Author - Gordon Calder

Thurso festive lights set for switch on

Event takes place on Sunday

Four Caithness street pastors commissioned and set to embark on first patrol

Four Caithness street pastors commissioned and set to embark on first patrol

The event was "very positive" said co-ordinator, Alan Finch

Fire chief gives assurance on service after concerns about cover in the north

Fire chief gives assurance on service after concerns about cover in the north

Michael Humphrey responds to criticism of service in parts of Caithness and north Sutherland

One hundred and fourteen places in Highlands put forward for 20mph speed limit plan

23 November 2022

One hundred and fourteen places in Highlands put forward for 20mph speed limit plan

23 November 2022

Sites could become part of Transport Scotland's speed strategy

Plan lodged with Highland Council for shed and greenhouse at Castletown youth club

Plan lodged with Highland Council for shed and greenhouse at Castletown youth club

Application is under consideration

Centenary service held in Wick

Centenary service held in Wick

Event held on Saturday afternoon

Two awards for Caithness distillery at Scottish gin competition

Two awards for Caithness distillery at Scottish gin competition

The event is one of the biggest of its kind in the UK

Street pastor scheme set for first patrol in Caithness and will offer 'a beneficial service' for the area

Street pastor scheme set for first patrol in Caithness and will offer 'a beneficial service' for the area

Four volunteers will be on patrol in Wick streets after being commissioned as pastors

Fire cover in parts of Caithness and north Sutherland has been 'seriously compromised', says local councillor.

Fire cover in parts of Caithness and north Sutherland has been 'seriously compromised', says local councillor.

Fire service says it is taking steps to address the difficulties

Caithness musician Brandon McPhee to release his first, self-penned Christmas single

Caithness musician Brandon McPhee to release his first, self-penned Christmas single

Tour starts the days after the single goes on sale

Caithness businessman helped Nazareth rocker Dan McCafferty on the road to fame

Caithness businessman helped Nazareth rocker Dan McCafferty on the road to fame

Singer died last week at the age of 76

Grant accuses Scottish Government of 'falling woefully short' in providing key services for neurological patients

Grant accuses Scottish Government of 'falling woefully short' in providing key services for neurological patients

The MSP describes the SNP's record as 'dismal'

Stone wants meeting with Prime Minister over failure in cost-of-living support payments

Stone wants meeting with Prime Minister over failure in cost-of-living support payments

Far north MP says people could lose hundreds of pounds

Irish band strike right chord with Caithness country fans but have to wait three years for award

15 November 2022

Irish band strike right chord with Caithness country fans but have to wait three years for award

15 November 2022

The Stephen Smyth Band won award in 2019

Councillors told tourism is vital to the economic recovery of the Highlands

12 November 2022

Councillors told tourism is vital to the economic recovery of the Highlands

12 November 2022

Local authority needs to help improve infrastructure in the area

Caithness public urged to shop locally to help firms during economic difficulty and rising energy prices

Caithness public urged to shop locally to help firms during economic difficulty and rising energy prices

Call comes from business leader and two Highland councillors

'Unequivocal answers' needed about the future of Thurso High School, says local councillor

'Unequivocal answers' needed about the future of Thurso High School, says local councillor

Plea comes after checks on second block at the secondary school

Castletown whisky distillery could be open in under two years' time

Castletown whisky distillery could be open in under two years' time