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Beautiful bulbs on display at East of Caithness SWI annual show
The 2026 East of Caithness SWI bulb show was well supported by SWI members from both sides of the county, with Sally Crowe presenting the trophies.
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Broken chain puts paid to longer link on bike circuit
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Returning to complete a full Caithness circuit after a relatively new chain fails to go the distance
200 Marathons in 200 Days: Record-breaking runner reaches John O’Groats with message of hope
A woman aiming to become the fastest person to run the entire coastline of Britain arrived at John O’Groats on Tuesday.
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Respite home in Thurso ready to reopen this month
Thurso’s Thor House is on track to be reopened to provide short breaks for parents of children with learning disabilities by the end of this month.
Pauline tells of ‘jets, bangs and missile alerts’ in Dubai after safe return to Caithness
A Caithness woman who was stranded in Dubai has praised the United Arab Emirates for doing “a fantastic job” of intercepting missiles from Iran.
North Coast 500 enters next chapter under new leadership
Clare Winskill has been named executive chair of North Coast 500 as the route enters its next chapter.
Yellow weather warning issued for ‘strong winds’ across north and northwest Scotland
Strong winds of up to 80mph are forecast for parts of north and northwest Scotland as the Met Office issues a yellow weather warning.
‘Outstanding trade’: Ulbster hotel supports Caithness produce at Quoybrae sale
Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 1456 sheep.
‘What is the point of us standing?’ – Caithness leaders vent fury at Highland Council ‘wall of silence’
Caithness community councillors are at breaking point and questioning whether to continue due to Highland Council’s lack of communication.
‘We must all also acknowledge the public’s undeniable hunger for change’
Liberal Democrat candidate David Green responds to our Readers’ Manifesto saying ‘we should listen’.
Clean sweep of trophies for Marion at Reiss Gardening Club bulb show
Reiss hall was full of colour and fragrance for the local gardening club’s annual bulb show, with more entries than last year in all the sections.
Dolly Parton gives backing to Country Superstars show heading to Wick
Get your tickets soon to avoid disappointment! International Country Superstars show coming to Wick Assembly Rooms on April 7.
Thurso High School scoop trophy at Ullapool’s Gaelic week
World Gaelic week at a Wester Ross high school created a “fantastic intergenerational experience” after pupils organised events for the community.
‘I’ve been hacked’: Caithness MSP Maree Todd calls in police after crypto scam hits social media account
Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has alerted Police Scotland after her official social media account was hijacked by crypto-scammers.
‘Utterly unacceptable’ – Breast screening lottery sparks fears of avoidable deaths in Thurso
Hub-less and toothless: 2027 delay and five-year dental waits leave Caithness on the brink. Matters discussed at town hall meeting.
Additional support needs ‘One Stop Shop’ event in Caithness hailed as ‘big success’ by providers and families
Families and people living with additional support needs attended a community support event in Wick aimed at making it easier to access help.
The 'jolly soldier' of Mey: New light shed on Caithness links to 1905 mass murder
Neil Berrett’s ‘Six Little Heads’ continues to challenge the memory of Peter Robert Head, the ‘jolly soldier’ of Mey who became a mass murderer.
The Highlands and the EU: ‘We benefited a lot – but it wasn’t just about money’
A Q&A with Caithness author James Miller about his new book, Keeping the Light On, a decade after the UK voted to leave the European Union.
Driver fined for not reporting crash that damaged wall at Latheron
A driver made off after he crashed into a roadside wall on the A99 during a spell of wintry weather.
Highland ‘hospitals, surgeries, schools and policing get downgraded and centralised’
MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston response to our Readers’ Manifesto.