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'Guest of Napoleon' is subject of historical talk at Castletown

07 February 2024
'Guest of Napoleon' is subject of historical talk at Castletown

'Guest of Napoleon' is subject of historical talk at Castletown

07 February 2024

Caithness Family History Society's February meeting sees the return of Muriel Murray – a very popular speaker at the society’s monthly events.


50mm snow on Caithness roads but no schools reported closed in county – more snow expected though

07 February 2024
50mm snow on Caithness roads but no schools reported closed in county – more snow expected though

50mm snow on Caithness roads but no schools reported closed in county – more snow expected though

07 February 2024

No schools were closed in Caithness due to the wintry conditions but the Met Office warns of more snow over the next few days.


French crepes and Scotch pancakes at Shrove Tuesday event in Wick church

06 February 2024
French crepes and Scotch pancakes at Shrove Tuesday event in Wick church

French crepes and Scotch pancakes at Shrove Tuesday event in Wick church

06 February 2024

The Shrove Tuesday annual feast will take place in the hall of St John’s Church in Moray Street, Wick between 10.30am-2pm on Tuesday, February 13.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick Kingdom Hall open day at Bilbster

06 February 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick Kingdom Hall open day at Bilbster

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick Kingdom Hall open day at Bilbster

06 February 2024

An inconspicuous corner of a field on the A882 at Bilbster has been transformed into a spiritual centre for Jehovah's Witnesses in just a few months.


Met Office warns of snow and ice in Caithness today and tomorrow

06 February 2024
Met Office warns of snow and ice in Caithness today and tomorrow

Met Office warns of snow and ice in Caithness today and tomorrow

06 February 2024

The Met Office warns that snow showers and ice will bring difficult driving conditions and transport disruption in Caithness today and tomorrow.


Mum's ashes taken to Wick in Vegimite jar – an Australian's last tribute for WWII veteran

06 February 2024
Mum's ashes taken to Wick in Vegimite jar – an Australian's last tribute for WWII veteran

Mum's ashes taken to Wick in Vegimite jar – an Australian's last tribute for WWII veteran

06 February 2024

An Australian man repatriated his mother's remains to Wick and recently named his yacht after her home street of Willowbank.


Warning of black ice and sparkly roads in Caithness this morning

06 February 2024
Warning of black ice and sparkly roads in Caithness this morning

Warning of black ice and sparkly roads in Caithness this morning

06 February 2024

Highland Council has issued a road condition report for the region and highlighted the impact of negative temperatures in Caithness this morning.


Rally boys tasting treat at Thurso's Wolfburn Distillery

05 February 2024
Rally boys tasting treat at Thurso's Wolfburn Distillery

Rally boys tasting treat at Thurso's Wolfburn Distillery

05 February 2024

Committee members from the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club enjoyed a special day out at Wolfburn Distillery in Thurso.


Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

05 February 2024
Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

05 February 2024

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning for wintry weather and icy patches on roads and pavements in the far north tomorrow (Tuesday, February 6).


Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

05 February 2024
Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

05 February 2024

Caesarean births in the far north have rocketed as maternity services have been cut, says Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain.


Caithness may be the Land of the Cats but do big cats roam the county?

04 February 2024
Caithness may be the Land of the Cats but do big cats roam the county?

Caithness may be the Land of the Cats but do big cats roam the county?

04 February 2024

The name of Caithness derives from the Pictish Kingdom of Cat but the county may be home to larger cats who keep in the shadows.


Burns lunch celebration at Keiss Primary School

03 February 2024
Burns lunch celebration at Keiss Primary School

Burns lunch celebration at Keiss Primary School

03 February 2024

Keiss Primary School extended a warm invitation to parents for a special Burns lunch celebration on January 25.


PICTURES: Halkirk Primary kids hold Burns Night in the afternoon with a 'dram' of Irn Bru

02 February 2024
PICTURES: Halkirk Primary kids hold Burns Night in the afternoon with a 'dram' of Irn Bru

PICTURES: Halkirk Primary kids hold Burns Night in the afternoon with a 'dram' of Irn Bru

02 February 2024

Halkirk Primary reported that it held a 'very successful' Burns supper event in the afternoon last week on Thursday, January 25.


PICTURES: Golden Years Treat for Wick's senior citizens

01 February 2024
PICTURES: Golden Years Treat for Wick's senior citizens

PICTURES: Golden Years Treat for Wick's senior citizens

01 February 2024

An event for Wick's senior citizens' called the Golden Years Treat finally went ahead last Thursday in the town's Assembly Rooms.


Caithness and north Sutherland dementia adviser encourages people to seek support

01 February 2024
Caithness and north Sutherland dementia adviser encourages people to seek support

Caithness and north Sutherland dementia adviser encourages people to seek support

01 February 2024

A far north dementia adviser says that support is available to help people live independently for as long as possible.


Leave no Stone unturned to 'designate a funding pot for potholes,' says MP

31 January 2024
Leave no Stone unturned to 'designate a funding pot for potholes,' says MP

Leave no Stone unturned to 'designate a funding pot for potholes,' says MP

31 January 2024

Jamie Stone MP has called on Highland Council to ring-fence funding for road improvements ahead of its upcoming budget.


'For Peat’s Sake' – Funding secured for peatland restoration project in Caithness and north Sutherland

31 January 2024
'For Peat’s Sake' – Funding secured for peatland restoration project in Caithness and north Sutherland

'For Peat’s Sake' – Funding secured for peatland restoration project in Caithness and north Sutherland

31 January 2024

Funding has been awarded to help businesses in Caithness and north Sutherland diversify from traditional skills to green skills.


My 'knights in shining armour' came to the rescue – Thurso artist praises local Masons

30 January 2024
My 'knights in shining armour' came to the rescue – Thurso artist praises local Masons

My 'knights in shining armour' came to the rescue – Thurso artist praises local Masons

30 January 2024

A Caithness creative group was ready to host its first craft fair and show at Scrabster village hall when a major problem occurred.


More body worn security cameras for rail staff due to anti-social behaviour

30 January 2024
More body worn security cameras for rail staff due to anti-social behaviour

More body worn security cameras for rail staff due to anti-social behaviour

30 January 2024

ScotRail plans to more than triple its number of body worn cameras in a bid to tackle anti-social behaviour on its rail network.


Certificate for Cynthia after 60 years playing Keiss church organ

30 January 2024
Certificate for Cynthia after 60 years playing Keiss church organ

Certificate for Cynthia after 60 years playing Keiss church organ

30 January 2024

Cynthia Grant has been playing the right notes at Keiss Church of Scotland as its organist for six decades and was recognised for her service.


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