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Bomber tribute for Wick airport

Bomber tribute for Wick airport

Bomber tribute for Wick airport

09 April 2019

This scale model of a WW2 era bomber was recently given to Wick airport as a tribute to the crew who died on Scaraben East in 1941.


Whale and Dolphin Conservation training session on north coast

Whale and Dolphin Conservation training session on north coast

Whale and Dolphin Conservation training session on north coast

09 April 2019

Several people from north Sutherland and beyond took part in WDC training session at North West Sutherland Forest Trust’s log cabin.


Parents and pupils play park protest

Parents and pupils play park protest

Parents and pupils play park protest

09 April 2019

A group of concerned parents gathered with local children to protest about the "deteriorating state" of Green Road play park in Wick.


Minister in zip wire challenge for charity

Minister in zip wire challenge for charity

Minister in zip wire challenge for charity

09 April 2019

A Caithness minister will have a zip in his step as he prepares for his latest fundraising venture.


Wildlife photographer follows orcas from Thurso to Dunnet

Wildlife photographer follows orcas from Thurso to Dunnet

Wildlife photographer follows orcas from Thurso to Dunnet

08 April 2019

Killer whales provided a unforgettable spectacle off the north coast of Caithness at the weekend.


Authors delighted with friendly and welcoming John O’Groats Book Festival

Authors delighted with friendly and welcoming John O’Groats Book Festival

Authors delighted with friendly and welcoming John O’Groats Book Festival

07 April 2019

The John O’Groats Book Festival is only in its second year but is already developing its own distinctive character, according to the guest authors.


Wick's Isabella Fortuna honoured by National Historic Ships UK

Wick's Isabella Fortuna honoured by National Historic Ships UK

Wick's Isabella Fortuna honoured by National Historic Ships UK

05 April 2019

The Wick Society’s historic fishing boat Isabella Fortuna has been given a national accolade as a regional flagship.


North MP says 16 and 17-year-olds should have the right to vote

North MP says 16 and 17-year-olds should have the right to vote

North MP says 16 and 17-year-olds should have the right to vote

05 April 2019

Young people aged 16 and 17 should have the right to vote, far north MP Jamie Stone has said.


Say hello to Freedom the lamb

Say hello to Freedom the lamb

Say hello to Freedom the lamb

05 April 2019

This Highland Teeswater lamb carries a very big "X" across her head – reminiscent of the national flag of Scotland.


Payback helps offenders make amends

Payback helps offenders make amends

Payback helps offenders make amends

05 April 2019

A community payback officer talked at a recent meeting about what offenders can give back to their local area.


Thurso trust gets major funding

Thurso trust gets major funding

Thurso trust gets major funding

05 April 2019

A THURSO based organisation has secured a huge financial boost with a government grant.


£50m Wick harbour development could create 700 jobs

£50m Wick harbour development could create 700 jobs

£50m Wick harbour development could create 700 jobs

05 April 2019

A major development at Wick harbour could result in a heavy lift and decommissioning quay, a breakwater and a deepened basin at Shaltigoe.


Caithness cashier sees off 'loo roll' bandit

Caithness cashier sees off 'loo roll' bandit

Caithness cashier sees off 'loo roll' bandit

04 April 2019

An armed, hooded robber - his head wrapped in toilet paper - absconded booty-free after he was challenged by a Pulteneytown cashier.


NDA delivers £5 million boost to Scrabster harbour

NDA delivers £5 million boost to Scrabster harbour

NDA delivers £5 million boost to Scrabster harbour

04 April 2019

Plans to upgrade Scrabster harbour have been given a massive boost with a £5 million award from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.


Butcher shop in Thurso to reopen next year

Butcher shop in Thurso to reopen next year

Butcher shop in Thurso to reopen next year

04 April 2019

A Thurso butcher's shop which has been empty for about 18 months is to take on a new lease of life early next year.


Cuts to opening hours and unreliable flights impacting on Wick airport

Cuts to opening hours and unreliable flights impacting on Wick airport

Cuts to opening hours and unreliable flights impacting on Wick airport

04 April 2019

Reduced opening hours, the unreliability of some flights and the possibility of strike action are having a negative impact on Wick airport.


Thurso workers raise charity cash

Thurso workers raise charity cash

Thurso workers raise charity cash

03 April 2019

Workers in Thurso celebrated World Down’s Syndrome Day and raised almost £2000 for charity.


Broch cleaning day

Broch cleaning day

Broch cleaning day

03 April 2019

Come and help clean up Achvarasdal broch this Sunday.


Alistair celebrates a chapter of his life

Alistair celebrates a chapter of his life

Alistair celebrates a chapter of his life

03 April 2019

A celebration at Wick Library of four decades on the road and spreading the word.


Far north will get a boost from the Sutherland spaceport

Far north will get a boost from the Sutherland spaceport

Far north will get a boost from the Sutherland spaceport

03 April 2019

The space launch site in Sutherland could act as a catalyst for other projects, Caithness trade unionists have been told.


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