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Thurso and Wick stores get new food donation points

02 April 2021
Thurso and Wick stores get new food donation points

Thurso and Wick stores get new food donation points

02 April 2021

Shoppers in Thurso and Wick can now donate food items to help people in their community each time they visit their local Tesco store.


Easter drama on a Wick street talks of sexual identity

02 April 2021
Easter drama on a Wick street talks of sexual identity

Easter drama on a Wick street talks of sexual identity

02 April 2021

Francis Street in Wick is currently playing host to a colourful drama of biblical proportions.


Council outlines new programme for jobs

01 April 2021
Council outlines new programme for jobs

Council outlines new programme for jobs

01 April 2021

Highland Council updated details on an ambitious recruitment programme to fill positions for key project and programme staff.


History in the baking as Thurso company joins supermarket range

01 April 2021
History in the baking as Thurso company joins supermarket range

History in the baking as Thurso company joins supermarket range

01 April 2021

Award-winning Thurso company Reids Bakery joins the line-up for Lidl’s Scottish Larder range available from next week.


Eyesore site set for clean-up after claims council is 'sticking two fingers up' at people of Wick

01 April 2021
Eyesore site set for clean-up after claims council is 'sticking two fingers up' at people of Wick

Eyesore site set for clean-up after claims council is 'sticking two fingers up' at people of Wick

01 April 2021

A clean-up operation around paths leading to the East Caithness Community Campus will begin soon, Highland Council has said.


Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended

01 April 2021
Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended

Discretionary Grant Fund Scheme extended

01 April 2021

The Highland Council has today (April 1) reopened the Discretionary Grant Fund to allow more businesses to apply to the scheme.


Be warned – Easter eggs can kill your dog

31 March 2021
Be warned – Easter eggs can kill your dog

Be warned – Easter eggs can kill your dog

31 March 2021

While it may seem a tempting treat, Easter chocolates pose a serious risk to pets if eaten.


PICTURES: Some of the strangest finds of the Caithness Beach Cleaners

31 March 2021
PICTURES: Some of the strangest finds of the Caithness Beach Cleaners

PICTURES: Some of the strangest finds of the Caithness Beach Cleaners

31 March 2021

Have a look at this picture gallery of weird and wonderful objects found around our coastline by the Caithness Beach Cleaners over the last two years.


Scottish SPCA reveals weirdest donations

31 March 2021
Scottish SPCA reveals weirdest donations

Scottish SPCA reveals weirdest donations

31 March 2021

Underwear, odd shoes and a video tape of Princess Diana’s funeral are just some of the strange items that have been donated to Scottish SPCA centres.


Caithness STEM ambassador retires after 30 years of inspiring kids

30 March 2021
Caithness STEM ambassador retires after 30 years of inspiring kids

Caithness STEM ambassador retires after 30 years of inspiring kids

30 March 2021

He may have only moved to the Caithness coast for the surfing but Pat Kieran stayed on to become an inspiration for children studying STEM subjects.


Plan ahead for accidents and illnesses, says NHS

30 March 2021
Plan ahead for accidents and illnesses, says NHS

Plan ahead for accidents and illnesses, says NHS

30 March 2021

As NHS 24 prepares for the busy Easter holiday, people in Caithness are being encouraged to take small steps to make a big difference to their health.


PICTURES: Path to success for Wick volunteers

29 March 2021
PICTURES: Path to success for Wick volunteers

PICTURES: Path to success for Wick volunteers

29 March 2021

With the popularity of Wick's riverside as a walk and exercise area soaring, the work of volunteers to maintain the route has been greatly welcomed


Farmers fear dog attacks on sheep this Easter

29 March 2021
Farmers fear dog attacks on sheep this Easter

Farmers fear dog attacks on sheep this Easter

29 March 2021

With a huge surge in pet ownership due to the pandemic, farmers fear an increase of sheep attacks that could lead to dogs being shot dead


PICTURES: Celebrating five years of helping the Caithness community

29 March 2021
PICTURES: Celebrating five years of helping the Caithness community

PICTURES: Celebrating five years of helping the Caithness community

29 March 2021

A Wick supermarket has allocated almost £160,000 to the Caithness community with a special initiative started five years ago.


Countdown on for reopening of Thurso beauty business

27 March 2021
Countdown on for reopening of Thurso beauty business

Countdown on for reopening of Thurso beauty business

27 March 2021

A young Thurso businesswoman is readying herself for the easing of lockdown restrictions with the reopening of her upmarket health and beauty salon.


Thurso drama group cheer the end of lockdown

26 March 2021
Thurso drama group cheer the end of lockdown

Thurso drama group cheer the end of lockdown

26 March 2021

Thurso Players has been cheered to hear the news about the end of lockdown and have plans afoot for the path back to normality.


Launch of national bike theft campaign

26 March 2021
Launch of national bike theft campaign

Launch of national bike theft campaign

26 March 2021

Police Scotland has launched a national campaign to tackle the rising number of bike thefts taking place across the country.


Council considers updated financial position with £44.1M Reserves

25 March 2021
Council considers updated financial position with £44.1M Reserves

Council considers updated financial position with £44.1M Reserves

25 March 2021

A Caithness councillor was among members who commented on a revenue report and update on Highland Council's year end financial position.


'Rubbish' route to Wick school will attract vandals

25 March 2021
'Rubbish' route to Wick school will attract vandals

'Rubbish' route to Wick school will attract vandals

25 March 2021

The chairman of Wick High School's parent council condemned the 'ugly' sights adjacent to a new pathway leading up to the campus.


New cameras to help at 'worst A9 blackspot'

25 March 2021
New cameras to help at 'worst A9 blackspot'

New cameras to help at 'worst A9 blackspot'

25 March 2021

Caithness drivers heading south on the A9 will need to check their speed with the introduction of mobile speed camera units stationed on Tain bypass.


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