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King expected to attend Mey Highland Games 2025 – record number of Heavyweights and female athletes this year

King expected to attend Mey Highland Games 2025 – record number of Heavyweights and female athletes this year

King expected to attend Mey Highland Games 2025 – record number of Heavyweights and female athletes this year

30 July 2025

The Mey Highland Games, renowned as one of the most inclusive Highland games in the world, is set to return to John O’Groats on Saturday, August 2.


Thurso primary school’s sports day triumphs

Thurso primary school’s sports day triumphs

Thurso primary school’s sports day triumphs

27 July 2025

As the school year draws to a close, Thurso’s Mount Pleasant pupils have been recognised for their achievements at a sports day event.


PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy milling about John O’Groats

PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy milling about John O’Groats

PICTURES: Thurso care home residents enjoy milling about John O’Groats

26 July 2025

Staff and residents from Barchester’s Pentland View care home, in Thurso, all said they had a ‘fantastic time’ on an outing to John O’Groats Mill.


Lejog charity runner opens up about mental health issues after pro baseball career with LA Dodgers

Lejog charity runner opens up about mental health issues after pro baseball career with LA Dodgers

Lejog charity runner opens up about mental health issues after pro baseball career with LA Dodgers

22 July 2025

A Land’s End to John O’Groats runner dropped by Watten to be interviewed on the last leg of his mammoth run for the Homeless World Cup Foundation.


Those with rich taste can bid on unique Wick whisky expected to auction for £40K

Those with rich taste can bid on unique Wick whisky expected to auction for £40K

Those with rich taste can bid on unique Wick whisky expected to auction for £40K

21 July 2025

A rare 47-year-old single malt called Polaris from the makers of Old Pulteney whisky is expected to hit the dizzying heights of £40,000 at auction.


Club confirm they are leaving Highland League regardless if they win promotion this season

Club confirm they are leaving Highland League regardless if they win promotion this season

Club confirm they are leaving Highland League regardless if they win promotion this season

19 July 2025

Club will move to a newly created division next season.


PICTURES: Caithness midwife, still working after 55 years, honoured to meet King at royal garden party

PICTURES: Caithness midwife, still working after 55 years, honoured to meet King at royal garden party

PICTURES: Caithness midwife, still working after 55 years, honoured to meet King at royal garden party

19 July 2025

A Caithness midwife, still working at the age of 75, was honoured by an invitation to meet King Charles III at a royal event in Edinburgh.


PICTURES: Caithness midwife, still working after 55 years, honoured to meet King at royal garden party

PICTURES: Caithness midwife, still working after 55 years, honoured to meet King at royal garden party

PICTURES: Caithness midwife, still working after 55 years, honoured to meet King at royal garden party

19 July 2025

A Caithness midwife, still working at the age of 75, was honoured by an invitation to meet King Charles III at a royal event in Edinburgh.


Stone condemns Universal Credit waiting time and urges Government to act: ‘People are being left without an income for five weeks’

Stone condemns Universal Credit waiting time and urges Government to act: ‘People are being left without an income for five weeks’

Stone condemns Universal Credit waiting time and urges Government to act: ‘People are being left without an income for five weeks’

16 July 2025

Far north MP Jamie Stone raised his concern in parliament regarding the five-week wait for Universal Credit.


New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

16 July 2025

A new zero-emission, low-cost electric bus service is now linking Inverness and Thurso for the first time.


Showcasing the best of rural Caithness with two days of agricultural excellence and family entertainment

Showcasing the best of rural Caithness with two days of agricultural excellence and family entertainment

Showcasing the best of rural Caithness with two days of agricultural excellence and family entertainment

15 July 2025

The Caithness Show, a long-standing highlight of the north’s agricultural and social calendar, returns to Wick riverside this Friday and Saturday.


Stats show most drownings occur in July - Coastguard chief urges Caithness residents to 'be aware of the risks' this summer

Stats show most drownings occur in July - Coastguard chief urges Caithness residents to 'be aware of the risks' this summer

Stats show most drownings occur in July - Coastguard chief urges Caithness residents to 'be aware of the risks' this summer

12 July 2025

As holidaymakers flock to beaches across Caithness, a summer safety campaign from HM Coastguard urges visitors to stay safe with some rules to follow.


Mercury could soar into 80s for Caithness over weekend

Mercury could soar into 80s for Caithness over weekend

Mercury could soar into 80s for Caithness over weekend

11 July 2025

A local weather pundit says that inland areas of Caithness could see temperatures rise into the 80s over the weekend.


Lyth Arts Centre’s Summer Sessions return to Wick for 2025

Lyth Arts Centre’s Summer Sessions return to Wick for 2025

Lyth Arts Centre’s Summer Sessions return to Wick for 2025

09 July 2025

Caithness arts organisation Lyth Arts Centre has announced its successful Summer Sessions will return to Wick this August.


Is Matt Damon making an ‘Odyssey’ to Thrumster for Hollywood epic?

Is Matt Damon making an ‘Odyssey’ to Thrumster for Hollywood epic?

Is Matt Damon making an ‘Odyssey’ to Thrumster for Hollywood epic?

03 July 2025

Local speculation is rife over whether Matt Damon will make an appearance in Caithness this weekend with film crews seen in the Thrumster area.


WATCH: Fireball meteor explodes over Highlands and Islands skies

WATCH: Fireball meteor explodes over Highlands and Islands skies

WATCH: Fireball meteor explodes over Highlands and Islands skies

03 July 2025

Dramatic video footage has emerged of a fireball meteor which streaked across Highland skies in the early hours of this morning.


Caithness residents smell smoky fumes from wildfire blaze 100 miles south

Caithness residents smell smoky fumes from wildfire blaze 100 miles south

Caithness residents smell smoky fumes from wildfire blaze 100 miles south

30 June 2025

Caithness residents woke up today to a strong smell of smoke that appears to be coming from the ongoing wildfires over 100 miles south.


What's next for Ward 4?

What's next for Ward 4?

What's next for Ward 4?

27 June 2025

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First Minister announces formal apology for injustices of Tinker Experiment that affected Caithness travellers

First Minister announces formal apology for injustices of Tinker Experiment that affected Caithness travellers

First Minister announces formal apology for injustices of Tinker Experiment that affected Caithness travellers

26 June 2025

After the Scottish Government’s apology, a retired academic said it is high time a memorial should be built to address the racist Tinker Experiment.


Dramatic moment captured of lightning bolt hitting former bank in Lybster

Dramatic moment captured of lightning bolt hitting former bank in Lybster

Dramatic moment captured of lightning bolt hitting former bank in Lybster

25 June 2025

The owner of a former bank and church manse in Lybster shared the ‘one in a million’ image of lightning hitting his property.


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