Home   News   Archive

NEWS

Mount Pleasant pupils boost Blythswood Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Mount Pleasant pupils boost Blythswood Christmas Shoebox Appeal

Primary two pupils at Mount Pleasant in Thurso have organised the collection of 101 filled shoeboxes for the annual Blythswood Christmas appeal.


A9 closed at Dunbeath after accident

A9 closed at Dunbeath after accident

The A9 has been closed in both directions at Dunbeath by a road accident this morning.


Crew honoured at Scaraben crash sites

Crew honoured at Scaraben crash sites

An ex-military man trudged miles through rough ground on Saturday to lay poppy wreaths in memory of two RAF crew who died on the Scaraben hills.


Scarecrow guys earn cash prizes in Thurso Rotary Club challenge

Scarecrow guys earn cash prizes in Thurso Rotary Club challenge

PICTURES: Scarecrow guys have taken up residence across the west of Caithness in response to a competition organised by Thurso Rotary Club.


Local couple eggstatic with their twin chicks

Local couple eggstatic with their twin chicks

A local couple had an unexpected surprise when a broody hen hatched two chicks from the one egg.


Subsea company donates £1500 to Wick lifeboat

Subsea company donates £1500 to Wick lifeboat

An Aberdeen-based subsea excavation company has handed over £1500 to Wick lifeboat.


Thurso group's series of online workshops will focus on reducing waste this Christmas

Thurso group's series of online workshops will focus on reducing waste this Christmas

Tackling waste will be the priority for Thurso's community growing project in the run-up to the festive season.


PICTURES: Charlie Heads into Wick after gruelling 24-hour paddleboard journey through the night

PICTURES: Charlie Heads into Wick after gruelling 24-hour paddleboard journey through the night

A stand up paddleboarder made it to Wick after a 24-hour journey from Rosehearty 100km across the Moray Firth – the first ever crossing of its kind.


Thurso vet receptionist faces her fears as practice takes on exotic patient

Thurso vet receptionist faces her fears as practice takes on exotic patient

Local vet David Mackay turns midwife in tonight's episode of hit documentary series – The Highland Vet.


Remembrance Sunday in Caithness is low-key but respectful

Remembrance Sunday in Caithness is low-key but respectful

PICTURES: Covid-19 restrictions meant that Remembrance Sunday events in Caithness and across the north were kept deliberately low-key.


Any coloured glass bottles and jars now accepted at Highland Council recycling points

Any coloured glass bottles and jars now accepted at Highland Council recycling points

All glass banks at recycling points across the Highland Council area are now accepting any coloured glass bottles and jars.


Castle of Mey in new book showcasing the world's finest royal gardens

Castle of Mey in new book showcasing the world's finest royal gardens

The gardens at the Castle of Mey have received "a great accolade" after being named among the finest in the world in a new book.


Body found in search for missing man

Body found in search for missing man

Police have confirmed that a body found today is that off missing Halkirk man Robert Gunn.


Fifteen new Covid-19 cases recorded in NHS Highland area

Fifteen new Covid-19 cases recorded in NHS Highland area

The latest recorded daily number brings to 1200 the number of cases logged in the NHS Highland area to date.


Police appeal over missing man

Police appeal over missing man

Police in Caithness are making enquiries into the whereabouts of Robert Gunn, from Halkirk.


Wick chairman says he can't fault any Highland League club for pulling out

Wick chairman says he can't fault any Highland League club for pulling out

Wick Academy chairman Pat Miller has said he wouldn’t fault any club for doing what Forres have done and withdrawing from the Highland League.


New council snow ploughs will help keep Caithness roads clear

New council snow ploughs will help keep Caithness roads clear

Highland Council has invested in 10 new winter gritting vehicles to replace some of its ageing fleet.


Number of confirmed coronavirus cases rises by 20 in NHS Highland area

Number of confirmed coronavirus cases rises by 20 in NHS Highland area

The past 24 hours have seen 20 additional coronavirus cases confirmed in the NHS Highland area.


Craft group's poppy displays on show at Wick, Thrumster and Latheron

Craft group's poppy displays on show at Wick, Thrumster and Latheron

Members of a craft group who normally meet in village halls along the east coast have been busy crocheting and knitting poppies to make displays.


Fionna serves up fish supper painting as gift for mum's 100th birthday

Fionna serves up fish supper painting as gift for mum's 100th birthday

Wick-born Fionna Carlisle has been talking about the painting she created to celebrate her mother's 100th birthday.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More