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Worrying surge in Wick crimes – police operating stop and search policy for ‘suspicious’ characters

05 February 2025
Worrying surge in Wick crimes – police operating stop and search policy for ‘suspicious’ characters

Worrying surge in Wick crimes – police operating stop and search policy for ‘suspicious’ characters

05 February 2025

Wick police report shows a ‘noticeable uplift in the amount of persons being arrested’ with January crime stats revealed.


Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Caithness casting call for hit BBC show

04 February 2025
Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Caithness casting call for hit BBC show

Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Caithness casting call for hit BBC show

04 February 2025

Hit BBC One show ‘Sort Your Life Out’ is back and looking for families or shared households in Caithness to take part in a future series.


PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

04 February 2025
PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

04 February 2025

A colourful array of textiles wowed those attending an exhibition of works at Thurso Art Gallery in a collaborative show led by artist Laura O’Kane.


Flood fears for Halkirk man after broadband contractors cause damage

04 February 2025
Flood fears for Halkirk man after broadband contractors cause damage

Flood fears for Halkirk man after broadband contractors cause damage

04 February 2025

Extensive roadworks to make Halkirk one of the best areas for broadband have come at a price for one local man.


Trinkie group sees positive moves thanks to Wick optician’s £2000 donation

03 February 2025
Trinkie group sees positive moves thanks to Wick optician’s £2000 donation

Trinkie group sees positive moves thanks to Wick optician’s £2000 donation

03 February 2025

After an article was published about a Wick outdoor swimming pool desperately seeking funding a breakthrough occurred thanks to a local optician.


Over £3000 charity cheque for Caithness Cats Protection at Wick pet shop – Bean the chihuahua voted ‘cat for a day’ for publicity pics

03 February 2025
Over £3000 charity cheque for Caithness Cats Protection at Wick pet shop – Bean the chihuahua voted ‘cat for a day’ for publicity pics

Over £3000 charity cheque for Caithness Cats Protection at Wick pet shop – Bean the chihuahua voted ‘cat for a day’ for publicity pics

03 February 2025

Caithness cats will benefit thanks to the fundraising efforts of a charity that has raised over £3000 to help the county’s felines.


Free online event will teach you conservation techniques for old pictures and documents

03 February 2025
Free online event will teach you conservation techniques for old pictures and documents

Free online event will teach you conservation techniques for old pictures and documents

03 February 2025

Caithness Family History Society’s February meeting will feature a presentation by a senior conservator with the Highland Archive Service.


Legendary Thurso artist’s paintings under the spotlight - little-known historic scenes by Barrogill Keith available as prints

02 February 2025
Legendary Thurso artist’s paintings under the spotlight - little-known historic scenes by Barrogill Keith available as prints

Legendary Thurso artist’s paintings under the spotlight - little-known historic scenes by Barrogill Keith available as prints

02 February 2025

Some rarely seen works by the late Thurso artist Barrogill Keith are available to purchase as high-quality prints with all proceeds going to charity.


Wave your own flag at a ‘fun and furious arts installation’ on Thurso beach

02 February 2025
Wave your own flag at a ‘fun and furious arts installation’ on Thurso beach

Wave your own flag at a ‘fun and furious arts installation’ on Thurso beach

02 February 2025

A community-based arts installation for families to share their creativity is planned for Thurso beach with a special flag waving event.


JUST PUBLISHED: True crime book on mass murderer with Caithness connections

01 February 2025
JUST PUBLISHED: True crime book on mass murderer with Caithness connections

JUST PUBLISHED: True crime book on mass murderer with Caithness connections

01 February 2025

A mass killer with Caithness connections is the subject of a new book called Six Little Heads: The 1905 Amesbury Murders.


PICTURES: Manhunt continues at Hempriggs area south of Wick with major police investigation

31 January 2025
PICTURES: Manhunt continues at Hempriggs area south of Wick with major police investigation

PICTURES: Manhunt continues at Hempriggs area south of Wick with major police investigation

31 January 2025

A heavy police presence continues on the outskirts of Wick after a manhunt was launched yesterday afternoon when a driver absconded after a crash.


Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

30 January 2025
Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

Large police presence involved in manhunt for crash driver just south of Wick

30 January 2025

Police were desperately searching for a driver that crashed into one of their vehicles around the Hempriggs area just south of Wick on Thursday.


Calling all Caithness poetry lovers

29 January 2025
Calling all Caithness poetry lovers

Calling all Caithness poetry lovers

29 January 2025

New year, new interest or maybe just an opportunity to share your love of poetry with a new group meeting at St John’s Church in Wick.


Wick taxi boss sees red over faulty traffic lights after 20-minute wait at 2am

29 January 2025
Wick taxi boss sees red over faulty traffic lights after 20-minute wait at 2am

Wick taxi boss sees red over faulty traffic lights after 20-minute wait at 2am

29 January 2025

A taxi firm boss was at his wit’s end after a 20-minute wait for temporary traffic lights to change at 2am on a quiet weekday in Wick town centre.


Holocaust Memorial Day tribute by Mackays Hotel in Wick

29 January 2025
Holocaust Memorial Day tribute by Mackays Hotel in Wick

Holocaust Memorial Day tribute by Mackays Hotel in Wick

29 January 2025

As millions across the world remembered those who died during the Holocaust a hotel in Wick paid tribute with a special light display on Monday.


Wick library to be part of green initiative

28 January 2025
Wick library to be part of green initiative

Wick library to be part of green initiative

28 January 2025

Wick library is one of four new Green Hubs that will be transformed into innovative centres for community climate engagement.


Woman hospitalised after Laidhay crash

28 January 2025
Woman hospitalised after Laidhay crash

Woman hospitalised after Laidhay crash

28 January 2025

A car crashed on the A9 yesterday morning near Laidhay and a woman was taken to hospital.


Public event in Wick to remember HMS Exmouth on 85th anniversary of its sinking

28 January 2025
Public event in Wick to remember HMS Exmouth on 85th anniversary of its sinking

Public event in Wick to remember HMS Exmouth on 85th anniversary of its sinking

28 January 2025

Marking the 85th anniversary of HMS Exmouth’s sinking during WW2 there will be a public event at Wick High School on Thursday evening at 7pm.


First Minister declines invitation to travel 100-mile maternity route to Caithness

27 January 2025
First Minister declines invitation to travel 100-mile maternity route to Caithness

First Minister declines invitation to travel 100-mile maternity route to Caithness

27 January 2025

First Minister John Swinney was slammed for failing to rise to the challenge of travelling the 100-mile maternity route between Inverness and Wick.


Just what was this bizarre object found on the Caithness coastline? Beach cleaners puzzled over mystery find at Sannick Bay

27 January 2025
Just what was this bizarre object found on the Caithness coastline? Beach cleaners puzzled over mystery find at Sannick Bay

Just what was this bizarre object found on the Caithness coastline? Beach cleaners puzzled over mystery find at Sannick Bay

27 January 2025

Just what was the strange object found on a north Caithness beach which carried a very clear warning message on it?


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