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ScotRail a smooth operator with tuned-up wheels

ScotRail a smooth operator with tuned-up wheels

Passengers can expect a smoother service on far north trains thanks to new equipment installed to check wheels.


Kids haunt graveyard drugs den

Kids haunt graveyard drugs den

A mix of children's toys, drug user equipment and empty booze bottles were found lying side-by-side at a derelict building in Wick Cemetery.


Scottish Labour leader calls for public services funding increase during Caithness visit

Scottish Labour leader calls for public services funding increase during Caithness visit

Funding for public services needs to be "substantially increased" in places such as Caithness to help the local economy.


Acclaimed author talks of Caithness influence on new novel

Acclaimed author talks of Caithness influence on new novel

Ewan Morrison talks about his new novel Nina X and how childhood experiences in Wick inspired it.


Sale day for huge office complex in Wick

Sale day for huge office complex in Wick

The former government buildings on Girnigoe Street in Wick go up for auction on Wednesday at the Trades Hall in Glasgow.


Caithness staff could strike over £2.7m cuts to support budget

Caithness staff could strike over £2.7m cuts to support budget

Pupil support staff in Caithness and other parts of the Highlands could go on strike over "stealth cuts" to their budget.


Grandpa's wartime romance inspired Kirsty's debut novel

Grandpa's wartime romance inspired Kirsty's debut novel

A former Watten Primary School pupil is making her mark in the literary world with a novel set against the backdrop of Nazi Germany.


Pentland simply gr-eight as Swifts crash out

Pentland simply gr-eight as Swifts crash out

Dunnet side get Highland Amateur Cup defence off to a flying start


Rail collection presented to Nucleus archive in Wick

Rail collection presented to Nucleus archive in Wick

A collection – comprising photographs, research and writings on the far north rail line – has been presented to the Nucleus archive in Wick.


Car smash at Occumster

Car smash at Occumster

A two-vehicle road traffic collision occurred on the A99 near Occumster on Tuesday morning.


Greens' end-of-season presentations

Greens' end-of-season presentations

Caithness RFC's annual presentation and dinner dance took place in the Seaview Hotel, John O’Groats.


Sun shines brightly on Wick’s Anzac parade

Sun shines brightly on Wick’s Anzac parade

The annual remembrance parade for the fallen servicemen known as Anzacs took place at Wick cemetery on Thursday.


Third final in a row was 'massive achievement' for Wick Players

Third final in a row was 'massive achievement' for Wick Players

Wick Players took part in their third consecutive Scottish community drama final at the weekend, performing Gods Have Fallen and All Safety Gone.


Caithness cyclists play their part in Etape Loch Ness

Caithness cyclists play their part in Etape Loch Ness

Caithness cyclists were among the 5600 people who participated in a monster bike challenge around Loch Ness at the weekend.


Stranded kayaker rescued by Thurso lifeboat

Stranded kayaker rescued by Thurso lifeboat

A lone kayaker was rescued by Thurso lifeboat at the weekend after becoming stranded on rocks near Melvich.


Thurso's got talent!

Thurso's got talent!

Cash prizes worth £400 are up for grabs on June 8 when around 14 acts take to the Thurso High School stage for this year’s event.


Caithness is focal point of Scottish family history at national conference

Caithness is focal point of Scottish family history at national conference

Family history enthusiasts from the length and breadth of Scotland gathered in Caithness at the weekend to share their passion for genealogy.


McKenna happy with progression as Wick Academy secure seventh spot

McKenna happy with progression as Wick Academy secure seventh spot

Manager Tom McKenna says he is happy with the progress being made by Wick Academy side after they secured seventh place in the Highland League.


Mixed conditions for Wick Model Yacht Club

Mixed conditions for Wick Model Yacht Club

Members of Wick Model Yacht Club have experienced a mix of conditions at Loch Sarclet, with race victories going to Restless Wave and Apollo.


Stone criticises RBS chief executive after his resignation

Stone criticises RBS chief executive after his resignation

A stinging attack has been made by MP, Jamie Stone on RBS chief executive Ross McEwan, who has resigned from his post.


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