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Mervyn looks back a century as he prepares to keep up Pulteneytown bonfire tradition

Mervyn looks back a century as he prepares to keep up Pulteneytown bonfire tradition

Mervyn looks back a century as he prepares to keep up Pulteneytown bonfire tradition

20 December 2024

The organiser of the Hogmanay bonfire in Wick has been reflecting on how the occasion was marked a century ago as he prepares for this year’s event.


PICTURES: Melvich Primary School and Early Learning Centre shines with heartwarming nativity play ‘Prickly Hay’

PICTURES: Melvich Primary School and Early Learning Centre shines with heartwarming nativity play ‘Prickly Hay’

PICTURES: Melvich Primary School and Early Learning Centre shines with heartwarming nativity play ‘Prickly Hay’

20 December 2024

The Christmas show involved all pupils from the Early Learning Centre through to P7.


It’s a way of life, says St Fergus churchgoer… but closure is the ‘right thing’

It’s a way of life, says St Fergus churchgoer… but closure is the ‘right thing’

It’s a way of life, says St Fergus churchgoer… but closure is the ‘right thing’

20 December 2024

Nanette Munro (88) has had a lifelong association with St Fergus Church. She is sad that it is closing, but accepts ‘there has got to be change’.


Caithness campaigners claim turbines close to homes are ‘inexcusable’

Caithness campaigners claim turbines close to homes are ‘inexcusable’

Caithness campaigners claim turbines close to homes are ‘inexcusable’

20 December 2024

Campaigners have warned that the imminent planning application for Swarclett Wind Farm is of “huge significance in terms of what might follow”.


‘Do something incredible’: 12 ways blood donation can help at Christmas - or any time

‘Do something incredible’: 12 ways blood donation can help at Christmas - or any time

‘Do something incredible’: 12 ways blood donation can help at Christmas - or any time

19 December 2024

Christmas is nearly upon us and you may very well still be looking for gifts that are a little out of the ordinary.


King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

King Charles gifts ‘hot chocolate’ Christmas cake to pupils near Castle of Mey

19 December 2024

It’s a Christmas cake fit for a king – and it should be, as it was a gift from Charles himself.


Police confirm ‘unexplained’ death of man after Wick fire

Police confirm ‘unexplained’ death of man after Wick fire

Police confirm ‘unexplained’ death of man after Wick fire

19 December 2024

Police Scotland has confirmed that a man died after a fire in Wick yesterday and the next of kin have been informed.


After spaceport rocket plan crashes to earth, Maree Todd MSP hopes ‘Orbex will return to Sutherland’

After spaceport rocket plan crashes to earth, Maree Todd MSP hopes ‘Orbex will return to Sutherland’

After spaceport rocket plan crashes to earth, Maree Todd MSP hopes ‘Orbex will return to Sutherland’

19 December 2024

Maree Todd MSP talked with a Melness crofters group after Orbex shelved its Sutherland Spaceport plan for the area.


Pupils re-enact Sir Frances Drake expedition – and all before lunch

Pupils re-enact Sir Frances Drake expedition – and all before lunch

Pupils re-enact Sir Frances Drake expedition – and all before lunch

18 December 2024

REVIEW: Wick Players brought two productions to the Assembly Rooms at the weekend. Karen Steven went along to watch


Sutherland councillors concerned over NC500 ‘super rally’ plan

Sutherland councillors concerned over NC500 ‘super rally’ plan

Sutherland councillors concerned over NC500 ‘super rally’ plan

18 December 2024

An Austrian company is planning to include the NC500 in a 140-car rally in June next year.


Key info on Caithness bin collections over festive period – council boss tells you where to put your cards and sweetie wrappers

Key info on Caithness bin collections over festive period – council boss tells you where to put your cards and sweetie wrappers

Key info on Caithness bin collections over festive period – council boss tells you where to put your cards and sweetie wrappers

18 December 2024

Highland Council has just released information on recycling arrangements for Caithness residents over the festive period.


Community interest in Wick St Fergus Church as it prepares to close as place of worship

Community interest in Wick St Fergus Church as it prepares to close as place of worship

Community interest in Wick St Fergus Church as it prepares to close as place of worship

18 December 2024

Hopes have emerged that St Fergus Church in Wick can be “developed as a community asset” after it closes as a place of worship at the end of 2024.


Armed forces charity pays tribute to Wick stalwart who died aged 75

Armed forces charity pays tribute to Wick stalwart who died aged 75

Armed forces charity pays tribute to Wick stalwart who died aged 75

17 December 2024

A former chair of the Caithness branch of Scotland’s armed forces charity has been described as a “powerhouse”.


Specsavers saves Wick’s Hogmanay street party after last year’s cancellation

Specsavers saves Wick’s Hogmanay street party after last year’s cancellation

Specsavers saves Wick’s Hogmanay street party after last year’s cancellation

17 December 2024

“See in the New Year with Specsavers,” is the motto for Wick’s town centre Hogmanay event after a sponsorship deal with the local opticians.


Wick High School’s radio club transmits to the world

Wick High School’s radio club transmits to the world

Wick High School’s radio club transmits to the world

17 December 2024

The Wick High School (WHS) Radio Club has been running for over a year and has built up a global network of contacts in that time.


Big cheque handed to cancer charity by Wick solicitors

Big cheque handed to cancer charity by Wick solicitors

Big cheque handed to cancer charity by Wick solicitors

17 December 2024

Munro and Noble Solicitors on Bridge Street in Wick gave out a whopping £660 to the MacMillan Cancer Support charity last week.


Wind farm funding helps STEM initiative for children

Wind farm funding helps STEM initiative for children

Wind farm funding helps STEM initiative for children

17 December 2024

Youngsters in Caithness, Sutherland and Orkney are being given the chance to develop skills that may be vital in their future careers.


Santa dash was great festive fun for Noss Primary School pupils

Santa dash was great festive fun for Noss Primary School pupils

Santa dash was great festive fun for Noss Primary School pupils

16 December 2024

Pupils donned Father Christmas suits and other seasonal outfits as they took part in the first Santa dash held by Noss Primary School at the weekend.


Tourist tax sparks debate in the Highlands amid concerns over economic impact

Tourist tax sparks debate in the Highlands amid concerns over economic impact

Tourist tax sparks debate in the Highlands amid concerns over economic impact

16 December 2024

Highland Council’s proposed visitor levy has sparked a heated debate.


PICTURES: Caithness Bikers rev around Wick care homes with sacks of Christmas delights

PICTURES: Caithness Bikers rev around Wick care homes with sacks of Christmas delights

PICTURES: Caithness Bikers rev around Wick care homes with sacks of Christmas delights

16 December 2024

A cheery throng of Caithness motorcycle enthusiasts brought festive goodwill to residents in Wick’s care homes on Sunday.


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