THE Caithness divison of AMC Engineering Ltd is set to expand with the erection of a new workshop at its site near Lybster. The firm, whose head office…
THE RSPB is organising two family fun days at Dunnet Head nature reserve next month. They take place next Wednesday (July 6) and two weeks later on…
MONEY should be withdrawn from the Highland Council’s Gaelic language plan to improve front-line care services in Caithness. That is the view of Councillor…
TRAFFIC came to a standstill in some parts of Thurso on Saturday as locals turned out to attempt to break the Scottish conga record. The event was…
A VILLAGE hairdressing salon has reopened under new ownership 10 years to the week since its closure. Karen Miller has brought back into use the Lybster…
FREEMASONS in Caithness have been busy fundraising for two good causes. An inter-lodge competition raised £300 for the Wilma Rosie Memorial Fund which…
PLANS to integrate health, education and social care services in the Highlands have been approved. The Highland Council and NHS Highland agreed to proceed…
THOSE behind the most-anticipated event in Wick’s calendar are making one last request for volunteers to come forward and make it the best yet.
LOCAL beekeepers have been advised of a fresh outbreak of a disease which kills off bee larvae. American foulbrood - which can devastate honey bee…
THE SSPCA rescue centre at Balmore in Caithness is now full to capacity, it has emerged. The charity has appealed for local animal lovers who are thinking…
A MAJOR rifle-shooting contest is to be staged in Caithness next month. The week-long Scottish competition run by the National Small-Bore Rifle Association…
THE new manager of Wick Academy has held his first training session since taking over at the helm of the Highland League side. David Kirkwood put the…
CAITHNESS needs to maximise benefits from the burgeoning marine energy industry to invest in infrastructure for the future, according to Councillor David…
I AM a catophile. Why, how or when I became one I know not. These things just happen. This is not to say I don’t like dogs. Indeed, nothing could be…
SIR – Being asked to set up a display of products for the passengers from The World at Ackergill Tower, I was not sure what it would be like, or how well…
AN exhibition featuring the work of a renowned Caithness sculptor drew admirers from across the country at its grand opening on Friday. Caithness Horizons…
WICK Groats added another notable feather to their cap when they became the first visiting side this year to win at Pentland United’s Ham Park. United…
WEEK 10 in the Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile time trials saw 15 take part. The night saw the welcome return of Norman Bremner who set a time of 35.59.
MOTORISTS on the A9 negotiating Berriedale Braes may notice the loss of a longtime prominent landmark.
THOUSANDS of people flocked to the waterside to help raise over £8000 for a vital service in Caithness. The annual Wick Harbour Day took place at the…