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Urgent plea from Caithness dog charity KWK9 for volunteers - ‘Without local support and help, the charity will need to close down’

Urgent plea from Caithness dog charity KWK9 for volunteers - ‘Without local support and help, the charity will need to close down’

Urgent plea from Caithness dog charity KWK9 for volunteers - ‘Without local support and help, the charity will need to close down’

19 June 2025

A Caithness charity that helps rehome dogs is desperately seeking volunteers to help it keep running, or it may be forced to close down.


PICTURES: Tiny therapy pony and chihuahua head up charity walk for Wick care home residents and raise over £700

PICTURES: Tiny therapy pony and chihuahua head up charity walk for Wick care home residents and raise over £700

PICTURES: Tiny therapy pony and chihuahua head up charity walk for Wick care home residents and raise over £700

18 June 2025

A model and riding stables owner from Lyth headed up a fundraising walk along with her therapy horse, Mr Bojangles, and pet chihuahua, Louis Vuitton.


Scrabster-born captain awarded MBE by King Charles for maritime work

Scrabster-born captain awarded MBE by King Charles for maritime work

Scrabster-born captain awarded MBE by King Charles for maritime work

17 June 2025

Captain Alistair Young MacKenzie from Scrabster is among six individuals recognised for their contributions to the country by King Charles.


MBE for Ulbster mountaineer living with terminal prostate cancer who turned tragedy into a life of rescue service

MBE for Ulbster mountaineer living with terminal prostate cancer who turned tragedy into a life of rescue service

MBE for Ulbster mountaineer living with terminal prostate cancer who turned tragedy into a life of rescue service

16 June 2025

Charlie Macleod (67) was named in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list.


Indie band Forgetting The Future return to Thurso for ‘biggest hometown show ever’

Indie band Forgetting The Future return to Thurso for ‘biggest hometown show ever’

Indie band Forgetting The Future return to Thurso for ‘biggest hometown show ever’

15 June 2025

Thurso band Forgetting The Future are looking forward to an unforgettable night when they return to their hometown for a packed gig on Saturday.


PODCAST: Ukraine - On the Front Line

PODCAST: Ukraine - On the Front Line

PODCAST: Ukraine - On the Front Line

13 June 2025

Listen to the full story of a mechanic's trip from Inverness to the Ukraine front lines


‘It’s nice to know that there are parts of Chris that are out there and still alive’

‘It’s nice to know that there are parts of Chris that are out there and still alive’

‘It’s nice to know that there are parts of Chris that are out there and still alive’

13 June 2025

Talking about organ donation today can ease unimaginable decisions tomorrow.


Visionary leadership and teamwork to be hailed

Visionary leadership and teamwork to be hailed

Visionary leadership and teamwork to be hailed

11 June 2025

Nominations are open for the annual Highland Business Women Awards.


Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

08 June 2025

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Far north attractions are once-in-a-lifetime experience for visitors, so let’s open our arms to them


Mountain rescue volunteer from Thurso in triple fundraising challenge

Mountain rescue volunteer from Thurso in triple fundraising challenge

Mountain rescue volunteer from Thurso in triple fundraising challenge

07 June 2025

Mountain rescue volunteer James McLean, from Thurso, is preparing for an epic fundraising challenge across three Munros in Sutherland in one day.


PODCAST: Pride for all Generations

PODCAST: Pride for all Generations

PODCAST: Pride for all Generations

06 June 2025

Listen to the round table representing pride from different generations.


‘I’m living my bonus years to the full’ - offshore worker told he had lungs of a 90-year-old

‘I’m living my bonus years to the full’ - offshore worker told he had lungs of a 90-year-old

‘I’m living my bonus years to the full’ - offshore worker told he had lungs of a 90-year-old

06 June 2025

He began to come to terms with dying hundreds of miles away from family and friends after traveling to Newcastle for transplant op.


Tractor Addict’s epic challenge set to depart Caithness

Tractor Addict’s epic challenge set to depart Caithness

Tractor Addict’s epic challenge set to depart Caithness

05 June 2025

A self-professed tractor addict is set to embark on an epic journey in a classic tractor from John O’Groats to Land’s End.


Wick to host free amateur performance of classic concerto to mark 75th anniversary

Wick to host free amateur performance of classic concerto to mark 75th anniversary

Wick to host free amateur performance of classic concerto to mark 75th anniversary

05 June 2025

A huge string orchestra will be gathering in the Wick Assembly Rooms this Saturday, under the baton of conductor Susie Dingle.


‘I wouldn’t be a grandmother without this gift of life’ - heart transplant patient backs organ donation campaign

‘I wouldn’t be a grandmother without this gift of life’ - heart transplant patient backs organ donation campaign

‘I wouldn’t be a grandmother without this gift of life’ - heart transplant patient backs organ donation campaign

30 May 2025

Discussing with your family whether you want to be an organ donor, and making your decision known on the organ donor register is crucial.


Time for us ALL to talk about organ donation

Time for us ALL to talk about organ donation

Time for us ALL to talk about organ donation

30 May 2025

Only 60% of families currently give consent.


Will’s 1200-mile hike to John O’Groats in memory of best friend Henry

Will’s 1200-mile hike to John O’Groats in memory of best friend Henry

Will’s 1200-mile hike to John O’Groats in memory of best friend Henry

29 May 2025

Charity walker Will Riches is making his way from Land’s End to John O’Groats in memory of his best friend who died from cancer at the age of 18.


Orcas, Risso’s dolphins and a basking shark spotted off Caithness coast during 2025 Orca Watch

Orcas, Risso’s dolphins and a basking shark spotted off Caithness coast during 2025 Orca Watch

Orcas, Risso’s dolphins and a basking shark spotted off Caithness coast during 2025 Orca Watch

28 May 2025

Seven marine species have been recorded so far during this year’s Orca Watch, which is taking place around the Caithness coast and beyond.


From quote to comfort – How Norscot makes replacing your windows and doors a breeze

From quote to comfort – How Norscot makes replacing your windows and doors a breeze

From quote to comfort – How Norscot makes replacing your windows and doors a breeze

28 May 2025

SPONSORED CONTENT: Five easy steps to transform your home with Highland-made windows, doors and even new kit houses


Living the dream of having a mountain out the back door!

Living the dream of having a mountain out the back door!

Living the dream of having a mountain out the back door!

27 May 2025

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Moving to Caithness put paid to lifelong ambition, but there are still ways to explore without the car


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