News Archive

Wick High School Leads In Wearable Technology Innovation

This week, Wick High School Computing Science department hosted a Wearable Technology competition in what is believed to be the first event of its kind in Scottish schools.  Students in S2 designed an app for the cutting edge wearable technology platform of their choice with most students choosing either Google Glass, the Samsung Gear 2 or Pebble smartwatches.  

CHRISTMAS BREAK FROM ANCESTOR SEARCH

Caithness Family History Society volunteers, who man our office in Caithness Horizons, Thurso, on Wednesday and Saturday afternoons between 2 and 4, will be having a break in December and January.   We will be happy to see you again in February.  

Police in Thurso appeal for information following theft of bike

Between 8.00pm to 8.50pm on Saturday 22 November 2014, a BMX bike was taken from a garden in Dunbar Terrace, Thurso.   The bike is described as having a green front and black back wheel, a white frame and blue pedals.  

Council backs international drive to cut food waste with ‘Waste Free Lunches'

The Highland Council is calling on residents in the area to cook up a storm to tackle food waste this week, by having ‘Waste Free Lunches' as part of European Week for Waste Reduction (22 to 30 November).   European Week for Waste Reduction is the biggest waste campaign of its kind in the world with countries from all over Europe taking part, and is co-ordinated in Scotland by Zero Waste Scotland.  

Police appeal for information following damage to property in Wick

Police are investigating an act of vandalism which took place between 1200 hours on Saturday 15 November and 1200 hours on Monday 17 November 2014 at Dunnet Avenue, Wick, whereby a glass window of a property was damaged.   Police would like to encourage anyone with any knowledge or who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area around the time to make contact.  

Fire - Thistle Park, Wick.

Police are investigating the cause of a vehicle on fire on Thistle Park in Wick.  Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to attend the fire around 0425 hours on Sunday 16th November 2014.  

Council reinforces commitment to tackle bullying behaviour in Highland schools

The Highland Council is to enhance its policy on anti-bullying in schools after members of the Education, Children and Adult Services Committee (12 November 2014) agreed to introduce a new ‘Positive Relationships and Bullying Prevention Policy, Guidance and Toolkit' to all Highland schools.   Chairman of the Council's Education, Children and Adult Services Committee Councillor Alasdair Christie said: "I commend this new policy and review on how we will address bullying behaviour in our schools.  

Police in Wick appeal for information following damage to property

Police in Wick are appealing for information regarding damage caused to the front door of an address on Murchison street, Wick between 0010 hours and 0120 hours on Saturday 1 November 2014.   Police are keen to speak to anyone who has any information about the incident and would encourage them to contact Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.  

Police in Thurso appeal for information following theft of mountain bike

At around 2310 hours on Tuesday 4 November 2014, a silver Townsend mountain bike was stolen from outside an address at Riverside Terrace, Thurso.   It is described as being old, with a buckled rear wheel and with "gripshift" gear shifters.  

Police in Thurso appeal for information following damage to vehicles

Between 2130hrs Saturday 1 November and 1130hrs Sunday 2 November 2014, a white car was damaged on Oldfield Terrace, Thurso whereby it had a wing mirror damaged.   Police are anxious to speak with anybody who may have seen any persons seen behaving in a suspicious manner at the time.