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Sale of former Wick High School expected to conclude this month

08 November 2022
Sale of former Wick High School expected to conclude this month

Sale of former Wick High School expected to conclude this month

08 November 2022

The sale of the former Wick High School is expected to be finalised this month, five years after the complex of buildings fell into disuse.


Offshore wind growth 'a matter of pride' for communities around Moray Firth

08 November 2022
Offshore wind growth 'a matter of pride' for communities around Moray Firth

Offshore wind growth 'a matter of pride' for communities around Moray Firth

08 November 2022

Coastal communities including Wick are being told that the growth of the offshore wind industry in the Moray Firth should be a source of pride.


Thurso Monday Club members celebrate 30th anniversary

07 November 2022
Thurso Monday Club members celebrate 30th anniversary

Thurso Monday Club members celebrate 30th anniversary

07 November 2022

Members celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Thurso Monday Club at a dinner dance in the town's Royal British Legion clubrooms on Saturday.


Alan receives Bambi Award at Caithness Riding for the Disabled AGM

07 November 2022
Alan receives Bambi Award at Caithness Riding for the Disabled AGM

Alan receives Bambi Award at Caithness Riding for the Disabled AGM

07 November 2022

Alan Hewitson is this year's winner of the Bambi Award presented by the Caithness branch of the Riding for the Disabled Association.


Wick hotel couple 'utterly stunned' to receive Highland tourism ambassador award

07 November 2022
Wick hotel couple 'utterly stunned' to receive Highland tourism ambassador award

Wick hotel couple 'utterly stunned' to receive Highland tourism ambassador award

07 November 2022

The owners of Mackays Hotel in Wick have revealed they were “utterly stunned” to be named as Highlands and Islands tourism ambassadors.


Manson happy with 'abundance of chances' as Wick secure first league win since August

07 November 2022
Manson happy with 'abundance of chances' as Wick secure first league win since August

Manson happy with 'abundance of chances' as Wick secure first league win since August

07 November 2022

Wick Academy are up to 10th in the table after a 2-1 home win against Deveronvale – ending a run of six Highland League fixtures without a victory.


TV adventurer Ben Fogle goes to Stroma and Swona in Lost Worlds series

07 November 2022
TV adventurer Ben Fogle goes to Stroma and Swona in Lost Worlds series

TV adventurer Ben Fogle goes to Stroma and Swona in Lost Worlds series

07 November 2022

In the latest episode of the Channel 5 series Lost Worlds with Ben Fogle, the TV adventurer travels to Stroma and Swona as well as St Kilda.


Time to put on your dancing shoes – FarNorth Dancefest is back

06 November 2022
Time to put on your dancing shoes – FarNorth Dancefest is back

Time to put on your dancing shoes – FarNorth Dancefest is back

06 November 2022

Dance fans will be putting on their best moves – and learning some exciting new styles – as the FarNorth Dancefest returns to Thurso next weekend.


End of an era for Edinburgh Caithness Association after 185 years

06 November 2022
End of an era for Edinburgh Caithness Association after 185 years

End of an era for Edinburgh Caithness Association after 185 years

06 November 2022

A proud 185-year link between the far north and the Scottish capital has come to an end with the demise of the Edinburgh Caithness Association.


Feedback sought on Caledonia wind farm plans at Wick consultation event

04 November 2022
Feedback sought on Caledonia wind farm plans at Wick consultation event

Feedback sought on Caledonia wind farm plans at Wick consultation event

04 November 2022

A public consultation event in Wick on Monday will allow local people to share their thoughts on a proposed new wind farm in the Moray Firth.


Vaccination clinics in Wick and Canisbay cancelled

04 November 2022
Vaccination clinics in Wick and Canisbay cancelled

Vaccination clinics in Wick and Canisbay cancelled

04 November 2022

Three Covid and flu vaccination clinics in Caithness have been cancelled "due to rescheduling", NHS Highland announced today.


Back-to-back wins for Caithness teenage boxer Koby Stewart

04 November 2022
Back-to-back wins for Caithness teenage boxer Koby Stewart

Back-to-back wins for Caithness teenage boxer Koby Stewart

04 November 2022

A teenage boxer from Caithness has been praised for his "absolutely brilliant” achievement after back-to-back wins over consecutive weekends.


Crossroads pupils' stark message on pollution as part of Mock COP27

04 November 2022
Crossroads pupils' stark message on pollution as part of Mock COP27

Crossroads pupils' stark message on pollution as part of Mock COP27

04 November 2022

Pupils at Crossroads have contributed to the Highland One Vision Mock COP27, aimed at raising awareness of the global climate change conference.


Scottish supergroup Mànran set for Wick gig

04 November 2022
Scottish supergroup Mànran set for Wick gig

Scottish supergroup Mànran set for Wick gig

04 November 2022

Scottish supergroup Mànran will be bringing their unique brand of traditional music to Caithness next month.


Minute's silence to be observed as Vikings pay tribute to former captain Shaun Moar

04 November 2022
Minute's silence to be observed as Vikings pay tribute to former captain Shaun Moar

Minute's silence to be observed as Vikings pay tribute to former captain Shaun Moar

04 November 2022

A minute's silence will be observed before Thurso's home game against Loch Ness on Saturday in memory of much-admired defender Shaun Moar.


Chef from Caithness to represent Scotland in Culinary World Cup

03 November 2022
Chef from Caithness to represent Scotland in Culinary World Cup

Chef from Caithness to represent Scotland in Culinary World Cup

03 November 2022

A chef from Caithness is looking forward to competing at international level with the Scottish team at the Culinary World Cup 2022 in Luxembourg.


McElroy hails clinical finishing as Anglers put five past Bonar Bridge

03 November 2022
McElroy hails clinical finishing as Anglers put five past Bonar Bridge

McElroy hails clinical finishing as Anglers put five past Bonar Bridge

03 November 2022

Ewan McElroy was pleased by Halkirk United's clinical finishing in the 5-1 victory over Bonar – and delighted to have keeper Kieran Macleod back.


Chef Grant Macnicol to give cookery demonstrations at Taste North

03 November 2022
Chef Grant Macnicol to give cookery demonstrations at Taste North

Chef Grant Macnicol to give cookery demonstrations at Taste North

03 November 2022

Chef Grant Macnicol will be demonstrating some of his skills at the Taste North food and drink festival in the East Caithness Community Facility.


Dougie praised for commitment and dedication after 47 years on Thurso lifeboat

03 November 2022
Dougie praised for commitment and dedication after 47 years on Thurso lifeboat

Dougie praised for commitment and dedication after 47 years on Thurso lifeboat

03 November 2022

Coxswain Dougie Munro has stood down from the Thurso lifeboat crew after 47 years of service, having joined the RNLI as an 18-year-old.


John O'Groats Strongest Man title up for grabs with £1000 top prize

02 November 2022
John O'Groats Strongest Man title up for grabs with £1000 top prize

John O'Groats Strongest Man title up for grabs with £1000 top prize

02 November 2022

The title of John O'Groats Strongest Man will be up for grabs this weekend as competitors put themselves through a series of gruelling challenges.


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