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Operation Freshman victims to be remembered on 80th anniversary of ill-fated mission

13 November 2022
Operation Freshman victims to be remembered on 80th anniversary of ill-fated mission

Operation Freshman victims to be remembered on 80th anniversary of ill-fated mission

13 November 2022

A wreath-laying ceremony in Caithness next weekend will mark the 80th anniversary of a brave bid to prevent the Nazis from developing an atomic bomb.


Halkirk hotel gives £200 donation to Northern Pilgrims' Way Group

12 November 2022
Halkirk hotel gives £200 donation to Northern Pilgrims' Way Group

Halkirk hotel gives £200 donation to Northern Pilgrims' Way Group

12 November 2022

The Northern Pilgrims' Way Group has received a £200 donation from the Ulbster Arms Hotel ahead of what will be its most ambitious project to date.


Businesses across Highlands and Islands urged to enter nationwide FSB award scheme

11 November 2022
Businesses across Highlands and Islands urged to enter nationwide FSB award scheme

Businesses across Highlands and Islands urged to enter nationwide FSB award scheme

11 November 2022

Businesses across the Highlands and Islands are being encouraged to enter a UK-wide award scheme run by the Federation of Small Businesses.


1st Wick Scout Group to hold Christmas fair

11 November 2022
1st Wick Scout Group to hold Christmas fair

1st Wick Scout Group to hold Christmas fair

11 November 2022

Members of 1st Wick Scout Group will be holding a Christmas fair on Sunday, November 20, in their hall at Kirkhill, from 11am until 3pm.


Hockey is up and running again in Thurso with numbers on the rise

11 November 2022
Hockey is up and running again in Thurso with numbers on the rise

Hockey is up and running again in Thurso with numbers on the rise

11 November 2022

Hockey is "good fun" and "great exercise" as well as being a highly sociable sport, according to the man leading its revival in Thurso.


Wick facing 'emergency situation' over state of roads and pavements

11 November 2022
Wick facing 'emergency situation' over state of roads and pavements

Wick facing 'emergency situation' over state of roads and pavements

11 November 2022

Community councillors in Wick have lost patience over the state of the town's roads and pavements which they claim are "starting to fall apart".


Jamie Stone calls on veterans struggling with cost of living to claim Legion grant aid

10 November 2022
Jamie Stone calls on veterans struggling with cost of living to claim Legion grant aid

Jamie Stone calls on veterans struggling with cost of living to claim Legion grant aid

10 November 2022

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone is urging veterans struggling with the cost of living to take advantage of new grants.


Wick community councillors call for talks with police over 'totally unacceptable' behaviour by youths

10 November 2022
Wick community councillors call for talks with police over 'totally unacceptable' behaviour by youths

Wick community councillors call for talks with police over 'totally unacceptable' behaviour by youths

10 November 2022

Community councillors in Wick are calling for a meeting with Police Scotland's area inspector over the "totally unacceptable" actions of some youths.


Back-to-back wins for Halkirk United ahead of Orkney clash

10 November 2022
Back-to-back wins for Halkirk United ahead of Orkney clash

Back-to-back wins for Halkirk United ahead of Orkney clash

10 November 2022

Ewan McElroy is expecting a tight match against Orkney at Morrison Park, but the Anglers will not be lacking in confidence after back-to-back wins.


Bremner hails Thurso's 'brilliant' defensive effort against league leaders Loch Ness

10 November 2022
Bremner hails Thurso's 'brilliant' defensive effort against league leaders Loch Ness

Bremner hails Thurso's 'brilliant' defensive effort against league leaders Loch Ness

10 November 2022

Thurso boss Michael Bremner praised his players for their resolute defensive display against North Caledonian League leaders Loch Ness on Saturday.


PICTURES: Caithness community group's poppy displays offer a chance to 'reflect and remember'

10 November 2022
PICTURES: Caithness community group's poppy displays offer a chance to 'reflect and remember'

PICTURES: Caithness community group's poppy displays offer a chance to 'reflect and remember'

10 November 2022

Thousands of hand-crafted poppies are forming remembrance displays across the county thanks to the efforts of Caithness Community Connections.


Phil Jack lifts £1000 top prize in John O'Groats Strongest Man contest

10 November 2022
Phil Jack lifts £1000 top prize in John O'Groats Strongest Man contest

Phil Jack lifts £1000 top prize in John O'Groats Strongest Man contest

10 November 2022

Aberdeenshire's Phil Jack saw off challengers from Caithness and Orkney to lift the title of John O'Groats Strongest Man 2022 on Sunday.


Wick Fun Day promises to be 'the biggest yet' as Christmas countdown begins

09 November 2022
Wick Fun Day promises to be 'the biggest yet' as Christmas countdown begins

Wick Fun Day promises to be 'the biggest yet' as Christmas countdown begins

09 November 2022

The countdown to Christmas will begin in Wick with the annual Fun Day on Saturday, November 26, with more than 20 stalls set up in the town centre.


PICTURES: Laurandy users show their creative skills in striking poppy display

09 November 2022
PICTURES: Laurandy users show their creative skills in striking poppy display

PICTURES: Laurandy users show their creative skills in striking poppy display

09 November 2022

Users of a Wick daycare centre have used their creative skills to produce a striking poppy-themed display for this year's remembrance commemorations.


Highland Council leader welcomes funding update on Wick road repairs

09 November 2022
Highland Council leader welcomes funding update on Wick road repairs

Highland Council leader welcomes funding update on Wick road repairs

09 November 2022

Councillor Raymond Bremner has welcomed an assurance that money is available to carry out junction repairs and other road improvements within Wick.


Good first season for Wick River Campsite, community councillors are told

09 November 2022
Good first season for Wick River Campsite, community councillors are told

Good first season for Wick River Campsite, community councillors are told

09 November 2022

Wick Development Trust has made a good job of running the town's caravan site since taking it on this summer, local community councillors have heard.


Highland Council leader in 'use it or lose it' reminder over Wick/Aberdeen air route

09 November 2022
Highland Council leader in 'use it or lose it' reminder over Wick/Aberdeen air route

Highland Council leader in 'use it or lose it' reminder over Wick/Aberdeen air route

09 November 2022

A "use it or lose it" message has been sent out by Councillor Raymond Bremner over the Wick/Aberdeen air route that was reintroduced in April.


Action 'long overdue' over death toll on rural roads, says Caithness campaigner

09 November 2022
Action 'long overdue' over death toll on rural roads, says Caithness campaigner

Action 'long overdue' over death toll on rural roads, says Caithness campaigner

09 November 2022

A Caithness campaigner has insisted that action to improve rural road safety is "long overdue" after the release of "shocking" national figures.


Taste North exhibitors 'over the moon' as festival attracts a turnout of 1400

08 November 2022
Taste North exhibitors 'over the moon' as festival attracts a turnout of 1400

Taste North exhibitors 'over the moon' as festival attracts a turnout of 1400

08 November 2022

Sunday's Taste North food and drink festival attracted 37 exhibitors and more than 1400 visitors as the event returned for the first time since 2019.


Caithness social care manager nominated in awards

08 November 2022
Caithness social care manager nominated in awards

Caithness social care manager nominated in awards

08 November 2022

A social care manager from Caithness has been shortlisted for the Frontline Leader Award at the Great British Care Awards North East and Scotland.


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