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A Wick nurse was shocked to find a memorial bench dedicated to her late father lying in pieces after an apparent attack by vandals.

The Nethercliffe Hotel in Wick held a series of fundraising events over March, culminating in a whisky-tasting for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.

Two Highland scenic locations were listed among the most Instagrammable tourist destination in the country according to a new survey.

Controversial fencing in the centre of Thurso has been condemned as, not just an eyesore, but a hazard for pedestrians, especially the disabled.

Four teams from Ashleigh Campbell’s Castle View Stables at Wick competed in the final of the Pony Club’s national quiz in Sheffield at the weekend.

Provost unimpressed, effort to attract oil work and refugee move on former US base

Thurso Community Fire Station was called out last night (April 18) to the tower blocks around Stainland Street to deal with a house fire.

Who would want a postbox situated on a barren patch of Caithness moorland with no nearby home connected with it?

The Vikki Mackay School of Dance held its first competition in Wick with over 100 dancers taking part from all over Scotland.

Local charities benefitted to the tune of £2000 thanks to the popular Caithness Model Club show in Wick.

Travellers on the A882 heading into Watten from the west may think they’ve taken a wrong turn thanks to the efforts of a prankster.

Community groups and a local business helped ensure youngsters were able to enjoy some Easter un over the school holidays.

Electric lighting in Wick in 1924, Holiday homes plan for Dornoch in 1974 and Safeway prank backfires in 1999

Caithness is set to take part in a major event to celebrate the 140th anniversary of the Boys' Brigade.

Members of Reiss Gardening Club held their annual general meeting in Reiss hall, and after business had been completed they enjoyed afternoon tea.

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland

The Wick area has been enjoying its warmest day of the year so far with temperatures potentially climbing as high as 18 degrees Celsius.

The Castle of Mey’s gardens are to feature on the small screen this weekend as Raymond Blanc’s Royal Kitchen Gardens visits Caithness.

Wick’s gala queen for 2024 is Anna Durrand, and her attendants are Lena Forbes and Mia Gunn.

A Wick musician has put up a trophy at this year’s county music festival in memory of his accordion mentor and dance band maestro Eann Nicolson.