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A Step Forward for Wick's youngsters

A Step Forward for Wick's youngsters

A Step Forward for Wick's youngsters

16 August 2019

A youth project based at Wick High School has reported success in its initiative to bring "new skills and experience" to young people in the area.


Call for improvements at Wick airport to safeguard its future

Call for improvements at Wick airport to safeguard its future

Call for improvements at Wick airport to safeguard its future

16 August 2019

Improvements should be made to Wick John O' Groats Airport to safeguard its future, according to far north MP, Jamie Stone.


Caithness music stalwart to appear at Live Jive event in Thurso

Caithness music stalwart to appear at Live Jive event in Thurso

Caithness music stalwart to appear at Live Jive event in Thurso

16 August 2019

A stalwart of the Caithness music scene from the 1960s will be making a guest appearance at this weekend's Live Jive event in Thurso


Community council in Thurso goes into abeyance after resignation

Community council in Thurso goes into abeyance after resignation

Community council in Thurso goes into abeyance after resignation

16 August 2019

Thurso Community Council has gone into abeyance after the resignation of a member who claims it has "lost its way."


Thurso stuck in time after lightning strike

Thurso stuck in time after lightning strike

Thurso stuck in time after lightning strike

15 August 2019

Lightning strike stops Thurso's town clock like Back to the Future film says community activist


Restoration project by Thurso students for Wick Heritage Museum

Restoration project by Thurso students for Wick Heritage Museum

Restoration project by Thurso students for Wick Heritage Museum

14 August 2019

A restoration project for Wick Heritage Museum saw two sets of blacksmith's bellows brought back to new.


Pioneering pilot scheme being run by far north women's aid group

Pioneering pilot scheme being run by far north women's aid group

Pioneering pilot scheme being run by far north women's aid group

14 August 2019

A far north women's aid group is pioneering the first pilot project of its kind in Scotland.


Toxic scum warning at Loch Watten

Toxic scum warning at Loch Watten

Toxic scum warning at Loch Watten

14 August 2019

Public warned of algal bloom presence at Loch Watten.


Special ceremony to commemorate tragic maritime tragedy at Wick

Special ceremony to commemorate tragic maritime tragedy at Wick

Special ceremony to commemorate tragic maritime tragedy at Wick

14 August 2019

A tragic maritime event is to be commemorated at a special ceremony in Wick at the weekend for what is thought to be the first time


From monks to makers on Lyth's diverse autumn programme

From monks to makers on Lyth's diverse autumn programme

From monks to makers on Lyth's diverse autumn programme

14 August 2019

From music by monks to a makers' festive market, Lyth Arts Centre's autumn programme offers a range of shows and activities to appeal to all ages.


Caithness nursery gets a reprieve from Highland Council

Caithness nursery gets a reprieve from Highland Council

Caithness nursery gets a reprieve from Highland Council

14 August 2019

A reprieve has been granted to a Caithness nursery which was under threat of closure after Highland Council axed its £28,000 funding.


Penny-farthing cyclists talk of 'near-death experiences' on Lejog ride

Penny-farthing cyclists talk of 'near-death experiences' on Lejog ride

Penny-farthing cyclists talk of 'near-death experiences' on Lejog ride

13 August 2019

Two penny-farthing riders finished a gruelling journey from Land's End on Sunday when they reached John O'Groats.


Teen recovered after castle plunge near Wick

Teen recovered after castle plunge near Wick

Teen recovered after castle plunge near Wick

13 August 2019

A series of exclusive pictures show the moment an injured teen was rescued from a cliff fall at a historic castle near Wick.


Community councillor backs sale of housing site at Castletown

Community councillor backs sale of housing site at Castletown

Community councillor backs sale of housing site at Castletown

13 August 2019

A Castletown community councillor backs the sale of a site earmarked for a housing project on the outskirts of the village


New offer made to north air traffic controllers

New offer made to north air traffic controllers

New offer made to north air traffic controllers

13 August 2019

A revised pay offer has been made to air traffic controllers in the Highlands and Islands in a bid to end an industrial dispute.


Plea for more Caithness flagstone to be used in paving and building projects

Plea for more Caithness flagstone to be used in paving and building projects

Plea for more Caithness flagstone to be used in paving and building projects

13 August 2019

A call has been made by MP Jamie Stone for Caithness flagstone to be used more often in paving and building developments.


Thrumster country show a sunny success

Thrumster country show a sunny success

Thrumster country show a sunny success

12 August 2019

Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair drew in hundreds of people from far and wide on Saturday afternoon.


Scott presented with RNLI 20-year service medal

Scott presented with RNLI 20-year service medal

Scott presented with RNLI 20-year service medal

09 August 2019

Scott Farquhar, a volunteer crew member of Thurso lifeboat, has been presented with the RNLI 20-year service medal.


Caithness pals get active for local kids

Caithness pals get active for local kids

Caithness pals get active for local kids

09 August 2019

A Caithness trio have just launched their new business venture and are hoping to improve opportunities for local children.


Wick airport hosts polar explorer

Wick airport hosts polar explorer

Wick airport hosts polar explorer

09 August 2019

Wick John O'Groats Airport had an aircraft drop in to refuel after researching how Arctic ice is affected by climate change.


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