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Fraud rises by two-thirds in Scotland during pandemic

17 November 2021
Fraud rises by two-thirds in Scotland during pandemic

Fraud rises by two-thirds in Scotland during pandemic

17 November 2021

Crimes of fraud in Scotland have increased by two-thirds over the past two years, sparking fresh calls for people to be vigilant.


Author's new book for young adults inspired by Caithness tour

16 November 2021
Author's new book for young adults inspired by Caithness tour

Author's new book for young adults inspired by Caithness tour

16 November 2021

A former Wick resident and teacher at Thurso High School has added to her growing list of publications with a fourth novel.


HMRC warning on Self Assessment tricksters after 800K tax scams

16 November 2021
HMRC warning on Self Assessment tricksters after 800K tax scams

HMRC warning on Self Assessment tricksters after 800K tax scams

16 November 2021

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) warns the public to be on their guard after nearly 800,000 tax-related scams were reported in the last year.


BREAKING NEWS! NHS Highland make important announcement of product recall

16 November 2021
BREAKING NEWS! NHS Highland make important announcement of product recall

BREAKING NEWS! NHS Highland make important announcement of product recall

16 November 2021

There has been a national recall of the Prohealth Vitamin D3 Children’s Drops due to reports of damage to the pipette, NHS Highland announced today.


It's tremendous to be part of full Remembrance Sunday ceremony again, says Lord-Lieutenant of Caithness

15 November 2021
It's tremendous to be part of full Remembrance Sunday ceremony again, says Lord-Lieutenant of Caithness

It's tremendous to be part of full Remembrance Sunday ceremony again, says Lord-Lieutenant of Caithness

15 November 2021

PICTURES: Crowds turned out across the far north to mark Remembrance Sunday in the traditional manner after the low-key commemorations of 2020.


Remember it's Remembrance Day please – campervan makes a wrong turning at Wick parade

15 November 2021
Remember it's Remembrance Day please – campervan makes a wrong turning at Wick parade

Remember it's Remembrance Day please – campervan makes a wrong turning at Wick parade

15 November 2021

Yesterday's Remembrance Day event in Wick went without a hitch despite a campervan making a wrong turning into the route of the parade.


Wick school asks pupils to adhere to face mask requirements

15 November 2021
Wick school asks pupils to adhere to face mask requirements

Wick school asks pupils to adhere to face mask requirements

15 November 2021

Wick High School today asked pupils to make face coverings a "standard part of the equipment needed to attend school each day".


How can the Caithness rail line hit Net Zero by 2035?

14 November 2021
How can the Caithness rail line hit Net Zero by 2035?

How can the Caithness rail line hit Net Zero by 2035?

14 November 2021

ScotRail is aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2035 but a campaign group says it is 'not easy' to see what form this will take in the far north.


Man kicks dog on Wick streets

13 November 2021
Man kicks dog on Wick streets

Man kicks dog on Wick streets

13 November 2021

Several people in Wick claim to have witnessed a man being abusive towards a dog and reported the matter to the police yesterday.


Wick shop owner's 'utter disgust' over dog poo at window

13 November 2021
Wick shop owner's 'utter disgust' over dog poo at window

Wick shop owner's 'utter disgust' over dog poo at window

13 November 2021

Wick businessman poo-poohed idea that the excrement could have come from a human as some locals suggested.


WATCH: Jogle charity run in world's smallest car

12 November 2021
WATCH: Jogle charity run in world's smallest car

WATCH: Jogle charity run in world's smallest car

12 November 2021

A charity drive from John O'Groats is ready to begin tomorrow morning with a bagpipe player at the wheel of the world's smallest car.


Animal charity warns about deer on the roads

12 November 2021
Animal charity warns about deer on the roads

Animal charity warns about deer on the roads

12 November 2021

As the nights get darker, the SSPCA animal welfare charity reminds you to be aware of deer when driving in the dark.


Flow Country on the agenda at COP26

11 November 2021
Flow Country on the agenda at COP26

Flow Country on the agenda at COP26

11 November 2021

A Highland Council coordinator presented a talk on the Flow Country at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow.


Bog standards at Wick pub for Loo of the Year award

11 November 2021
Bog standards at Wick pub for Loo of the Year award

Bog standards at Wick pub for Loo of the Year award

11 November 2021

A Wick pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2021.


Caithness drivers – be aware of temporary overnight road closures in Sutherland

11 November 2021
Caithness drivers – be aware of temporary overnight road closures in Sutherland

Caithness drivers – be aware of temporary overnight road closures in Sutherland

11 November 2021

Highland Council is advising Caithness drivers that two temporary overnight road closures will be in place in Sutherland next week.


Council allocate over £20k for Caithness play parks out of £219k pot

10 November 2021
Council allocate over £20k for Caithness play parks out of £219k pot

Council allocate over £20k for Caithness play parks out of £219k pot

10 November 2021

The council agreed on a region-wide strategy that will see £22,813 of a £219k pot being earmarked to make Caithness play parks 'safe and inclusive'


Thurso's Rapunzel to lose her locks for charity

10 November 2021
Thurso's Rapunzel to lose her locks for charity

Thurso's Rapunzel to lose her locks for charity

10 November 2021

A Thurso woman is ready to lose her long hair to benefit children suffering from cancer and has already raised more than 200 per cent of her goal.


Environmental health work commended during ‘challenging year’ of Covid

10 November 2021
Environmental health work commended during ‘challenging year’ of Covid

Environmental health work commended during ‘challenging year’ of Covid

10 November 2021

Highland Council’s environmental health team has been commended by members of the council’s Communities and Place Committee.


Huge rubbish clearance operation needed near Wick Airport after travellers move on from camp

10 November 2021
Huge rubbish clearance operation needed near Wick Airport after travellers move on from camp

Huge rubbish clearance operation needed near Wick Airport after travellers move on from camp

10 November 2021

A pilot who regularly flies in and out of Wick Airport has highlighted vast amounts of fly-tipped material at a site recently vacated by travellers.


Highland Council invites Caithness applications for new Nature Restoration Fund

09 November 2021
Highland Council invites Caithness applications for new Nature Restoration Fund

Highland Council invites Caithness applications for new Nature Restoration Fund

09 November 2021

The Highland Council is inviting Caithness communities to apply for a share of a new fund to support nature restoration projects.


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