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Lighting up Halkirk with some Christmas magic

23 December 2023
Lighting up Halkirk with some Christmas magic

Lighting up Halkirk with some Christmas magic

23 December 2023

Halkirk Village Council has been on a Christmas mission to light up the village with its first Winter Window Wonderland competition.


Snow gates closed on A9 makes 'Caithness an island with no maternity services', says Far North MP

23 December 2023
Snow gates closed on A9 makes 'Caithness an island with no maternity services', says Far North MP

Snow gates closed on A9 makes 'Caithness an island with no maternity services', says Far North MP

23 December 2023

With wintry conditions prevailing throughout Caithness today, Far North MP Jamie Stone commented on the closure of the snow gates at the Ord.


Wind warning for far north – possible 70mph gusts in Caithness on Christmas Eve

23 December 2023
Wind warning for far north – possible 70mph gusts in Caithness on Christmas Eve

Wind warning for far north – possible 70mph gusts in Caithness on Christmas Eve

23 December 2023

The Met Office warns of strong winds bringing the potential for some disruption across Caithness on Sunday.


And now for something completely different – new shop is a hit at PPP in Wick

22 December 2023
And now for something completely different – new shop is a hit at PPP in Wick

And now for something completely different – new shop is a hit at PPP in Wick

22 December 2023

The Pulteney Centre in Wick is hosting pop-up shops as part of a special initiative by Pulteneytown People's Project to support local businesses.


Storm Pia drubs Caithness and the far north, says Wick weather watcher

21 December 2023
Storm Pia drubs Caithness and the far north, says Wick weather watcher

Storm Pia drubs Caithness and the far north, says Wick weather watcher

21 December 2023

Wick weather watcher Keith Banks shared information on how Storm Pia has developed over the day and its effects in the far north.


CAITHNESS WEATHER WARNING: Snow and ice on Friday night and Saturday morning

21 December 2023
CAITHNESS WEATHER WARNING: Snow and ice on Friday night and Saturday morning

CAITHNESS WEATHER WARNING: Snow and ice on Friday night and Saturday morning

21 December 2023

The Met Office has posted a weather warning for snow and ice on Friday night and Saturday morning across Caithness.


Travel disruption across Caithness from Storm Pia

21 December 2023
Travel disruption across Caithness from Storm Pia

Travel disruption across Caithness from Storm Pia

21 December 2023

The Met Office warns of very strong winds occurring across Caithness this morning with travel disruption expected.


Friends of Tender raise almost £6K for local good causes

21 December 2023
Friends of Tender raise almost £6K for local good causes

Friends of Tender raise almost £6K for local good causes

21 December 2023

A charity cycle ride through Caithness dedicated to the late Donald McWilliam, nicknamed 'Tender', has raised £5735 for local charities.


Mini therapy pony is ready to start work in the community

20 December 2023
Mini therapy pony is ready to start work in the community

Mini therapy pony is ready to start work in the community

20 December 2023

A Lyth-based riding stable has a new addition to its retinue of horses with a miniature therapy pony.


WEATHER WARNING: Strong winds across Caithness may bring travel disruption

20 December 2023
WEATHER WARNING: Strong winds across Caithness may bring travel disruption

WEATHER WARNING: Strong winds across Caithness may bring travel disruption

20 December 2023

The Met Office updated its Yellow Warning forecast for high winds, possibly reaching 60-70mph, across Caithness tonight and tomorrow.


Pictures: Santa makes a visit to Halkirk to delight of all

19 December 2023
Pictures: Santa makes a visit to Halkirk to delight of all

Pictures: Santa makes a visit to Halkirk to delight of all

19 December 2023

Families were delighted to have a visit from Santa Claus at the weekend with the festive gang scheduled to return on Christmas Eve (Sunday).


Gail Ross takes on new role in support of Caithness cats

19 December 2023
Gail Ross takes on new role in support of Caithness cats

Gail Ross takes on new role in support of Caithness cats

19 December 2023

Former North MSP Gail Ross may be out of politics now but has taken up a new voluntary position to help out the Caithness branch of Cats Protection.


Gail Ross takes on new role in support of Caithness cats

19 December 2023
Gail Ross takes on new role in support of Caithness cats

Gail Ross takes on new role in support of Caithness cats

19 December 2023

Former North MSP Gail Ross may be out of politics now but has taken up a new voluntary position to help out the Caithness branch of Cats Protection.


All you need to know – Highland Council service arrangements over festive period 2023/2024

19 December 2023
All you need to know – Highland Council service arrangements over festive period 2023/2024

All you need to know – Highland Council service arrangements over festive period 2023/2024

19 December 2023

Highland Council has produced a detailed list for all its services and other essential information that may be required over the Christmas holidays.


Resident praises community effort put into Thrumster's festive lights

19 December 2023
Resident praises community effort put into Thrumster's festive lights

Resident praises community effort put into Thrumster's festive lights

19 December 2023

A Thrumster resident sent in a selection of images to highlight her appreciation of the colourful displays of Christmas lights in the village.


Serious assault on Back Bridge Street in Wick

18 December 2023
Serious assault on Back Bridge Street in Wick

Serious assault on Back Bridge Street in Wick

18 December 2023

A man was reported to have been seriously assaulted outside Harper's Bar in Wick on Friday evening.


Trees are budding as Wick experiences 'unseasonally mild temperatures'

18 December 2023
Trees are budding as Wick experiences 'unseasonally mild temperatures'

Trees are budding as Wick experiences 'unseasonally mild temperatures'

18 December 2023

With buds appearing on some trees and shrubs, a local weather pundit calls the temperatures in Wick 'exceptional'.


IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Council gets to the 'seat' of the problem with new recycling guidelines in Caithness

18 December 2023
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Council gets to the 'seat' of the problem with new recycling guidelines in Caithness

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Council gets to the 'seat' of the problem with new recycling guidelines in Caithness

18 December 2023

Highland Council has new rules about upholstered domestic seating containing hazardous materials for recycling centres in Wick and Thurso.


Old Wick flowers brought back to life by Thurso artist

18 December 2023
Old Wick flowers brought back to life by Thurso artist

Old Wick flowers brought back to life by Thurso artist

18 December 2023

A Thurso artist came across boxes of pressed flowers from the late Margaret Clyne in a Wick charity shop and has brought them back to life.


Warning of high winds across the county from Wednesday night

18 December 2023
Warning of high winds across the county from Wednesday night

Warning of high winds across the county from Wednesday night

18 December 2023

The Met Office has issued a Yellow Warning across Caithness and the rest of the country for high winds later this week.


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