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Fly-tipped tyres at Wick beauty spot anger locals – Are council uplift fees driving the issue?

23 March 2025
Fly-tipped tyres at Wick beauty spot anger locals – Are council uplift fees driving the issue?

Fly-tipped tyres at Wick beauty spot anger locals – Are council uplift fees driving the issue?

23 March 2025

An image of fly-tipped tyres at a Wick beauty spot on social media led to widespread condemnation from locals.


Caithness Samaritans is on a recruitment drive – ‘Calls have been increasing enormously,’ says local director

20 March 2025
Caithness Samaritans is on a recruitment drive – ‘Calls have been increasing enormously,’ says local director

Caithness Samaritans is on a recruitment drive – ‘Calls have been increasing enormously,’ says local director

20 March 2025

The Caithness Samaritans branch based in Thurso is looking for volunteers to provide a listening ear for people struggling with their mental health.


Stone tackles high postal delivery charges in Caithness and other Highland areas

20 March 2025
Stone tackles high postal delivery charges in Caithness and other Highland areas

Stone tackles high postal delivery charges in Caithness and other Highland areas

20 March 2025

Jamie Stone MP calls for the government to tackle the high cost of delivery charges and surcharges in Caithness and other rural communities.


Dunbeath man calls netting on Wick building a death trap – ‘It’s a horrific way for birds to die’

20 March 2025
Dunbeath man calls netting on Wick building a death trap – ‘It’s a horrific way for birds to die’

Dunbeath man calls netting on Wick building a death trap – ‘It’s a horrific way for birds to die’

20 March 2025

A Dunbeath man helped save a struggling seagull from roof netting on a Wick building and describes it as a death trap for wild birds.


Up-and-coming Wick Gala Queen and attendants revealed

19 March 2025
Up-and-coming Wick Gala Queen and attendants revealed

Up-and-coming Wick Gala Queen and attendants revealed

19 March 2025

This year's Wick Gala Queen is Ashlynn Ross who posed for a picture at Wick harbour along with her attendants Katie Innes and Jasmine Dunnet.


PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy opera and dance performance

18 March 2025
PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy opera and dance performance

PICTURES: Wick care home residents enjoy opera and dance performance

18 March 2025

Seaview care home residents in Wick had a double treat with operatic highlights and a display of Highland dancing.


PICTURES: Sterling work by community volunteers to fix Wick bridges

18 March 2025
PICTURES: Sterling work by community volunteers to fix Wick bridges

PICTURES: Sterling work by community volunteers to fix Wick bridges

18 March 2025

Wick Paths Group has been busy mending the pedestrian bridges across the town’s river after areas of rot were noticed in timbers.


Veg oil powered trains could be running to Caithness soon

18 March 2025
Veg oil powered trains could be running to Caithness soon

Veg oil powered trains could be running to Caithness soon

18 March 2025

Caithness stations may soon see hydrotreated vegetable oil powered trains arriving as the rail operator researches the possibility.


Thurso woman wins major award as part of PhD research thesis

18 March 2025
Thurso woman wins major award as part of PhD research thesis

Thurso woman wins major award as part of PhD research thesis

18 March 2025

A Thurso woman has won a prestigious Lantra Scotland ALBAS award for her research project based around sheep farming.


Vintage diesel locomotive and carriages to visit Wick

18 March 2025
Vintage diesel locomotive and carriages to visit Wick

Vintage diesel locomotive and carriages to visit Wick

18 March 2025

A diesel locomotive from the 1960s and historic carriages will visit Wick Railway Station at the weekend for a charity fundraising trip.


Caithness Bikers on a bunny hop around the county for Easter charity event

17 March 2025
Caithness Bikers on a bunny hop around the county for Easter charity event

Caithness Bikers on a bunny hop around the county for Easter charity event

17 March 2025

The Caithness Bikers group is back on the road again for a charity run at Easter after a successful trip around care homes at Christmas.


Drag queens step out in style at Wick venue

17 March 2025
Drag queens step out in style at Wick venue

Drag queens step out in style at Wick venue

17 March 2025

A drag act is heading to the Seaforth Highlanders’ Club in Wick that will be headlined by Miss Scarlett Ruby with support from Emerald Versace.


WATCH: Dramatic moment of impact as two vessels collide in Wick harbour

17 March 2025
WATCH: Dramatic moment of impact as two vessels collide in Wick harbour

WATCH: Dramatic moment of impact as two vessels collide in Wick harbour

17 March 2025

A video was posted publicly on social media showing the moment two vessels collided in Wick harbour last week.


Volunteers wanted for Thurso litter-pick event this Saturday

17 March 2025
Volunteers wanted for Thurso litter-pick event this Saturday

Volunteers wanted for Thurso litter-pick event this Saturday

17 March 2025

Volunteers are being sought for a clean-up event around High Ormlie in Thurso on Saturday (March 22).


Next phase of small business units for Wick Business Park

16 March 2025
Next phase of small business units for Wick Business Park

Next phase of small business units for Wick Business Park

16 March 2025

A further phase of development is getting underway at Wick Business Park that will support economic growth and strengthen population retention.


Top marks for Watten ELC after unannounced inspection visit

16 March 2025
Top marks for Watten ELC after unannounced inspection visit

Top marks for Watten ELC after unannounced inspection visit

16 March 2025

A Caithness nursery is celebrating after a recent positive inspection praised the service and the staff.


Mey ploughman wins bronze medal at European championships – ‘It’s 20 years since a Scotsman had a final-day podium’

15 March 2025
Mey ploughman wins bronze medal at European championships – ‘It’s 20 years since a Scotsman had a final-day podium’

Mey ploughman wins bronze medal at European championships – ‘It’s 20 years since a Scotsman had a final-day podium’

15 March 2025

James Tait from Mey ploughed his way to a respectable third position in a ploughing championship match in England over the first weekend of March.


Owner claims her dog became zombie-like, vomits frequently and walks like a crab after taking controversial arthritis drug

15 March 2025
Owner claims her dog became zombie-like, vomits frequently and walks like a crab after taking controversial arthritis drug

Owner claims her dog became zombie-like, vomits frequently and walks like a crab after taking controversial arthritis drug

15 March 2025

A Caithness woman claims that a drug given to alleviate her dog’s arthritis has caused serious adverse effects and has launched a petition.


Former Wick High School for sale - Auctioneers expect interest from ‘keen property developers’

13 March 2025
Former Wick High School for sale - Auctioneers expect interest from ‘keen property developers’

Former Wick High School for sale - Auctioneers expect interest from ‘keen property developers’

13 March 2025

Historic Wick High School buildings are being auctioned for a guide price of just £55,000+ with property development opportunities flagged up.


Fire services deal with Noss chimney blaze

12 March 2025
Fire services deal with Noss chimney blaze

Fire services deal with Noss chimney blaze

12 March 2025

Two fire engines were seen rushing through Wick earlier this afternoon (March 12) to attend to a burning chimney at Noss Head.


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