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Fun and games at Pony Club Christmas Show

23 December 2019
Fun and games at Pony Club Christmas Show

Fun and games at Pony Club Christmas Show

23 December 2019

Santa Claus made an appearance at the local pony club Christmas Show held at the indoor school Halkirk, on Saturday.


Riders get in the festive spirit at Halkirk

16 December 2019
Riders get in the festive spirit at Halkirk

Riders get in the festive spirit at Halkirk

16 December 2019

Caithness Riding Club members joined in the festive fun when they dressed up for a Christmas jumping day at the weekend.


Gaelic medium catchment area in Thurso meets approval

16 December 2019
Gaelic medium catchment area in Thurso meets approval

Gaelic medium catchment area in Thurso meets approval

16 December 2019

Councillor Raymond Bremner has welcomed a decision to move forward with the establishment of a Gaelic medium catchment area for Mount Pleasant.


Thurso's spectacular Little Mermaid panto wows audiences

13 December 2019
Thurso's spectacular Little Mermaid panto wows audiences

Thurso's spectacular Little Mermaid panto wows audiences

13 December 2019

Thurso Players' pantomime The Little Mermaid proved to be a splash hit with audiences last week.


Fun and games at Caithness RDA Christmas show

11 December 2019
Fun and games at Caithness RDA Christmas show

Fun and games at Caithness RDA Christmas show

11 December 2019

Good weather helped ensure a successful day at the annual Christmas show held by the Caithness Riding for the Disabled group.


Homeless people to benefit from Caithness project

10 December 2019
Homeless people to benefit from Caithness project

Homeless people to benefit from Caithness project

10 December 2019

A local children's charity is appealing for crisp packets so that it can make bivvy bags for homeless people as part of a Christmas project.


Pony Club presentation of awards

09 December 2019
Pony Club presentation of awards

Pony Club presentation of awards

09 December 2019

A new trophy has been presented to the Caithness branch of the Pony Club in memory of former district commissioner James Campbell, Thurso.


Deferred entry to school welcomed

07 December 2019
Deferred entry to school welcomed

Deferred entry to school welcomed

07 December 2019

Highland Council will allow families an extra year's nursery education funding if they choose to defer their child's entry to primary school.


Fishing boats add to Wick memorial fundraising effort

05 December 2019
Fishing boats add to Wick memorial fundraising effort

Fishing boats add to Wick memorial fundraising effort

05 December 2019

The Seafarers Memorial Group in Wick has received another major boost thanks to the generosity of two fishing boats, the Reaper and the Opportune.


Councillor slams 'mindless vandalism' outside pensioners' homes

03 December 2019
Councillor slams 'mindless vandalism' outside pensioners' homes

Councillor slams 'mindless vandalism' outside pensioners' homes

03 December 2019

Councillor Raymond Bremner has hit out at "mindless vandalism" outside a Wick housing scheme where elderly people live.


Little Mermaid panto set to make a splash in Thurso

03 December 2019
Little Mermaid panto set to make a splash in Thurso

Little Mermaid panto set to make a splash in Thurso

03 December 2019

A fishy tale is set to unfold in Thurso in the run-up to Christmas as local performers take to the stage with an adaptation of The Little Mermaid.


Yvonne braves the shave for charity

02 December 2019
Yvonne braves the shave for charity

Yvonne braves the shave for charity

02 December 2019

A hair raising total of £2345.80 was raised for charity thanks to local woman Yvonne Rathbone who recently braved the shave.


Canisbay's historic church gets a facelift

30 November 2019
Canisbay's historic church gets a facelift

Canisbay's historic church gets a facelift

30 November 2019

Canisbay's historic church is looking pristine again after the completion of painting and restoration work at the grade A listed building.


New traffic-calming measures at Pennyland Primary School

25 November 2019
New traffic-calming measures at Pennyland Primary School

New traffic-calming measures at Pennyland Primary School

25 November 2019

Councillors have approved new traffic-calming measures at Thurso's Pennyland Primary School in a bid to improve pupil safety.


Reay protesters vow to keep up the fight against new wind farms

22 November 2019
Reay protesters vow to keep up the fight against new wind farms

Reay protesters vow to keep up the fight against new wind farms

22 November 2019

Wind farm developers were met with a barrage of angry protesters in Reay on Wednesday as the first of two community open days got under way.


Local creel boat rescued by Thurso RNLI crew

21 November 2019
Local creel boat rescued by Thurso RNLI crew

Local creel boat rescued by Thurso RNLI crew

21 November 2019

Thurso lifeboat was called to the aid of a local fishing boat which drifted on to rocks at Brims Ness while pulling creels this morning.


Last catch for Wick-registered fishing boat after 40 years

19 November 2019
Last catch for Wick-registered fishing boat after 40 years

Last catch for Wick-registered fishing boat after 40 years

19 November 2019

After a career spanning 40 years the Wick-registered Opportune has landed her last catch, with a large donation going to the Seafarers Memorial Group.


Numbers slightly down but still a good season for Castle of Mey

19 November 2019
Numbers slightly down but still a good season for Castle of Mey

Numbers slightly down but still a good season for Castle of Mey

19 November 2019

The Castle of Mey, former holiday home of the Queen Mother, enjoyed another good tourist season with more than 28,000 people making a visit this year.


Servicemen and women to enjoy Christmas cakes from Wick

15 November 2019
Servicemen and women to enjoy Christmas cakes from Wick

Servicemen and women to enjoy Christmas cakes from Wick

15 November 2019

A special consignment of 120 mini Christmas cakes is en route to those serving on board a Royal navy destroyer thanks to a local baker.


Thurso set to lose a little of its festive sparkle

14 November 2019
Thurso set to lose a little of its festive sparkle

Thurso set to lose a little of its festive sparkle

14 November 2019

Thurso is going to lose a little of its Christmas sparkle this year as some of the town's lights do not meet new requirements.


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