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Incredible 5.3 tons of rubbish picked up by Caithness beach cleaners

Incredible 5.3 tons of rubbish picked up by Caithness beach cleaners

Incredible 5.3 tons of rubbish picked up by Caithness beach cleaners

07 October 2019

The Caithness Beach Cleans group has removed tons of plastic pollution from the coastline.


SNP's Karl Rosie to stand at next Westminster general election

SNP's Karl Rosie to stand at next Westminster general election

SNP's Karl Rosie to stand at next Westminster general election

07 October 2019

Karl Rosie has been chosen by SNP members to stand at the next Westminster general election in the Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross constituency.


Jean-Christophe Novelli hails ‘amazing spirit’ of Taste North

Jean-Christophe Novelli hails ‘amazing spirit’ of Taste North

Jean-Christophe Novelli hails ‘amazing spirit’ of Taste North

07 October 2019

French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli has praised Taste North 2019 as “absolutely fantastic”.


Donations sought in Caithness for Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

Donations sought in Caithness for Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

Donations sought in Caithness for Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

06 October 2019

Local people are being asked to get into the Christmas spirit early by taking part in the annual Blythswood Shoebox Appeal.


First awards made from Dunnet and Canisbay education and training fund

First awards made from Dunnet and Canisbay education and training fund

First awards made from Dunnet and Canisbay education and training fund

05 October 2019

The Greencoat Stroupster Community Fund has made its first round of awards from the Dunnet and Canisbay Area Education and Training Fund.


Thurso lifeboat crew to feature in TV series

Thurso lifeboat crew to feature in TV series

Thurso lifeboat crew to feature in TV series

04 October 2019

Thurso's volunteer lifeboat crew will be taking to the small screen next Tuesday as they feature in the BBC TV series Saving Lives at Sea.


Crowded house for Lybster glass talk

Crowded house for Lybster glass talk

Crowded house for Lybster glass talk

04 October 2019

Mastermind trophy engraver Denis Mann concluded his retrospective show at Lybster with a talk and engraving demonstration.


North Highland business success recognised at Caithness Chamber of Commerce AGM

North Highland business success recognised at Caithness Chamber of Commerce AGM

North Highland business success recognised at Caithness Chamber of Commerce AGM

04 October 2019

The success of businesses in the north Highlands was recognised at Caithness Chamber of Commerce’s 12th AGM, held at Mackays Hotel in Wick.


Whisky distillery planned at John O'Groats

Whisky distillery planned at John O'Groats

Whisky distillery planned at John O'Groats

04 October 2019

A micro whisky distillery is being planned at John O'Groats by Kerry and Derek Campbell.


Caithness port has fifth consecutive record-breaking trading year

Caithness port has fifth consecutive record-breaking trading year

Caithness port has fifth consecutive record-breaking trading year

04 October 2019

Scrabster harbour is on the crest of a wave after a fifth record-breaking trading year in a row.


Wick indoor market could be extended beyond trial run

Wick indoor market could be extended beyond trial run

Wick indoor market could be extended beyond trial run

04 October 2019

The organisers of Wick’s indoor market are looking into the possibility of extending the venture beyond its initial four-week trial period.


Family history society set for 20th anniversary celebrations

Family history society set for 20th anniversary celebrations

Family history society set for 20th anniversary celebrations

03 October 2019

Caithness Family History Society is all set to celebrate its 20th anniversary with an event in Wick next week.


Bringing colour to Wick's grey town centre

Bringing colour to Wick's grey town centre

Bringing colour to Wick's grey town centre

03 October 2019

Wickers are being given the chance to help transform their High Street as part of the town centre regeneration initiative.


Tariffs will be 'a bitter blow' to whisky industry, says Stone

Tariffs will be 'a bitter blow' to whisky industry, says Stone

Tariffs will be 'a bitter blow' to whisky industry, says Stone

03 October 2019

American tariffs imposed on Scotch whisky will be "a bitter blow" to the industry, says north MP Jamie Stone, warning it will impact on jobs.


Fire engines at Wick hospital after car park accident

Fire engines at Wick hospital after car park accident

Fire engines at Wick hospital after car park accident

03 October 2019

Two fire engines were called to Caithness General Hospital in Wick late on Thursday afternoon following a report of an accident in the car park.


Accidental vandalism at Keiss

Accidental vandalism at Keiss

Accidental vandalism at Keiss

03 October 2019

A broch interpretation panel and standing stone on the Keiss coastline may have been 'accidentally damaged'.


North householders are warned of council tax refund scam

North householders are warned of council tax refund scam

North householders are warned of council tax refund scam

03 October 2019

Householders across the Highlands are being urged to beware of a scam offering council tax refunds.


Crown filming brings back haunting memories for Falklands veteran

Crown filming brings back haunting memories for Falklands veteran

Crown filming brings back haunting memories for Falklands veteran

03 October 2019

A Caithness war hero had flashbacks to the horrors of the Falklands conflict after seeing film sets built at Lybster for TV drama The Crown.


Bronze honour for Reay Beaver Emma

Bronze honour for Reay Beaver Emma

Bronze honour for Reay Beaver Emma

03 October 2019

Reay Beaver Emma Sutherland has been awarded the Chief Scout's bronze certificate and badge.


'Another blow for town centre' as insurance business closes

'Another blow for town centre' as insurance business closes

'Another blow for town centre' as insurance business closes

03 October 2019

A Wick insurance business has closed with the loss of two jobs. The MacDonald Partnership, which was based in Inverness, shut last Friday.


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