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Butter the cat's stowaway trip to Wick

Butter the cat's stowaway trip to Wick

A mischievous moggy had her owners in a panic when she disappeared from her Orkney home three weeks ago and took an impromptu overseas trip to Wick.


Jamie Stone calls for childbirth provision in Caithness

Jamie Stone calls for childbirth provision in Caithness

Issue of Caithness mothers giving birth 100 miles away in Inverness is raised in UK parliament


Learn ancient skills at Lyth fun day

Learn ancient skills at Lyth fun day

Caithness Broch Project is holding a family-friendly Archaeological Arts and Crafts Fun Day at Lyth Arts Centre on Sunday.


Yellows take top spot in Caithness under-13 league

Yellows take top spot in Caithness under-13 league

Thurso United Yellow emerged as winners of Caithness Youth Football Association’s closely contested county league for the under-13 age group.


Seaview look to be strong contenders for Wick darts title

Seaview look to be strong contenders for Wick darts title

Having won the Wick and District Darts League men’s first division in four of the last five years, Seaview look to be real contenders once again.


John O'Groats commemoration planned for 1959 trawler tragedy

John O'Groats commemoration planned for 1959 trawler tragedy

A memorial event is to take place at John O'Groats in December to commemorate the men who perished in a terrible storm 60 years ago.


Civic leader issues call ahead of community council deadline

Civic leader issues call ahead of community council deadline

The Caithness civic leader is urging people to get involved with the area's community councils as the deadline for nominations draws near.


Wick man a step ahead with first novel

Wick man a step ahead with first novel

Wick born Ian MacDonald goes from butcher's boy to novelist with his debut science fiction work.


Alliance ace by Ferries after switch to Wick course

Alliance ace by Ferries after switch to Wick course

The highlight of the winter Alliance on Sunday at Wick was a hole in one on the 14th from regular member Billy Ferries of Tain.


Wickers make plans with Sustrans

Wickers make plans with Sustrans

A charity group is helping Wickers realise the potential of the town by holding open sessions with the public and with more planned for November.


The benchmark for a new Wick

The benchmark for a new Wick

The vibrant touches provided by a colourful bench and flowers point towards a bigger transformation in the future.


Wind farm site's 'Dalek' device providing remote security

Wind farm site's 'Dalek' device providing remote security

A Dalek-like device at the Limekiln Wind Farm is being used to provide "remote security", according to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.


Fashion show raises over £750 for Let’s Get On With It Together

Fashion show raises over £750 for Let’s Get On With It Together

A fashion show in Wick's M&Co store raised £751.90 for a local group that helps people living with long-term health conditions.


£1300 distributed to good causes after Thrumster drop-in event

£1300 distributed to good causes after Thrumster drop-in event

A drop-in event held at Thrumster village hall saw £1300 distributed to good causes thanks to the votes of local residents.


Caithness landscape from a Russian perspective

Caithness landscape from a Russian perspective

Tatiana adds Russian flavours to art mix in Thurso's Pentland Hotel on Sunday


Government 'forcing Brexit through at unholy gallop’

Government 'forcing Brexit through at unholy gallop’

Jamie Stone has criticised the UK Government for attempting to push the Brexit deal through with no time for MPs to scrutinise the legislation.


Wick museum on course for record-breaking season

Wick museum on course for record-breaking season

Wick Heritage Museum is on course for a record-breaking year as it prepares to close for the 2019 season this Saturday.


Scorries left blue as rub of the green deserts them

Scorries left blue as rub of the green deserts them

Academy fail to take their chances in 1-0 defeat at Nairn


Graveyard shift at Latheron

Graveyard shift at Latheron

Volunteers and contractors have beavered away to spruce up Latheron Cemetery with fresh pathways for mourners to use.


Lybster store has a lot of bottle

Lybster store has a lot of bottle

A grocery store in Lybster claims to be the first in the county to stock glass milk bottles in a bid to become more environmentally aware.


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