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Festive crowds turn out for Wick Fun Day

Festive crowds turn out for Wick Fun Day

Festive crowds turn out for Wick Fun Day

04 December 2019

Hundreds of people turned out for Wick Fun Day as the town's Christmas lights were switched on by the gala queen with a helping hand from Santa.


Stone highlights Lib Dem commitment to health service

Stone highlights Lib Dem commitment to health service

Stone highlights Lib Dem commitment to health service

04 December 2019

Jamie Stone has reiterated the Lib Dems’ “passionate commitment” to the NHS and set out the reasons why the party’s MPs abstained in a recent vote.


Life with Top Gear is brought into sharp focus

Life with Top Gear is brought into sharp focus

Life with Top Gear is brought into sharp focus

04 December 2019

Caithness photographer James Gunn took part in a car photo-shoot in Inverness and was given an insight into TV's top motoring series


I want to show that there is another direction this country can take

I want to show that there is another direction this country can take

I want to show that there is another direction this country can take

04 December 2019

ELECTION PROFILE: Cheryl McDonald, Labour candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross


Shoppers in Highlands urged to support Small Business Saturday this weekend

Shoppers in Highlands urged to support Small Business Saturday this weekend

Shoppers in Highlands urged to support Small Business Saturday this weekend

03 December 2019

Highland business leader David Richardson is urging shoppers to support Small Business Saturday this weekend and give local businesses a boost.


Councillor slams 'mindless vandalism' outside pensioners' homes

Councillor slams 'mindless vandalism' outside pensioners' homes

Councillor slams 'mindless vandalism' outside pensioners' homes

03 December 2019

Councillor Raymond Bremner has hit out at "mindless vandalism" outside a Wick housing scheme where elderly people live.


Little Mermaid panto set to make a splash in Thurso

Little Mermaid panto set to make a splash in Thurso

Little Mermaid panto set to make a splash in Thurso

03 December 2019

A fishy tale is set to unfold in Thurso in the run-up to Christmas as local performers take to the stage with an adaptation of The Little Mermaid.


Highland business chiefs warn of tourist tax impact on cruise trade

Highland business chiefs warn of tourist tax impact on cruise trade

Highland business chiefs warn of tourist tax impact on cruise trade

03 December 2019

The introduction of a tourist tax could lead to lucrative cruise-liner traffic bypassing ports such as Invergordon and Scrabster, business chiefs say.


Former Lybster teacher on storytelling tour

Former Lybster teacher on storytelling tour

Former Lybster teacher on storytelling tour

03 December 2019

Former Lybster teacher Simon Lamb returns to his beloved Caithness to perform evenings of poetry and storytelling.


Classic cars heading for Caithness and north Sutherland

Classic cars heading for Caithness and north Sutherland

Classic cars heading for Caithness and north Sutherland

03 December 2019

Classic cars will be converging on Caithness and north Sutherland next week at the end of the 25th Silver Jubilee Anniversary Le Jog Rally.


Wick councillor says he would not back any plan for parking charges

Wick councillor says he would not back any plan for parking charges

Wick councillor says he would not back any plan for parking charges

03 December 2019

A Caithness councillor has said he could not support any future plan Highland Council might have to implement parking charges in Wick.


Yvonne braves the shave for charity

Yvonne braves the shave for charity

Yvonne braves the shave for charity

02 December 2019

A hair raising total of £2345.80 was raised for charity thanks to local woman Yvonne Rathbone who recently braved the shave.


Rosie says drug death pilot project could be extended in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Rosie says drug death pilot project could be extended in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

Rosie says drug death pilot project could be extended in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross

02 December 2019

Karl Rosie has said that a new evidence-focused pilot project aimed at reducing drug-related deaths could be rolled out across the north Highlands.


Kevin's family to have second meeting with Merseyside officers

Kevin's family to have second meeting with Merseyside officers

Kevin's family to have second meeting with Merseyside officers

02 December 2019

The family of Kevin McLeod, whose body was found in Wick harbour 22 years ago, are to have a second meeting with officers from Merseyside Police.


Fishing industry needs to move on from 'hated' CFP, says Conservative candidate

Fishing industry needs to move on from 'hated' CFP, says Conservative candidate

Fishing industry needs to move on from 'hated' CFP, says Conservative candidate

02 December 2019

Tory hopeful Andrew Sinclair has said that leaving the "hated" Common Fisheries Policy will open up new jobs and opportunities for the industry.


Dunnet drop-in day to give update on forest plans

Dunnet drop-in day to give update on forest plans

Dunnet drop-in day to give update on forest plans

01 December 2019

A drop-in day is being held in Dunnet on Saturday, December 7, to update the public on plans to buy the forest for the community.


Study foresees 400,000 electric vehicles in northern half of Scotland by 2032

Study foresees 400,000 electric vehicles in northern half of Scotland by 2032

Study foresees 400,000 electric vehicles in northern half of Scotland by 2032

01 December 2019

There could be around 400,000 electric vehicles in the northern half of Scotland by 2032, according to Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks.


Canisbay's historic church gets a facelift

Canisbay's historic church gets a facelift

Canisbay's historic church gets a facelift

30 November 2019

Canisbay's historic church is looking pristine again after the completion of painting and restoration work at the grade A listed building.


Cyclists get chance to complete North Coast 500 with top endurance athlete

Cyclists get chance to complete North Coast 500 with top endurance athlete

Cyclists get chance to complete North Coast 500 with top endurance athlete

30 November 2019

Cycling enthusiasts are being challenged to complete the North Coast 500 alongside celebrated endurance athlete Mark Beaumont.


Revisit the past in latest book of Caithness photos

Revisit the past in latest book of Caithness photos

Revisit the past in latest book of Caithness photos

29 November 2019

This year’s edition of the Caithness photo book from North of Scotland Newspapers features a wide range of images covering many aspects of local life.


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