Community

A councillor for Wick and east Caithness spoke about the 'terrific help' received from council officers regarding the common good assets revealed.

After the body of Robert Gunn was recovered from River Thurso on Sunday morning, tributes were posted online by many who called him a "lovely man".

An ex-military man trudged miles through rough ground on Saturday to lay poppy wreaths in memory of two RAF crew who died on the Scaraben hills.

A stand up paddleboarder made it to Wick after a 24-hour journey from Rosehearty 100km across the Moray Firth – the first ever crossing of its kind.

Police in Caithness are making enquiries into the whereabouts of Robert Gunn, from Halkirk.

Highland Council has invested in 10 new winter gritting vehicles to replace some of its ageing fleet.

Dunnet beach is one of several sites in the Highlands mentioned in a report highlighting council action on the conservation of biodiversity.

As part of the relaunch of the Scotch Butchers Club, Harrold Brothers, located in Wick, will be showcasing the club’s new branding.

A human skull and other bones have been unearthed by workmen on a Sutherland estate and investigated by Thurso police.

A prolific Caithness writer is planning to have his next book launch in his own café at Lochshell called The Rumblin’ Tum.

Charlie Head will be trying to complete the arduous feat of the first ever crossing of the Moray Firth on a stand up paddleboard this Saturday.

After fears over the future of Argos' Wick branch during the summer, a fresh announcement could eventually seal its fate.

It was all smiles from the postmaster of the temporary mobile post office service that started this week in Wick at the riverside car park.

Highland Council announced yesterday that extra funds are being made available across the region that will benefit Wick and Thurso.

A Lybster woman was delighted to win a national writing competition and have her short story read out online.

A Caithness disability group is currently seeking funding to help target issues disabled people may be experiencing due to Covid restrictions.

A Lyth animal rights activist and stable owner wants to raise awareness of how pets and countryside creatures are affected by fireworks.

There were no trick or treats on the streets as Caithness children stayed at home during Saturday night's Halloween celebrations due to the pandemic.

Police refused to comment on speculation that a woman's body discovered in Wick on Sunday was found in a wheelie bin.

A Caithness-based model and animal rights activist is calling for the public to get 'hedgehog aware' this autumn to help with dwindling numbers.