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‘Caithness could rightly be forgiven for thinking it’s forgotten,’ says Alba candidate ahead of Thurso event

18 June 2024
‘Caithness could rightly be forgiven for thinking it’s forgotten,’ says Alba candidate ahead of Thurso event

‘Caithness could rightly be forgiven for thinking it’s forgotten,’ says Alba candidate ahead of Thurso event

18 June 2024

The Alba Party’s local candidate highlights the importance of Alex Salmond’s appearance in Thurso this week.


SNP candidate slammed over election poster mistake at Dunbeath

18 June 2024
SNP candidate slammed over election poster mistake at Dunbeath

SNP candidate slammed over election poster mistake at Dunbeath

18 June 2024

The SNP candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Rosshire has been taken to task for mistakenly putting up election posters on the A9 road at Dunbeath.


Get hooked on Graham Finn’s new fishing book

18 June 2024
Get hooked on Graham Finn’s new fishing book

Get hooked on Graham Finn’s new fishing book

18 June 2024

With one book under his belt, a Caithness author will be fishing for compliments with his latest publication.


£800K funding opportunity for Caithness organisations

17 June 2024
£800K funding opportunity for Caithness organisations

£800K funding opportunity for Caithness organisations

17 June 2024

Caithness organisations are invited to apply for funding towards projects addressing issues affecting Highland rural communities.


Delayed Naver Bridge work to get underway at last – 142-year-old bridge to be demolished and road realigned for new structure

17 June 2024
Delayed Naver Bridge work to get underway at last – 142-year-old bridge to be demolished and road realigned for new structure

Delayed Naver Bridge work to get underway at last – 142-year-old bridge to be demolished and road realigned for new structure

17 June 2024

Highland Council has just announced that the long-awaited A836 Naver Bridge replacement work is confirmed to start on August 1.


Wick High School helps new pupils transition with comic booklet

17 June 2024
Wick High School helps new pupils transition with comic booklet

Wick High School helps new pupils transition with comic booklet

17 June 2024

In a bid to make life easier for its intake of new pupils, Wick High School has produced a special ‘transition booklet’.


Fire at Murchison Street in Wick

17 June 2024
Fire at Murchison Street in Wick

Fire at Murchison Street in Wick

17 June 2024

A serious fire broke out in Wick last night (Sunday, June 16) with reports that an elderly man was taken to hospital.


Man arrested after Georgemas car crash

17 June 2024
Man arrested after Georgemas car crash

Man arrested after Georgemas car crash

17 June 2024

A man was arrested after a car left the road on the A9 near Georgemas yesterday afternoon (June 16).


Deer carnage at Mybster road lay-by

17 June 2024
Deer carnage at Mybster road lay-by

Deer carnage at Mybster road lay-by

17 June 2024

The remains of at least two deer have been discovered at a lay-by on the Watten-Mybster (B870) road in what appears to be a poaching incident.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Circus Montini heads to Thurso – colourful picture preview from recent Wick performance

15 June 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Circus Montini heads to Thurso – colourful picture preview from recent Wick performance

PICTURE SPECIAL: Circus Montini heads to Thurso – colourful picture preview from recent Wick performance

15 June 2024

Circus Montini is set to return to Caithness, after a visit to Wick, with shows at Sir George's Park in Thurso starting on Wednesday, June 19.


Bower teen’s new album released after ‘shocking dreams’ brought him to Caithness

14 June 2024
Bower teen’s new album released after ‘shocking dreams’ brought him to Caithness

Bower teen’s new album released after ‘shocking dreams’ brought him to Caithness

14 June 2024

Bower teenager, Shiloh Wendrich, celebrates the release of his first album ‘Goodbye Llanelli’ which came after a period of intense emotional upheaval.


Happy 50th to Watten Bowling Club

13 June 2024
Happy 50th to Watten Bowling Club

Happy 50th to Watten Bowling Club

13 June 2024

Watten Bowling Club celebrated its 50th anniversary with a dinner at the Ulbster Arms Hotel in Halkirk.


Bower-based Norscot announces partnership with cancer charity

13 June 2024
Bower-based Norscot announces partnership with cancer charity

Bower-based Norscot announces partnership with cancer charity

13 June 2024

A Bower-based joinery company has just announced a special partnership with a major cancer charity.


PICTURES and VIDEO: Sunk at sea after madcap bid to sail treacherous Pentland Firth on flimsy eco-raft

13 June 2024
PICTURES and VIDEO: Sunk at sea after madcap bid to sail treacherous Pentland Firth on flimsy eco-raft

PICTURES and VIDEO: Sunk at sea after madcap bid to sail treacherous Pentland Firth on flimsy eco-raft

13 June 2024

A group of London filmmakers were left floundering in Dunnet Bay on their eco-raft during a search for mythical monsters in the Pentland Firth.


Caithness charity receives donation from Subsea 7 to help those with vision and hearing issues

12 June 2024
Caithness charity receives donation from Subsea 7 to help those with vision and hearing issues

Caithness charity receives donation from Subsea 7 to help those with vision and hearing issues

12 June 2024

A Caithness charity providing support to people with hearing and sight loss received a special donation from engineering company Subsea 7.


Crime stats reveal ‘downward trend’ as Caithness cops stamp down on antisocial behaviour and youth disorder

12 June 2024
Crime stats reveal ‘downward trend’ as Caithness cops stamp down on antisocial behaviour and youth disorder

Crime stats reveal ‘downward trend’ as Caithness cops stamp down on antisocial behaviour and youth disorder

12 June 2024

Caithness police have been making concerted efforts to deal with antisocial behaviour and youth disorder which have plagued the county.


Area inspector who dealt with armed siege in Wick steps down

12 June 2024
Area inspector who dealt with armed siege in Wick steps down

Area inspector who dealt with armed siege in Wick steps down

12 June 2024

Police Scotland’s acting area inspector for Caithness who dealt with the recent siege at Wick’s Glamis Road is stepping down from that position.


Wick Players drama group is shortlisted for major award and seeks your vote

11 June 2024
Wick Players drama group is shortlisted for major award and seeks your vote

Wick Players drama group is shortlisted for major award and seeks your vote

11 June 2024

The power of creativity and community is celebrated after Wick Players was shortlisted for the 2024 Creative Lives Awards and now seeks your vote.


PICTURES: Reflections on baby loss at inaugural event for Tree of Tranquility in Thurso

10 June 2024
PICTURES: Reflections on baby loss at inaugural event for Tree of Tranquility in Thurso

PICTURES: Reflections on baby loss at inaugural event for Tree of Tranquility in Thurso

10 June 2024

Many of the great and the good turned up at a poignant event in Thurso with a sculpted tree at centre stage as a symbol for grieving parents.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Wind and showers failed to keep people from visiting this classic vehicle mix at Groats

10 June 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Wind and showers failed to keep people from visiting this classic vehicle mix at Groats

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wind and showers failed to keep people from visiting this classic vehicle mix at Groats

10 June 2024

Classic cars mingled with other vintage vehicles including tractors at a colourful show at John O’Groats on Sunday.


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