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Mount Pleasant cook Catriona Manson hangs up her apron after 15 years.

04 April 2022
Mount Pleasant cook Catriona Manson hangs up her apron after 15 years.

Mount Pleasant cook Catriona Manson hangs up her apron after 15 years.

04 April 2022

Catriona Manson, cook in charge at Mount Pleasant Primary was presented with flowers on her last day of work after 15 years of preparing lunches.


Russell Skelton scores highest percentage at final dressage league

31 March 2022
Russell Skelton scores highest percentage at final dressage league

Russell Skelton scores highest percentage at final dressage league

31 March 2022

Standards were once again high at the final dressage league competition organised by Caithness Riding Club at the indoor school Halkirk.


Eight young oak trees awaiting forever homes in the local community

31 March 2022
Eight young oak trees awaiting forever homes in the local community

Eight young oak trees awaiting forever homes in the local community

31 March 2022

Green-fingered activist Alexander Glasgow is looking for groups to provide forever homes for oak trees that arrived in a larger size than expected.


WATCH: Charity Vanman Andy Riley from Dunbeath sets off on his big drive round the NC 500

31 March 2022
WATCH: Charity Vanman Andy Riley from Dunbeath sets off on his big drive round the NC 500

WATCH: Charity Vanman Andy Riley from Dunbeath sets off on his big drive round the NC 500

31 March 2022

Keep your eyes peeled for Andy Riley (55) who will embark on his charity challenge in his wheelchair accessible van tomorrow morning.


PICTURES: Thrumster Primary School pupils learn a new hobby with local artist Katie Squires

29 March 2022
PICTURES: Thrumster Primary School pupils learn a new hobby with local artist Katie Squires

PICTURES: Thrumster Primary School pupils learn a new hobby with local artist Katie Squires

29 March 2022

Pupils from Thrumster Primary School recently got the chance to take part in lino printing sessions with local artist Katie Squires.


Endometriosis walk supported by Jamie Stone and local health campaigner Ron Gunn

29 March 2022
Endometriosis walk supported by Jamie Stone and local health campaigner Ron Gunn

Endometriosis walk supported by Jamie Stone and local health campaigner Ron Gunn

29 March 2022

The local Endo March event held at John O'Groats on Saturday was well supported and helped raise awareness of endometriosis.


Wick Player's production of Womberang proves a hit and is now through to the SCDA Scottish Final

29 March 2022
Wick Player's production of Womberang proves a hit and is now through to the SCDA Scottish Final

Wick Player's production of Womberang proves a hit and is now through to the SCDA Scottish Final

29 March 2022

Wick Players will be going through to the SCDA Scottish Final in Orkney after winning in Nairn at the weekend.


Quiz being held this week to help raise funds for Trinkie repairs

29 March 2022
Quiz being held this week to help raise funds for Trinkie repairs

Quiz being held this week to help raise funds for Trinkie repairs

29 March 2022

The Trinkie Heritage Preservation Group are appealing for support to help repair the popular outdoor swimming pool following recent storm damage.


Thurso schoolboy Aidan Macgruer powers on in 500-mile challenge to help people living with incurable neurological condition

28 March 2022
Thurso schoolboy Aidan Macgruer powers on in 500-mile challenge to help people living with incurable neurological condition

Thurso schoolboy Aidan Macgruer powers on in 500-mile challenge to help people living with incurable neurological condition

28 March 2022

Aidan Macgruer, from Thurso, has taken on an amazing challenge – a virtual NC500 cycle to raise money for families impacted by Huntington’s disease.


Have your say in local community consultation being carried out by Pulteneytown People's Project

25 March 2022
Have your say in local community consultation being carried out by Pulteneytown People's Project

Have your say in local community consultation being carried out by Pulteneytown People's Project

25 March 2022

The views of people living in Wick and the wider area are being sought in a community consultation being conducted by Pulteneytown People's Project.


Dog owners asked to act responsibly at lambing time

25 March 2022
Dog owners asked to act responsibly at lambing time

Dog owners asked to act responsibly at lambing time

25 March 2022

The National Sheep Association is reminding dog owners to act responsibly if out enjoying the local countryside this weekend.


Caithness fiddler Karen Steven's tune – Angel Boy – due for release in memory of two-year-old great nephew Iain Mackay

25 March 2022
Caithness fiddler Karen Steven's tune – Angel Boy – due for release in memory of two-year-old great nephew Iain Mackay

Caithness fiddler Karen Steven's tune – Angel Boy – due for release in memory of two-year-old great nephew Iain Mackay

25 March 2022

The new Angel Boy composition by Caithness musician Karen Steven in memory of her great-nephew is set to be available for download from this Sunday.


Good weather helps make latest North Coast Market a success

22 March 2022
Good weather helps make latest North Coast Market a success

Good weather helps make latest North Coast Market a success

22 March 2022

Lots of gift ideas for Mothering Sunday were on display at the North Coast Market held in Armadale Village Hall at the weekend.


Dunbeath crofter Jasmine Grant pleased with overall result in Four Nations nursery sheepdog final

22 March 2022
Dunbeath crofter Jasmine Grant pleased with overall result in Four Nations nursery sheepdog final

Dunbeath crofter Jasmine Grant pleased with overall result in Four Nations nursery sheepdog final

22 March 2022

Local sheepdog handler Jasmine Grant feels honoured to have represented Scotland at the Four Nations Nursery Sheepdog Trials at the weekend.


Road Safety Week launched with pledge to make Scotland’s roads safer

21 March 2022
Road Safety Week launched with pledge to make Scotland’s roads safer

Road Safety Week launched with pledge to make Scotland’s roads safer

21 March 2022

Scotland’s first Road Safety Week – a new initiative from the Scottish Government and Transport Scotland – was launched today.


Bargains to be had at 'special' first book sale since Covid for Wick church

21 March 2022
Bargains to be had at 'special' first book sale since Covid for Wick church

Bargains to be had at 'special' first book sale since Covid for Wick church

21 March 2022

Next month St John’s Scottish Episcopal Church,Wick, will be holding its first fund-raising book sale since the Covid pandemic started.


Dunbeath sheepdog trialist Jasmine Grant represents Scotland in Four Nations Final

19 March 2022
Dunbeath sheepdog trialist Jasmine Grant represents Scotland in Four Nations Final

Dunbeath sheepdog trialist Jasmine Grant represents Scotland in Four Nations Final

19 March 2022

Dunbeath crofter Jasmine Grant and her dog Pat will represent Scotland in the Four Nations Nursery Sheepdog Final in Stafford today (Saturday).


Caithness pipped to the post in Pony Club quiz

19 March 2022
Caithness pipped to the post in Pony Club quiz

Caithness pipped to the post in Pony Club quiz

19 March 2022

Members of the Caithness White team were the runners-up in the Area 1 Pony Club Quiz in a very close competition which saw 23 entries.


Lots of new stalls at North Coast Market in Armadale this weekend

18 March 2022
Lots of new stalls at North Coast Market in Armadale this weekend

Lots of new stalls at North Coast Market in Armadale this weekend

18 March 2022

Tomorrow's market at the Armadale Village Hall looks set to be another very popular event with 17 stallholders signed up to attend.


Wick Gala Week 2022 set to bring the community together

18 March 2022
Wick Gala Week 2022 set to bring the community together

Wick Gala Week 2022 set to bring the community together

18 March 2022

New activities are in the pipeline for Wick Gala Week which looks set to return to normality after being held virtually for two years.


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