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Fish supper raises over £490 for Wick lifeboat

14 November 2019
Fish supper raises over £490 for Wick lifeboat

Fish supper raises over £490 for Wick lifeboat

14 November 2019

Subsea 7 workers raised over £490 for the Wick lifeboat following a fish supper lunch held in the company's canteen.


Protest planned against seven additional wind turbines at Limekiln

13 November 2019
Protest planned against seven additional wind turbines at Limekiln

Protest planned against seven additional wind turbines at Limekiln

13 November 2019

Plans for an extra seven turbines at Limekiln Wind Farm near Reay have met with widespread opposition locally.


Commemorative plaques on display at Berriedale

11 November 2019
Commemorative plaques on display at Berriedale

Commemorative plaques on display at Berriedale

11 November 2019

Three newly commissioned plaques – commemorating military air crashes in the area – were unveiled at Berriedale's Remembrance Sunday service.


Wick's rickshaw-style bike will bring enjoyment of cycling to those less able

08 November 2019
Wick's rickshaw-style bike will bring enjoyment of cycling to those less able

Wick's rickshaw-style bike will bring enjoyment of cycling to those less able

08 November 2019

Wick Wheelers have taken delivery of a Triotaxi for a new scheme bringing the enjoyment of cycling to people not able to pedal for themselves.


Recyclable gin pouch is a UK first for Dunnet Bay Distillers

06 November 2019
Recyclable gin pouch is a UK first for Dunnet Bay Distillers

Recyclable gin pouch is a UK first for Dunnet Bay Distillers

06 November 2019

A Caithness distillery has launched a recyclable gin pouch – the first of its kind in the UK – in a bid to improve its eco-friendly credentials.


Caithness farm union representative welcomes return of £160m

05 November 2019
Caithness farm union representative welcomes return of £160m

Caithness farm union representative welcomes return of £160m

05 November 2019

The return of £160 million of convergence funding to Scotland has been welcomed by Arnott Coghill, Caithness area representative of NFU Scotland.


Former Clydesdale bank premises in Thurso fail to sell

04 November 2019
Former Clydesdale bank premises in Thurso fail to sell

Former Clydesdale bank premises in Thurso fail to sell

04 November 2019

The former Clydesdale bank premises in Traill Street, Thurso, failed to find a buyer when it came under the hammer at a property auction.


Family of Stefan Sutherland welcome fresh police investigation

01 November 2019
Family of Stefan Sutherland welcome fresh police investigation

Family of Stefan Sutherland welcome fresh police investigation

01 November 2019

The family of Stefan Sutherland have welcomed Police Scotland's decision to carry out a fresh investigation into his unexplained death six years ago.


HOYS organiser praises local champion

16 October 2019
HOYS organiser praises local champion

HOYS organiser praises local champion

16 October 2019

The owner of Grandstand Media, the company that runs the Horse of the Year Show, was delighted to see a Caithness-owned pony taking the supreme title.


Wick lifeboat recruits complete training

15 October 2019
Wick lifeboat recruits complete training

Wick lifeboat recruits complete training

15 October 2019

Three of Wick lifeboat's latest recruits have been put through their paces during training at the RNLI College in Poole.


Time running out over public payphones in Caithness

15 October 2019
Time running out over public payphones in Caithness

Time running out over public payphones in Caithness

15 October 2019

Civic leader Willie Mackay is urging anyone who hasn't yet made their feelings known about payphone closures to have their say before the deadline.


Firefighters raise over £10,000 for good causes

14 October 2019
Firefighters raise over £10,000 for good causes

Firefighters raise over £10,000 for good causes

14 October 2019

Thurso members of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have been overwhelmed by the generosity shown in their latest fundraising campaign.


Successful trip to North Cup

11 October 2019
Successful trip to North Cup

Successful trip to North Cup

11 October 2019

Despite the weather at the weekend, Caithness Pony Club had a successful trip to the North Cup held at Scotsburn.


Gold Cup comes home to Caithness

09 October 2019
Gold Cup comes home to Caithness

Gold Cup comes home to Caithness

09 October 2019

A local car enthusiastic has won the much coveted RS Owners Club (RSOC) Gold Cup.


Local blind woman raises over £100 for Guide Dogs

08 October 2019
Local blind woman raises over £100 for Guide Dogs

Local blind woman raises over £100 for Guide Dogs

08 October 2019

A local registered blind woman has raised over £1000 for Guide Dogs after walking the Great Glen Way.


Charity cyclists brave the elements to complete LeJog relay challenge

08 October 2019
Charity cyclists brave the elements to complete LeJog relay challenge

Charity cyclists brave the elements to complete LeJog relay challenge

08 October 2019

Charity cyclists arrived in John O'Groats yesterday afternoon after completing the Breathe for Life Team Cycle Challenge from Land's End.


Coco Bongo gallops to success

07 October 2019
Coco Bongo gallops to success

Coco Bongo gallops to success

07 October 2019

A Caithness pony has been crowned the Ruckleigh School Supreme Pony of the Year 2019 at the Horse of the Year Show.


Caithness pony takes working hunter championship title at the Horse of the Year Show

04 October 2019
Caithness pony takes working hunter championship title at the Horse of the Year Show

Caithness pony takes working hunter championship title at the Horse of the Year Show

04 October 2019

Champagne was flowing for a local family at the Horse of the Year Show after their pony was crowned overall champion working hunter pony.


Emma rides to success at Burgie

02 October 2019
Emma rides to success at Burgie

Emma rides to success at Burgie

02 October 2019

Young Caithness rider Emma Coghill has had an amazing end to the eventing season with a win in the novice section at Wee Burgie.


Caithness riders set to take part at the Horse of the Year Show

01 October 2019
Caithness riders set to take part at the Horse of the Year Show

Caithness riders set to take part at the Horse of the Year Show

01 October 2019

Caithness will be well represented at this year's Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) with three local riders taking part.


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