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‘Prettiest Bitch’ and other winning results in from Caithness Canine Club dog show

‘Prettiest Bitch’ and other winning results in from Caithness Canine Club dog show

‘Prettiest Bitch’ and other winning results in from Caithness Canine Club dog show

02 July 2025

Dogs of all shapes and sizes gathered at Newtonhill Community Woodland on Sunday to be judged in a show run by Caithness Canine Club.


‘We were thinking of our team-mate Charlie’: Assynt mountain rescue volunteers complete Triple Challenge

‘We were thinking of our team-mate Charlie’: Assynt mountain rescue volunteers complete Triple Challenge

‘We were thinking of our team-mate Charlie’: Assynt mountain rescue volunteers complete Triple Challenge

02 July 2025

A mountain rescue volunteer from Thurso was one of an intrepid fundraising group who climbed three Munros in Sutherland in one day at the weekend.


‘Industrial eyesore’ claim over whisky warehouses planned for Wick

‘Industrial eyesore’ claim over whisky warehouses planned for Wick

‘Industrial eyesore’ claim over whisky warehouses planned for Wick

02 July 2025

Plans for four new warehouses storing thousands of barrels of whisky have led to concerns over an “industrial eyesore” in a residential part of Wick.


We need to improve on our finances, says Wick Academy interim chairman as he sets out his priorities

We need to improve on our finances, says Wick Academy interim chairman as he sets out his priorities

We need to improve on our finances, says Wick Academy interim chairman as he sets out his priorities

02 July 2025

Generating extra income and developing stronger links with the community will be among the key aims for Academy under interim chairman Alan Farquhar.


Highland directory of repair services ‘a perfect example’ of how to reduce waste

Highland directory of repair services ‘a perfect example’ of how to reduce waste

Highland directory of repair services ‘a perfect example’ of how to reduce waste

01 July 2025

A region-wide directory of repair services has been described as “a perfect example” of how people can cut down on waste and be more sustainable.


Thurso Townswomen’s Guild went to extreme lengths to build esplanade shelter

Thurso Townswomen’s Guild went to extreme lengths to build esplanade shelter

Thurso Townswomen’s Guild went to extreme lengths to build esplanade shelter

01 July 2025

Thurso’s Heritage by A Thirsa Loon


‘GUTTED’ - Wick woman’s woe after screws and nails flatten her tyres

‘GUTTED’ - Wick woman’s woe after screws and nails flatten her tyres

‘GUTTED’ - Wick woman’s woe after screws and nails flatten her tyres

01 July 2025

A Wick woman was dumbfounded when she prepared to take a drive, finding three tyres flat to the ground in an apparent act of vandalism.


Thurso campaigner’s delight at latest Caithness attraction and event staged there

Thurso campaigner’s delight at latest Caithness attraction and event staged there

Thurso campaigner’s delight at latest Caithness attraction and event staged there

01 July 2025

A disability campaigner from Thurso gave her opinion of a new Caithness attraction, the John O’Groats Mill, and an event staged there.


PICTURES: Sun shines for Canisbay Show as crowds return for 32nd annual event

PICTURES: Sun shines for Canisbay Show as crowds return for 32nd annual event

PICTURES: Sun shines for Canisbay Show as crowds return for 32nd annual event

01 July 2025

The 2025 event, the 32nd annual show, saw a strong turnout of livestock exhibitors.


Wick campsite ‘in for a bumper year’ with town centre set to benefit from profits

Wick campsite ‘in for a bumper year’ with town centre set to benefit from profits

Wick campsite ‘in for a bumper year’ with town centre set to benefit from profits

30 June 2025

The revamped Wick River Campsite is heading for a “bumper year” which could see it attracting as many as 18,000 visitors by the end of the season.


Food and Artisans’ Fair at Scrabster this Saturday

Food and Artisans’ Fair at Scrabster this Saturday

Food and Artisans’ Fair at Scrabster this Saturday

30 June 2025

Artisans North has planned an event at Scrabster Village Hall this weekend that will include crafts from local traders along with afternoon tea.


Caithness residents smell smoky fumes from wildfire blaze 100 miles south

Caithness residents smell smoky fumes from wildfire blaze 100 miles south

Caithness residents smell smoky fumes from wildfire blaze 100 miles south

30 June 2025

Caithness residents woke up today to a strong smell of smoke that appears to be coming from the ongoing wildfires over 100 miles south.


‘Beth is my guiding light’: Ben cycling to John O’Groats in memory of daughter

‘Beth is my guiding light’: Ben cycling to John O’Groats in memory of daughter

‘Beth is my guiding light’: Ben cycling to John O’Groats in memory of daughter

30 June 2025

A father is aiming to reach John O’Groats this Saturday after a bike ride from Land’s End in memory of his daughter who died from bone cancer.


Pharmacy-led fundraiser for chest, heart and stroke charity in Wick promises ‘community atmosphere’

Pharmacy-led fundraiser for chest, heart and stroke charity in Wick promises ‘community atmosphere’

Pharmacy-led fundraiser for chest, heart and stroke charity in Wick promises ‘community atmosphere’

30 June 2025

A special night of live music and “community atmosphere” is set to take over the Wick Assembly Rooms next Saturday.


‘Once-in-a-generation’ chance will see £100m invested in Caithness town

‘Once-in-a-generation’ chance will see £100m invested in Caithness town

‘Once-in-a-generation’ chance will see £100m invested in Caithness town

29 June 2025

People in Caithness will be given an opportunity to feed into proposals that will see £100 million of investment in Thurso.


Caithness porridge enthusiast’s Divine Spurtles raise over £2400 for charity

Caithness porridge enthusiast’s Divine Spurtles raise over £2400 for charity

Caithness porridge enthusiast’s Divine Spurtles raise over £2400 for charity

29 June 2025

Doug Mackay has raised thousands of pounds for Mary’s Meals by selling handcrafted spurtles made from wood that came from an old church pew in Wick.


Thurso-based AG Coaching takes youth football training to Wick and Brora

Thurso-based AG Coaching takes youth football training to Wick and Brora

Thurso-based AG Coaching takes youth football training to Wick and Brora

28 June 2025

More than 250 youngsters aged from two to 15 have signed up so far for summer coaching sessions which include two one-day camps in Thurso.


Lybster exhibition shines spotlight on role of women in herring industry

Lybster exhibition shines spotlight on role of women in herring industry

Lybster exhibition shines spotlight on role of women in herring industry

28 June 2025

A new exhibition in Lybster is set to shine a light on the women who helped shape the fortunes of the fishing industry.


Praise for strength of communities - Wick streets project is a step in right direction

Praise for strength of communities - Wick streets project is a step in right direction

Praise for strength of communities - Wick streets project is a step in right direction

28 June 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers have their say on the latest issues affecting Caithness and the far north


Caithness actress set to appear in new musical Nessie

Caithness actress set to appear in new musical Nessie

Caithness actress set to appear in new musical Nessie

28 June 2025

An actress from Caithness is set to appear in a new Scottish musical.


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