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Big break for Thurso artist

Big break for Thurso artist

Big break for Thurso artist

10 February 2020

Thurso-born Leah Davis has not even graduated from art school and yet a major international gallery already features her work.


Civic reception marks Thurso Freemasons' 200th anniversary

Civic reception marks Thurso Freemasons' 200th anniversary

Civic reception marks Thurso Freemasons' 200th anniversary

10 February 2020

Thurso Freemasons joined local councillors on Friday for a civic reception to mark the 200th anniversary of St Peter's Operative Lodge 284.


Caithness reporter receives lifetime achievement award

Caithness reporter receives lifetime achievement award

Caithness reporter receives lifetime achievement award

10 February 2020

Thurso-based freelance journalist Iain Grant was honoured for lifetime achievement at the annual Highlands and Islands Press Ball and Media Awards.


Your Cash Your Caithness event to feature 25 local groups

Your Cash Your Caithness event to feature 25 local groups

Your Cash Your Caithness event to feature 25 local groups

10 February 2020

Representatives of 25 local groups will pitch their projects to the public in Thurso at the end of this month in a bid to secure a share of £10,000.


Grave matters discussed at Wick meeting

Grave matters discussed at Wick meeting

Grave matters discussed at Wick meeting

10 February 2020

Highland councillors have been seeking to address grave concerns among the public over Caithness cemeteries and their upkeep.


Animal charity appealing for Caithness fundraisers

Animal charity appealing for Caithness fundraisers

Animal charity appealing for Caithness fundraisers

10 February 2020

The Scottish SPCA is appealing to people in Caithness to help fundraise at the local Pets at Home store this month.


Caithness councillor calls for new warning signs on A9

Caithness councillor calls for new warning signs on A9

Caithness councillor calls for new warning signs on A9

10 February 2020

Caithness councillor Matthew Reiss has highlighted the need for advance warning signs at the Dornoch Bridge to alert motorists to restrictions.


Care report critical of north care-at-home service

Care report critical of north care-at-home service

Care report critical of north care-at-home service

10 February 2020

A care-at-home service which operates in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross has been criticised for errors in dispensing medication.


Forsinard event will celebrate women scientists

Forsinard event will celebrate women scientists

Forsinard event will celebrate women scientists

10 February 2020

RSPB Forsinard Flows is to be transformed into a spectacle of sound and animation in celebration of women scientists at an event next month.


Will Brexit end future visits to Caithness from artists like Anna?

Will Brexit end future visits to Caithness from artists like Anna?

Will Brexit end future visits to Caithness from artists like Anna?

08 February 2020

Wick museum delighted with cultural exchange student Anna but will Brexit end future visits?


TV presenter who was married in Caithness comes out as gay

TV presenter who was married in Caithness comes out as gay

TV presenter who was married in Caithness comes out as gay

07 February 2020

With news of Phillip Schofield coming out as gay hitting the headlines, many local people will recall when he tied the knot at Ackergill Tower.


New findings could be revealed in Stefan inquiry

New findings could be revealed in Stefan inquiry

New findings could be revealed in Stefan inquiry

07 February 2020

The parents of Stefan Sutherland are hopeful that new information on his death will be revealed next week.


Surnames reveal so much about our family history

Surnames reveal so much about our family history

Surnames reveal so much about our family history

07 February 2020

Our monthly column from Caithness Family History Society delves into the surprising origins of some familiar local surnames


Thurso development part of 'exciting year' for Premier Inn

Thurso development part of 'exciting year' for Premier Inn

Thurso development part of 'exciting year' for Premier Inn

07 February 2020

The Premier Inn at Thurso is among a series of developments by the national chain that will bring 735 new hotel beds to Scotland this year.


Northern Isles ferry contract welcomed

Northern Isles ferry contract welcomed

Northern Isles ferry contract welcomed

07 February 2020

MSP Gail Ross has welcomed the news that the next contract to operate Northern Isles ferry services will be awarded to NorthLink by the end of March.


Thurso Freemasons celebrate 200th anniversary

Thurso Freemasons celebrate 200th anniversary

Thurso Freemasons celebrate 200th anniversary

07 February 2020

Thurso Freemasons are celebrating a major milestone as their lodge reaches it 200th anniversary.


Merseyside Police in fresh appeal over Kevin's death 23 years ago

Merseyside Police in fresh appeal over Kevin's death 23 years ago

Merseyside Police in fresh appeal over Kevin's death 23 years ago

07 February 2020

A fresh appeal has been put out to anyone who has information on the death of Kevin McLeod which occurred in Wick 23 years ago this weekend.


North Highland business tourism initiative getting under way

North Highland business tourism initiative getting under way

North Highland business tourism initiative getting under way

07 February 2020

A new business-based tourism initiative for the north Highlands will get under way today in Durness with other events to follow across the area.


Exhibition focuses on Thurso Camera Club 60th anniversary

Exhibition focuses on Thurso Camera Club 60th anniversary

Exhibition focuses on Thurso Camera Club 60th anniversary

06 February 2020

The work of the county's amateur photographers is the focus of a month-long exhibition which celebrates a milestone for Thurso Camera Club.


Search is on for relatives of John O'Groats men lost in World War I

Search is on for relatives of John O'Groats men lost in World War I

Search is on for relatives of John O'Groats men lost in World War I

06 February 2020

A search is being launched to find modern-day relatives of the 10 John O'Groats men who were killed in action during World War I.


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