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Golticlay tower sections arrive as last wind turbine blades are transported through Wick
Wick residents and road users have been thanked for their patience and understanding over the past two months of Golticlay turbine blade deliveries.
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Wick lifeboat to receive four-figure sum after active travel challenge by Thrumster pupils
Thrumster schoolchildren will be presenting a cheque for a four-figure sum at Wick RNLI Harbour Day after their active travel fundraising efforts.
PICTURES: Over £20k raised – Thurso Co-op raffle pushes Caitlin Mackay treatment fund past major milestone
A massive community fundraising drive spearheaded by the Thurso Co-op has raised an incredible £4340 for local teenager Caitlin Mackay.
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Thurso High School pupils secure grant for hospital charity
A team of Thurso pupils has won a £3000 award on behalf of The League of Friends charity group.
Final nail in the coffin: Rocket-tech capsule park grounded forever as Thurso riverside development suffers ultimate planning defeat
The battle over a proposed space-age holiday park in Thurso has concluded with a final planning refusal notice issued by the council.
‘It’s been inspiring’: Conor’s 1000K running challenge ends with Thurso parkrun sprint finish
The skirl of the pipes and a sustained round of applause greeted Conor MacGruer as he completed Thurso’s latest parkrun on Saturday morning.
Pudsey sailing to Scrabster and Wick on BBC Children in Need voyage
Pudsey Bear is setting sail for Caithness and Sutherland as part of a 2200-nautical-mile journey around the UK coastline this summer.
Oldest ever release marks 200th anniversary of Pulteney Distillery
The oldest ever release from Old Pulteney has been launched as part of the brand’s 200th anniversary celebrations.
PICTURES: Natalie Oag leads 12-mile coastal charity walk in memory of beloved father
Natalie Oag has raised nearly £1,000 for the Scottish SPCA after leading a 12-mile coastal trek with rescue animals in memory of her late father.
‘An outstanding success’: John O’Groats rally attracts a record crowd of over 4000
This year’s vintage and classic rally at John O’Groats set new records by attracting a crowd of more than 4000 spectators and 200-plus entries.
'Listen very carefully': Thurso Players bring wartime comedy mayhem back to The Mill Theatre
The Mill Theatre will be transformed into a hotbed of World War II espionage this July as the Thurso Players return with 'Allo 'Allo!.
Headline sponsor Serimax backs Highland Business Women Awards 2026
Industry-leading welding specialists, Serimax, is giving its full support to this year’s HBW Awards
Caithness Pride banners being torn down has ‘lit a fire’ under organisers
Two of the three banners have been recovered, with organisers feeling a mix of anger, sadness, fear and determination as a result.
PICTURES: Piping into the past – Revamped Yarrows Archaeological Trail officially unveiled on Thrumster estate
The stirring tunes of a young piper echoed wide as an enthusiastic crowd gathered to launch the newly renovated Yarrows Archaeological Trail.
Rail industry figures to be quizzed at Highland conference
The speakers will be addressing the Friends of the Far North Line’s free-to-attend annual conference in Beauly this Friday, and answering questions..
Retired vets ‘astounded’ by support after raising over £12,000 on coast-to-coast walk
The Twa Auld Vets say they are “astounded and touched” by the support they received during their two-week fundraising trek across northern England.
Wick drag artist to co-host and perform on main stage at Caithness Pride 2026
Caithness drag performer Miss Scarlett Ruby is set to take centre stage this summer as a performer and co-host at Caithness Pride 2026.
Spittal SWI members are shown around St John’s Pool Bird Reserve
Members of Spittal SWI had a summer outing to St John’s Pool Bird Reserve, followed by a meal in the Northern Sands Hotel.
New children's book to be given to every Highland primary school and library
A new children's book designed to help young people better understand autism and hidden disabilities is to be distributed free of charge.
20MW battery energy storage plans withdrawn
Plans for a 20MW battery energy storage site in Caithness have been withdrawn.