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Bower Busy Bees back in business!

21 November 2019
Bower Busy Bees back in business!

Bower Busy Bees back in business!

21 November 2019

A Caithness pre-school unit reopened its doors this week after local people worked together to revamp it following its closure.


James boys hit quickest pairs leg of Wick darts season

21 November 2019
James boys hit quickest pairs leg of Wick darts season

James boys hit quickest pairs leg of Wick darts season

21 November 2019

James Davidson and James Howden were top performers for Seaview against Smiddy in a Wick darts league encounter that could have gone either way.


Delegates from Finland stop off in Wick

21 November 2019
Delegates from Finland stop off in Wick

Delegates from Finland stop off in Wick

21 November 2019

Delegates from Finland who enjoyed a week-long tour of the north made a stop in Wick for a reception at Mackays Hotel.


Mini-sleuths on the trail at Wick church

21 November 2019
Mini-sleuths on the trail at Wick church

Mini-sleuths on the trail at Wick church

21 November 2019

More than 30 children took part in the Autumn Detectives club, a special event held last weekend at Pulteneytown and Thrumster Church.


Dounreay site closed as mark of respect

21 November 2019
Dounreay site closed as mark of respect

Dounreay site closed as mark of respect

21 November 2019

The Dounreay site was closed on Wednesday as a mark of respect following the death of interim managing director Steve Beckitt.


Praise for Caithness United U13s as they keep up relentless run

21 November 2019
Praise for Caithness United U13s as they keep up relentless run

Praise for Caithness United U13s as they keep up relentless run

21 November 2019

“As good a performance as I have seen from a team at this level,” was the view of Caithness United coach Alan Kennedy after the U13s’ latest victory.


Close encounters in county under-15 badminton championships

20 November 2019
Close encounters in county under-15 badminton championships

Close encounters in county under-15 badminton championships

20 November 2019

The U11 and U13 badminton championships took place over successive weekends and last Friday it was the turn of the U15s at the Wick community campus.


From pyjama parties to bake sale in aid of Children in Need

20 November 2019
From pyjama parties to bake sale in aid of Children in Need

From pyjama parties to bake sale in aid of Children in Need

20 November 2019

Youngsters across Caithness and north Sutherland found many colourful and imaginative ways to support the BBC Children in Need appeal.


Ex-Rangers star Nacho Novo returns to Thurso for successful coaching sessions

20 November 2019
Ex-Rangers star Nacho Novo returns to Thurso for successful coaching sessions

Ex-Rangers star Nacho Novo returns to Thurso for successful coaching sessions

20 November 2019

Former Rangers striker Nacho Novo returned to Thurso with the Rangers soccer schools to run two coaching sessions last Saturday for 50 children.


Gymnastics club donates over £2000 to Caithness General Hospital

20 November 2019
Gymnastics club donates over £2000 to Caithness General Hospital

Gymnastics club donates over £2000 to Caithness General Hospital

20 November 2019

A local gymnastics club has donated more than £2000 to Caithness General Hospital after a fundraising drive to cover set-up costs.


Safety first for Bower's bright pupils

20 November 2019
Safety first for Bower's bright pupils

Safety first for Bower's bright pupils

20 November 2019

Bower Primary School had a Brilliant Bright Day to highlight the importance of wearing bright clothes during the winter.


Presentation night for Canisbay Show champions

20 November 2019
Presentation night for Canisbay Show champions

Presentation night for Canisbay Show champions

20 November 2019

Winners from this year's Canisbay Show enjoyed a well-earned night of celebration at the annual dinner and trophy presentation held in John O'Groats.


Causes of food insecurity have been ignored, says Karl Rosie

20 November 2019
Causes of food insecurity have been ignored, says Karl Rosie

Causes of food insecurity have been ignored, says Karl Rosie

20 November 2019

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross SNP candidate candidate Karl Rosie is calling for more to be done to tackle food insecurity.


Wick indoor markets to resume in run-up to Christmas

20 November 2019
Wick indoor markets to resume in run-up to Christmas

Wick indoor markets to resume in run-up to Christmas

20 November 2019

The Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council's popular indoor markets are to resume in the town centre in the run-up to Christmas.


NHS Near Me service gains international recognition

20 November 2019
NHS Near Me service gains international recognition

NHS Near Me service gains international recognition

20 November 2019

NHS Highland’s innovative video consulting service Near Me – which began as a pilot project in Caithness – has been recognised internationally.


St Andrews conference invite for Pulteneytown People’s Project

19 November 2019
St Andrews conference invite for Pulteneytown People’s Project

St Andrews conference invite for Pulteneytown People’s Project

19 November 2019

The chief executive officer of Pulteneytown People’s Project will be delivering a workshop as part of a major three-day conference in St Andrews.


Gavin takes top ploughing prizes at Latheron parish match

19 November 2019
Gavin takes top ploughing prizes at Latheron parish match

Gavin takes top ploughing prizes at Latheron parish match

19 November 2019

Gavin Robertson of Barrock won a clutch of trophies after taking top honours in Latheron Parish Ploughing Association's match at Banks Lodge, Watten.


Breakthrough in Highlands and Islands air traffic controllers' dispute

19 November 2019
Breakthrough in Highlands and Islands air traffic controllers' dispute

Breakthrough in Highlands and Islands air traffic controllers' dispute

19 November 2019

A breakthrough in the north air traffic controllers' dispute will see a work to rule come to an end at 5pm today.


Writer Elizabeth Sutherland to receive Saltire Society honour

19 November 2019
Writer Elizabeth Sutherland to receive Saltire Society honour

Writer Elizabeth Sutherland to receive Saltire Society honour

19 November 2019

The distinguished writer Elizabeth Sutherland is to be honoured by the Saltire Society for her contribution to the cultural life of the Highlands.


New report sets out environmental impact of peatland wildfire

18 November 2019
New report sets out environmental impact of peatland wildfire

New report sets out environmental impact of peatland wildfire

18 November 2019

A north Sutherland wildfire could have released carbon into the atmosphere equivalent to six days’ worth of Scotland’s total greenhouse gas emissions.


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