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Christmas meals delivered to local residents

28 December 2020
Christmas meals delivered to local residents

Christmas meals delivered to local residents

28 December 2020

Christmas Day was made special for many Caithness residents with nearly 100 meals delivered to those living on the west side of the county.


Halkirk army cadet commander recognised for 18 years of service

26 December 2020
Halkirk army cadet commander recognised for 18 years of service

Halkirk army cadet commander recognised for 18 years of service

26 December 2020

A dedicated adult army cadet volunteer from Caithness has been recognised for his long service to young people in the Highlands.


Local riders qualify for Scottish Spring Festival arena event finals

23 December 2020
Local riders qualify for Scottish Spring Festival arena event finals

Local riders qualify for Scottish Spring Festival arena event finals

23 December 2020

An arena event competition held by the Caithness Pony Club at the weekend proved popular with a good number of riders taking part.


Panto time online for Caithness primary schools

22 December 2020
Panto time online for Caithness primary schools

Panto time online for Caithness primary schools

22 December 2020

More than 1000 local school children have enjoyed Christmas pantomimes online thanks to the generosity of Thurso Rotary.


Christmas nutcracker steals the show at Caithness Pony Club

22 December 2020
Christmas nutcracker steals the show at Caithness Pony Club

Christmas nutcracker steals the show at Caithness Pony Club

22 December 2020

Fun and games were the order of the day at the Christmas Show held by Caithness branch of the Pony Club in Halkirk.


Thurso primary school closed due to new positive cases of Covid-19

21 December 2020
Thurso primary school closed due to new positive cases of Covid-19

Thurso primary school closed due to new positive cases of Covid-19

21 December 2020

Miller Academy Primary School, Thurso, has been closed early for the Christmas holidays due to two new positive cases of Covid-19.


Surgery, sport and fishing forays among the topics in retired Wick consultant surgeon's biography

19 December 2020
Surgery, sport and fishing forays among the topics in retired Wick consultant surgeon's biography

Surgery, sport and fishing forays among the topics in retired Wick consultant surgeon's biography

19 December 2020

A retired Wick consultant surgeon has written a book telling the story about the 50 years to the day since he left India and arrived in the UK.


Covid-19 confirmed at two Thurso schools

18 December 2020
Covid-19 confirmed at two Thurso schools

Covid-19 confirmed at two Thurso schools

18 December 2020

A number of local pupils have been told to self-isolate after cases of Covid-19 were confirmed at two Thurso schools.


Local riders qualify for dressage spring festival finals

16 December 2020
Local riders qualify for dressage spring festival finals

Local riders qualify for dressage spring festival finals

16 December 2020

Three Caithness Pony Club members have qualified for the dressage spring festival finals at the Scottish National Equestrian Centre in April 2021.


New temporary Wick post office service 'could be extended'

16 December 2020
New temporary Wick post office service 'could be extended'

New temporary Wick post office service 'could be extended'

16 December 2020

A new fixed-base post office in Wick is set to open in January – and the man behind the plans is confident he can make it work.


Santa's sleigh returns to Wick

16 December 2020
Santa's sleigh returns to Wick

Santa's sleigh returns to Wick

16 December 2020

Find out where to see Santa on Wednesday and Thursday this week!


Fun Christmas jumpers at Halkirk

15 December 2020
Fun Christmas jumpers at Halkirk

Fun Christmas jumpers at Halkirk

15 December 2020

Caithness Riding Club members got in the spirit of Christmas on Saturday with a festive themed fun jumping event.


Fish net £1000 for Caithness FM toy appeal

15 December 2020
Fish net £1000 for Caithness FM toy appeal

Fish net £1000 for Caithness FM toy appeal

15 December 2020

A Christmas toy appeal has landed a welcome boost of £1000 thanks to the generosity of a number of Scrabster-based companies.


Santa's sleigh brings a touch of magic to Wick

14 December 2020
Santa's sleigh brings a touch of magic to Wick

Santa's sleigh brings a touch of magic to Wick

14 December 2020

Children in Wick have been enjoying the magic of Christmas as Santa's sleigh makes a very welcome journey through the town.


Caithness disabled access survey in full swing

13 December 2020
Caithness disabled access survey in full swing

Caithness disabled access survey in full swing

13 December 2020

Caithness Disabled Access Panel have finally been able to start a planned survey into community building access.


Bees, worms and bug hotels help Miller Academy pupils achieve green flag status

12 December 2020
Bees, worms and bug hotels help Miller Academy pupils achieve green flag status

Bees, worms and bug hotels help Miller Academy pupils achieve green flag status

12 December 2020

Thurso's Miller Academy is flying the green flag after a successful campaign by pupils and staff to achieve an internationally recognised award.


Brandon's Christmas song strikes the right note in country music chart

02 December 2020
Brandon's Christmas song strikes the right note in country music chart

Brandon's Christmas song strikes the right note in country music chart

02 December 2020

Castletown musician Brandon McPhee's new Christmas song has made it to the number two spot in an Australian country music chart.


Wick lifeboat team meet up with LeJog fundraisers Barry and Barney

30 November 2020
Wick lifeboat team meet up with LeJog fundraisers Barry and Barney

Wick lifeboat team meet up with LeJog fundraisers Barry and Barney

30 November 2020

A 60-year-old man and his 20-year-old horse are nearing the end of their challenge to ride from Land's End to John O'Groats in aid of the RNLI.


MeyGen project operators scoop virtual Scottish Green Energy Award

29 November 2020
MeyGen project operators scoop virtual Scottish Green Energy Award

MeyGen project operators scoop virtual Scottish Green Energy Award

29 November 2020

Work on the expansion of the MeyGen tidal project helped SIMEC Atlantis Energy secure the national Champion of Renewables Award.


Dounreay joins Game Changers programme during cleanup

28 November 2020
Dounreay joins Game Changers programme during cleanup

Dounreay joins Game Changers programme during cleanup

28 November 2020

Dounreay has joined the Game Changers programme as it looks for innovative ways to decommission the hazards on the site.


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