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Competitor at surfing championships awaits confirmation of positive Covid test

08 November 2021
Competitor at surfing championships awaits confirmation of positive Covid test

Competitor at surfing championships awaits confirmation of positive Covid test

08 November 2021

Those who attended the surfing championships at the weekend have been asked to do a lateral flow test after a competitor displayed Covid-19 symptoms.


Craig McLachlan on the crest of a wave after becoming youngest surfer to win open Scottish title

08 November 2021
Craig McLachlan on the crest of a wave after becoming youngest surfer to win open Scottish title

Craig McLachlan on the crest of a wave after becoming youngest surfer to win open Scottish title

08 November 2021

Craig McLachlan (16) clinched the open title at this weekend's Scottish National Surfing Championships after achieving the highest score in the final.


Online session for parents and carers of school leavers

07 November 2021
Online session for parents and carers of school leavers

Online session for parents and carers of school leavers

07 November 2021

As part of Scottish Careers Week, Skills Development Scotland has a nationwide online session for parents and carers of school leavers on Wednesday.


Four cases of Covid-19 at Thurso primary school

05 November 2021
Four cases of Covid-19 at Thurso primary school

Four cases of Covid-19 at Thurso primary school

05 November 2021

Four positive cases of Covid-19 have been comfirmed at Pennyland Primary School, Thurso, this week.


Surfers take to the waves at Thurso

05 November 2021
Surfers take to the waves at Thurso

Surfers take to the waves at Thurso

05 November 2021

The Scottish National Surfing Championships 2021got off to a start at Thurso East today with the local club being well represented.


Redesign of NHS services in Caithness take a step forward

05 November 2021
Redesign of NHS services in Caithness take a step forward

Redesign of NHS services in Caithness take a step forward

05 November 2021

The redesign of health services in Caithness take a step forward this month when initial agreement is presented to NHS Highland Board for sign off.


Jim Morton uses up a couple of his nine lives as he walks the north coast

03 November 2021
Jim Morton uses up a couple of his nine lives as he walks the north coast

Jim Morton uses up a couple of his nine lives as he walks the north coast

03 November 2021

A former Royal Navy veteran will reach Caithness this week as he makes his way round the coast of Britain undertaking a very challenging walk.


Japanese blossoms to provide an added splash of colour in Thurso town centre

02 November 2021
Japanese blossoms to provide an added splash of colour in Thurso town centre

Japanese blossoms to provide an added splash of colour in Thurso town centre

02 November 2021

Thurso in Colour is to receive £250 from the Cairn Housing Association community fund towards a tree planting project in the town's Sir John's Square.


Check if you are in line for a cash boost when temperatures drop

01 November 2021
Check if you are in line for a cash boost when temperatures drop

Check if you are in line for a cash boost when temperatures drop

01 November 2021

Now the clocks have gone back local residents may find they are entitled to cash from the UK Government's Cold Weather Payment scheme.


Caithness surfing duo and rugby player among Highland athletes to benefit from travel scheme

01 November 2021
Caithness surfing duo and rugby player among Highland athletes to benefit from travel scheme

Caithness surfing duo and rugby player among Highland athletes to benefit from travel scheme

01 November 2021

Three high-performing sporting aces from Caithness are among a group of 14 in the Highlands who have been awarded grants from a SportScotland scheme.


Volunteers needed to help plant Marie Curie daffodils in Thurso

01 November 2021
Volunteers needed to help plant Marie Curie daffodils in Thurso

Volunteers needed to help plant Marie Curie daffodils in Thurso

01 November 2021

A green-fingered volunteer is hoping to restore the Marie Curie daffodil fields in Thurso by planting 400 spring flower bulbs.


Soldier silhouettes set to go on display in Wick for Armistice Day

31 October 2021
Soldier silhouettes set to go on display in Wick for Armistice Day

Soldier silhouettes set to go on display in Wick for Armistice Day

31 October 2021

Soldier silhouettes from Wick's World War II pillbox museum are to take pride of place in the town during the annual remembrance commemorations.


Spooky goings on at Forse of Nature are just the treat for Halloween

29 October 2021
Spooky goings on at Forse of Nature are just the treat for Halloween

Spooky goings on at Forse of Nature are just the treat for Halloween

29 October 2021

If you go down to the woods at Forse of Nature you're in for a big surprise – ghostly apparitions set up among the trees are proving a big hit.


Spooktacular dog home being looked for in Caithness this Halloween

28 October 2021
Spooktacular dog home being looked for in Caithness this Halloween

Spooktacular dog home being looked for in Caithness this Halloween

28 October 2021

The Scottish SPCA are seeking a home for a long term resident in the care of their local animal rescue and rehoming centre this spooky season.


Lots of fun at Caithness Riding Club jumping day

28 October 2021
Lots of fun at Caithness Riding Club jumping day

Lots of fun at Caithness Riding Club jumping day

28 October 2021

Caithness Riding Club had a great turnout of riders for a fun jumping event at the indoor school, Halkirk, on Saturday.


History talk explores the nooks and crannies of Wick Bay

27 October 2021
History talk explores the nooks and crannies of Wick Bay

History talk explores the nooks and crannies of Wick Bay

27 October 2021

Caithness Family History Society (CFHS) will discover some interesting facts about the sites to be found along Wick Bay during next month's meeting.


Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland to be part of COP26 climate change conference

26 October 2021
Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland to be part of COP26 climate change conference

Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland to be part of COP26 climate change conference

26 October 2021

Following hot on the heels of the Climate Change Conference, the Highland Council’s focus is now shifting to participating in the COP26 event.


Local ploughing match set to take place on Saturday

26 October 2021
Local ploughing match set to take place on Saturday

Local ploughing match set to take place on Saturday

26 October 2021

Over 30 entrants will take part in the 35th Latheron Parish Ploughing Association competition near Watten on Saturday.


Hardy local riders brave the rain for combined training event

26 October 2021
Hardy local riders brave the rain for combined training event

Hardy local riders brave the rain for combined training event

26 October 2021

Rain failed to deter a good number of riders from taking part in a recent competition held at Sibster Mains, Wick


Road accident at Bilbster today

26 October 2021
Road accident at Bilbster today

Road accident at Bilbster today

26 October 2021

Drivers were being diverted this afternoon after a one vehicle crash on the main road between Wick and Watten.


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