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PICTURES: Wildfire at Thurso moors yesterday

26 July 2021
PICTURES: Wildfire at Thurso moors yesterday

PICTURES: Wildfire at Thurso moors yesterday

26 July 2021

Local firefighters tackled a blaze which quickly took hold at Thurso moors yesterday afternoon and continued into the evening.


It's Wick Gala Week but not as we know it

24 July 2021
It's Wick Gala Week but not as we know it

It's Wick Gala Week but not as we know it

24 July 2021

Although Wick Gala Week will not go ahead again this year some online events are in the pipeline due to public demand.


Marrellian Majorettes strut their stuff in virtual Wick Gala parade video

23 July 2021
Marrellian Majorettes strut their stuff in virtual Wick Gala parade video

Marrellian Majorettes strut their stuff in virtual Wick Gala parade video

23 July 2021

Marrellian Majorettes have put together a video to be released tomorrow night to mark what should have been the opening of Wick Gala Week.


Bower Young Farmers take the runner-up spot at Highland Rally

22 July 2021
Bower Young Farmers take the runner-up spot at Highland Rally

Bower Young Farmers take the runner-up spot at Highland Rally

22 July 2021

Bower Young Farmers were delighted to claim the overall second place in the Highland Rally held by the SAYFC at the Black Isle Showfield on Saturday.


Repairs get underway at the Trinkie

21 July 2021
Repairs get underway at the Trinkie

Repairs get underway at the Trinkie

21 July 2021

The committee behind restoration plans at the Trinkie are delighted that work has already started at the popular outdoor pool in Wick.


Morven Mackenzie celebrates double success at Caithness Riding Club Show

20 July 2021
Morven Mackenzie celebrates double success at Caithness Riding Club Show

Morven Mackenzie celebrates double success at Caithness Riding Club Show

20 July 2021

Caithness Riding Club enjoyed good weather for the summer show at the weekend, held at Netherton Farm, Bilbster.


What's in a name? Network Rail criticised over 'wrong' name on Thurso railway bridge

14 July 2021
What's in a name? Network Rail criticised over 'wrong' name on Thurso railway bridge

What's in a name? Network Rail criticised over 'wrong' name on Thurso railway bridge

14 July 2021

Concern has been expressed about Network Rail incorrectly naming a bridge in Thurso as Jumperbank instead of Juniper Bank.


Wick's Trinkie nets around £20,000 in funding to get back in the swim

13 July 2021
Wick's Trinkie nets around £20,000 in funding to get back in the swim

Wick's Trinkie nets around £20,000 in funding to get back in the swim

13 July 2021

The Trinkie Heritage Preservation Group have been awarded nearly £20,000 from the Beatrice Partnership Fund for essential repairs at the outdoor pool.


Duke steals the show at launch of new Caithness gin and tonic sorbet

13 July 2021
Duke steals the show at launch of new Caithness gin and tonic sorbet

Duke steals the show at launch of new Caithness gin and tonic sorbet

13 July 2021

A new Caithness Highland Gin and tonic sorbet has gone down a treat at John O'Groats with customers queueing up to get a taste.


Wheelie Wheelie Big Ride raises over £5000 for charity

13 July 2021
Wheelie Wheelie Big Ride raises over £5000 for charity

Wheelie Wheelie Big Ride raises over £5000 for charity

13 July 2021

Two competitive event riders who swapped their horses for bikes have completed their cycle from Land's End to John O'Groats.


Neil Russell determined to complete John O'Groats to Land's End run for Parkinson's UK

12 July 2021
Neil Russell determined to complete John O'Groats to Land's End run for Parkinson's UK

Neil Russell determined to complete John O'Groats to Land's End run for Parkinson's UK

12 July 2021

A 63-year-old former advertising executive living with Parkinson’s aims to run 895 miles from John O’Groats to Land’s End.


Thurso and Wick shoppers urged to donate to Tesco Food Collection

12 July 2021
Thurso and Wick shoppers urged to donate to Tesco Food Collection

Thurso and Wick shoppers urged to donate to Tesco Food Collection

12 July 2021

Leading charities are urging Thurso and Wick shoppers to donate food at their local Tesco to help support children and families across the UK.


Scottish fishing industry welcome funding for vital life saving training

09 July 2021
Scottish fishing industry welcome funding for vital life saving training

Scottish fishing industry welcome funding for vital life saving training

09 July 2021

The drive to make Scotland’s fishing industry safer has had a welcome boost thanks to funding announced by the Scottish Government today (Friday).


Caithness Pony Club member saddles up for The Climate Ride

09 July 2021
Caithness Pony Club member saddles up for The Climate Ride

Caithness Pony Club member saddles up for The Climate Ride

09 July 2021

Nine-year-old Ella Budge was delighted to get the chance to tackle her longest hack to date when she joined Elsa Kent on The Climate Ride.


Dounreay police fly the flag for frontline workers

09 July 2021
Dounreay police fly the flag for frontline workers

Dounreay police fly the flag for frontline workers

09 July 2021

Dounreay-based CNC officers showed their respect to the NHS on Monday – the first NHS, Social Care and Frontline Workers’ Day.


Summer visitor appeal to respect Scotland’s reservoirs

04 July 2021
Summer visitor appeal to respect Scotland’s reservoirs

Summer visitor appeal to respect Scotland’s reservoirs

04 July 2021

Summer visitors are being asked to respect Scotland’s reservoirs and behave responsibly around them during the holiday period.


Smiles all round as local pupils meet up with the ponies at the Caithness RDA Group

03 July 2021
Smiles all round as local pupils meet up with the ponies at the Caithness RDA Group

Smiles all round as local pupils meet up with the ponies at the Caithness RDA Group

03 July 2021

After a break of over a year the Caithness Riding for the Disabled (RDA) Group was able to get back into action before the summer holiday break.


Scottish-born adventurer Jamie Ramsay takes time for a beer at John O'Groats

02 July 2021
Scottish-born adventurer Jamie Ramsay takes time for a beer at John O'Groats

Scottish-born adventurer Jamie Ramsay takes time for a beer at John O'Groats

02 July 2021

Fuelled by peanut butter, Jamie Ramsay – dubbed Scotland's Forrest Gump – arrived in Caithness today as part of his nuttiest challenge to date.


Caithness riders triumph at Burgie Horse Trials

30 June 2021
Caithness riders triumph at Burgie Horse Trials

Caithness riders triumph at Burgie Horse Trials

30 June 2021

Two Caithness riders jumped their way to victory at Burgie Horse Trials this month taking home first prizes in their respective classes.


Sun shines for Caithness Riding Club camp at Sibster Mains

29 June 2021
Sun shines for Caithness Riding Club camp at Sibster Mains

Sun shines for Caithness Riding Club camp at Sibster Mains

29 June 2021

Perfect summer weather conditions meant for a very successful Caithness Riding Club camp at the weekend.


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