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Doors damaged, wiring exposed, toilet sensors ruined – Cllr Bremner outlines catalogue of crime at vandalised Wick toilets

Doors damaged, wiring exposed, toilet sensors ruined – Cllr Bremner outlines catalogue of crime at vandalised Wick toilets

Doors damaged, wiring exposed, toilet sensors ruined – Cllr Bremner outlines catalogue of crime at vandalised Wick toilets

29 December 2024

Highland councillor Raymond Bremner shed light and commented on the recent vandalism that led to the closure of the Whitechapel toilets in Wick.


Victorian-style photo opportunities on offer again at Wick museum’s New Year open day

Victorian-style photo opportunities on offer again at Wick museum’s New Year open day

Victorian-style photo opportunities on offer again at Wick museum’s New Year open day

28 December 2024

Members of the public will again be able to have their pictures taken in Victorian-style period costume at Wick Heritage Museum’s New Year open day.


Dunbeath publisher proud to host works by Dunbeath author Neil M Gunn

Dunbeath publisher proud to host works by Dunbeath author Neil M Gunn

Dunbeath publisher proud to host works by Dunbeath author Neil M Gunn

28 December 2024

Dunbeath-based publisher Whittles has just released reprints by the much-lauded Caithness author Neil M Gunn – The Other Landscape and The Lost Chart.


YOUR VIEWS: Thanks for support of Caithness General Hospital and help for those in need

YOUR VIEWS: Thanks for support of Caithness General Hospital and help for those in need

YOUR VIEWS: Thanks for support of Caithness General Hospital and help for those in need

28 December 2024

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier share their views and offer support


Highland delivery driver helps hundreds of babies

Highland delivery driver helps hundreds of babies

Highland delivery driver helps hundreds of babies

27 December 2024

A donor who has given blood a total of 100 times says it gives him a special feeling to know how many babies he has helped through the years.


590 donations made to Highland News and Media blood appeal - so far!

590 donations made to Highland News and Media blood appeal - so far!

590 donations made to Highland News and Media blood appeal - so far!

27 December 2024

Just weeks into our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign almost 600 big-hearted heroes have come forward so far - including leading Highland businesses.


We wouldn’t have been able to push ourselves much harder: Wick rowers reflect on epic round-Britain bid

We wouldn’t have been able to push ourselves much harder: Wick rowers reflect on epic round-Britain bid

We wouldn’t have been able to push ourselves much harder: Wick rowers reflect on epic round-Britain bid

27 December 2024

Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross have been looking back on their rowing adventure this summer when they had to press the pause button after 80 days at sea.


‘Why here?’ Riding school family warn Banniskirk Hub will have ‘enormous’ impact

‘Why here?’ Riding school family warn Banniskirk Hub will have ‘enormous’ impact

‘Why here?’ Riding school family warn Banniskirk Hub will have ‘enormous’ impact

27 December 2024

The owners of a riding school in rural Caithness have warned of the “enormous” impact a village-sized substation will have if it goes ahead.


‘Mindless hooliganism’ – After just six months, Wick’s revamped public toilets once again closed due to vandalism

‘Mindless hooliganism’ – After just six months, Wick’s revamped public toilets once again closed due to vandalism

‘Mindless hooliganism’ – After just six months, Wick’s revamped public toilets once again closed due to vandalism

26 December 2024

The recently refurbished Whitechapel public toilets in Wick, thought to be almost vandal proof, have been closed again due to vandalism.


Councillor Raymond Bremner addresses fears over Caithness play park closures

Councillor Raymond Bremner addresses fears over Caithness play park closures

Councillor Raymond Bremner addresses fears over Caithness play park closures

26 December 2024

After recent fears over the future of Caithness play parks, Cllr Raymond Bremner shared positive news on funding streams to purchase new equipment.


Caithness Triple C Country Music Club announces its band of the year

Caithness Triple C Country Music Club announces its band of the year

Caithness Triple C Country Music Club announces its band of the year

25 December 2024

A Wick group has received prizes for a band of the year award after a vote from local members saw them come out on top.


Students in Thurso raise funds for local charities through festive events

Students in Thurso raise funds for local charities through festive events

Students in Thurso raise funds for local charities through festive events

25 December 2024

Students from a UHI campus in Thurso have raised money for local charities and student trips through festive enterprise events.


Caithness travellers – Be aware of what you share on social media

Caithness travellers – Be aware of what you share on social media

Caithness travellers – Be aware of what you share on social media

25 December 2024

A cybersecurity expert warns Caithness travellers to not overshare info on social media over the festive season.


Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

Long-distance walkers challenged to tackle Highland coast-to-coast route

25 December 2024

Keen walkers will be lacing up their boots for a long-distance challenge in the Highlands next summer.


MSPs show Christmas spirit by joining chorus of voices disappointed by Orbex move to mothball Sutherland Spaceport

MSPs show Christmas spirit by joining chorus of voices disappointed by Orbex move to mothball Sutherland Spaceport

MSPs show Christmas spirit by joining chorus of voices disappointed by Orbex move to mothball Sutherland Spaceport

25 December 2024

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess


Caithness Young Farmers gearing up for festive tractor run

Caithness Young Farmers gearing up for festive tractor run

Caithness Young Farmers gearing up for festive tractor run

24 December 2024

Young Farmers in Caithness are all set for another Christmas tractor run in aid of charities, this time going from Halkirk to Thurso via Castletown.


Swimmers raise £4800 for North Baths after eight-week chilly challenge

Swimmers raise £4800 for North Baths after eight-week chilly challenge

Swimmers raise £4800 for North Baths after eight-week chilly challenge

24 December 2024

A group of cold-water swimmers have raised £4800 after doing lengths of the North Baths in Wick almost every day for eight weeks.


Caithness charity uses ‘very kind’ donation to add dashcams to vehicles and upgrade computers

Caithness charity uses ‘very kind’ donation to add dashcams to vehicles and upgrade computers

Caithness charity uses ‘very kind’ donation to add dashcams to vehicles and upgrade computers

24 December 2024

A far north charity is making a “wonderful difference” after being nominated to receive a share of a rural insurance company’s charity fund.


Friends of Caithness General Hospital hand gifts to staff

Friends of Caithness General Hospital hand gifts to staff

Friends of Caithness General Hospital hand gifts to staff

24 December 2024

Gifts worth more than £1000 were handed over by the League of Friends of Caithness General Hospital.


This is what it means as gifts from Highlands arrives in Ukraine

This is what it means as gifts from Highlands arrives in Ukraine

This is what it means as gifts from Highlands arrives in Ukraine

24 December 2024

A big-hearted effort with its heart in the Highlands is spreading the love to people in need half a world away this Christmas.


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