News Archive
6/11/2014
Police appeal for information following damage to vehicle in Thurso
Between 0400hrs and 1200hrs Sunday 2 November 2014, a white car was damaged on Mill Road, Thurso whereby it had a tyre punctured and the offside of the vehicle badly scratched. Police are anxious to speak with anybody who may have seen any persons seen behaving in a suspicious manner at the relevant time.6/11/2014
World War One Wick
An exhibition of memories and information about how World War One Affected people from the Wick area..
5/11/2014
Joint fire and police investigation to take place after fire at a property in Thurso
Update 5 November 2014 29 year-old man reported following a fire at a flat in Thurso Following reports of a fire at a flat on Bayview Terrace, Thurso on Tuesday 04 November 2014, a 29 year-old man was taken to Caithness General Hospital where it was ascertained that he had suffered no long term injuries as a result of the incident. As part of an ongoing investigation, officers can confirm that the 29 year-old man has subsequently been reported in connection with the incident.5/11/2014
IT'S HANDS UP FOR VOLUNTEER TRUSTEES
The National Body for Volunteering, Volunteer Scotland, is celebrating the diversity of volunteers during its 30th Anniversary Year by joining with Members of the Scottish Parliament to promote the value of volunteers during Trustees' Week in Scotland, which takes place 10th till the 16th November. Trustees' Week is an annual event each November recognising the difference thousands of volunteer trustees make across Scotland.5/11/2014
Food Fair In Caithness
A special event featuring an amazing selection of delicious baking, cheeses, pork, smoked products, fish, speciality cakes, breads, summer fruits, honey, eggs and similar, on display and available to purchase from high quality local suppliers. .
4/11/2014
New report shows encouraging signs for seabirds in Scotland
After declines over the last two decades, seabird numbers show encouraging signs, according to new statistics by Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). There are, however, a number of birds which are still declining, including kittiwakes and Arctic skuas, whose Northern Isles' breeding strongholds have seen large declines over a number of years.
4/11/2014
New squirrelpox research released 
New research released predicts how the squirrelpox virus could spread in grey squirrel populations in Scotland, and will be useful in planning how best to protect red squirrels. The Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) report describes the results of disease modelling work carried out on squirrelpox virus.
4/11/2014
Nutritious supper halting decline in Scotland's choughs
An extra snack each day for fledglings is helping to prevent the loss of one of Scotland's rarest resident breeding birds, says Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH). An extra snack each day for fledglings is helping to prevent the loss of one of Scotland's rarest resident breeding birds, says Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH).
3/11/2014
Police anxious to trace missing girl Danya MacKay from Thurso - NOW TRACED
Update 11.00am - Missing teenager Danya MacKay traced safe and well Police Scotland can confirm that Danya MacKay (14) who was reported missing from the Thurso area, has been traced safe and well. Police would like to thank members of the public and the media for their assistance with this matter.3/11/2014
Council urges Highland residents to consider fostering or adoption during National Adoption Week 
People in the Highlands are being urged to consider fostering or adopting during National Adoption Week this week (3 - 9 November 2014). Highland Council's Fostering and Adoption service need permanent families for children with special needs, disability, older children and sibling groups, to help keep brothers and sisters together.
3/11/2014
First World War Wick Sailor Still Remembered In Wales
A Message From Frieda Murray who is originally from Caithness. I came across James Smith's grave in Pembrey church yard , and have returned several times with a poppy.
3/11/2014
Foster Carers Needed In Highland
Highland Council are currently looking to recruit a variety of foster carers throughout Highland Council. We require full time carers for sibling groups, carers who can provide regular breaks for children with or without a disability.
3/11/2014
49 ways to help your wildlife - Views sought on New Plan to help Highland Biodiversity
Views are being sought on a new plan to help wildlife across Highland. The draft Highland Biodiversity Action Plan (2015-2020) was drawn up by the Highland Environment Forum, and went out to public consultation today (Monday 3 November).
3/11/2014
Police in Caithness appeal for information following reported theft in Brough
Between Monday 24 September and Thursday 16 October 2014, a galvanised farm gate was removed from the common grazing land on Burifa Hill, Brough, by Dunnet Head. If anyone has any information about the incident they are encouraged to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.3/11/2014
Police appeal for information following damage to property in Thurso
Police in Caithness are seeking information in relation to a damage caused to a window to the rear of a property at Lord Thurso Court, Thurso. The damage happened between 2030 houes on Saturday 1 November and 0630 hours Sunday 2 November 2014.3/11/2014
Self Employed Intensive Foster Carers Wanted
Highland Council are currently looking to recruit a variety of foster carers throughout Highland Council. We require full time carers for sibling groups, carers who can provide regular breaks for children with or without a disability.
3/11/2014
Have your say on Highland school meals
Pupils, parents and carers are being asked to make their views known on Highland Council's schools meals service. The Council's Care and Learning Service are carrying out an online survey to gather the views of primary and secondary pupils who eat school meals and parents that pay for the meals.2/11/2014
Police Looking For Information On Padlock Removal at Rosehall Windfarm, Sutherland
Police Scotland are looking for information regarding the removal of padlock and chain for the second time. Between 18:00 hours on Thursday 23 October 2014 and 08:45 hours on Friday 24 October 2014 a padlock and chain were removed from the front gates at the Rosehall Windfarm, Rosehall, Sutherland.31/10/2014
Events At Castlehill Heritage Centre
Friday 31st October, --- Caithness Astronomy Group talk and observation evening. "An Even Briefer History of Time".31/10/2014
What's On at Caithness Horizons: November 2014
Cafe Exhibitions Seashore Festival Art Exhibition 9th October - 3rd November The winners of the Seashore Festival Children's Art Competition will be on display in the cafe and cafe corridor until 3rd November. Peter Hadfield 4th November - 1st December Paintings by Peter Hadfield will be on display in the café and corridor from the 4th November.Search Our Site
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