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Caithness flag features at Chelsea Flower Show

Caithness flag features at Chelsea Flower Show

The county's renowned flagstone will be firmly in the spotlight when it features at the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show this month.


Electric car test drives on offer at Health and Wellbeing Market in Wick

Electric car test drives on offer at Health and Wellbeing Market in Wick

The chance to test-drive an electric car will be on offer at the county’s third Health and Wellbeing Market in Wick on May 18.


MacDonald blows the field away in summer league round three at Thurso

MacDonald blows the field away in summer league round three at Thurso

Thurso Golf Club’s summer league round three took place in windy conditions and Ian MacDonald blew the field away, returning 39 points.


Mowat tops the standings at Reay after Tiger-like comeback

Mowat tops the standings at Reay after Tiger-like comeback

Midweek golf is back at Reay with the Jacobs Summer Cup, and round one saw a Tiger Woods-esque comeback from injury from Donald "Mojo" Mowat.


Kids on Caithness Horizons roof could fall and die, says councillor

Kids on Caithness Horizons roof could fall and die, says councillor

There are fears that a fatality could occur unless action is taken to stop children getting onto the roof of the Caithness Horizons building.


'Swift progress' needed on health redesign plans for Caithness

'Swift progress' needed on health redesign plans for Caithness

A call has been made for "swift progress" on the proposed multimillion-pound redesign of health and social care services in Caithness.


Open Wednesdays at St John's Church in Wick

Open Wednesdays at St John's Church in Wick

Throughout the summer St John’s Scottish Episcopal Church in Wick is open on Wednesday afternoons (noon to 3pm) and welcomes visitors to pop in.


'Anxious wait' for Wick family over harbour death

'Anxious wait' for Wick family over harbour death

The family of Kevin Mcleod is having "an anxious wait" for the findings of two separate investigations into his death.


Diane's award is hair today

Diane's award is hair today

A Wick hairdresser has proven she is a cut above the rest with a recent award.


Thurso Super Woman takes on charity plunge

Thurso Super Woman takes on charity plunge

A Thurso mum is set to abseil down Dunrobin Castle in aid of sick kids after her own daughter’s difficult start in life.


'Fairytale' triumph for Caithness under-15s in Murrayfield final

'Fairytale' triumph for Caithness under-15s in Murrayfield final

Caithness under-15 girls' rugby team won a major tournament at Murrayfield at the weekend in what has been "a bit of a fairytale".


Pupils celebrate WWI Jellicoe Express centenary in Flow Country

Pupils celebrate WWI Jellicoe Express centenary in Flow Country

Primary pupils in the far north played their part in celebrations to mark the centenary of the final World War I journey of the Jellicoe Express.


Broch project points to hidden history of Caithness

Broch project points to hidden history of Caithness

Eye-catching graphics revealing the rich archaeological landscape of Caithness have been proving a big hit on social media.


Stoppage-time stunner as Acks keep up their winning start

Stoppage-time stunner as Acks keep up their winning start

Thurso Acks maintained their winning start to the CAFA season thanks to a stunning stoppage-time goal in a 2-1 victory against Staxigoe United.


More Wick regeneration meetings announced

More Wick regeneration meetings announced

Plans for town centre regeneration in Wick have taken another step forward with the announcement of two meetings.


Demolition gets under way at former Wick school

Demolition gets under way at former Wick school

The former Hillhead Primary School in Wick is being demolished after being sold by Highland Council to John Gunn & Sons.


Mike and Alan take control in Thurso open pairs final

Mike and Alan take control in Thurso open pairs final

Forty-one players turned out to contest Thurso Bowling Club's Balloted Open Pairs competition, with victory going to Mike Windsor and Alan Morrison.


Drone permission opens up new horizons for photographer Angus

Drone permission opens up new horizons for photographer Angus

Angus Mackay has brought a new perspective to his work as a photographer by acquiring a drone and gaining his PfCO.


First community market planned for Thurso

First community market planned for Thurso

A new community market is set to take place this Saturday at Thurso's Royal British Legion will a wide range of goods on sale.


Macadie remains as committed as ever ahead of testimonial match

Macadie remains as committed as ever ahead of testimonial match

Richard Macadie’s loyalty to Wick Academy will be celebrated on Tuesday night with his testimonial match against an Aberdeen XI at Harmsworth Park.


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