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Wick Players 'can't wait' to take to the stage locally with hilarious festival entry

14 March 2022
Wick Players 'can't wait' to take to the stage locally with hilarious festival entry

Wick Players 'can't wait' to take to the stage locally with hilarious festival entry

14 March 2022

Tickets have gone on sale today for a local performance of Womberang – Wick Players' entry in the Highland Divisional Final which takes place soon.


Hamish Magoffin sets off on Jogle run after 'shocking' family tragedy

12 March 2022
Hamish Magoffin sets off on Jogle run after 'shocking' family tragedy

Hamish Magoffin sets off on Jogle run after 'shocking' family tragedy

12 March 2022

Hamish Magoffin will set off from John O'Groats next Friday morning on an epic run to Land's End in a bid to raise awareness of postpartum depression.


Rachel MacGregor gets best score of the day at Caithness Pony Club combined training

10 March 2022
Rachel MacGregor gets best score of the day at Caithness Pony Club combined training

Rachel MacGregor gets best score of the day at Caithness Pony Club combined training

10 March 2022

Standards were high at the local Pony Club dressage and combined training with young Rachel MacGregor and Dandy achieving the best overall score.


Endo March at John O'Groats aims to raise profile of endometriosis

10 March 2022
Endo March at John O'Groats aims to raise profile of endometriosis

Endo March at John O'Groats aims to raise profile of endometriosis

10 March 2022

A local endometriosis support group will be staging the most northerly event during Endo March by holding a walk at John O'Groats.


First public consultation announced for West of Orkney Windfarm which is set to benefit Caithness

07 March 2022
First public consultation announced for West of Orkney Windfarm which is set to benefit Caithness

First public consultation announced for West of Orkney Windfarm which is set to benefit Caithness

07 March 2022

Local people interested in the proposed West of Orkney Windfarm can find out more by attending a virtual public exhibition commencing on March 21.


First ever German dog to be sold at Skipton online sheepdog sales goes to Caithness buyer

06 March 2022
First ever German dog to be sold at Skipton online sheepdog sales goes to Caithness buyer

First ever German dog to be sold at Skipton online sheepdog sales goes to Caithness buyer

06 March 2022

The first German dog ever to be sold at Skipton Auction Mart's online sheepdog sales has been purchased by Alice Muir, of Spittal.


Thurso vet Guy Gordon – star of The Highland Vet – has written a book to tie-in with the hit TV show

05 March 2022
Thurso vet Guy Gordon – star of The Highland Vet – has written a book to tie-in with the hit TV show

Thurso vet Guy Gordon – star of The Highland Vet – has written a book to tie-in with the hit TV show

05 March 2022

Fans of the popular TV show The Highland Vet will be pleased to know that filming has started on a new series of the documentary which is set locally.


Life raft failure on a Stornoway-registered boat led to the death of a Caithness fisherman

04 March 2022
Life raft failure on a Stornoway-registered boat led to the death of a Caithness fisherman

Life raft failure on a Stornoway-registered boat led to the death of a Caithness fisherman

04 March 2022

An inquiry into the deaths of three fishermen – including Martin Johnstone from Thurso – has failed to identify why their boat sunk off Mingulay.


The Beauty House, Castletown, is the best in the north and west

01 March 2022
The Beauty House, Castletown, is the best in the north and west

The Beauty House, Castletown, is the best in the north and west

01 March 2022

Local hair and beauty salon – The Beauty House – has come out top in the Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards which were announced on Sunday night.


Thurso hairdresser Gemma Sutherland lost for words after becoming a finalist in top industry awards

01 March 2022
Thurso hairdresser Gemma Sutherland lost for words after becoming a finalist in top industry awards

Thurso hairdresser Gemma Sutherland lost for words after becoming a finalist in top industry awards

01 March 2022

Gemma Sutherland, of Hair Hustler Highland, has been shortlisted in the UK Hair and Beauty Awards in the hairdresser of the year category.


Lots of fun had at Halkirk jumping competition

01 March 2022
Lots of fun had at Halkirk jumping competition

Lots of fun had at Halkirk jumping competition

01 March 2022

A fun jumping day held by Caithness Riding Club proved popular with a good number of competitors turning up on Sunday to take part.


A trio of double wins at latest Caithness Riding Club dressage league

01 March 2022
A trio of double wins at latest Caithness Riding Club dressage league

A trio of double wins at latest Caithness Riding Club dressage league

01 March 2022

It was another fantastic set of results at the latest dressage league competition organised by Caithness Riding Club at the weekend.


Thurso Players' dynamic cast of Just Vicki win Caithness round of one act plays

27 February 2022
Thurso Players' dynamic cast of Just Vicki win Caithness round of one act plays

Thurso Players' dynamic cast of Just Vicki win Caithness round of one act plays

27 February 2022

Thurso Players came out top at the local stage of the SCDA 89th National Festival of One Act Plays held in the town's Mill Theatre last night.


Celebrate World Book Day with a visit to your local library

27 February 2022
Celebrate World Book Day with a visit to your local library

Celebrate World Book Day with a visit to your local library

27 February 2022

Libraries in Thurso and Wick will be among those celebrating the 25th anniversary of World Book Day on Thursday (March 3).


Two local beauty salons have been nominated for professional Scottish awards

27 February 2022
Two local beauty salons have been nominated for professional Scottish awards

Two local beauty salons have been nominated for professional Scottish awards

27 February 2022

The Beauty House, Castletown, and the Country Spa, near Lybster, have both been put forward for the Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards.


Fantastic turnout out at North Coast Market

22 February 2022
Fantastic turnout out at North Coast Market

Fantastic turnout out at North Coast Market

22 February 2022

Stallholders from all over Caithness and Sutherland attended the North Coast Market held in the Halladale Inn, Melvich, at the weekend.


Scrabster pensioner Peter Bodek still concerned about pension increase despite notification of a £5.55 weekly rise

21 February 2022
Scrabster pensioner Peter Bodek still concerned about pension increase despite notification of a £5.55 weekly rise

Scrabster pensioner Peter Bodek still concerned about pension increase despite notification of a £5.55 weekly rise

21 February 2022

Peter Bodek was left 'livid' after believing he had an increase of 15p in his pension and is still not satisfied after told he will get £5.55 extra.


First North Coast Market of the year at Halladale Inn, Melvich, looks set to be a success

18 February 2022
First North Coast Market of the year at Halladale Inn, Melvich, looks set to be a success

First North Coast Market of the year at Halladale Inn, Melvich, looks set to be a success

18 February 2022

A craft and food fair is to be held at Halladale Inn, Melvich, tomorrow (Saturday) from 11am to 3pm.


Public invited to take part in Wick Street Design Forum

18 February 2022
Public invited to take part in Wick Street Design Forum

Public invited to take part in Wick Street Design Forum

18 February 2022

People in Wick will get a chance to be updated on plans to redesign the town's High Street and ask questions at a public forum at the end of February.


Met Office yellow warning of ice for the weekend

18 February 2022
Met Office yellow warning of ice for the weekend

Met Office yellow warning of ice for the weekend

18 February 2022

The Met Office has issued a yellow warning of ice for Caithness and the rest of the Highlands from 6pm tonight until 9am tomorrow.


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