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Thurso-based Highland Cabs voted taxi service of the year

15 September 2021
Thurso-based Highland Cabs voted taxi service of the year

Thurso-based Highland Cabs voted taxi service of the year

15 September 2021

Local business owner Paul Reid is delighted that Highland Cabs has come out top in the Scotland Prestige Awards.


Jamie Mackay races his way to victory in the Scottish kart Super Series

14 September 2021
Jamie Mackay races his way to victory in the Scottish kart Super Series

Jamie Mackay races his way to victory in the Scottish kart Super Series

14 September 2021

Halkirk's Jamie Mackay (23) has won the Scottish karting Super Series senior max 177 class title after securing the most points over three rounds.


Thurso Harbour Day makes a big splash

14 September 2021
Thurso Harbour Day makes a big splash

Thurso Harbour Day makes a big splash

14 September 2021

Wet weather failed to dampen spirits at Saturday's Harbour Day – the largest of the events held during the Discover Thurso Festival.


Bull semen put to the test in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet

13 September 2021
Bull semen put to the test in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet

Bull semen put to the test in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet

13 September 2021

Tonight's episode of The Highland Vet proves to be a challenging one for the stars of the show with plenty mysteries to solve.


Adult Learners' Week cancelled

13 September 2021
Adult Learners' Week cancelled

Adult Learners' Week cancelled

13 September 2021

Local group among those missing out due to the cancellation of Adult Learners' Week (ALW) in Scotland.


PICTURES: Memorial tractor run makes spectacular sight

07 September 2021
PICTURES: Memorial tractor run makes spectacular sight

PICTURES: Memorial tractor run makes spectacular sight

07 September 2021

A total of 32 tractors took part in the memorial run on Saturday creating a spectacular sight as they travelled the roads round Caithness.


Local riders qualify for arena event at Scotland's Pony Club Spring Festival

07 September 2021
Local riders qualify for arena event at Scotland's Pony Club Spring Festival

Local riders qualify for arena event at Scotland's Pony Club Spring Festival

07 September 2021

A new venue and well-dressed track made for a very exciting Pony Club arena event at Blarmhor House, Georgemas, recently.


Small Caithness fishing boats come under new inspection requirement

06 September 2021
Small Caithness fishing boats come under new inspection requirement

Small Caithness fishing boats come under new inspection requirement

06 September 2021

Proposals designed to make the fishing industry safer – a new small boat inspection requirement – come into force today (September 6).


From alpacas to pigeons – tomorrow night's episode of The Highland Vet is full of challenges

05 September 2021
From alpacas to pigeons – tomorrow night's episode of The Highland Vet is full of challenges

From alpacas to pigeons – tomorrow night's episode of The Highland Vet is full of challenges

05 September 2021

The brand new series of The Highland Vet is proving to be full of surprises with lots of unusual patients continuing to keep the local vets busy.


Tractor run in memory of three local men

01 September 2021
Tractor run in memory of three local men

Tractor run in memory of three local men

01 September 2021

A memorial tractor run looks set to make an impressive sight as it makes it way through Caithness this weekend in honour of three local men.


Concern over 'severe lack of women's health services' in Caithness

01 September 2021
Concern over 'severe lack of women's health services' in Caithness

Concern over 'severe lack of women's health services' in Caithness

01 September 2021

A health campaigner is calling for a review of women's health services in the far north after the government published its Women's Health Plan.


Michael Shearer sets remarkable local sheep dog trialling record

01 September 2021
Michael Shearer sets remarkable local sheep dog trialling record

Michael Shearer sets remarkable local sheep dog trialling record

01 September 2021

Michael Shearer sets remarkable local sheep dog trialling record


Jessica Calder rides to success in Scottish team at summer championships

31 August 2021
Jessica Calder rides to success in Scottish team at summer championships

Jessica Calder rides to success in Scottish team at summer championships

31 August 2021

A Caithness rider helped secure fourth place for the Scottish team she was part of at the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) summer championship show.


Wick water network to get £4m upgrade

31 August 2021
Wick water network to get £4m upgrade

Wick water network to get £4m upgrade

31 August 2021

A £4 million project to renew a significant part of Wick’s water network will get underway next week.


Three little piggies go to surgery in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet

30 August 2021
Three little piggies go to surgery in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet

Three little piggies go to surgery in tonight's episode of The Highland Vet

30 August 2021

Three little piggies are among the stars in the latest brand new episode of the popular hit TV series The Highland Vet.


Jessica Calder chosen for national working hunter team event

25 August 2021
Jessica Calder chosen for national working hunter team event

Jessica Calder chosen for national working hunter team event

25 August 2021

A Caithness rider has been selected to represent Scotland at the British Show Pony Society (BSPS) summer championship show at Arena UK this week.


PICTURES: Caithness farmer scoops a place in the Scottish team after a dramatic final run at the sheep dog trials

23 August 2021
PICTURES: Caithness farmer scoops a place in the Scottish team after a dramatic final run at the sheep dog trials

PICTURES: Caithness farmer scoops a place in the Scottish team after a dramatic final run at the sheep dog trials

23 August 2021

Local sheep dog handler Michael Shearer has won a place in the Scottish team after coming eighth overall in the National Sheep Dog Trials.


TV award nomination delights local vets

22 August 2021
TV award nomination delights local vets

TV award nomination delights local vets

22 August 2021

Stars of the hit TV show The Highland Vet, which returns to the screen tomorrow night, are delighted the programme has been nominated for an award.


Reassurrance given on merging of two GP practices in Caithness

21 August 2021
Reassurrance given on merging of two GP practices in Caithness

Reassurrance given on merging of two GP practices in Caithness

21 August 2021

Riverbank Practice in Thurso and the Lybster Practice will merge this month bringing benefit to both patients and staff.


Marrellian Majorettes presented with Wick Gala medals

21 August 2021
Marrellian Majorettes presented with Wick Gala medals

Marrellian Majorettes presented with Wick Gala medals

21 August 2021

A virtual majorette gala parade held in Wick this summer has proved a big hit with all those who took part.


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