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Reduce waste this Christmas - Make the most of recycling

24 December 2021
Reduce waste this Christmas - Make the most of recycling

Reduce waste this Christmas - Make the most of recycling

24 December 2021

The council reminds householders and businesses to reduce, reuse and recycle as much as possible over the festive period to prevent unnecessary waste.


Wick man's Monkey Culture film is a tribute to dead pal

23 December 2021
Wick man's Monkey Culture film is a tribute to dead pal

Wick man's Monkey Culture film is a tribute to dead pal

23 December 2021

A Wick man took an emotional trip down memory lane to make a documentary about his riotous teenage years in the schemes of Edinburgh.


Looking for a career in the police?

23 December 2021
Looking for a career in the police?

Looking for a career in the police?

23 December 2021

Police Scotland is hosting an online information event aimed at people who would like a career as a police officer and wish to work in the Highlands


Final posting day for pre-Christmas arrivals

23 December 2021
Final posting day for pre-Christmas arrivals

Final posting day for pre-Christmas arrivals

23 December 2021

Today (December 23) is the final day for parcels to arrive in time for Christmas Day thanks to a special service from Royal Mail.


More foodbank donations thanks to Watten kids

23 December 2021
More foodbank donations thanks to Watten kids

More foodbank donations thanks to Watten kids

23 December 2021

Children, parents and staff from a Caithness Early Learning Centre (ELC) were delighted to put together food boxes for the Caithness Foodbank.


Thrumster kids fly the FLAG with big foodbank donation

22 December 2021
Thrumster kids fly the FLAG with big foodbank donation

Thrumster kids fly the FLAG with big foodbank donation

22 December 2021

Selfless children from Thrumster Primary School donated items from a special Christmas collection for the local foodbank on Sunday.


Sweet treats for hospital patients thanks to kind-hearted Wick football team

22 December 2021
Sweet treats for hospital patients thanks to kind-hearted Wick football team

Sweet treats for hospital patients thanks to kind-hearted Wick football team

22 December 2021

Wick Thistle FC made a donation of gifts to the patients of Caithness General Hospital who will be spending the festive season in the Rosebank Wing.


Drugs raid in Wick

22 December 2021
Drugs raid in Wick

Drugs raid in Wick

22 December 2021

Police officers in Wick searched a house in the town's Dunnett Avenue yesterday afternoon and recovered a small quantity of 'suspected drugs'.


Pennyland pupils bring festive foodbank cheer

22 December 2021
Pennyland pupils bring festive foodbank cheer

Pennyland pupils bring festive foodbank cheer

22 December 2021

A Thurso primary school has been collecting items for its local foodbank throughout December and handed over boxes to the volunteers yesterday.


FREE INFO: Vital council information for festive period

21 December 2021
FREE INFO: Vital council information for festive period

FREE INFO: Vital council information for festive period

21 December 2021

FREE INFO: Highland Council advises its Caithness service users and customers of its opening hours and service arrangements over the festive period.


PICTURES: Watten Primary kids are 'thinking of others' for Christmas

21 December 2021
PICTURES: Watten Primary kids are 'thinking of others' for Christmas

PICTURES: Watten Primary kids are 'thinking of others' for Christmas

21 December 2021

The generous pupils at Watten Primary School have brought festive cheer through a series of kind acts in their community.


Wick school donates to local foodbank

21 December 2021
Wick school donates to local foodbank

Wick school donates to local foodbank

21 December 2021

Senior pupils at Wick High School dug into their pockets to buy boxes of items for local people struggling to make ends meet over the festive season.


Works on A836 suspended over festive season

21 December 2021
Works on A836 suspended over festive season

Works on A836 suspended over festive season

21 December 2021

Previously planned works on the A836 between Lairg and Altnaharra have now been suspended until January 5.


ScotRail announces new position of chief operating officer as it heads towards public ownership next year

21 December 2021
ScotRail announces new position of chief operating officer as it heads towards public ownership next year

ScotRail announces new position of chief operating officer as it heads towards public ownership next year

21 December 2021

ScotRail has announced the appointment of its new chief operating officer from 1 April 2022, when the train operator becomes a public body.


Refurbished public toilets in Wick to include internal CCTV, showers, disabled facility and charging gate

20 December 2021
Refurbished public toilets in Wick to include internal CCTV, showers, disabled facility and charging gate

Refurbished public toilets in Wick to include internal CCTV, showers, disabled facility and charging gate

20 December 2021

The Highland Council has confirmed that designs for the renovation of the vandalised Wick Whitechapel Road public conveniences have been finalised.


Caithness residents offered advice on avoiding Christmas food waste

20 December 2021
Caithness residents offered advice on avoiding Christmas food waste

Caithness residents offered advice on avoiding Christmas food waste

20 December 2021

Caithness consumers have been offered advice on how to avoid Christmas food waste as families prepare for the festive celebrations.


PICTURES: Festive fun for Caithness company as it helps bring cheer for disadvantaged kids

20 December 2021
PICTURES: Festive fun for Caithness company as it helps bring cheer for disadvantaged kids

PICTURES: Festive fun for Caithness company as it helps bring cheer for disadvantaged kids

20 December 2021

Throughout December Team Norscot has been getting into the Christmas spirit by taking part in various charity activities.


Omicron scuppers Wick's Hogmanay party

20 December 2021
Omicron scuppers Wick's Hogmanay party

Omicron scuppers Wick's Hogmanay party

20 December 2021

The planned New Year's Eve gathering in Wick's town centre has been cancelled due to rising fears over the current Covid Omicron variant.


Chihuahua charity calendar goes on sale

19 December 2021
Chihuahua charity calendar goes on sale

Chihuahua charity calendar goes on sale

19 December 2021

A Lyth-based chihuahua has his own calendar just released for 2022 with all proceeds going to the charity organisation World Animal Welfare.


Young persons’ free bus travel scheme for under 22s

18 December 2021
Young persons’ free bus travel scheme for under 22s

Young persons’ free bus travel scheme for under 22s

18 December 2021

Highland Council urges young people and families to be ready for the young persons’ free bus travel scheme for under 22s next year.


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