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Callous oil thieves strike twice and drain Lybster family's heating supply – 'We have no heating and no hot water now'

13 March 2024
Callous oil thieves strike twice and drain Lybster family's heating supply – 'We have no heating and no hot water now'

Callous oil thieves strike twice and drain Lybster family's heating supply – 'We have no heating and no hot water now'

13 March 2024

A single mum with three teens in the house talked about her financial struggles after thieves siphoned off her heating oil twice in a fortnight.


Berriedale road incident

06 March 2024
Berriedale road incident

Berriedale road incident

06 March 2024

Police officers were alerted to an incident on the A9 near Berriedale last night (March 5) regarding a male motorist.


New girl in town Scarlett Ruby is ready to wow Wick audiences

02 March 2024
New girl in town Scarlett Ruby is ready to wow Wick audiences

New girl in town Scarlett Ruby is ready to wow Wick audiences

02 March 2024

Drag queen Miss Scarlett Ruby posed for some pictures at Wick harbour and says she is preparing to strut the stage at local venues.


Gas mask found near Dounreay unconnected to site

02 March 2024
Gas mask found near Dounreay unconnected to site

Gas mask found near Dounreay unconnected to site

02 March 2024

Dounreay denies that a gas mask found along the coast close to the site is connected with the nuclear facility.


The Book of Wild Flowers – The perfect countryside and armchair companion to the wild flowers of the British Isles

17 February 2024
The Book of Wild Flowers – The perfect countryside and armchair companion to the wild flowers of the British Isles

The Book of Wild Flowers – The perfect countryside and armchair companion to the wild flowers of the British Isles

17 February 2024

Artist Angie Lewin and author Christopher Stocks have collaborated on The Book of Wild Flowers, a celebration of British wild flowers


Pet crematorium planned for Caithness

14 February 2024
Pet crematorium planned for Caithness

Pet crematorium planned for Caithness

14 February 2024

Plans have been put forward to Highland Council for a pet crematorium facility to be sited near Wick.


Stacey Solomon is looking for Sutherland families to take part in BBC show

13 February 2024
Stacey Solomon is looking for Sutherland families to take part in BBC show

Stacey Solomon is looking for Sutherland families to take part in BBC show

13 February 2024

The casting team for Stacey Solomon's hit BBC1 show Sort Your Life Out is on the lookout for Sutherland families to take part in the next series.


Mr Finn's fishing book released thanks to Dunbeath writing group

10 February 2024
Mr Finn's fishing book released thanks to Dunbeath writing group

Mr Finn's fishing book released thanks to Dunbeath writing group

10 February 2024

Graham Finn from Dunbeath has penned his first book and his subject of fishing seems particularly appropriate for his surname.


Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

05 February 2024
Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

Soaring caesarean rate in far north exposes maternity failings, says MSP

05 February 2024

Caesarean births in the far north have rocketed as maternity services have been cut, says Highlands and Islands MSP Edward Mountain.


Update from Caithness and north Sutherland dementia advisor on services available

01 February 2024
Update from Caithness and north Sutherland dementia advisor on services available

Update from Caithness and north Sutherland dementia advisor on services available

01 February 2024

A dementia advisor working across Caithness and north Sutherland wanted give an update on her services since taking up the job in October 2022.


'For Peat’s Sake' – Funding secured for peatland restoration project in Caithness and north Sutherland

31 January 2024
'For Peat’s Sake' – Funding secured for peatland restoration project in Caithness and north Sutherland

'For Peat’s Sake' – Funding secured for peatland restoration project in Caithness and north Sutherland

31 January 2024

Funding has been awarded to help businesses in Caithness and north Sutherland diversify from traditional skills to green skills.


WATCH: Funny moment a greedy pet lamb gets her head stuck in a box at Reiss

24 January 2024
WATCH: Funny moment a greedy pet lamb gets her head stuck in a box at Reiss

WATCH: Funny moment a greedy pet lamb gets her head stuck in a box at Reiss

24 January 2024

A pet lamb at Reiss in Caithness was looking a bit blue one morning after her owner discovered a blue box of feed stuck firmly on her head


Council leader Raymond Bremner talks candidly about health scare – 'I've been told I'm a very lucky person'

15 January 2024
Council leader Raymond Bremner talks candidly about health scare – 'I've been told I'm a very lucky person'

Council leader Raymond Bremner talks candidly about health scare – 'I've been told I'm a very lucky person'

15 January 2024

Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner said he felt like lucky to be alive after landing up in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.


Fancy a job on the trains? Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

04 January 2024
Fancy a job on the trains? Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

Fancy a job on the trains? Full steam ahead for ScotRail recruitment drive

04 January 2024

ScotRail is steaming into 2024 with scores of vacancies set to be filled as part of its biggest recruitment drive in years.


Hogmanay fireworks – Advice for Sutherland residents

31 December 2023
Hogmanay fireworks – Advice for Sutherland residents

Hogmanay fireworks – Advice for Sutherland residents

31 December 2023

As we approach Hogmanay, Sutherland residents should understand the laws and potential fines associated with using fireworks


New book from Dunbeath publisher highlights Caithness' role in the Cold War

24 December 2023
New book from Dunbeath publisher highlights Caithness' role in the Cold War

New book from Dunbeath publisher highlights Caithness' role in the Cold War

24 December 2023

A new book from Dunbeath-based company Whittles includes details on the American naval base in Caithness and its significance during the Cold War.


Gail Ross takes on new role in support of Caithness cats

20 December 2023
Gail Ross takes on new role in support of Caithness cats

Gail Ross takes on new role in support of Caithness cats

20 December 2023

Former North MSP Gail Ross may be out of politics now but has taken up a new voluntary position to help out the Caithness branch of Cats Protection.


Rescue robins – tips on saving our favourite festive bird this Christmas

07 December 2023
Rescue robins – tips on saving our favourite festive bird this Christmas

Rescue robins – tips on saving our favourite festive bird this Christmas

07 December 2023

A favourite little character that visits Highland gardens may be in danger without our help – an expert shares tips on how you can help the robin.


Young people in Sutherland encouraged to take up routine vaccines offer at school

29 November 2023
Young people in Sutherland encouraged to take up routine vaccines offer at school

Young people in Sutherland encouraged to take up routine vaccines offer at school

29 November 2023

Young people are encouraged to take up the offer of routine vaccines at school – stats show a decline in vaccine uptake rates for this group.


Couple at Altnabreac could be real reason behind mystery closure of railway station

22 November 2023
Couple at Altnabreac could be real reason behind mystery closure of railway station

Couple at Altnabreac could be real reason behind mystery closure of railway station

22 November 2023

The withdrawal of train services at a remote Caithness railway station may be due to the antics of a couple living in a cottage by the site.


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