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Independent book festival set for Wick – 120 books worth £9.99 to give away

Independent book festival set for Wick – 120 books worth £9.99 to give away

Independent book festival set for Wick – 120 books worth £9.99 to give away

20 September 2022

The Norseman Hotel in Wick will host a three day book festival at the start of October it has just been announced.


CD Corp explain how Business Gateway played a key role in their NFT success

CD Corp explain how Business Gateway played a key role in their NFT success

CD Corp explain how Business Gateway played a key role in their NFT success

20 September 2022

For many people in Scotland, the last two years have signified a change in personal and professional circumstances and habits.


Covers back on at Swartigill as archaeology team assess the latest discoveries at Iron Age site in Caithness – ancient bead highlights possible Caithness connections with the Roman Empire

Covers back on at Swartigill as archaeology team assess the latest discoveries at Iron Age site in Caithness – ancient bead highlights possible Caithness connections with the Roman Empire

Covers back on at Swartigill as archaeology team assess the latest discoveries at Iron Age site in Caithness – ancient bead highlights possible Caithness connections with the Roman Empire

19 September 2022

The Iron Age site at Swartigill has yielded up its treasures with one artefact showing a possible connection between Caithness and the Roman Empire.


'Thar she blows!' – Humpback whale breaks the waves near Achastle coastline close to Lybster

'Thar she blows!' – Humpback whale breaks the waves near Achastle coastline close to Lybster

'Thar she blows!' – Humpback whale breaks the waves near Achastle coastline close to Lybster

16 September 2022

A Latheronwheel-based conservationist talked of his delight at seeing a humpback whale pass "within touching distance" off the coastline.


THURSO'S HERITAGE: History of Durness Street is chock full of fascinating tales

THURSO'S HERITAGE: History of Durness Street is chock full of fascinating tales

THURSO'S HERITAGE: History of Durness Street is chock full of fascinating tales

14 September 2022

It’s surprising what information we can discover about a row of houses, whether social or historical, writes a Thirsa Loon.


How to talk to children about the death of The Queen

How to talk to children about the death of The Queen

How to talk to children about the death of The Queen

09 September 2022

Childhood bereavement charity Winston’s Wish has shared ways you can talk to children about the death of Queen Elizabeth II.


Paralympic champion to discuss living with MS for online support event

Paralympic champion to discuss living with MS for online support event

Paralympic champion to discuss living with MS for online support event

03 September 2022

People in Scotland affected by MS are being invited to join a virtual peer support event with gold medal-winning Paralympic swimmer Stephanie Millward


RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Thai sweet potato soup

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Thai sweet potato soup

RECIPE OF THE WEEK: Thai sweet potato soup

03 September 2022

Make the most of that leftover veggie curry by turning it into a tasty soup.


HOPE is available to help prevent drugs deaths in Highlands

HOPE is available to help prevent drugs deaths in Highlands

HOPE is available to help prevent drugs deaths in Highlands

31 August 2022

People in the Highlands are being told they can play their part in helping to prevent drugs deaths.


Find out more about dyslexia, Caithness charity group urges

Find out more about dyslexia, Caithness charity group urges

Find out more about dyslexia, Caithness charity group urges

29 August 2022

A Caithness group is urging people to learn more about dyslexia and the support on offer with the help of a charity's new website.


Initial findings from review of residential services for children and young people – council looks for alternatives to residential care by 'strengthening family-based care approaches'

Initial findings from review of residential services for children and young people – council looks for alternatives to residential care by 'strengthening family-based care approaches'

Initial findings from review of residential services for children and young people – council looks for alternatives to residential care by 'strengthening family-based care approaches'

24 August 2022

Highland Council talks of alternative options to residential child care provision.


Star find at Swartigill archaeology dig near Thrumster of 'beautifully decorated glass bead' that is possibly 2000 years old

Star find at Swartigill archaeology dig near Thrumster of 'beautifully decorated glass bead' that is possibly 2000 years old

Star find at Swartigill archaeology dig near Thrumster of 'beautifully decorated glass bead' that is possibly 2000 years old

24 August 2022

The Swartigill archaeological dig on the Thrumster Estate has reported the 'star find' of a colourful 2000-year-old bead with a yellow spiral pattern.


Go batty at Wick riverside with Countryside Rangers – free nature events on Saturday

Go batty at Wick riverside with Countryside Rangers – free nature events on Saturday

Go batty at Wick riverside with Countryside Rangers – free nature events on Saturday

24 August 2022

High Life Highland Countryside Rangers have two free nature events at Wick riverside this weekend.


Summer Sessions and Unexpected Garden proclaimed 'a big hit in Wick' with over 1000 attending events

Summer Sessions and Unexpected Garden proclaimed 'a big hit in Wick' with over 1000 attending events

Summer Sessions and Unexpected Garden proclaimed 'a big hit in Wick' with over 1000 attending events

23 August 2022

The Summer Sessions at the Rosebank Playing Fields in Wick have been hailed as "a big success" by the director of Lyth Arts Centre


'Local people can share their views on the housing issues that matter most in their community' – Highland Council launches new public local housing strategy survey

'Local people can share their views on the housing issues that matter most in their community' – Highland Council launches new public local housing strategy survey

'Local people can share their views on the housing issues that matter most in their community' – Highland Council launches new public local housing strategy survey

23 August 2022

The Highland Council is seeking local feedback on a public housing survey that will help it deliver new affordable housing and housing services.


Caring and sharing at Wick's Pulteney Centre – share shop leads the way to help people struggling with cost of living crisis. 'It's basically just the community helping the community'

Caring and sharing at Wick's Pulteney Centre – share shop leads the way to help people struggling with cost of living crisis. 'It's basically just the community helping the community'

Caring and sharing at Wick's Pulteney Centre – share shop leads the way to help people struggling with cost of living crisis. 'It's basically just the community helping the community'

23 August 2022

A visit to the Pulteney Centre in Wick showed how a free shopping initiative has gone from strength to strength over the past year.


Sixteen venues in Caithness and north Sutherland set for Doors Open Days

Sixteen venues in Caithness and north Sutherland set for Doors Open Days

Sixteen venues in Caithness and north Sutherland set for Doors Open Days

22 August 2022

Sixteen venues in Caithness and north Sutherland are set to take part in the annual Doors Open Days programme next month.


Radio club aims high with mast set up at Noss Head for Lighthouses on the Air event

Radio club aims high with mast set up at Noss Head for Lighthouses on the Air event

Radio club aims high with mast set up at Noss Head for Lighthouses on the Air event

22 August 2022

Members of Caithness Amateur Radio Society set up their shack this past weekend at Noss Head lighthouse for the annual event Lighthouses on the Air.


Warning that inflation could top 18 per cent next year – 'no one should struggle alone, and help is available'

Warning that inflation could top 18 per cent next year – 'no one should struggle alone, and help is available'

Warning that inflation could top 18 per cent next year – 'no one should struggle alone, and help is available'

22 August 2022

UK inflation could soar to 18.6 per cent in early 2023, economists have warned today.


PICTURES: Covers off for start of fresh dig at Swartigill Iron Age site near Thrumster – 'It's a hidden gem of archaeology'

PICTURES: Covers off for start of fresh dig at Swartigill Iron Age site near Thrumster – 'It's a hidden gem of archaeology'

PICTURES: Covers off for start of fresh dig at Swartigill Iron Age site near Thrumster – 'It's a hidden gem of archaeology'

22 August 2022

The community dig at Swartigill has started up again – volunteers are welcome to come along and work at this 'hidden gem of archaeology' in Caithness.


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