Maree Todd welcomes funding boosting play parks in Wick, Thurso, and across the far north. Over £732,000 went to Highland parks. Caithness Play Parks Get Funding for Upgrades in Wick and Thurso Maree Todd is happy about play park funding. Nearly £750,000 went to Highland parks this past year. Todd said the money helps kids…
Florence Fisher returns to Caithness, joining d and h as senior associate specializing in family law and guardianship. Caithness Welcomes Back Family Law Solicitor Florence Fisher A lawyer is heading back to her hometown to work in Caithness for a law firm. Florence Fisher became a senior associate at d and h. She will help…
Thurso council is dealing with resignations amidst accusations of bullying and discord plus election procedure. Thurso Community Council Facing Crisis After Multiple Resignations Resignations happened at Thurso Community Council. The council promised a statement on Friday. A Facebook group mentioned the resignations on Wednesday and that more resignations were possibly coming. TCC confirmed the social…
Residents of Pentland View enjoyed a delightful Valentine’s tea dance with staff, family, and festive decorations. Thurso Care Home Celebrates Valentine’s Day with Tea Dance Hey, guess what happened at Pentland View care home! They had a Valentine’s Day tea dance. It sounds really cute. Everyone got involved, even family and staff. Jeanine, the activities…
LGBT+ Youth Scotland’s “Creative Voices” event empowered young LGBTQ+ individuals in the Highlands through workshops and discussions. Highland Event Celebrates LGBTQ+ Youth Voices Through Art and Activism LGBT+ Youth Scotland had an event at Eden Court last weekend. The event combined art and activism. “Creative Voices” included workshops led by Kim Carnie and Chak Hin…
Thurso Community Cafe launches new activities. Addressing mental health, addiction, and promotes social connection. Thurso Cafe Boosts Support With Events for Those Most in Need The Thurso Community Cafe helps people. They want better communication for those struggling. These people face mental health issues and addiction. Ann Brock started the cafe in 2018 near the…
John Young recalls atomic power altering Caithness 70 years ago, creating jobs, population growth, and social integration. Caithness Atomic Power Arrival Recalled by Former Council Leader John Young discussed atomic power’s arrival. He spoke about other topics too. The Wick Voices project recorded him. He recalled atomic power coming to Caithness seventy years ago. Sites…
Oksana Iatsiuta’s three-year eco initiative celebrated in Thurso. A “Say Bye to Waste” event marked her work with HCWP. Thurso Celebrates Oksana’s Eco Work after Three-Year Initiative Thurso’s British Legion had an eco event. Oksana Iatsiuta said goodbye; she worked with Highland Community Waste Partnership. Her project lasted three years. The Partnership had a leaving…
A Castletown couple returned home to find their rented house trashed; two men were arrested and sentenced. Castletown Home Vandalized in Apparent Vigilante Attack Incident A couple in Castletown came home to a bad surprise. Their house was wrecked, the sheriff heard. The damage was called a “vigilante attack.” The couple lacked insurance and lost…
News covers Thor House reopening buzz, concerns over new Thurso parking plans, and calls to fix Scrabster A9. Thor House Respite Welcome, Thurso Parking Flawed, Scrabster A9 Calls They are putting up markers at Dunnet Head. It is part of the new North Coast Trail. Thor House respite care may return this summer. Many people…