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New Zealand ultra runner sets off from John O’Groats in bid to set new record
An ultra athlete from New Zealand is attempting to set a new record for the John O’Groats to Land’s End route, running approximately 100 miles a day.
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Multi-agency emergency response launched after yacht loses mast
The RAF, Coastguard, Wick’s RNLI lifeboat and a passing tanker all responded after a yacht lost its mast east of South Ronaldsay on Thursday.
‘Radio silence’: Village hall frustration over £750,000 Caithness demonstrator project
A village hall chairperson has spoken out over the demonstrator project, saying money appears to have been “wasted” on consultation and meetings.
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PICTURES: A lasting tribute at Keiss Harbour – Memorial bench unveiled for the late Robbie Begg
Keiss residents gathered together for a heartfelt ceremony marking the openinging of a memorial bench dedicated to a well-respected local worthy.
John O’Groats will have ‘the destination playpark for the north Highlands’
After a huge effort over the past four-and-a-half years, more than £500,000 has been raised for the John O’Groats playpark in memory of Julie McGee.
Community payback order for man over knife stash
A Thurso man has been issued with a community payback order after keeping a butterfly knife and a flick knife at his home last year.
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New powers to oust domestic abusers from Caithness council houses
New Highland Council tenancy rules coming into force on August 1 give domestic abuse victims the legal power to remain safely in their homes.
‘A public road is not a playground’ – Wick teen fined for doing a ‘wheelie’ on motorbike
A 19-year-old has been fined after pleading guilty to careless driving.
Wick mum behind Zumbini classes named finalist in national early years awards
A Wick mum says she is thrilled to receive national recognition for work she has built around helping young children learn, develop and have fun.
Wick man pleads guilty to assaulting an 82-year-old
A man from Wick has admitted pinning an elderly man onto a bed in an incident that happened last May.
Highland Council ‘inexcusable’ for breaking FOI law with more cases since January than NHS since 2013
It has more Scottish Information Commissioner rulings this year than other councils got in two decades.
Man sentenced to eight months in prison for Thurso hate crime
A 64-year-old man from Thurso has pleaded guilty to attacking a man after demanding cigarettes from him.
Chris Packham backs Thurso screening of ‘The People’s Emergency Briefing’
A free public screening of a climate crisis film called the People’s Emergency Briefing will take place at the Mill Theatre in Thurso.
‘Truly historic moment’ as airline Loganair buys five electric aircraft for commercial use
“Our demonstration programme earlier this year proved that electric aviation is no longer a future concept, it is a viable commercial opportunity.”
Lyth Arts Centre Summer Sessions festival returns to Wick
One of Caithness' most anticipated events returns this August as the Lyth Arts Centre Summer Sessions 2026 comes to Wick’s Rosebank Playing Fields.
Oncology crisis ‘must not become new normal’ for Far North cancer patients
Far North MSP David Green has challenged NHS Highland not to let the current oncology service crisis become the “new normal”.
Challengers will have a chance to go for John O’Groats Strongest Man title
A change to the format of John O’Groats Strongest Man will allow members of the public to take up the challenge if they think they’re tough enough.
Come and see Disney star Lightning McQueen at Puffin Croft this Friday
Disney favourite Lightning McQueen will be pulling into Puffin Croft animal petting farm near John O’Groats on Friday (July 24).
Scottish Government challenged over ‘questionable’ spending by council
Regional MSP Tim Eagle, has put written questions to the Scottish Government following our investigation.