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Family history group plans trip to Caithness archives

A Caithness historical research group welcomes new members to join it for a visit to the Nucleus archive centre in Wick.

Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

Caithness projects for Green Health Week (May 3-11) include events at Castletown, Dunnet Forest, Wick and Lybster.

Willie Mackay marks 5 years of Covid-inspired spoon playing

A spoon-playing Highland councillor has been entertaining online audiences around the world every weekend for five years now.

Thurso councillor opens up about health concerns leading him to stand down as chair of the Caithness Committee

Cllr Ron Gunn opened up about the health issues that led to the hard decision to stand down from chairing the Caithness Committee.

Caithness pensioners urged to act as £441 benefit switches to new system

Caithness pensioners worried about changes to a key benefit worth up to £441 a month have been urged to seek support as a new system rolls out.

Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

The new joint chairs of the Caithness Committee were elected today, and successful funding applications for the last financial year were listed.

PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

The president of Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club welcomed members to witness the throwing of the first jack of the 2025 season on Saturday afternoon.

Caithness blood donor group seeks support for arts and craft fundraiser

Arty people from across Caithness are being invited to help support local blood donors and the lab at Caithness General Hospital.

Highland Council urges public to respond to BT consultation on proposed removal of 13 phone boxes across Caithness

Highland Council is now urging residents to submit comments highlighting the potential impact the closures could have.

Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

MSP Maree Todd urges the UK Government to reverse its damaging social security reforms, which risk pushing many Caithness residents into poverty.

Caithness Youth Pipe Band set for first Tartan Parade in Edinburgh

Members of Caithness Youth Pipe Band are looking forward to playing their part in the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade next weekend.

Time for reflection at National Fishermen's Remembrance Day on May 11 in Wick

There will be a special service on May 11 at 1pm in Wick for the second National Fishermen's Remembrance Day.

Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

Perthshire farmer and legendary agricultural comedian Jim Smith is bound for Caithness next month to perform at Wick Assembly Rooms on May 31.

‘Fishing Folk and Other Local Heroes’ are the stars of an art exhibition in Thurso next month

A Thurso art show will highlight the talents of a local woman with a series of highly detailed pencil portraits of Caithness characters.

Following the Fish: Wick exhibition will tell stories of the herring girls

An exhibition will open at Nucleus in Wick on May 8 as part of a heritage project devoted to the fisher lassies who travelled from port to port.

Thurso ‘successful’ paths work is welcomed

Thurso Highland councillor Ron Gunn has welcomed the completion of work centring on two popular footpaths in the.

PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

Caithness Bikers partook in an Easter egg charity run across the county and delivered treats.

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Family history group plans trip to Caithness archives

Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

Willie Mackay marks 5 years of Covid-inspired spoon playing

Willie Mackay marks 5 years of Covid-inspired spoon playing

Thurso councillor opens up about health concerns leading him to stand down as chair of the Caithness Committee

Thurso councillor opens up about health concerns leading him to stand down as chair of the Caithness Committee

Caithness pensioners urged to act as £441 benefit switches to new system

Caithness pensioners urged to act as £441 benefit switches to new system

Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

Caithness blood donor group seeks support for arts and craft fundraiser

Caithness blood donor group seeks support for arts and craft fundraiser

Highland Council urges public to respond to BT consultation on proposed removal of 13 phone boxes across Caithness

Highland Council urges public to respond to BT consultation on proposed removal of 13 phone boxes across Caithness

Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

Caithness Youth Pipe Band set for first Tartan Parade in Edinburgh

Caithness Youth Pipe Band set for first Tartan Parade in Edinburgh

Time for reflection at National Fishermen's Remembrance Day on May 11 in Wick

Time for reflection at National Fishermen's Remembrance Day on May 11 in Wick

Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

‘Fishing Folk and Other Local Heroes’ are the stars of an art exhibition in Thurso next month

‘Fishing Folk and Other Local Heroes’ are the stars of an art exhibition in Thurso next month

Following the Fish: Wick exhibition will tell stories of the herring girls

Following the Fish: Wick exhibition will tell stories of the herring girls

Thurso ‘successful’ paths work is welcomed

Thurso ‘successful’ paths work is welcomed

PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

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