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Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

25 April 2024
Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

Wick man recognised as one of the ‘most outstanding early-career scientists in the world’

25 April 2024

A Wick man has received recognition as a pioneering young scientist and will head to the US for a research programme.


Norscot to showcase its expertise at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

24 April 2024
Norscot to showcase its expertise at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

Norscot to showcase its expertise at Homebuilding and Renovating Show

24 April 2024

Bower-based Norscot is set to showcase its expertise at a prestigious show in Glasgow.


WATCH: Lyth theatre production challenges stereotypes of ageing

24 April 2024
WATCH: Lyth theatre production challenges stereotypes of ageing

WATCH: Lyth theatre production challenges stereotypes of ageing

24 April 2024

Lyth Arts Centre (LAC) says it is excited to host a special theatre show featuring performers aged over 50.


Inspectors visit Lybster primary school and issue report on strengths and weaknesses

24 April 2024
Inspectors visit Lybster primary school and issue report on strengths and weaknesses

Inspectors visit Lybster primary school and issue report on strengths and weaknesses

24 April 2024

Lybster primary school and nursery class were assessed by inspectors with key strengths and areas to be improved highlighted.


Mamma Mia! Watten to stage free singalong event

24 April 2024
Mamma Mia! Watten to stage free singalong event

Mamma Mia! Watten to stage free singalong event

24 April 2024

A village community group is hosting a free singalong event featuring the popular musical Mamma Mia.


Thurso town centre fencing condemned as ‘unsightly hazard’ – Owner fears masonry collapse

24 April 2024
Thurso town centre fencing condemned as ‘unsightly hazard’ – Owner fears masonry collapse

Thurso town centre fencing condemned as ‘unsightly hazard’ – Owner fears masonry collapse

24 April 2024

Controversial fencing in the centre of Thurso has been condemned as, not just an eyesore, but a hazard for pedestrians, especially the disabled.


PICTURES: Paths to success for volunteers as Wick riverside made better for walkers

23 April 2024
PICTURES: Paths to success for volunteers as Wick riverside made better for walkers

PICTURES: Paths to success for volunteers as Wick riverside made better for walkers

23 April 2024

Local volunteers have made a great difference to Wick’s riverside after scraping back and relaying paths for walkers in the scenic area.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Search for ancient Caithness tower continues with new archaeological dig

22 April 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Search for ancient Caithness tower continues with new archaeological dig

PICTURE SPECIAL: Search for ancient Caithness tower continues with new archaeological dig

22 April 2024

The archaeological dig at Sarclet for the remains of a 15th-century stronghold called Thurster Tower has started up again this year.


Wick-based North Apex Gymnastics Club celebrates with haul of medals and ribbons

22 April 2024
Wick-based North Apex Gymnastics Club celebrates with haul of medals and ribbons

Wick-based North Apex Gymnastics Club celebrates with haul of medals and ribbons

22 April 2024

Last month saw Wick-based gymnastics club members attend their first competitions of 2024 and achieve great success.


Council celebrates World Earth Day with tree planting in Wick and Thurso

22 April 2024
Council celebrates World Earth Day with tree planting in Wick and Thurso

Council celebrates World Earth Day with tree planting in Wick and Thurso

22 April 2024

Highland Council has been working to improve biodiversity in Caithness by embarking on ambitious tree-planting projects in Wick and Thurso.


Police say Dunnet beach bone is around 1500 years old – but is it human?

19 April 2024
Police say Dunnet beach bone is around 1500 years old – but is it human?

Police say Dunnet beach bone is around 1500 years old – but is it human?

19 April 2024

Police have closed their investigation of a possible human bone found on Dunnet beach after it was established to be around 1500 years old.


Blaze in Thurso brought under control by fire services

19 April 2024
Blaze in Thurso brought under control by fire services

Blaze in Thurso brought under control by fire services

19 April 2024

Thurso Community Fire Station was called out last night (April 18) to the tower blocks around Stainland Street to deal with a house fire.


Controversial new waste bins coming to Caithness soon

19 April 2024
Controversial new waste bins coming to Caithness soon

Controversial new waste bins coming to Caithness soon

19 April 2024

The council’s controversial new non-recyclable waste bins are wending their way to Caithness with a roll-out now happening in Ross and Cromarty.


Body found near John O’Groats not that of missing local man

18 April 2024
Body found near John O’Groats not that of missing local man

Body found near John O’Groats not that of missing local man

18 April 2024

The body recently discovered at John O’Groats is not the local man reported missing several weeks ago, confirmed Police Scotland today.


Mystery postbox found in ‘middle of nowhere’ on Caithness moors

18 April 2024
Mystery postbox found in ‘middle of nowhere’ on Caithness moors

Mystery postbox found in ‘middle of nowhere’ on Caithness moors

18 April 2024

Who would want a postbox situated on a barren patch of Caithness moorland with no nearby home connected with it?


Dementia advice sessions planned for Thurso

18 April 2024
Dementia advice sessions planned for Thurso

Dementia advice sessions planned for Thurso

18 April 2024

Alzheimer Scotland is pushing forward with special sessions in Thurso for those living with memory loss in Caithness and their carers.


Caithness LGBTQ+ voices sought for documentary series

18 April 2024
Caithness LGBTQ+ voices sought for documentary series

Caithness LGBTQ+ voices sought for documentary series

18 April 2024

Participants are being sought in Caithness for a podcast documentary on rural Scotland's LGBTQ+ community.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Photography skills of Thurso Camera Club praised by town provost at new show

17 April 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Photography skills of Thurso Camera Club praised by town provost at new show

PICTURE SPECIAL: Photography skills of Thurso Camera Club praised by town provost at new show

17 April 2024

The opening night of a new exhibition highlighting local photographic talents proved to be a popular event at Thurso Art Gallery.


Presentation night for indoor bowling winners at Wick

17 April 2024
Presentation night for indoor bowling winners at Wick

Presentation night for indoor bowling winners at Wick

17 April 2024

There was a presentation night at Wick’s Assembly Rooms this week for all the indoor bowling prize winners throughout the season.


Respite care for Caithness parents/carers moves forward with pressure group

16 April 2024
Respite care for Caithness parents/carers moves forward with pressure group

Respite care for Caithness parents/carers moves forward with pressure group

16 April 2024

A Thurso mum has taken a step further with her demands for better respite care in Caithness with a new online group that parent-carers can join.


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