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Wick’s windy January can be measured on Beaufort scale

Wick’s windy January can be measured on Beaufort scale

Wick’s windy January can be measured on Beaufort scale

16 February 2025

Weather Watch by Keith Banks


ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

ACTIVE OUTDOORS VIEWPOINT: 20 years of access rights is something to celebrate

11 February 2025

John Davidson looks at the anniversary of Scotland’s ‘right to roam’ being enshrined in law, and says access to the outdoors is vital to our wellbeing


A9 40mph speed limit on Tomatin-Moy stretch will be in place for three years

A9 40mph speed limit on Tomatin-Moy stretch will be in place for three years

A9 40mph speed limit on Tomatin-Moy stretch will be in place for three years

10 February 2025

Speed cameras will enforce restriction and laybys closed as part of dualling works


Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

Farmers’ poor mental health is industry’s ‘biggest hidden problem’

10 February 2025

Long hours are nothing new to those working in the farming industry, but poor mental health is the “biggest hidden problem”, a new survey has found.


Caithness people’s views wanted on series of Highland Council ‘masterplans’

Caithness people’s views wanted on series of Highland Council ‘masterplans’

Caithness people’s views wanted on series of Highland Council ‘masterplans’

04 February 2025

The future of Caithness will be in focus at a series of “masterplanning” events in the county over the coming month.


Free online event will teach you conservation techniques for old pictures and documents

Free online event will teach you conservation techniques for old pictures and documents

Free online event will teach you conservation techniques for old pictures and documents

03 February 2025

Caithness Family History Society’s February meeting will feature a presentation by a senior conservator with the Highland Archive Service.


Help shape the future of Highland: get involved in the new Local Development Plan

Help shape the future of Highland: get involved in the new Local Development Plan

Help shape the future of Highland: get involved in the new Local Development Plan

31 January 2025

The Highland Council is inviting the community to play a key role in shaping the future of the region.


Wick library to be part of green initiative

Wick library to be part of green initiative

Wick library to be part of green initiative

28 January 2025

Wick library is one of four new Green Hubs that will be transformed into innovative centres for community climate engagement.


Public event in Wick to remember HMS Exmouth on 85th anniversary of its sinking

Public event in Wick to remember HMS Exmouth on 85th anniversary of its sinking

Public event in Wick to remember HMS Exmouth on 85th anniversary of its sinking

28 January 2025

Marking the 85th anniversary of HMS Exmouth’s sinking during WW2 there will be a public event at Wick High School on Thursday evening at 7pm.


Take a chance on exotic plants when planning your 2025 garden

Take a chance on exotic plants when planning your 2025 garden

Take a chance on exotic plants when planning your 2025 garden

26 January 2025

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland


Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders

Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders

Caithness jobs fair offers link to local and national industry leaders

25 January 2025

People delving into the world of work or looking for a career change or training opportunities will have a chance to connect with industry leaders.


Caithness senior pupils get access to wide range of UHI courses

Caithness senior pupils get access to wide range of UHI courses

Caithness senior pupils get access to wide range of UHI courses

20 January 2025

Senior pupils in Caithness are being given the opportunity to expand their subject choice while still at school thanks to a tie-in with UHI.


Wick experiences a wet December – but not quite the wettest

Wick experiences a wet December – but not quite the wettest

Wick experiences a wet December – but not quite the wettest

18 January 2025

Weather Watch by Keith Banks


Funding applications now open for ‘Caithness Educational Trust’

Funding applications now open for ‘Caithness Educational Trust’

Funding applications now open for ‘Caithness Educational Trust’

16 January 2025

Applications are now open for Caithness residents to apply for special educational trust funds to help further their careers.


Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

Only TWO Highland dog fouling fines issued since 2021

12 January 2025

ONLY two fines for dog fouling have been issued since 2021 in the Highlands, prompting local politicians to call out “lazy and selfish” pet owners.


Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

Highland Shortbread Showdown returns for 2025

12 January 2025

The Highland Shortbread Showdown is back for its third edition in 2025, with businesses encouraged to enter their best bakes.


Caithness drivers – check this 30p hack to quickly de-ice your car

Caithness drivers – check this 30p hack to quickly de-ice your car

Caithness drivers – check this 30p hack to quickly de-ice your car

11 January 2025

With temperatures dropping across Caithness this week, drivers are being told of household items they can use to help defrost their cars.


Caithness could experience ‘a brutal minus 10C’ tonight, warns local weather watcher

Caithness could experience ‘a brutal minus 10C’ tonight, warns local weather watcher

Caithness could experience ‘a brutal minus 10C’ tonight, warns local weather watcher

09 January 2025

A local weather pundit warns that Caithness can expect temperatures to plummet further with a big freeze expected tonight (January 9).


Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

Highland people could get thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025 – are you eligible?

06 January 2025

Unpaid carers, disabled people and people on low incomes are being encouraged to see if they are entitled to thousands of pounds in benefits in 2025.


New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

New online platform launched to encourage people to engage directly with NHS Highland

05 January 2025

The NHS Highland Engagement Hub is a one-stop shop to let the agency know about the topics people would like to hear more about.


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