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Thurso pupils take to the skies with hands-on lessons in science of flight

01 May 2023
Thurso pupils take to the skies with hands-on lessons in science of flight

Thurso pupils take to the skies with hands-on lessons in science of flight

01 May 2023

Pupils have been getting behind the controls of a virtual light aircraft as part of an education programme led by the Science Skills Academy (SSA).


A9 closed in Thurso after former Clydesdale Bank roof collapses into road

01 May 2023
A9 closed in Thurso after former Clydesdale Bank roof collapses into road

A9 closed in Thurso after former Clydesdale Bank roof collapses into road

01 May 2023

The A9 has been closed at Traill Street in Thurso after part of a roof from the former Clydesdale Bank building collapsed into the road.


MV Pentalina: Investigation under way into grounding of vessel on key Caithness-Orkney route

30 April 2023
MV Pentalina: Investigation under way into grounding of vessel on key Caithness-Orkney route

MV Pentalina: Investigation under way into grounding of vessel on key Caithness-Orkney route

30 April 2023

An investigation is under way after the MV Pentalina ran aground just days after the vessel returned to service between Caithness and Orkney.


Watchdog to probe police over Marelle Sturrock death

29 April 2023
Watchdog to probe police over Marelle Sturrock death

Watchdog to probe police over Marelle Sturrock death

29 April 2023

The police are being investigated in relation to the murder of a pregnant teacher originally from Wick, it has emerged.


Body in reservoir is murdered Wick woman's partner, police confirm

29 April 2023
Body in reservoir is murdered Wick woman's partner, police confirm

Body in reservoir is murdered Wick woman's partner, police confirm

29 April 2023

Police have confirmed that a body found at Mugdock Reservoir near Glasgow was the partner of a murdered teacher who was originally from Wick.


Caithness and Sutherland Flow Country bid could mean tougher rules for developers

28 April 2023
Caithness and Sutherland Flow Country bid could mean tougher rules for developers

Caithness and Sutherland Flow Country bid could mean tougher rules for developers

28 April 2023

Developers could face tougher planning regulations in the Flow Country as Highland Council looks to tighten up the bid for World Heritage Site status.


Wick and Groats pigeon fanciers flying again

28 April 2023
Wick and Groats pigeon fanciers flying again

Wick and Groats pigeon fanciers flying again

28 April 2023

Wick and District Pigeon Club held its first race of the season from Culbokie, a distance of 73 miles, on Saturday.


'A beauty inside and out' – tributes pour in to Wick woman as murder hunt launched

28 April 2023
'A beauty inside and out' – tributes pour in to Wick woman as murder hunt launched

'A beauty inside and out' – tributes pour in to Wick woman as murder hunt launched

28 April 2023

A Wick woman who was found dead in her Glasgow home this week has been described as having an "inner light" and a big talent.


Murder police in hunt for missing partner of Wick woman

27 April 2023
Murder police in hunt for missing partner of Wick woman

Murder police in hunt for missing partner of Wick woman

27 April 2023

Police are hunting for the missing partner of a woman from Wick after launching a murder investigation into her death.


A9 resurfacing works near Thurso to start early

27 April 2023
A9 resurfacing works near Thurso to start early

A9 resurfacing works near Thurso to start early

27 April 2023

Resurfacing works on the A9 south of Thurso will begin on Monday next week instead of Wednesday as originally planned.


Wick-based financial services firm wins industry honour again

27 April 2023
Wick-based financial services firm wins industry honour again

Wick-based financial services firm wins industry honour again

27 April 2023

A financial services firm with a base in Caithness has won a top industry award for the second year in succession.


Death of teacher from Wick 'suspicious' police say

26 April 2023
Death of teacher from Wick 'suspicious' police say

Death of teacher from Wick 'suspicious' police say

26 April 2023

Police are treating the death of a teacher who was originally from Wick as suspicious as the hunt goes on for a man in relation to the incident.


Wick book sale at St John's church this week

26 April 2023
Wick book sale at St John's church this week

Wick book sale at St John's church this week

26 April 2023

A book sale is being held at St John's Episcopal Church in Wick on Friday and Saturday at the hall in Moray Street.


Wick singer found dead in Glasgow as police search for missing person

26 April 2023
Wick singer found dead in Glasgow as police search for missing person

Wick singer found dead in Glasgow as police search for missing person

26 April 2023

A singer and actress from Wick has been found dead at her Glasgow home while police hunt for a missing person in the area.


PICTURES: Miller Academy Primary pupils shows their support for London Marathon effort

26 April 2023
PICTURES: Miller Academy Primary pupils shows their support for London Marathon effort

PICTURES: Miller Academy Primary pupils shows their support for London Marathon effort

26 April 2023

Children at Miller Academy Primary showed their support for Highland Council's head of education Nicky Grant ahead of last Sunday's London Marathon.


Warning over Flow Country's ticking 'carbon bombs'

26 April 2023
Warning over Flow Country's ticking 'carbon bombs'

Warning over Flow Country's ticking 'carbon bombs'

26 April 2023

A researcher based in Thurso has warned that drained peat bogs across the Flow Country are among many ticking "carbon bombs" across Europe.


Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

25 April 2023
Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

Hundreds of lynx could roam wild in the Highlands, say charities at parliament

25 April 2023

The Highlands could support around 400 wild lynx if the species were to be reintroduced to Scotland, an event at Holyrood will hear today.


Melness crofters insist it's 'business as usual' as work on Sutherland Spaceport starts

24 April 2023
Melness crofters insist it's 'business as usual' as work on Sutherland Spaceport starts

Melness crofters insist it's 'business as usual' as work on Sutherland Spaceport starts

24 April 2023

The chairwoman of the crofting group which backed the Sutherland Spaceport said she expects it to be business as usual as work begins on the site.


Castletown post office due to close for refit – and Dunnet service to stop

21 April 2023
Castletown post office due to close for refit – and Dunnet service to stop

Castletown post office due to close for refit – and Dunnet service to stop

21 April 2023

The post office in Castletown is due to close for five weeks as the store is modernised in a major refit.


Moray West offshore wind farm scheme secures £2 billion investment

21 April 2023
Moray West offshore wind farm scheme secures £2 billion investment

Moray West offshore wind farm scheme secures £2 billion investment

21 April 2023

The Moray West offshore wind farm has taken a major step forward after raising the £2 billion required to begin move towards construction.


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