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Art club ‘grateful’ for community enthusiasm for Pride project
They collaborated with Wick and Thurso High Schools, Thurso Youth Club, Stepping Out and UHI to create over 120 pieces of individual art.
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Caithness dialect is something we should celebrate, says music festival adjudicator
The Caithness Music Festival has again provided a showcase for local dialect, with competitors from across a wide age range rising to the challenge.
Maternity probe to be independent as Scottish Government announces University of London academic will head up national review
Caithness campaigners have secured a partial but significant victory in their bid for an “independent” probe of maternity services in the county.
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‘We had a disagreement’: Thurso man pleads guilty to assaulting partner
A Thurso man this week admitted assaulting his former partner at her home last summer.
The excitement is contagious, says Caithness Music Festival convener
Marjory Richard praised the “lovely” atmosphere in the Assembly Rooms as the 70th anniversary Caithness Music Festival entered its closing two days.
‘Enough is enough’: Council objects to villages’ 12th renewable site
The application for a Battery Energy Storge System (BESS) was officially objected to, after first being discussed in April.
WATCH: Thunderhail batters plants and atmospheric 'vacuum' sparks severe storms in Caithness
Heavy downpours affected parts of Caithness yesterday and had locals fear their gardens may have been destroyed by the accompanying thunderhail.
PICTURES: Art retrospective long overdue – Unlocking the hidden legacy of Thurso legal legend and prolific artist Barrogill Keith
A major new exhibition celebrating the profound artistic legacy of Thurso-born solicitor David Barrogill Keith has officially opened.
Farr High School pupils secure £3000 grant for Befriending Caithness
A team of pupils from Farr High School have secured a £3000 grant to help the work of Befriending Caithness in tackling loneliness in the far north.
Karen to give workshop in Thurso before heading to North Atlantic Fiddle Convention
Karen Steven will be giving a three-hour workshop in Thurso on Saturday, June 20, coordinated by Thurso and District Strathspey and Reel Society.
King George VI Land Rover reigns supreme at Halkirk motor centre
An ex-royal Land Rover, originally ordered by King George VI, is being showcased at Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre until late August.
Walk through history: Yarrows Heritage unveils major facelift of 50-year-old archaeological trail
Come and enjoy a guided family walk on Sunday, June 15, to celebrate the six-month renovation of the historic Yarrows Trail.
Caithness Music Festival hailed as ‘a celebration of the future of music in our community’
Adjudicator says it’s “a joy” to be part of 70th anniversary music festival as council apologises for any inconvenience caused by roadworks.
Almost 10km of overhead line set for Caithness village
A decision not to object to the plans was made at Wednesday’s meeting.
Councillor ‘fully supports’ objection of SSEN plans
The committee was recommend to raise an objection the to plans over environmental concerns.
Boy, 6, raped in Wick by 14-year-old who went on to sexually assault schoolgirl
Liam Begg - who is now 23 - has been remanded in custody until his sentencing next month.
Caithness football champions offer deepest condolences to Sophie’s family
Caithness amateur football champions Pentland United have expressed their sadness at the passing of three-year-old Sophie Mason from Inverness.
Man raped boy (6) before sex assault on teenage girl in Caithness
A sex offender raped a young boy before sexually assaulting a teenage girl a year later in Caithness.
Dangerous driver sent to prison over A9 crash that left car spinning out of control
A Wick man who seriously injured a doctor has been sentenced to 18 months in jail.
Fraud awareness event to mark first year of Wick banking hub
Wick’s banking hub is marking its first anniversary by holding a fraud awareness event this Friday, with Police Scotland on hand to provide guidance.