Community

Wick’s new banking hub is on course to open a month from now, although “a wee bit of a misconception” persists over a key aspect of how it will work.

“Home-grown” power from Limekiln will play an important part in boosting UK energy security, Scottish Renewables’ director of communications said.

Residents of Pentland View care home in Thurso have been going quackers over five baby ducks called Bananas, Hawk, Spike, Chico and Waddles.

A Wick ambulance technician and his former Thurso Ambulance Station colleague have completed the Edinburgh marathon – in full emergency gear.

The newly opened Limekiln wind farm will generate more than half a million pounds a year in community benefit from 2026.

The Pentland Venture has sailed out of Caithness waters for the last time – and is now set for a new lease of life as a party boat on the Thames.

Limekiln wind farm was only able to go ahead after “a big fight”, guests were told at the official opening of the 24-turbine development.

A grant fund stream that boosted the recently opened John O’Groats Mill refurbishment by £1.5 million has opened for a new round of applications.

Rachel Walker and Aaron Jones are known for their beautiful vocal harmonies and interpretations of Gaelic songs.

Popular Caithness musician Brandon McPhee will perform his latest single on a Scottish tour that starts in Wick next month.

Collisions between deer and vehicles typically increase at this time of year as young roe deer spread out to look for their own territories.

A campaigner has compiled a list of “10 tricks” allegedly being used by developers to push renewable energy projects through the planning system.

Wick Players are making good progress on a refurbishment of their base – and in doing so they are “laying the foundation for the future”.

Caithness Seal Rehab & Release has cared for 80 seal pups and juveniles since November 2022.

Community councillors in Wick are eager to see works on the £2.1 million transformation of the town centre get under way.

The Noss Primary School bike train is regularly attracting 100 or more cyclists, with the recent good weather helping to build up numbers.

The new-look John O’Groats Mill is almost ready to be revealed – and members of the local community will be the first to get a glimpse inside.

Young pipe band members from across the county made history as they took part in the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade.

Proponents of the plan found it difficult to articulate the case for the proposal at the local level.

A Caithness artist who has created a masterpiece a year to be awarded to the winner of the Mastermind TV show has made his last trophy.