Community

University researchers have said that Caithness should be proud of an “elite midwife” from two centuries ago who delivered almost 4000 babies.

Lifeboat volunteers are hoping the “phenomenal” level of support for the annual Wick RNLI Harbour Day continues this weekend.

The former Socially Growing shop in Thurso town centre has been given a new lease of life as a community space that local groups can hire.

The annual Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre at Scrabster was opened by Mac Macgill and featured stalls, pipe band, Highland dancers and emergency services.

Boxing legend Tyson Fury dropped into John O’Groats for a no-frills car camping stay last night as part of a filming schedule for a new Netflix series

Dr Emma Miller has lived in rural communities around the world, and has seen the impact that visibility can have on the next generation.

A charity run Caithness nursery is celebrating after receiving a glowing report from the Care Inspectorate.

Pupils at Newton Park Primary School in Wick have raised thousands of pounds for an appeal by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.

A model and riding stables owner from Lyth headed up a fundraising walk along with her therapy horse, Mr Bojangles, and pet chihuahua, Louis Vuitton.

Cassie Greenford shares why the first ever Pride March in Caithness is important for her, the LGBTQ+ community and the general population.

Cycling charity volunteers now have a permanent storage facility for their three-wheeled bike, thanks to a funding award and support from businesses.

Captain Alistair Young MacKenzie from Scrabster is among six individuals recognised for their contributions to the country by King Charles.

Halkirk Primary School celebrated a significant milestone on June 6 with the grand opening of a new canopy at the school.

Members of Spittal SWI had a visit to Pulteney Distillery, the home of Old Pulteney whisky, and were given a tour by Daniel Ross.

A good crowd turned out for the annual rally of Thurso and District Strathspey and Reel Society, held at the town’s Royal British Legion on Saturday.

More than 300 people attended a packed Beauly convention to demand a moratorium on new developments.

More than £335,000 coming to Caithness from a major energy infrastructure project will make a real difference to communities, it has been stated.

A dedicated group of fundraisers has donated equipment worth nearly £23,000 to health practitioners in Caithness over the last 12 months.

Witnesses say a manhole cover in Wick “blew 45ft in the air” during an incident in Wick on Sunday afternoon (June 15).

Invited guests watched as Lord Thurso unveiled the North Coast Visitor Centre’s latest acquisition, a Pictish stone that had undergone restoration.