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Police investigate ‘unexplained’ death in Wick

08 April 2024
Police investigate ‘unexplained’ death in Wick

Police investigate ‘unexplained’ death in Wick

08 April 2024

Police in Wick are investigating the ‘unexplained’ death of a woman aged 29 in the town.


PICTURES: Material Matters – an exhibition by members from the Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso

07 April 2024
PICTURES: Material Matters – an exhibition by members from the Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso

PICTURES: Material Matters – an exhibition by members from the Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso

07 April 2024

The latest exhibition to be held at North Coast Visitor Centre in Thurso is called ‘Material Matters’ and opened on Friday, April 5.


Lyth Arts Centre immersive show influenced by Scottish crime novels

06 April 2024
Lyth Arts Centre immersive show influenced by Scottish crime novels

Lyth Arts Centre immersive show influenced by Scottish crime novels

06 April 2024

Lyth Arts Centre announces the launch of Inspired by Books – a ‘new and exciting’ visual exhibition by local artist Katie Squires.


Caithness councillor Karl Rosie urges government to support affordable housing for police

05 April 2024
Caithness councillor Karl Rosie urges government to support affordable housing for police

Caithness councillor Karl Rosie urges government to support affordable housing for police

05 April 2024

Cllr Karl Rosie has written to the Chancellor on behalf of the Alba Party calling for action to support police officers accessing affordable homes.


Dounreay workers overwhelmingly back strike action and have had ‘enough of the company’s games’

05 April 2024
Dounreay workers overwhelmingly back strike action and have had ‘enough of the company’s games’

Dounreay workers overwhelmingly back strike action and have had ‘enough of the company’s games’

05 April 2024

The 460 union members employed by Nuclear Restoration Services Limited based at Dounreay power station have backed strike action in a pay dispute.


Council needs to ‘get the finger out’ and give road workers more overtime, says Cllr McEwan

05 April 2024
Council needs to ‘get the finger out’ and give road workers more overtime, says Cllr McEwan

Council needs to ‘get the finger out’ and give road workers more overtime, says Cllr McEwan

05 April 2024

A councillor criticises the local authority for the “diabolical” state of roads and thinks overtime for workers may be a solution.


Thurso mother starts online petition for respite care – ‘Life with severe autism is a daily grind’

04 April 2024
Thurso mother starts online petition for respite care – ‘Life with severe autism is a daily grind’

Thurso mother starts online petition for respite care – ‘Life with severe autism is a daily grind’

04 April 2024

A Thurso mum pleading for respite care for her severely autistic son has started an online petition that is quickly gaining momentum.


Dounreay workers vote to strike

04 April 2024
Dounreay workers vote to strike

Dounreay workers vote to strike

04 April 2024

Staff at Dounreay nuclear power station overwhelmingly back industrial action as pay talks stall.


Police report highlights increase in shoplifting and resisting arrest in Wick

04 April 2024
Police report highlights increase in shoplifting and resisting arrest in Wick

Police report highlights increase in shoplifting and resisting arrest in Wick

04 April 2024

Increases in local crimes related to shoplifting and resisting arrest were noted at a meeting of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council on Monday.


Far north MP backs calls for suspension of arms sales to Israel

04 April 2024
Far north MP backs calls for suspension of arms sales to Israel

Far north MP backs calls for suspension of arms sales to Israel

04 April 2024

Jamie Stone MP today (April 4) urged the government to suspend arms sales to Israel, following the deaths of seven aid workers.


Woman arrested and charged for alleged thefts in Wick

03 April 2024
Woman arrested and charged for alleged thefts in Wick

Woman arrested and charged for alleged thefts in Wick

03 April 2024

A woman in Wick was arrested and charged for an alleged theft of items from houses in the town


Maree Todd praises the ‘compassionate team’ at Caithness Klics for supporting young carers

03 April 2024
Maree Todd praises the ‘compassionate team’ at Caithness Klics for supporting young carers

Maree Todd praises the ‘compassionate team’ at Caithness Klics for supporting young carers

03 April 2024

Maree Todd MSP has praised Caithness KLICs charity in Wick for its invaluable support to young carers in the community.


17th century Dunnet minister who put Caithness on the map is subject of Castletown talk

03 April 2024
17th century Dunnet minister who put Caithness on the map is subject of Castletown talk

17th century Dunnet minister who put Caithness on the map is subject of Castletown talk

03 April 2024

Caithness-born author James Miller will speak at the next Caithness Family History Society meeting about historic cartographer Timothy Pont.


Castletown kids clear winners at school quiz competition

03 April 2024
Castletown kids clear winners at school quiz competition

Castletown kids clear winners at school quiz competition

03 April 2024

An audience of parents, grandparents and friends were treated to a primary school quiz competition in Thurso West Church on Wednesday, March 27.


PICTURES: Lorries cutting corners destroy Watten village pavements

02 April 2024
PICTURES: Lorries cutting corners destroy Watten village pavements

PICTURES: Lorries cutting corners destroy Watten village pavements

02 April 2024

Heavy vehicles are destroying pavements in Watten but there are ‘no easy answers’ to the problem, according to a local roads campaigner.


Body discovered near John O’Groats – Police currently investigating

02 April 2024
Body discovered near John O’Groats – Police currently investigating

Body discovered near John O’Groats – Police currently investigating

02 April 2024

A police presence was noted over the last few days near John O’Groats and it has just been confirmed that a body was discovered.


Seen strange glowing lights in the Caithness countryside? UK Glow-worm Survey wants to know

02 April 2024
Seen strange glowing lights in the Caithness countryside? UK Glow-worm Survey wants to know

Seen strange glowing lights in the Caithness countryside? UK Glow-worm Survey wants to know

02 April 2024

A rare sighting in 1958 has glow-worm enthusiasts keen to find out if the report was accurate in highlighting Loch Watten as a habitat for the insect.


WATCH: Wind farm crane ship off Caithness coast was involved in dramatic accident caught on video

01 April 2024
WATCH: Wind farm crane ship off Caithness coast was involved in dramatic accident caught on video

WATCH: Wind farm crane ship off Caithness coast was involved in dramatic accident caught on video

01 April 2024

A giant crane ship currently working off the Caithness coast was involved in a dramatic accident when undergoing tests in Germany in 2020.


Focus North business conference in Wick – 'We need to work together'

30 March 2024
Focus North business conference in Wick – 'We need to work together'

Focus North business conference in Wick – 'We need to work together'

30 March 2024

After a vibrant conference in Wick the chair of Focus North talked about the importance of "working together" to capitalise on opportunities.


PICTURES: Lifeboat update on cliff fall incident at Thurso

29 March 2024
PICTURES: Lifeboat update on cliff fall incident at Thurso

PICTURES: Lifeboat update on cliff fall incident at Thurso

29 March 2024

A lifeboat spokesperson provided an update to the incident at Thurso’s Victoria Walk today after a woman was reported to have fallen from a cliff.


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