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Heritage trail launch is ‘just the first step’ for Caithness At War project
The launch of a World War II heritage trail has been described as “just the first step” in commemorating the county’s role in the conflict.
RAF pilot says Caithness trail ‘will inform next generation of wartime sacrifices’
A Royal Air Force pilot has praised Caithness At War for raising awareness of the sacrifices that were made during the conflict of 1939 to 1945.
THE WAY I SEE IT: Scottish Government dropped the ball on climate change - here’s what must happen now
David Green has some inside knowledge on climate policy and heard the alarm bells ringing many years ago.
Wick-based North Apex Gymnastics Club celebrates with haul of medals and ribbons
Last month saw Wick-based gymnastics club members attend their first competitions of 2024 and achieve great success.
Council celebrates World Earth Day with tree planting in Wick and Thurso
Highland Council has been working to improve biodiversity in Caithness by embarking on ambitious tree-planting projects in Wick and Thurso.
Wick club members enjoy trip to Lybster garden
Members of Wick and District Gardening Club visited Christine Mackay’s garden in Lybster and were amazed at the variety of daffodils in bloom.
Man who had 5-inch knife in Wick street avoids jail
Members of the public were concerned when they observed a Wick man holding a knife in a local street and contacted the police.
Caithness cadets volunteer recognised for 25 years of service
An Army Cadet volunteer has been recognised for his quarter of a century of service to the young people of Caithness and the Highlands.
ARIANE BURGESS: Green voice is essential despite Scottish Government setback on 2030 net zero targets
Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess
PICTURE SPECIAL: Search for ancient Caithness tower continues with new archaeological dig
The archaeological dig at Sarclet for the remains of a 15th-century stronghold called Thurster Tower has started up again this year.
War trail shows how Wick area became ‘formidable fortress’
The new World War II heritage trail shows how Wick was transformed from “a sleepy little town” into having a key role in the fight against the Nazis.
Parkinson’s group bowled over by support from Thurso club
Bowling club members in Thurso have raised hundreds of pounds to help people with Parkinson’s in Caithness.
Thurso first offender fined after ‘verbal exchange’ led to fight
A Thurso resident contacted the police when he saw two men 'grappling' with each other next door.
John O’Groats Trail: Loth Burn bridge plans backed by mystery donor
A mystery donor is helping to build bridges in the north of Scotland after pledging thousands of pounds to a Caithness trail group.
Highland Council announces a major senior management restructure after the departure of education boss
The council claims it will save £310,000 with the new structure which aims to strengthen strategic and operational delivery.
Police say Dunnet beach bone is around 1500 years old – but is it human?
Police have closed their investigation of a possible human bone found on Dunnet beach after it was established to be around 1500 years old.
Swarclett group in ‘mutiny’ claim over Caithness energy projects
Wind farm objectors have claimed that if Caithness was a ship the crew would be plotting a mutiny because of the number of renewable energy schemes.
Network Rail silence on ‘vital’ passing loop worries Highland rail campaigners
Vital infrastructure improvements that could transform the reliability of trains in the northern Highlands appear to be in limbo.
Highland Council’s education boss Nicky Grant leaves £105,487 a year job after two months on ‘approved leave’
The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.
Blaze in Thurso brought under control by fire services
Thurso Community Fire Station was called out last night (April 18) to the tower blocks around Stainland Street to deal with a house fire.