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Dunbeath publisher’s latest book by Nessie hunter Adrian Shine sheds light on the mystery of sea serpents

07 December 2024
Dunbeath publisher’s latest book by Nessie hunter Adrian Shine sheds light on the mystery of sea serpents

Dunbeath publisher’s latest book by Nessie hunter Adrian Shine sheds light on the mystery of sea serpents

07 December 2024

A Dunbeath-based publisher has an intriguing new book by the famous Nessie hunter Adrian Shine called ‘A Natural History of Sea Serpents’.


Lyth model’s 2025 calendar supports breast cancer charity

07 December 2024
Lyth model’s 2025 calendar supports breast cancer charity

Lyth model’s 2025 calendar supports breast cancer charity

07 December 2024

A Caithness woman combines professional modelling and a love of horses for her 2025 charity calendar now on sale.


Eco breakthrough as Caithness beach cleaners help recycle old nets into sunglasses and knife handles

05 December 2024
Eco breakthrough as Caithness beach cleaners help recycle old nets into sunglasses and knife handles

Eco breakthrough as Caithness beach cleaners help recycle old nets into sunglasses and knife handles

05 December 2024

An environmental group that cleans up Caithness beaches is delighted to make positive steps towards its eco goals with a new recycling initiative.


With Sutherland’s last bank set to close next year, Stone backs banking hubs

04 December 2024
With Sutherland’s last bank set to close next year, Stone backs banking hubs

With Sutherland’s last bank set to close next year, Stone backs banking hubs

04 December 2024

Jamie Stone MP calls for the establishment of banking hubs in light of the impending closures of Bank of Scotland branches in Golspie and Wick.


Scottish Opera’s highlights tour comes to Durness in March 2025

09 November 2024
Scottish Opera’s highlights tour comes to Durness in March 2025

Scottish Opera’s highlights tour comes to Durness in March 2025

09 November 2024

Tickets are now on sale for the playful new production of Scottish Opera’s Opera Highlights, which comes to Durness Village Hall in March next year.


Sutherland farmers urged ‘not to bottle things up’ after Budget

09 November 2024
Sutherland farmers urged ‘not to bottle things up’ after Budget

Sutherland farmers urged ‘not to bottle things up’ after Budget

09 November 2024

A call for Sutherland farmers not to bottle up their worries has come from a charity which supports people in Scottish agriculture.


SNP Government announces changes to attendance allowance for elderly

21 October 2024
SNP Government announces changes to attendance allowance for elderly

SNP Government announces changes to attendance allowance for elderly

21 October 2024

A new benefit will be replacing attendance allowance for state pension age Caithness residents living with disabilities or long-term health issues.


ScotRail services back to normal – Many new drivers being recruited

07 October 2024
ScotRail services back to normal – Many new drivers being recruited

ScotRail services back to normal – Many new drivers being recruited

07 October 2024

The rail operator reminds customers that its full timetable is restored today (October 7).


‘Heartless and cruel’ – Kittens dumped in a cardboard box at field near Wick

06 October 2024
‘Heartless and cruel’ – Kittens dumped in a cardboard box at field near Wick

‘Heartless and cruel’ – Kittens dumped in a cardboard box at field near Wick

06 October 2024

Local residents were in uproar over a Facebook post highlighting the plight of kittens dumped in a box at a field just outside Wick.


Cats Protection helps felines across Caithness and Sutherland

05 October 2024
Cats Protection helps felines across Caithness and Sutherland

Cats Protection helps felines across Caithness and Sutherland

05 October 2024

Volunteers for Caithness Cats Protection were out raising money and giving advice and support to cat owners across Caithness and Sutherland.


Fears over contractor’s continuing failure to empty bottle banks in far north

03 October 2024
Fears over contractor’s continuing failure to empty bottle banks in far north

Fears over contractor’s continuing failure to empty bottle banks in far north

03 October 2024

Multiple complaints have been made about Highland Council’s contractor failing to empty bottle banks across Caithness and Sutherland.


PICTURES: Caithness tractor enthusiasts travel to Sutherland for special tour of GMG Energy

17 September 2024
PICTURES: Caithness tractor enthusiasts travel to Sutherland for special tour of GMG Energy

PICTURES: Caithness tractor enthusiasts travel to Sutherland for special tour of GMG Energy

17 September 2024

Twenty-one members of the Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club recently embarked on an insightful visit to GMG Energy in Strath Halladale.


Wick man given national recognition as litter-picking local hero

12 September 2024
Wick man given national recognition as litter-picking local hero

Wick man given national recognition as litter-picking local hero

12 September 2024

A national environmental charity has awarded a Wick man with a Clean Up Scotland Hero award for his efforts to keep the town litter-free.


‘Thousands of far north pensioners will be worried’ – Stone speaks out after Winter Fuel Payments cut

12 September 2024
‘Thousands of far north pensioners will be worried’ – Stone speaks out after Winter Fuel Payments cut

‘Thousands of far north pensioners will be worried’ – Stone speaks out after Winter Fuel Payments cut

12 September 2024

Jamie Stone, MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, voted this week against the Government’s plans to cut the Winter Fuel Payment.


Halkirk woman’s bid to help kids across the world with online book club

11 September 2024
Halkirk woman’s bid to help kids across the world with online book club

Halkirk woman’s bid to help kids across the world with online book club

11 September 2024

A Caithness model and actress has returned to the county after making it big in the Philippines to pursue her latest educational project.


Stone ready to ‘roll up sleeves’ for new position

11 September 2024
Stone ready to ‘roll up sleeves’ for new position

Stone ready to ‘roll up sleeves’ for new position

11 September 2024

Jamie Stone, MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, has been announced as the new chair of the Petitions Committee.


Thurso mum wins top prize of £250k and donates £10k to charity thanks to Kilted Competitions

10 September 2024
Thurso mum wins top prize of £250k and donates £10k to charity thanks to Kilted Competitions

Thurso mum wins top prize of £250k and donates £10k to charity thanks to Kilted Competitions

10 September 2024

A Thurso woman is quids in after winning a life-changing amount of cash and made charity donations thanks to an online competition.


Lejog bereavement charity ride by cyclist who lost both parents at a young age

08 September 2024
Lejog bereavement charity ride by cyclist who lost both parents at a young age

Lejog bereavement charity ride by cyclist who lost both parents at a young age

08 September 2024

James Beeson is cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats (Lejog) to raise funds for a children and young people’s national bereavement charity.


Wick author’s new homeless charity book written in a single day

03 September 2024
Wick author’s new homeless charity book written in a single day

Wick author’s new homeless charity book written in a single day

03 September 2024

After publishing his debut book earlier this year a Wick author has a new novella about homelessness that was written in just one day.


PICTURE SPECIAL: WWII shipwreck off Wick coastline ‘flies’ ensign flag again after more than 80 years – poignant tribute to HMS Exmouth torpedoed by Nazi sub in 1940

03 September 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: WWII shipwreck off Wick coastline ‘flies’ ensign flag again after more than 80 years – poignant tribute to HMS Exmouth torpedoed by Nazi sub in 1940

PICTURE SPECIAL: WWII shipwreck off Wick coastline ‘flies’ ensign flag again after more than 80 years – poignant tribute to HMS Exmouth torpedoed by Nazi sub in 1940

03 September 2024

A poignant series of photographs detailed the moment an ensign flag was raised in tribute on a WWII shipwreck off the Wick coastline.


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