop Day at Thrumster House

PICTURES: Spring beckons as public attend Snowdrop Day at Thrumster House

26 February 2025

As spring approaches, many were delighted to attend the Snowdrop Day event at Thrumster House on Saturday.


Sweet and savoury delights at Wick church’s Pancake Day

26 February 2025
Sweet and savoury delights at Wick church’s Pancake Day

Sweet and savoury delights at Wick church’s Pancake Day

26 February 2025

Members of the public are invited to sample sweet and savoury pancakes at a special event in St John’s Church in Wick to celebrate Shrove Tuesday.


Murkle craft fair season gets underway this Saturday

26 February 2025
Murkle craft fair season gets underway this Saturday

Murkle craft fair season gets underway this Saturday

26 February 2025

A new season of craft fairs is ready to kick off at Murkle Community Hall this Saturday (March 1).


Win a stay at Noss Head lighthouse keeper’s cottage thanks to ‘The Fisherman’s Gift’

25 February 2025
Win a stay at Noss Head lighthouse keeper’s cottage thanks to ‘The Fisherman’s Gift’

Win a stay at Noss Head lighthouse keeper’s cottage thanks to ‘The Fisherman’s Gift’

25 February 2025

A stay at the lighthouse keeper’s cottage at Noss Head has been chosen as a prize to celebrate a new book called ‘The Fisherman’s Gift’.


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