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Wick feeling the heat as temperature breaks 25C for first time in 68 years

08 September 2023
Wick feeling the heat as temperature breaks 25C for first time in 68 years

Wick feeling the heat as temperature breaks 25C for first time in 68 years

08 September 2023

Wick experienced its hottest day in more than 68 years on Friday afternoon.


Turbine manufacturing facility mooted for far north as MeyGen wins fresh contracts

08 September 2023
Turbine manufacturing facility mooted for far north as MeyGen wins fresh contracts

Turbine manufacturing facility mooted for far north as MeyGen wins fresh contracts

08 September 2023

A world-leading tidal energy firm operating in the Pentland Firth will develop the most powerful tidal turbines ever built after securing a new deal.


New Caithness CAB manager ‘proud to be involved’

06 September 2023
New Caithness CAB manager ‘proud to be involved’

New Caithness CAB manager ‘proud to be involved’

06 September 2023

The new manager of the Caithness branch of Citizens Advice Bureau has been welcomed into the post by board members and local advisers.


Contractors invited to open day for Cairn Housing work in Caithness

06 September 2023
Contractors invited to open day for Cairn Housing work in Caithness

Contractors invited to open day for Cairn Housing work in Caithness

06 September 2023

An event in Thurso aims to encourage contractors to find out about opportunities to work with Cairn Housing Association in Caithness.


Scottish SPCA to visit Thurso as part of Pet Aid roadshow

06 September 2023
Scottish SPCA to visit Thurso as part of Pet Aid roadshow

Scottish SPCA to visit Thurso as part of Pet Aid roadshow

06 September 2023

An animal welfare charity that plans to close its Caithness rescue home next month is set to visit the county on a new Pet Aid roadshow.


Volunteers dig in to help conserve rare bumblebee at Sibster forest

06 September 2023
Volunteers dig in to help conserve rare bumblebee at Sibster forest

Volunteers dig in to help conserve rare bumblebee at Sibster forest

06 September 2023

A Caithness volunteer group has joined forces with forestry staff in the far north to help boost numbers of a rare species of bee.


RUGBY: Caithness suffer another heavy defeat in Stonehaven

06 September 2023
RUGBY: Caithness suffer another heavy defeat in Stonehaven

RUGBY: Caithness suffer another heavy defeat in Stonehaven

06 September 2023

Greens can't stop ruthless Mackie.


Thurso woman 'taken aback' at winning volunteer award for RASASH charity

05 September 2023
Thurso woman 'taken aback' at winning volunteer award for RASASH charity

Thurso woman 'taken aback' at winning volunteer award for RASASH charity

05 September 2023

A campaigner from Thurso who is helping victims of gender-based and sexual violence says she was taken aback to receive a volunteering award.


Reay ladies lift Sandra Proudler Memorial Trophy

05 September 2023
Reay ladies lift Sandra Proudler Memorial Trophy

Reay ladies lift Sandra Proudler Memorial Trophy

05 September 2023

Reay Golf Club ladies have won the Sandra Proudler Memorial Trophy, now in its 30th year.


Flow Country inspectors set to make recommendation to Unesco on World Heritage bid after visit

05 September 2023
Flow Country inspectors set to make recommendation to Unesco on World Heritage bid after visit

Flow Country inspectors set to make recommendation to Unesco on World Heritage bid after visit

05 September 2023

The Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland is a step closer to being regarded as a world-recognised natural wonder.


Community payback team do justice to Thurso pupils’ benches

04 September 2023
Community payback team do justice to Thurso pupils’ benches

Community payback team do justice to Thurso pupils’ benches

04 September 2023

A set of benches made by school pupils in Thurso have been given a bright coat of paint thanks to work from the Criminal Justice Service.


Trophies awarded for Wick ladies golf competitions

04 September 2023
Trophies awarded for Wick ladies golf competitions

Trophies awarded for Wick ladies golf competitions

04 September 2023

The scratch trophy for the Wick Golf Club's ladies open competition went to a player from the home club when Dee MacAngus won the award.


Green MSP for Highlands says child payment is making a ‘vital difference’ to families

04 September 2023
Green MSP for Highlands says child payment is making a ‘vital difference’ to families

Green MSP for Highlands says child payment is making a ‘vital difference’ to families

04 September 2023

A Highland Green MSP has claimed that one of the party’s key commitments in the deal with the SNP shows it is making a positive impact.


Call to become 'voice of your community' – your chance to join Caithness community councils

04 September 2023
Call to become 'voice of your community' – your chance to join Caithness community councils

Call to become 'voice of your community' – your chance to join Caithness community councils

04 September 2023

Nominations have opened for people wishing to seek election to their local community council.


A blooming good show for Crossroads and Scallywags pupils

04 September 2023
A blooming good show for Crossroads and Scallywags pupils

A blooming good show for Crossroads and Scallywags pupils

04 September 2023

Green-fingered pupils in Dunnet were delighted to receive six prizes from their entries to the Bower Show and Mey and District Gardening Club Show.


West of Orkney Windfarm: Supply chain businesses urged to sign up for Thurso event

04 September 2023
West of Orkney Windfarm: Supply chain businesses urged to sign up for Thurso event

West of Orkney Windfarm: Supply chain businesses urged to sign up for Thurso event

04 September 2023

The West of Orkney Windfarm will be hosting a supply chain event in Thurso next week.


'Damboree' fun at Dunbeath for Beaver Scouts from Wick, Thurso and Reay

03 September 2023
'Damboree' fun at Dunbeath for Beaver Scouts from Wick, Thurso and Reay

'Damboree' fun at Dunbeath for Beaver Scouts from Wick, Thurso and Reay

03 September 2023

Beavers Scouts from the Caithness and Sutherland district took part in a "Damboree" camp at Dunbeath.


New Halkirk GalaFest was a ‘tremendous village effort’

02 September 2023
New Halkirk GalaFest was a ‘tremendous village effort’

New Halkirk GalaFest was a ‘tremendous village effort’

02 September 2023

Halkirk held its first GalaFest – bringing together some popular gala events, alongside a festival vibe...


Cat Protection charity calls for new feline foster carers after news of SSPCA rescue home closure

01 September 2023
Cat Protection charity calls for new feline foster carers after news of SSPCA rescue home closure

Cat Protection charity calls for new feline foster carers after news of SSPCA rescue home closure

01 September 2023

The Caithness branch of a national cat charity says its search for more feline foster homes has become more urgent.


Thurso marathon man raises £1000 for cancer support centre

31 August 2023
Thurso marathon man raises £1000 for cancer support centre

Thurso marathon man raises £1000 for cancer support centre

31 August 2023

A Thurso runner has raised £1000 for a cancer support group in the north Highlands.


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