NEWS

Traffic disruption warning after water main burst

Repairs are under way after a burst main caused a water outage in Halkirk.

Award-winning Wickers World cafe for sale at offers over £510k as owners retire

The owners of a hugely popular cafe at Wick harbour have put their business on the market at offers over £510K after announcing their retirement.

Wick man ‘willing to comply’ with court order after resisting arrest

A Wick man who caused a disturbance at the local police station was ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid community work.

Feedback wanted on experience of Wick John O’Groats and other Highland airports

Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd is looking for feedback from customers who use any of its 11 airports, including Wick John O’Groats.

Whole of Caithness will benefit from Thurso ‘POD’ investment

Raymond Bremner says the £100m investment aimed at creating a community facility based around a new Thurso High School will benefit the whole county.

‘I was diagnosed with a rare cancer at 23 that took one of my vital organs’

Highland News & Media editor Megan Carr has shared how a sudden thyroid cancer diagnosis changed her life forever.

MSP says ‘the impact remains’ after loss of Caithness active travel scheme

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has praised the impact made by a cycling scheme that has come to a halt after funding was not renewed.

Caithness U14s round off league campaign with draw against Clach

Caithness United under-14s produced an excellent team display to round off their league campaign with a 3-3 draw against an unbeaten Clach side.

PICTURES: Pupils praised for ‘huge commitment’ after Noss express litter-pick

Pupils at Noss Primary School were praised for their willingness to “get stuck in” as they took part in their first express litter-pick this week.

Caithness Ladies look to build on winning start to league campaign

Caithness Ladies got off to an ideal start in the 2025 SWF Highlands and Islands League with a 4-2 away victory over Sutherland at the weekend.

Gray’s tidy finish secures ‘deserved victory’ for Caithness U16s at Forres

Caithness United U16 coach Stewart Ross said everyone in the team played their part in a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Forres Mechanics on Sunday.

Maree Todd MSP says average household better off by £400 due to SNP’s free prescriptions

SNP MSP Maree Todd highlights the positive aspects of free prescriptions 14 years after their introduction in Scotland.

Honourable draw in traditional opener to Reay summer season

An excellent turnout at Reay Golf Club on Saturday saw 50 players competing on behalf of captain Carol Paterson and vice-captain Steve Efemey.

Thurso Leisure Centre staff set to walk three million steps to help struggling families

Staff at Thurso Leisure Centre are aiming to support families who may be struggling to feed their children during the holidays.

Thurso community event sees seeds swapped along with tools and toys fixed

Thurso Community Development Trust kicked off 2025 with a hugely popular event that saw many flocking to its Tool Repair Café and Seed Swap.

PICTURES: Reiss Gardening Club still growing strong – after 30 years

Reiss Gardening Club held a special celebration to mark 30 years since the group’s inception in 1995.

Wick and District Darts League: Macgregor makes it 20 maximums

Queen’s men had a 6-2 victory over Park in Wick and District Darts League this week to send the Thurso side down to the second division.

Young Farmers contest at Caithness Livestock Centre to be held alongside cattle sale

The annual Young Farmers overwintering competition at Caithness Livestock Centre, Quoybrae will be followed by the show and sale of 1200 store cattle.

‘Transformative’ flights for Caithness must be secured

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

Eligible Caithness residents urged to take up COVID-19 vaccine this spring

Public Health Scotland encourages Caithness residents offered a Covid-19 vaccine this spring to come forward, get vaccinated and stay protected.