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Land plea for new Caithness disc golf course
A new group is looking to provide a free community sport venue for a “sustainable, low-impact sport”.
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Caithness folk encouraged to join in artistic ‘Carnival of Plants’
A multitude of special events this weekend will be the culmination of a six-week festival of health-centred artworks.
BHSI Performance Coach qualification for owner of Castle View Stables
British Horse Society qualified instructor and local business owner Ashleigh Campbell has achieved the BHSI Performance Coach qualification.
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Not quite the Fred Whitton – but Lake District MTB ride is challenge in itself
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Attempting to escape the crowds, this e-bike adventure has plenty of ups and downs of its own
‘Thank you, Caithness’ – Overwhelmed Thurso family praises community as Caitlin fundraiser hits £11.6k
The family of a Thurso woman fighting life-threatening anorexia thank the Caithness community for its support and contributing to the fundraiser.
Council still spraying ‘probably carcinogenic’ weedkiller eight years after discussing ban
A council committee is set to discuss a new plan for controlling weeds across the region.
Thurso pharmacy safe despite parent company collapse – Buyer sought after Amiry & Gilbride report £2.2m loss
A question mark hangs over a Thurso pharmacy after its holding company recently collapsed into administration and a new owner is sought.
New far north MSP peppers Scottish Government with Caithness maternity service questions
David Green looks to make good on the LibDems manifesto promise.
Six Highland bakers savour success at top Scottish awards – but who was the best?
Six Highland bakeries have served up mouth-watering success at a prestigious Scottish awards ceremony.
Low-income leisure users face 450% High Life Highland price hike
Low-income and disabled leisure users in Caithness face a 450 per cent price hike as High Life Highland phases out its 50p budget entry tier.
John O’Groats gift shop ‘over the moon’ to win national retail award
The team behind a gift shop in John O’Groats were left “completely shocked” after winning a national retail award.
Thurso business tastes success at Scottish Baker awards
A Thurso bakery is among a seven-strong group of Highlands and Islands businesses celebrating success in the industry.
Smartly dressed motorcyclists raise over £26,000 on charity ride in Caithness
Over 100 stylishly dressed motorcyclists rumbled their way through Caithness as part of the Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride, a worldwide fundraiser.
Sutherland river death was a ‘tragic accident’ – police
Police are treating a river death in north Sutherland last week as a tragic accident.
Fault sparks domino-effect disruption and cancellations to Far North Line trains
A fault on the 8.02am Wick-Inverness train, which made it an hour late, has led to a series of knock-on cancellations and revisions to services.
Wick driver disqualified after careless overtaking at junction near Forse
A Wick man has pleaded guilty to careless driving after causing a collision on the A99 near Forse.
Caithness village hosts ‘fabulous’ first ever Ladies Day to fund hall upkeep
Nearly 90 ‘glamorous’ ladies gathered at the Ross Institute as Halkirk held its first ever Ladies Day fundraiser.
‘Self-indulgent’ man who repeatedly phoned 999 put people’s lives at risk
A Wick man has pleaded guilty to repeatedly phoning 999 for no good reason.
‘A strong start to 2026’ as EnerQuip lands work worth over £7m
An Aberdeenshire-based oilfield equipment firm with premises in Caithness has landed work worth more than £7 million in the first part of 2026.
Inverness care home staff take on gruelling Thurso to Glasgow cycling challenge
They aim to raise funds to support those with a disability or mental health condition to re-connect with local communities.