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Highland Council hoping to arrange new lease after retiral of Wick caravan site couple

21 January 2022
Highland Council hoping to arrange new lease after retiral of Wick caravan site couple

Highland Council hoping to arrange new lease after retiral of Wick caravan site couple

21 January 2022

Efforts are being made to find new operators for Wick's caravan site after the couple who have run it for the past 15 years decided to retire.


McElroy takes positives from Orkney defeat as Halkirk United seek revenge over Thurso

21 January 2022
McElroy takes positives from Orkney defeat as Halkirk United seek revenge over Thurso

McElroy takes positives from Orkney defeat as Halkirk United seek revenge over Thurso

21 January 2022

Ewan McElroy had no complaints about Halkirk United's 4-1 away loss to in-form Orkney and felt there were plenty of positives to take from the match.


Rothes game will let us see how far we've come, says Wick Academy manager Gary Manson

21 January 2022
Rothes game will let us see how far we've come, says Wick Academy manager Gary Manson

Rothes game will let us see how far we've come, says Wick Academy manager Gary Manson

21 January 2022

Gary Manson believes Saturday's league tussle with Rothes will be a chance to gauge how far Wick Academy have progressed over the past two months.


Series of online events will look at Parkinson’s research and treatments

20 January 2022
Series of online events will look at Parkinson’s research and treatments

Series of online events will look at Parkinson’s research and treatments

20 January 2022

People affected by Parkinson's are being given the opportunity to learn more about research and treatments at a series of online events this month.


We'll need to sharpen up our shooting, says Thurso manager ahead of Caithness derby

20 January 2022
We'll need to sharpen up our shooting, says Thurso manager ahead of Caithness derby

We'll need to sharpen up our shooting, says Thurso manager ahead of Caithness derby

20 January 2022

Michael Bremner says he fancies Thurso's chances against Halkirk United – but acknowledges that the Vikings will need to show more cutting edge.


Farmers and crofters set to get aid from Less Favoured Area Support Scheme

20 January 2022
Farmers and crofters set to get aid from Less Favoured Area Support Scheme

Farmers and crofters set to get aid from Less Favoured Area Support Scheme

20 January 2022

Farmers and crofters in areas deemed "remote and marginalised" will start to receive their share of more than £65 million shortly.


Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP tells of 'deep concern' over fire alarm rollout

20 January 2022
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP tells of 'deep concern' over fire alarm rollout

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP tells of 'deep concern' over fire alarm rollout

20 January 2022

Jamie Stone has spoken of his "deep concern" over the requirement for all householders in Scotland to install interlinked fire alarms by next month.


Atmospheric drone image shows winter fog swirling around Wick

19 January 2022
Atmospheric drone image shows winter fog swirling around Wick

Atmospheric drone image shows winter fog swirling around Wick

19 January 2022

Willie Watt took an atmospheric drone image showing early-morning fog swirling around Wick with clear views out to the countryside and hills beyond.


Committee of Scottish MPs keen to hear views on accessing cash

19 January 2022
Committee of Scottish MPs keen to hear views on accessing cash

Committee of Scottish MPs keen to hear views on accessing cash

19 January 2022

Views are being sought from members of the public about their experiences of accessing cash in a survey launched by the Scottish Affairs Committee.


Crofters urged to exercise their rights by standing for election

18 January 2022
Crofters urged to exercise their rights by standing for election

Crofters urged to exercise their rights by standing for election

18 January 2022

Crofters are being urged by the Scottish Crofting Federation chairman to stand for election as a commissioner in elections taking place in March.


Smoke alarm plans branded 'shambolic' by Highlands and Islands Labour MSP

18 January 2022
Smoke alarm plans branded 'shambolic' by Highlands and Islands Labour MSP

Smoke alarm plans branded 'shambolic' by Highlands and Islands Labour MSP

18 January 2022

A policy requiring all householders in Scotland to install interlinked fire alarms has been described by a Highlands and Islands MSP as "shambolic".


Campaign group insists there is 'almost no public support for new nuclear' and calls on Jamie Stone to think again

18 January 2022
Campaign group insists there is 'almost no public support for new nuclear' and calls on Jamie Stone to think again

Campaign group insists there is 'almost no public support for new nuclear' and calls on Jamie Stone to think again

18 January 2022

A campaigner has claimed there is no need for further nuclear development and urged Jamie Stone to think again about his support for a new reactor.


Jamie Stone claims UK energy policy is 'fundamentally broken' as he sets out fuel poverty concerns

18 January 2022
Jamie Stone claims UK energy policy is 'fundamentally broken' as he sets out fuel poverty concerns

Jamie Stone claims UK energy policy is 'fundamentally broken' as he sets out fuel poverty concerns

18 January 2022

Jamie Stone has described energy policy in the UK as "fundamentally broken" after underlining his concerns over an escalation in fuel poverty.


Caithness Music Festival set to go ahead in June

18 January 2022
Caithness Music Festival set to go ahead in June

Caithness Music Festival set to go ahead in June

18 January 2022

The week-long Caithness Music Festival is set to go ahead this summer for the first time since the start of the pandemic, depending on restrictions.


Call for Highlands to be treated fairly over additional National Insurance contributions

18 January 2022
Call for Highlands to be treated fairly over additional National Insurance contributions

Call for Highlands to be treated fairly over additional National Insurance contributions

18 January 2022

Council leader Margaret Davidson is urging the Scottish Government to fund the additional NI contributions provided through Barnett consequentials.


It should have been six or seven, says Manson as Wick Academy extend winning run

17 January 2022
It should have been six or seven, says Manson as Wick Academy extend winning run

It should have been six or seven, says Manson as Wick Academy extend winning run

17 January 2022

Gary Manson admitted two late goals by Deveronvale took some of the shine off what should have been a “statement win” for Wick Academy.


WATCH: Willie 'overwhelmed' after 90 consecutive weeks of online spoon-playing sessions

17 January 2022
WATCH: Willie 'overwhelmed' after 90 consecutive weeks of online spoon-playing sessions

WATCH: Willie 'overwhelmed' after 90 consecutive weeks of online spoon-playing sessions

17 January 2022

Spoon-playing councillor Willie Mackay said he was overwhelmed after his cheerful musical accompaniments reached another milestone.


Highland law firm focusing on Caithness and Sutherland as part of growth strategy

16 January 2022
Highland law firm focusing on Caithness and Sutherland as part of growth strategy

Highland law firm focusing on Caithness and Sutherland as part of growth strategy

16 January 2022

Law firm Munro and Noble is planning to invest in Caithness and Sutherland, with senior partner Mary Nimmo saying: “We’ve stretched our wings."


WATCH: Video guides showcasing Scotland's marinas feature bird’s-eye footage of Wick

16 January 2022
WATCH: Video guides showcasing Scotland's marinas feature bird’s-eye footage of Wick

WATCH: Video guides showcasing Scotland's marinas feature bird’s-eye footage of Wick

16 January 2022

Bird’s-eye views of Wick harbour feature in a new series of aerial video guides showcasing Scotland's marinas, anchorages and adventures.


£5500 handed over to Halkirk junior footballers in memory of Michael

15 January 2022
£5500 handed over to Halkirk junior footballers in memory of Michael

£5500 handed over to Halkirk junior footballers in memory of Michael

15 January 2022

Money raised to honour the life of Michael MacIntosh has been donated to Halkirk Junior FC and there are plans to organise an annual memorial match.


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