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PICTURES: John O'Groats Fun Day success

PICTURES: John O'Groats Fun Day success

PICTURES: John O'Groats Fun Day success

09 December 2023

The first John O’ Groats Christmas Fun Day was “a great success” and “a starting point for future years.”


£6000 for High Life Highland library sensory project

£6000 for High Life Highland library sensory project

£6000 for High Life Highland library sensory project

09 December 2023

High Life Highland has been granted £6000 from the Public Library Improvement Fund (PLIF) to develop its Making Sense for Communities’ project.


Could council's rate scheme help end the blight of Caithness' rotting eyesores?

Could council's rate scheme help end the blight of Caithness' rotting eyesores?

Could council's rate scheme help end the blight of Caithness' rotting eyesores?

08 December 2023

Wick's provost called the new council scheme to bring empty properties back into economic use as a step in the right direction'.


7 winter driving tips that could save your life when driving home for Christmas

7 winter driving tips that could save your life when driving home for Christmas

7 winter driving tips that could save your life when driving home for Christmas

07 December 2023

They're not rocket science but heeding them could be the difference between getting there in one piece or not.


How 'game-changing' pavement parking ban will be enforced in Highlands

How 'game-changing' pavement parking ban will be enforced in Highlands

How 'game-changing' pavement parking ban will be enforced in Highlands

07 December 2023

For many hampered and endangered by the current system, the phased changes can't come soon enough. A major milestone will be marked on Monday.


8 Doors Distillery looks to expand its premises in John O'Groats

8 Doors Distillery looks to expand its premises in John O'Groats

8 Doors Distillery looks to expand its premises in John O'Groats

07 December 2023

The owners of 8 Doors Distillery in John O'Groats have lodged an application to expand the outfit's existing warehouse and main building.


Plans lodged for battery storage scheme in Caithness

Plans lodged for battery storage scheme in Caithness

Plans lodged for battery storage scheme in Caithness

07 December 2023

Plans for a large-scale battery storage plan on a Caithness site have progressed, with the submission of a full planning application.


Victim Support Scotland offers unique opportunity for volunteers in Caithness

Victim Support Scotland offers unique opportunity for volunteers in Caithness

Victim Support Scotland offers unique opportunity for volunteers in Caithness

06 December 2023

Scotland’s leading charity supporting people affected by crime is calling for volunteers in Caithness.


Wider use of wind farm funds could help Highland Council through its 'perilous financial situation', says Caithness councillor

Wider use of wind farm funds could help Highland Council through its 'perilous financial situation', says Caithness councillor

Wider use of wind farm funds could help Highland Council through its 'perilous financial situation', says Caithness councillor

06 December 2023

Matthew Reiss claims communities in the far north would benefit


PICTURE SPECIAL: Happy faces all around for festive Thurso Food and Craft Fair

PICTURE SPECIAL: Happy faces all around for festive Thurso Food and Craft Fair

PICTURE SPECIAL: Happy faces all around for festive Thurso Food and Craft Fair

06 December 2023

Thurso Food and Craft Fair proved to be a successful addition to the the town's special Christmas Fun Day on Saturday.


New boat for Pentland Firth Yacht Club thanks to grant support

New boat for Pentland Firth Yacht Club thanks to grant support

New boat for Pentland Firth Yacht Club thanks to grant support

06 December 2023

The Pentland Firth Yacht Club, located in Scrabster, have purchased an essential new racing and safety boat for the upcoming dinghy sailing seasons.


Proposed police budget cuts are 'beyond the pale', says Caithness councillor

Proposed police budget cuts are 'beyond the pale', says Caithness councillor

Proposed police budget cuts are 'beyond the pale', says Caithness councillor

06 December 2023

Reduction in police numbers will not deter criminals, according to Matthew Reiss


Homeless after fire in Wick – Disabled man thanks community hub for its help

Homeless after fire in Wick – Disabled man thanks community hub for its help

Homeless after fire in Wick – Disabled man thanks community hub for its help

06 December 2023

A man with health issues and a learning disability thanked services at the Pulteney Centre in Wick for helping rehome him after a fire.


Historic documents from Wick Heritage Museum now accessible at Nucleus

Historic documents from Wick Heritage Museum now accessible at Nucleus

Historic documents from Wick Heritage Museum now accessible at Nucleus

05 December 2023

Documents dating back as far as the 15th century that were formerly held in Wick Heritage Museum are now accessible to the public at Nucleus.


PICTURES: Brandon McPhee lights up faces – and Christmas tree – at Wick care home

PICTURES: Brandon McPhee lights up faces – and Christmas tree – at Wick care home

PICTURES: Brandon McPhee lights up faces – and Christmas tree – at Wick care home

05 December 2023

Brandon McPhee brought a cheerful smile to residents and staff at Seaview House care home in Wick when he turned on their very own Christmas lights.


Halkirk Young Farmers on way to culinary final after Ready Steady Cook style competition win in Thurso

Halkirk Young Farmers on way to culinary final after Ready Steady Cook style competition win in Thurso

Halkirk Young Farmers on way to culinary final after Ready Steady Cook style competition win in Thurso

05 December 2023

Young Farmers in Caithness have served up some tasty treats on their way to the national final of a “Ready, Steady, Cook” style competition.


Highland Council funding noose getting tighter, says Matthew Reiss

Highland Council funding noose getting tighter, says Matthew Reiss

Highland Council funding noose getting tighter, says Matthew Reiss

05 December 2023

Local authority does not have enough staff due to financial constraints


Dancing the night away in Wick – Christmas party for Enable Caithness members

Dancing the night away in Wick – Christmas party for Enable Caithness members

Dancing the night away in Wick – Christmas party for Enable Caithness members

05 December 2023

Members of the Caithness branch of Enable got into the spirit of the festive season on Saturday evening when they held their annual Christmas party.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Festive cheer on Thurso's streets for Christmas Fun Day

PICTURE SPECIAL: Festive cheer on Thurso's streets for Christmas Fun Day

PICTURE SPECIAL: Festive cheer on Thurso's streets for Christmas Fun Day

04 December 2023

The festive spirit was high in the streets of Thurso throughout Saturday as the town's Christmas Fun Day event brought out the best in everyone.


PICTURES: North coast surf pair have 'amazing' time as Scots jump up rankings after world championships in Brazil

PICTURES: North coast surf pair have 'amazing' time as Scots jump up rankings after world championships in Brazil

PICTURES: North coast surf pair have 'amazing' time as Scots jump up rankings after world championships in Brazil

04 December 2023

North coast surfer Craig Mclachlan helped his Scottish junior teammates climb off the bottom of the world rankings after competing in Rio de Janeiro.


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