TWO men who were found guilty of carrying out break-ins in the Highlands received jail sentences at Wick Sheriff Court today. John Hind and Matthew…
ONE of Wick’s longest-established businesses will be closing its doors for the final time this weekend. After over 160 years of trading, Cormack Jewellers…
SEVENTEEN goals in Academy’s last two games has surpassed almost everyone’s expectations, apart from manager Davie Kirkwood. After knocking eight past…
CALLS for a lower speed limit to be introduced at Auckengill could be considered by the local authority.
THURSO Gala will fold unless new members come forward to boost the organising committee.
A TEENAGE gang has been terrorising youngsters in Thurso streets and making threats via a social-networking site. That’s the claim made at the latest…
NORTHERN Constabulary is warning locals of a telephone scam which claims to reduce customers’ energy bills.
A VIABLE tourism industry for the Far North depends on securing the future of remote fuel stations. That is the view of North Highland Initiative…
WICK Academy have been handed another home tie in the second round of the Scottish Cup after being paired with fellow Highland League side Keith.
Villager fears another accident could happen at Auckengill
A LOCAL firm is counting the dough after securing a contract to work with one of Britain’s most famous chefs.
LANDWARD Caithness councillor David Flear has criticised the Highland Council for failing to take the Far North into account when considering the future…
NEW regulations which will ban the sale of alcohol at discount prices are discriminating against sensible drinkers, according to a local councillor.
ALMOST half of all road deaths in the Highlands and Islands this year have taken place in Caithness...
A FEMALE entrepreneur has been recognised for her business acumen after coming second at an awards ceremony in Inverness. Jennifer Easton (25), from…
THE Highland Council is failing to hit its targets in dealing with planning applications.
LISTENING to people was the most rewarding part of the job, according to a man who worked for over two decades with a charity which offers emotional support. Trevor…
PASSENGER numbers at Wick Airport rose by 5.3 per cent last month, according to figures released today by Highlands and Islands Airports Ltd.
AN Essex man is thought to have become the first person to successfully run unaided from the most north-westerly point of the UK mainland to the most…
THERE are 13 fewer nurses and midwives employed at Caithness General and Dunbar hospitals than there were three years ago.
