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Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

17 July 2025

A Thurso community advocate seeks volunteers to help clear the town’s boating pond this Sunday (July 20) at 11am.


Wick woman’s recovery journey after brain swelled to life-threatening size

Wick woman’s recovery journey after brain swelled to life-threatening size

Wick woman’s recovery journey after brain swelled to life-threatening size

15 July 2025

A Wick teen given a 20 per cent chance of survival after her brain swelled to life-threatening size has shared her remarkable recovery journey


Students from across Highlands recognised for sporting achievements

Students from across Highlands recognised for sporting achievements

Students from across Highlands recognised for sporting achievements

13 July 2025

Students recognised for sporting achievements.


‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

09 July 2025

Graham Smith, a former member of the North of Scotland Long Distance Walkers Association, shares the story of the group’s 10th anniversary trek


Call out for volunteers to tackle weedy eyesores around Thurso’s beachfront

Call out for volunteers to tackle weedy eyesores around Thurso’s beachfront

Call out for volunteers to tackle weedy eyesores around Thurso’s beachfront

09 July 2025

A former Thurso community councillor has started a Facebook page with the intention of cleaning up weedy eyesores around Thurso beach and esplanade.


Latheron Show gears up to celebrate 100th event at West Clyth with fun events for all ages

Latheron Show gears up to celebrate 100th event at West Clyth with fun events for all ages

Latheron Show gears up to celebrate 100th event at West Clyth with fun events for all ages

09 July 2025

This year’s landmark Latheron Show will be taking people back in time to mark the 100th staging of the popular agricultural show.


Thurso shop owner moved by ‘inspirational’ story of former heroin and crack addict who saw the light with his candle therapy business

Thurso shop owner moved by ‘inspirational’ story of former heroin and crack addict who saw the light with his candle therapy business

Thurso shop owner moved by ‘inspirational’ story of former heroin and crack addict who saw the light with his candle therapy business

08 July 2025

A former heroin and crack addict has turned his life around with a successful business selling luxury candles that are now stocked in Thurso.


PICTURES: Selfless volunteers clean up Wick ahead of County Show and Gala Week

PICTURES: Selfless volunteers clean up Wick ahead of County Show and Gala Week

PICTURES: Selfless volunteers clean up Wick ahead of County Show and Gala Week

07 July 2025

Wick Paths Group said it had a ‘tremendous turnout’ of volunteers to help tidy up areas of the town ahead of this year’s County Show.


Halkirk businesswoman’s award success as her company wins ‘Best Music Event Business 2025’

Halkirk businesswoman’s award success as her company wins ‘Best Music Event Business 2025’

Halkirk businesswoman’s award success as her company wins ‘Best Music Event Business 2025’

06 July 2025

A Halkirk businesswoman has plenty to sing about after she picked up a major award at an event in Glasgow’s Grand Ole Opry.


New businesses in the north Highlands should ‘just go for it’

New businesses in the north Highlands should ‘just go for it’

New businesses in the north Highlands should ‘just go for it’

06 July 2025

Thurso-based Fresh Favourites offers nutritious meals delivered to people’s doors. Owner Debbie Mackay shares the story of the award-winning business


Tartan Army supporter Craig Ferguson reaches Dunnet Head to complete 400-mile walk in support of men’s mental health charity

Tartan Army supporter Craig Ferguson reaches Dunnet Head to complete 400-mile walk in support of men’s mental health charity

Tartan Army supporter Craig Ferguson reaches Dunnet Head to complete 400-mile walk in support of men’s mental health charity

04 July 2025

Craig Ferguson began his fundraising walk at the Mull of Galloway on June 14.


‘Beth is my guiding light’: Ben cycling to John O’Groats in memory of daughter

‘Beth is my guiding light’: Ben cycling to John O’Groats in memory of daughter

‘Beth is my guiding light’: Ben cycling to John O’Groats in memory of daughter

30 June 2025

A father is aiming to reach John O’Groats this Saturday after a bike ride from Land’s End in memory of his daughter who died from bone cancer.


Thurso brothers win medals at Highland Disability Sport event

Thurso brothers win medals at Highland Disability Sport event

Thurso brothers win medals at Highland Disability Sport event

30 June 2025

Thurso brothers Aaron and Innis Mahon had a successful day at the annual senior athletics event organised by Highland Disability Sport in Inverness.


Caithness actress set to appear in new musical Nessie

Caithness actress set to appear in new musical Nessie

Caithness actress set to appear in new musical Nessie

28 June 2025

An actress from Caithness is set to appear in a new Scottish musical.


What's next for Ward 4?

What's next for Ward 4?

What's next for Ward 4?

27 June 2025

Listen to the discussion


Will completes ‘strange and unique’ end-to-end walk in memory of best friend

Will completes ‘strange and unique’ end-to-end walk in memory of best friend

Will completes ‘strange and unique’ end-to-end walk in memory of best friend

26 June 2025

A 21-year-old charity walker from Norfolk has completed a 1200-mile trek from Land’s End to John O’Groats in memory of his best friend.


Ukraine duo set for Thurso concert

Ukraine duo set for Thurso concert

Ukraine duo set for Thurso concert

25 June 2025

Organisers are hoping for a repeat of the enthusiastic reception given to two Ukrainian musicians who are returning to play in Thurso once again.


EXCLUSIVE: 'Get me out of here' - 89 year old woman's plea after six months of delayed discharge

EXCLUSIVE: 'Get me out of here' - 89 year old woman's plea after six months of delayed discharge

EXCLUSIVE: 'Get me out of here' - 89 year old woman's plea after six months of delayed discharge

25 June 2025

Hear the thoughts from their family


Caithness army reservist leads team on ‘unpredictable’ sailing expedition

Caithness army reservist leads team on ‘unpredictable’ sailing expedition

Caithness army reservist leads team on ‘unpredictable’ sailing expedition

25 June 2025

An engineer at Dounreay has taken to the open waters to plan and lead a team of army reservists on a demanding expedition along the north-west coast.


Castletown man hails ‘brilliant feeling’ at reaching John O’Groats after 1000-mile Lejog cycle

Castletown man hails ‘brilliant feeling’ at reaching John O’Groats after 1000-mile Lejog cycle

Castletown man hails ‘brilliant feeling’ at reaching John O’Groats after 1000-mile Lejog cycle

23 June 2025

A Castletown man has raised more than £4000 for a charity close to his heart after completing the thousand-mile cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats


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