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Apartments give new lease of life to Wick housing complex that was ‘going to rack and ruin’

03 April 2024
Apartments give new lease of life to Wick housing complex that was ‘going to rack and ruin’

Apartments give new lease of life to Wick housing complex that was ‘going to rack and ruin’

03 April 2024

A disused sheltered housing complex in Wick has been given a new lease of life as a block of apartments that will be “a great asset to the town”.


Caithness and Sutherland tourism gathering hailed as ‘very positive’

02 April 2024
Caithness and Sutherland tourism gathering hailed as ‘very positive’

Caithness and Sutherland tourism gathering hailed as ‘very positive’

02 April 2024

Tourism operators in the north Highlands have described a conference on trends and opportunities in the sector as “very positive” and “so valuable”.


Opinions divided over ‘rusty’ Wick lane artworks

02 April 2024
Opinions divided over ‘rusty’ Wick lane artworks

Opinions divided over ‘rusty’ Wick lane artworks

02 April 2024

Artworks that are intended to make Wick town more appealing have instead been branded “appalling” by some critics on social media.


Caithness campaigner says A9 road sign prank is ‘unfair to the moon’

02 April 2024
Caithness campaigner says A9 road sign prank is ‘unfair to the moon’

Caithness campaigner says A9 road sign prank is ‘unfair to the moon’

02 April 2024

Motorists arriving in Caithness this week were greeted by a sign saying “Welcome to the Moon” and warning them to watch out for “craters” ahead.


Craig and Phoebe take Scottish surfing titles in ‘once-in-a-decade conditions’

01 April 2024
Craig and Phoebe take Scottish surfing titles in ‘once-in-a-decade conditions’

Craig and Phoebe take Scottish surfing titles in ‘once-in-a-decade conditions’

01 April 2024

The emergence of so many promising youngsters in the 2024 Scottish Surfing Championships at Thurso shows that “the future is bright” for the sport.


PICTURES: Bikers deliver Easter eggs at Caithness Enable tea dance

01 April 2024
PICTURES: Bikers deliver Easter eggs at Caithness Enable tea dance

PICTURES: Bikers deliver Easter eggs at Caithness Enable tea dance

01 April 2024

Mackays Hotel was the venue for the Easter afternoon tea dance held by the local branch of Enable, the charity for people with learning disabilities.


Volunteers needed to keep Halkirk heritage centre motoring on

01 April 2024
Volunteers needed to keep Halkirk heritage centre motoring on

Volunteers needed to keep Halkirk heritage centre motoring on

01 April 2024

New volunteers are needed to help drive forward Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre after its successful first two years.


‘Cheap goals’ make the difference as Brechin end Wick’s unbeaten home run

01 April 2024
‘Cheap goals’ make the difference as Brechin end Wick’s unbeaten home run

‘Cheap goals’ make the difference as Brechin end Wick’s unbeaten home run

01 April 2024

Gary Manson was left to reflect on the loss of two "cheap" goals as Wick’s six-game unbeaten home run in the Highland League was brought to an end.


It’s always lovely to take an award back to Caithness, says Brandon after latest Hot Country TV honour

29 March 2024
It’s always lovely to take an award back to Caithness, says Brandon after latest Hot Country TV honour

It’s always lovely to take an award back to Caithness, says Brandon after latest Hot Country TV honour

29 March 2024

Brandon McPhee has spoken of how much he enjoys being able to bring a little bit of Caithness over to the Emerald Isle after his latest accolade.


Highland tourism industry needs ‘collective voice’ over visitor levy

28 March 2024
Highland tourism industry needs ‘collective voice’ over visitor levy

Highland tourism industry needs ‘collective voice’ over visitor levy

28 March 2024

Highland tourism needs a “collective industry voice” to set out visitor levy investment priorities, a conference in Caithness has been told.


EnerQuip to double size of Middle East team

28 March 2024
EnerQuip to double size of Middle East team

EnerQuip to double size of Middle East team

28 March 2024

An Aberdeenshire-based oilfield equipment firm with premises in Caithness has announced plans to double the size of its team in the Middle East.


Wick Academy will make it tough for leaders Brechin City

28 March 2024
Wick Academy will make it tough for leaders Brechin City

Wick Academy will make it tough for leaders Brechin City

28 March 2024

Wick Academy will be looking to inflict some damage on Brechin City's quest for back-to-back league titles when the teams meet at Harmsworth Park.


New date will be needed for Halkirk United semi-final

28 March 2024
New date will be needed for Halkirk United semi-final

New date will be needed for Halkirk United semi-final

28 March 2024

A new date will have to be found for Halkirk United's North Caledonian Cup semi-final against Invergordon after the tie was postponed on Wednesday.


Artworks in Wick lanes will make town centre ‘more appealing’

27 March 2024
Artworks in Wick lanes will make town centre ‘more appealing’

Artworks in Wick lanes will make town centre ‘more appealing’

27 March 2024

Artworks installed in Wick lanes will make the town centre "more inviting and appealing", according to Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner.


‘Preferential treatment’ claim over Highland pylon scheme

27 March 2024
‘Preferential treatment’ claim over Highland pylon scheme

‘Preferential treatment’ claim over Highland pylon scheme

27 March 2024

Campaigners opposed to new high-voltage pylons have accused the Scottish Government of giving "preferential treatment" to SSE and SSEN Transmission.


NHS managers lacking 'basic economic principles’, claims Wick GP

27 March 2024
NHS managers lacking 'basic economic principles’, claims Wick GP

NHS managers lacking 'basic economic principles’, claims Wick GP

27 March 2024

NHS Highland chiefs have been accused by a local doctor of lacking "the most basic economic principles" and being unable to put two and two together.


Campaigner warns Caithness tourism businesses are paying the price for ‘years of neglect’

27 March 2024
Campaigner warns Caithness tourism businesses are paying the price for ‘years of neglect’

Campaigner warns Caithness tourism businesses are paying the price for ‘years of neglect’

27 March 2024

Roads campaigner Iain Gregory has warned that tourists "are simply going to stop coming" if they have to endure substandard infrastructure.


‘It was a blur... and we found we had a lot to learn’

26 March 2024
‘It was a blur... and we found we had a lot to learn’

‘It was a blur... and we found we had a lot to learn’

26 March 2024

Thirty years on from the vote that secured Wick Academy's place in the Highland League, current chairman Pat Miller has been sharing a few memories.


Caithness Ladies drop to third after defeat to Ross County

26 March 2024
Caithness Ladies drop to third after defeat to Ross County

Caithness Ladies drop to third after defeat to Ross County

26 March 2024

Caithness Ladies tasted defeat for the first time this season in the SWF Highlands and Islands League when they were beaten 4-2 by Ross County.


Caithness U16s looking ahead to cup challenge after victory in final league game

26 March 2024
Caithness U16s looking ahead to cup challenge after victory in final league game

Caithness U16s looking ahead to cup challenge after victory in final league game

26 March 2024

Caithness United produced a strong second-half display to round off their HFL Under-16 Highland campaign with a 4-0 victory over Clachnacuddin.


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