Drug enforcement activity in Wick

Police Scotland officers have been carrying out 'proactive enforcement activity' in Wick related to drug misuse.

Temporary road closure in Wick

Motorists are being advised by Highland Council that there will be a temporary road closure next week in Wick.

Thurso author tops charts with folkore tale

Thurso-based writer Gail Brown says she is 'on cloud nine' after hitting the top of the Amazon charts with her debut novel.

Campaign launched to warn about Black Friday scams

A public information campaign has been launched to advise shoppers about Black Friday scams this week, including counterfeit and unsafe products.

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Wick optician has a solution for steamy specs

A Wick optician says he has a solution to the common problem of steamed up glasses caused by face masks.

Bookings being taken for Thurso community Christmas meal home deliveries

Volunteers in Thurso will be helping to spread a little festive cheer by delivering Christmas meals to those in need of a little extra help this year.

Gritters all set to deal with A9 winter conditions

Trunk road teams say they are ready to deal with adverse weather conditions as they launched their official winter service.

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Wick limited to 300 spectators and tickets must be bought in advance for new Highland League season

Wick Academy will have a maximum of 300 spectators when the Highland League season kicks off next weekend – and tickets must be bought in advance.

Halkirk United will need to be at their best against Orkney, says McElroy

Manager Ewan McElroy says Halkirk United will have to be at their best if they want to take anything from Saturday's home match against Orkney.

Campbell will bring versatility to Wick squad, says manager Manson

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson is convinced his new signing Sean Campbell is ready to make the step up to Highland League level.

Draw at St Duthus felt like a defeat, says Thurso boss Stevie Reid

Thurso manager Stevie Reid admitted that last weekend's draw with St Duthus felt like a defeat after two lapses of concentration in the second half.

Manson will bring stability to Wick Academy, says Steven after retiring from Highland League football

Ex-Wick Academy stalwart Michael “Joe” Steven is convinced that manager Gary Manson will bring back stability to the club.

Tain golfer comes out on top at Invergordon — Latest North Golf Winter Alliance result.

Gunn hits four for Wick in friendly win against Golspie — Craig Gunn helped himself to four goals as Wick Academy continued their preparations for the new season with a 6-2 victory over Golspie Sutherland.

Groats end RB Leipster's 100% record in Caithness 7s League — RB Leipster lost their 100 per cent record in this season's Caithness 7s League to an excellent Groats side.

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Games of the week – Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5 and Chicken Police

This week we try Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5 and Chicken Police.

The many characters on the Cairngorms Carousel

Experience the remoter parts of the national park as Mike Dennison of Sustrans Scotland explores the Cairngorms Carousel by mountain bike

Recipe of the week: Braised flat beans in slow cooked tomato sauce

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Eat meat in a consciously sound way

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Games of the Week – Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Watch Dogs: Legion, Transformers: Battlegrounds and South of the Circle

Jamie Harris tries Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Watch Dogs: Legion, Transformers: Battlegrounds and South of the Circle.

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Entrepreneur brings drive-in cinema to Highland capital with programme featuring festive films

AN entrepreneur is bringing a festive line-up of films to the Highlands this week with a socially distanced drive-inn set to run from this evening.

PICTURES: Live music returns to Ironworks for the first time since lockdown

Folk rock band Torridon performed to a small audience at the Ironworks in Inverness at the weekend.

Opening a new chapter for Major Tom

Delving into her grandfather's Great War scrapbook saw Vee Walker embark on a journey that has taken her much further than she could have imagined.

Goblins, birds and book fairies

The fun to be had during Book Week Scotland.

Book Prize’s longlist is announced

Everything from nature and travel writing to fiction, history and poetry feature in the longlist for a prestigious Highland literary prize.

Online parties will raise cash for Highland Hospice — FESTIVE party fun will be beaming straight into Highland living rooms this Christmas – and raising funds for a good cause.

Safety first as live music gets set for a comeback — Two Black Isle musicians will take part in a live concert in front of a socially-distanced audience this weekend.

Professor Brian Cox's brand new arena tour heads to Aberdeen

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Wick optician has a solution for steamy specs

Wick optician has a solution for steamy specs

Bookings being taken for Thurso community Christmas meal home deliveries

Bookings being taken for Thurso community Christmas meal home deliveries

Gritters all set to deal with A9 winter conditions

Gritters all set to deal with A9 winter conditions

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Wick limited to 300 spectators and tickets must be bought in advance for new Highland League season

Halkirk United will need to be at their best against Orkney, says McElroy

Halkirk United will need to be at their best against Orkney, says McElroy

Campbell will bring versatility to Wick squad, says manager Manson

Campbell will bring versatility to Wick squad, says manager Manson

Draw at St Duthus felt like a defeat, says Thurso boss Stevie Reid

Draw at St Duthus felt like a defeat, says Thurso boss Stevie Reid

Manson will bring stability to Wick Academy, says Steven after retiring from Highland League football

Manson will bring stability to Wick Academy, says Steven after retiring from Highland League football

Tain golfer comes out on top at Invergordon

Gunn hits four for Wick in friendly win against Golspie

Groats end RB Leipster's 100% record in Caithness 7s League

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Games of the week – Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, Dirt 5 and Chicken Police

The many characters on the Cairngorms Carousel

The many characters on the Cairngorms Carousel

Recipe of the week: Braised flat beans in slow cooked tomato sauce

Recipe of the week: Braised flat beans in slow cooked tomato sauce

Eat meat in a consciously sound way

Eat meat in a consciously sound way

Games of the Week – Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Watch Dogs: Legion, Transformers: Battlegrounds and South of the Circle

Games of the Week – Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Watch Dogs: Legion, Transformers: Battlegrounds and South of the Circle

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Entrepreneur brings drive-in cinema to Highland capital with programme featuring festive films

PICTURES: Live music returns to Ironworks for the first time since lockdown

PICTURES: Live music returns to Ironworks for the first time since lockdown

Opening a new chapter for Major Tom

Opening a new chapter for Major Tom

Goblins, birds and book fairies

Goblins, birds and book fairies

Book Prize’s longlist is announced

Book Prize’s longlist is announced

Online parties will raise cash for Highland Hospice

Safety first as live music gets set for a comeback

Professor Brian Cox's brand new arena tour heads to Aberdeen

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