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Thurso set for further town markets after 'fantastic' first event

Thurso set for further town markets after 'fantastic' first event

Thurso set for further town markets after 'fantastic' first event

21 July 2021

Organisers of Thurso's first town market say it was "fantastic" to see the positive effect it had as plans are made for further events.


Repairs get underway at the Trinkie

Repairs get underway at the Trinkie

Repairs get underway at the Trinkie

21 July 2021

The committee behind restoration plans at the Trinkie are delighted that work has already started at the popular outdoor pool in Wick.


Wick councillor highlights 'chronic underspend' of £1m on Caithness roads

Wick councillor highlights 'chronic underspend' of £1m on Caithness roads

Wick councillor highlights 'chronic underspend' of £1m on Caithness roads

20 July 2021

A Highland councillor for Wick and east Caithness talked of the chronic underspend on Caithness roads that has allowed them to 'fall apart'.


Charity urges caution as mercury rises

Charity urges caution as mercury rises

Charity urges caution as mercury rises

20 July 2021

Age Scotland is asking people to look out for older relatives and friends as the heatwave sweeps the country.


King Charles heads to John O'Groats for 40 days of songs and marathons

King Charles heads to John O'Groats for 40 days of songs and marathons

King Charles heads to John O'Groats for 40 days of songs and marathons

19 July 2021

Caithness residents will be well aware of his namesake visiting the Castle of Mey but this Charles is heading to the county for a gruelling challenge


Greenpeace ship arrives in Wick tomorrow for latest campaign

Greenpeace ship arrives in Wick tomorrow for latest campaign

Greenpeace ship arrives in Wick tomorrow for latest campaign

19 July 2021

A Greenpeace ship will arrive in Wick tomorrow (Tuesday, July 20), as the campaigning group embarks on the second leg of its Just Transition Tour.


Community Ownership Fund offers chance to 'save local institutions'

Community Ownership Fund offers chance to 'save local institutions'

Community Ownership Fund offers chance to 'save local institutions'

17 July 2021

People are being given a chance to become owners of at-risk pubs, theatres, post offices, sports grounds and corner shops under a UK government fund.


Advice for people heading to Caithness this summer

Advice for people heading to Caithness this summer

Advice for people heading to Caithness this summer

17 July 2021

Police Scotland has issued advice to remind road users heading to Caithness and the far north to be safe on country roads.


'Serious interest' in buying historic Traill Hall in Castletown

'Serious interest' in buying historic Traill Hall in Castletown

'Serious interest' in buying historic Traill Hall in Castletown

17 July 2021

Plans to sell a historic building in Castletown could be realised.


Glasgow comes to Thurso to make it blooming marvellous

Glasgow comes to Thurso to make it blooming marvellous

Glasgow comes to Thurso to make it blooming marvellous

17 July 2021

After receiving over £1000 in donations, a green-fingered local continues in his quest to bring vibrant colours to Thurso.


Wildfire warning issued

Wildfire warning issued

Wildfire warning issued

16 July 2021

High risk over the weekend.


‘Don’t keep bottling it’ – pharmacists urge Caithness residents to get persistent coughs checked

‘Don’t keep bottling it’ – pharmacists urge Caithness residents to get persistent coughs checked

‘Don’t keep bottling it’ – pharmacists urge Caithness residents to get persistent coughs checked

16 July 2021

People in Caithness aged over 40 using cough medicine to treat a persistent cough are urged not to keep ‘bottling it’ and contact their GP.


Highland Council honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

Highland Council honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

Highland Council honoured for outstanding support towards the Armed Forces

16 July 2021

Highland Council received an Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award for its outstanding support towards the Armed Forces community.


Big Butterfly Count 2021 – can you spot a Scotch Argus in Caithness?

Big Butterfly Count 2021 – can you spot a Scotch Argus in Caithness?

Big Butterfly Count 2021 – can you spot a Scotch Argus in Caithness?

16 July 2021

Butterfly Conservation launches this year’s Big Butterfly Count with urgent appeal for public’s help after disastrous spring weather.


Are you ready for the Great British Beach Clean?

Are you ready for the Great British Beach Clean?

Are you ready for the Great British Beach Clean?

16 July 2021

The Marine Conservation Society's annual Great British Beach Clean needs volunteers from across Caithness to join in and help.


Disheartening and disgusting – responses to Reiss beach teen party aftermath

Disheartening and disgusting – responses to Reiss beach teen party aftermath

Disheartening and disgusting – responses to Reiss beach teen party aftermath

15 July 2021

A social media post showing the aftermath of an alleged party by Wick teenagers at Reiss beach has provoked condemnation from many in the community.


Taste North benefits from funding to help food and drink sector recover from Covid impact

Taste North benefits from funding to help food and drink sector recover from Covid impact

Taste North benefits from funding to help food and drink sector recover from Covid impact

15 July 2021

Taste North is one of several Scottish projects to be awarded a share of £200,000 to help recover from the impact of Covid-19.


Furry car and friends visit Thurso on charity run

Furry car and friends visit Thurso on charity run

Furry car and friends visit Thurso on charity run

14 July 2021

Some strange-looking vehicles that popped through Thurso on a charity run had one local man reaching for his camera.


Highland Council launches motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors

Highland Council launches motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors

Highland Council launches motorhome and campervan guidance for visitors

14 July 2021

A helpful and welcoming motorhome and campervan guidance booklet has been produced to help visitors enjoy the Highlands responsibly.


Caithness Foodbank becomes a standalone charity as eight-year link with Blythswood ends

Caithness Foodbank becomes a standalone charity as eight-year link with Blythswood ends

Caithness Foodbank becomes a standalone charity as eight-year link with Blythswood ends

14 July 2021

Caithness Foodbank is now a standalone charity, having been supported by Blythswood Care since starting up in 2013.


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