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Water levels in Caithness could reach record breaking low this month

Water levels in Caithness could reach record breaking low this month

Water levels in Caithness could reach record breaking low this month

16 May 2025

A Caithness-based weather pundit says that this month could be the driest on record as little rain is expected over the next fortnight.


PODCAST: The Impact of 5000 Blood Donations

PODCAST: The Impact of 5000 Blood Donations

PODCAST: The Impact of 5000 Blood Donations

16 May 2025

Our “Give Blood, Save Lives” campaign addressed critical blood shortages ad encourage more people to become regular donors.


Identical twins with Caithness heritage proudly serve their country at Westminster Abbey for VE Day 80

Identical twins with Caithness heritage proudly serve their country at Westminster Abbey for VE Day 80

Identical twins with Caithness heritage proudly serve their country at Westminster Abbey for VE Day 80

14 May 2025

Proud Caithness grandparents of identical twins were delighted that they were invited to Westminster Abbey for the VE Day 80 celebrations.


PICTURES: Even alpacas join in the fun for Lybster’s VE Day celebrations

PICTURES: Even alpacas join in the fun for Lybster’s VE Day celebrations

PICTURES: Even alpacas join in the fun for Lybster’s VE Day celebrations

13 May 2025

Lybster had a day of fun and laughter as many turned out in the sunshine to celebrate the 80th anniversary of VE Day.


Wick VE Day commemoration: ‘We must remember those who died and could not celebrate the end of war’

Wick VE Day commemoration: ‘We must remember those who died and could not celebrate the end of war’

Wick VE Day commemoration: ‘We must remember those who died and could not celebrate the end of war’

08 May 2025

The hardships endured in World War II, and the sacrifices made by those who didn’t survive, were remembered at a Victory in Europe service in Wick.


PICTURES: See the new Skinnet cross-slab replica being put in place in Halkirk

PICTURES: See the new Skinnet cross-slab replica being put in place in Halkirk

PICTURES: See the new Skinnet cross-slab replica being put in place in Halkirk

07 May 2025

A replica Pictish stone that has been painstakingly carved over the last 12 months was put in place earlier this week.


Caithness landscape will be ‘ruined by renewables’ unless SNP changes stance on nuclear, says Thurso councillor

Caithness landscape will be ‘ruined by renewables’ unless SNP changes stance on nuclear, says Thurso councillor

Caithness landscape will be ‘ruined by renewables’ unless SNP changes stance on nuclear, says Thurso councillor

07 May 2025

A Thurso councillor has challenged the SNP on its anti-nuclear stance after saying Caithness is becoming overrun with renewables.


Coop apologises to Caithness shoppers after hackers steal personal details

Coop apologises to Caithness shoppers after hackers steal personal details

Coop apologises to Caithness shoppers after hackers steal personal details

06 May 2025

A Coop spokesperson said they apologised to Caithness shoppers for the lack of products in local stores after this week’s cyber attack.


Wick weather watcher notes warm Wednesday despite breeze ‘pegging back temperatures’

Wick weather watcher notes warm Wednesday despite breeze ‘pegging back temperatures’

Wick weather watcher notes warm Wednesday despite breeze ‘pegging back temperatures’

02 May 2025

A local weather pundit highlighted Wednesday (April 30) as having the highest temperature in Wick this year.


MSP calls out ‘deception’ and ‘minimisation’ of chronic pain impacts ahead of meeting with Public Health minister

MSP calls out ‘deception’ and ‘minimisation’ of chronic pain impacts ahead of meeting with Public Health minister

MSP calls out ‘deception’ and ‘minimisation’ of chronic pain impacts ahead of meeting with Public Health minister

30 April 2025

A Highland MSP has raised concerns over the Scottish Government downplaying the impact of chronic pain in people’s lives.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

28 April 2025

The president of Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club welcomed members to witness the throwing of the first jack of the 2025 season on Saturday afternoon.


Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

27 April 2025

Perthshire farmer and legendary agricultural comedian Jim Smith is bound for Caithness next month to perform at Wick Assembly Rooms on May 31.


PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

26 April 2025

Caithness Bikers partook in an Easter egg charity run across the county and delivered treats.


Dramatic pictures and video show fire crews tackling another moorland blaze in Caithness

Dramatic pictures and video show fire crews tackling another moorland blaze in Caithness

Dramatic pictures and video show fire crews tackling another moorland blaze in Caithness

17 April 2025

Dramatic pictures and video shot by a local woman show fire crews dealing with another wildfire at Reaster near Bower on Wednesday afternoon.


Wick weather watcher warns of further wildfire threats as dry spell set to continue

Wick weather watcher warns of further wildfire threats as dry spell set to continue

Wick weather watcher warns of further wildfire threats as dry spell set to continue

17 April 2025

Wick weather watcher Keith Banks has highlighted the ongoing dry spell and corresponding wildfire threat it poses.


Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

Stone champions British steel and its importance for the future of Caithness

17 April 2025

With government moves to save British steel production, Far north MP Jamie Stone highlighted its importance to Caithness at a House of Commons debate.


Tanya and her team dance with joy as Halkirk ends its reputation for having UK’s worst internet connections

Tanya and her team dance with joy as Halkirk ends its reputation for having UK’s worst internet connections

Tanya and her team dance with joy as Halkirk ends its reputation for having UK’s worst internet connections

09 April 2025

Halkirk has ended its reputation for having the worst internet connection in the UK, claims a broadband provider.


BBC Scotland’s flagship political debate show coming to the Highlands

BBC Scotland’s flagship political debate show coming to the Highlands

BBC Scotland’s flagship political debate show coming to the Highlands

09 April 2025

BBC Scotland is bringing its flagship political debate show to Inverness this month.


Caithness distillery workers back strike action as Inver House slammed by union over pay offer

Caithness distillery workers back strike action as Inver House slammed by union over pay offer

Caithness distillery workers back strike action as Inver House slammed by union over pay offer

26 March 2025

Whisky workers across several Highland distilleries have voted in favour of industrial action after pay negotiations with the parent company failed.


Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

Body cams set to be rolled out to police in the Highlands in summer

26 March 2025

Police Scotland’s national rollout of body-worn video equipment is set to be introduced in the Highlands this summer.


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