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Just published – Thurso author pens folklore sequel

07 December 2021
Just published – Thurso author pens folklore sequel

Just published – Thurso author pens folklore sequel

07 December 2021

The legends of Caithness were the inspiration for Thurso author Gail Anthea Brown, whose second novel Pieces of Sky and Stone has just been released.


High winds are expected around Sutherland coast

07 December 2021
High winds are expected around Sutherland coast

High winds are expected around Sutherland coast

07 December 2021

The Met Office has extended a Yellow Warning of wind north into Sutherland it announced this morning.


High winds are expected around Caithness coast

07 December 2021
High winds are expected around Caithness coast

High winds are expected around Caithness coast

07 December 2021

The Met Office has extended a Yellow Warning of wind north into Caithness it announced this morning.


Ice warning for Caithness

06 December 2021
Ice warning for Caithness

Ice warning for Caithness

06 December 2021

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning of patchy ice on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths making accidents and injuries more likely.


Charity cheque delight in Thurso to help kids at Christmas

06 December 2021
Charity cheque delight in Thurso to help kids at Christmas

Charity cheque delight in Thurso to help kids at Christmas

06 December 2021

Staff at a retail store in Thurso were delighted that their customers helped them raise over £250 for disadvantaged children this Christmas.


PICTURES: Festive Fun Day in Thurso brings warmth in the December chill

06 December 2021
PICTURES: Festive Fun Day in Thurso brings warmth in the December chill

PICTURES: Festive Fun Day in Thurso brings warmth in the December chill

06 December 2021

Thurso town centre was alive with music, colour and cheer for the annual Christmas Fun Day event on Saturday.


Crash at Milton

06 December 2021
Crash at Milton

Crash at Milton

06 December 2021

Police Scotland issued a fixed penalty notice after a driver crashed his car close to Wick on Saturday morning.


Over £400K for Caithness in Highland Coastal Communities Funding

04 December 2021
Over £400K for Caithness in Highland Coastal Communities Funding

Over £400K for Caithness in Highland Coastal Communities Funding

04 December 2021

Highland communities will benefit from a 7.5 per cent increase in Highland Coastal Communities Funding for 2022 with Caithness receiving £409,652.26.


Teenager arrested after Wick crash

03 December 2021
Teenager arrested after Wick crash

Teenager arrested after Wick crash

03 December 2021

A 19-year-old was arrested after a car crashed in Wick this morning.


'I hope this happens to nobody else,' says son of hospitalised 80-year-old Wick man who suffered a fortnight of agonising pain

03 December 2021
'I hope this happens to nobody else,' says son of hospitalised 80-year-old Wick man who suffered a fortnight of agonising pain

'I hope this happens to nobody else,' says son of hospitalised 80-year-old Wick man who suffered a fortnight of agonising pain

03 December 2021

A Wick man said he felt there was no choice but to 'abandon' his elderly father at the local hospital after failing to get proper medical treatment.


Council urges locals to take a stand and report vandalism after fire raising in Thurso toilets and other Highland facilities

02 December 2021
Council urges locals to take a stand and report vandalism after fire raising in Thurso toilets and other Highland facilities

Council urges locals to take a stand and report vandalism after fire raising in Thurso toilets and other Highland facilities

02 December 2021

A significant rise in vandalism and fire raising at public toilets has prompted the council to urge local people to report vandals to the police.


Far north winter road condition and school closure report for today – Council warn of damp roads in Caithness

02 December 2021
Far north winter road condition and school closure report for today – Council warn of damp roads in Caithness

Far north winter road condition and school closure report for today – Council warn of damp roads in Caithness

02 December 2021

Highland Council warned drivers of damp and wet roads in Caithness as wintry conditions continue to take hold of the county.


Thurso artist incorporates Caithness Courier in a new painting at his one-man show

01 December 2021
Thurso artist incorporates Caithness Courier in a new painting at his one-man show

Thurso artist incorporates Caithness Courier in a new painting at his one-man show

01 December 2021

A Thurso artist has a solo show of paintings at the North Coast Visitor Centre and incorporates a copy of the Caithness Courier in one work.


PICTURES: Wick volunteers complete upgrade of Newton Hill path – local mum delighted she can push her pram up the hill safely now

01 December 2021
PICTURES: Wick volunteers complete upgrade of Newton Hill path – local mum delighted she can push her pram up the hill safely now

PICTURES: Wick volunteers complete upgrade of Newton Hill path – local mum delighted she can push her pram up the hill safely now

01 December 2021

Volunteers from Wick Paths Group (WPG) have completed the upgrade of a popular path from the town boundary up to Newton Hill.


Met Office warn of icy roads and snow

01 December 2021
Met Office warn of icy roads and snow

Met Office warn of icy roads and snow

01 December 2021

The Met Office issued a bulletin this morning warning of wintry showers with icy stretches on Wednesday night and into Thursday for the far north.


'Gifted and brave' Wick writer interviewed for podcast

29 November 2021
'Gifted and brave' Wick writer interviewed for podcast

'Gifted and brave' Wick writer interviewed for podcast

29 November 2021

A Wick author and editor of an online LGBT magazine was interviewed by a popular blogger for a podcast recently.


Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness

29 November 2021
Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness

Council winter road condition and school closure report for Caithness

29 November 2021

Highland Council provided a summary of reports from operational staff on road conditions and school closures in the county.


Council leader visits Wick – praises roads team 'for their hard work'

29 November 2021
Council leader visits Wick – praises roads team 'for their hard work'

Council leader visits Wick – praises roads team 'for their hard work'

29 November 2021

The leader of the Highland Council, Councillor Margaret Davidson, recently met with council roads staff in Wick on a visit to Caithness.


Wick opticians supports music therapy charity

29 November 2021
Wick opticians supports music therapy charity

Wick opticians supports music therapy charity

29 November 2021

A Wick opticians has helped raise £15,000 for the UK's largest music therapy charity following the Specsavers Scottish Music Awards.


Wick school to remain closed after storm damage

29 November 2021
Wick school to remain closed after storm damage

Wick school to remain closed after storm damage

29 November 2021

Wick High School has issued a bulletin stating that it will remain closed today and tomorrow after a building sustained damage during Storm Arwen.


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