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Anger over disabled boys left on railway platform

Anger over disabled boys left on railway platform

Anger over disabled boys left on railway platform

09 January 2020

A Thurso man has expressed his anger over the plight of his disabled stepson who was left out in the cold after a train delay on the far north line.


Wick councillor angry over Common Good land revelation

Wick councillor angry over Common Good land revelation

Wick councillor angry over Common Good land revelation

09 January 2020

The discovery that the riverside car park, currently awaiting development, was 'left to the people of Wick' may have wider implications for the town.


Wick pupils gain cyber security awards

Wick pupils gain cyber security awards

Wick pupils gain cyber security awards

09 January 2020

Wick High School is pushing boost the skills of its pupils in the area of cyber security.


Passengers being offered 'sweeteners' instead of better bus service, says campaigner

Passengers being offered 'sweeteners' instead of better bus service, says campaigner

Passengers being offered 'sweeteners' instead of better bus service, says campaigner

09 January 2020

Campaigner Brenda Herrick says bus passengers in Caithness are being offered "sweeteners" by Stagecoach when what they want is a better service.


Thurso High School pupils complete Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Thurso High School pupils complete Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Thurso High School pupils complete Duke of Edinburgh's Award

09 January 2020

Seven Thurso High School pupils have received certificates after successfully completing their Duke of Edinburgh's Award.


Oor Nevis brings a chuckle to Pulteney House

Oor Nevis brings a chuckle to Pulteney House

Oor Nevis brings a chuckle to Pulteney House

09 January 2020

Wick-based care home receives a surprise visitor


Awards for Wick lifeboat crew and fundraisers

Awards for Wick lifeboat crew and fundraisers

Awards for Wick lifeboat crew and fundraisers

08 January 2020

Presentations have been made by the RNLI to some of the Wick lifeboat crew and fundraisers in recognition of their long service and devotion.


Ross demands action on 'disgraceful' delivery charges

Ross demands action on 'disgraceful' delivery charges

Ross demands action on 'disgraceful' delivery charges

08 January 2020

North MSP Gail Ross has condemned the "disgraceful" continuation of unfair delivery surcharges affecting communities north of the central belt.


Volunteers sought to train as street pastors in Wick and Thurso

Volunteers sought to train as street pastors in Wick and Thurso

Volunteers sought to train as street pastors in Wick and Thurso

08 January 2020

Street pastors could be patrolling the town centres of Wick and Thurso on Friday and Saturday nights by the summer.


Children invited to enter Premier Inn story competition

Children invited to enter Premier Inn story competition

Children invited to enter Premier Inn story competition

08 January 2020

Youngsters are being urged to enter a writing competition being run by Premier Inn, and become a published author.


Wick schoolchildren to take part in Scottish Opera touring show

Wick schoolchildren to take part in Scottish Opera touring show

Wick schoolchildren to take part in Scottish Opera touring show

08 January 2020

Local children will be taking part in Scottish Opera's latest touring production for schools – Warriors! The Emperor’s Incredible Army.


World first for Caithness General Hospital after pioneering work

World first for Caithness General Hospital after pioneering work

World first for Caithness General Hospital after pioneering work

08 January 2020

Pioneering work undertaken at Caithness General Hospital has resulted in it becoming the first in the world to gain a prestigious international award.


Sea Cadets make urgent call for new volunteers

Sea Cadets make urgent call for new volunteers

Sea Cadets make urgent call for new volunteers

08 January 2020

A lack of adult volunteers to help supervise activities may force Wick Sea Cadets to close


NRG Dance aiming for more success in 2020

NRG Dance aiming for more success in 2020

NRG Dance aiming for more success in 2020

07 January 2020

Local dance school NRG Dance is experiencing a resurgence and is looking forward to another successful year.


Groats goats have a late festive feast at Puffin Croft

Groats goats have a late festive feast at Puffin Croft

Groats goats have a late festive feast at Puffin Croft

07 January 2020

John O'Groats petting farm Puffin Croft has a unique way of getting rid of old Christmas trees – feed them to their goats.


Groups have a chance to bag some funding from Tesco

Groups have a chance to bag some funding from Tesco

Groups have a chance to bag some funding from Tesco

07 January 2020

Community groups and charities in Caithness are being invited to apply for funding through the Tesco Bags of Help scheme.


£10,000 to be shared among local groups at Your Cash Your Caithness

£10,000 to be shared among local groups at Your Cash Your Caithness

£10,000 to be shared among local groups at Your Cash Your Caithness

07 January 2020

A total of £10,000 will be distributed among local community groups at the next Your Cash Your Caithness event, taking place in Thurso in February.


Entries are sought for Scottish Beach Awards

Entries are sought for Scottish Beach Awards

Entries are sought for Scottish Beach Awards

07 January 2020

Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful is urging community groups, local authorities and landowners to enter the annual Scottish Beach Awards.


Former local fishing boat takes up new role

Former local fishing boat takes up new role

Former local fishing boat takes up new role

07 January 2020

Former local fishing boat the Opportune has embarked on a fresh career in her new home in Hartlepool.


Caithness mum fights for allergy legislation

Caithness mum fights for allergy legislation

Caithness mum fights for allergy legislation

06 January 2020

A Latheronwheel mum is petitioning the Scottish Parliament to make an allergy care policy statutory for every school and nursery.


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