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A Wick man resented being taken to task by a train driver for being near the railway line, the town's sheriff court heard.

The benefits of the Wick District Heating project were discussed and the potential to expand the scheme to more properties across the town.

Views over new 20mph speed limits will be sought when a consultation opens next month – with the axing of some and creation of more all possible.

Repairs are being carried out on a crew transfer vessel that had to be towed into Wick harbour this week after experiencing engine problems.

A quick-thinking grandmother pushed her grandson out of the path of an approaching car at a pedestrian crossing and took the brunt of the impact.

A young Thurso woman who has received repeated jail warnings may at last find herself imprisoned.

Chamber of Commerce boss Colin Marr says the routes are popular with tourists 'so there will be a further impact on our hospitality businesses.'

Police and ambulance services have issued updates on yesterday's crash (Nov 14) involving two vehicles at Oldhall near Watten.

Caithness Krakens signed off their campaign in Caledonia North League 2 with a dramatic 10-5 victory over previously unbeaten Highland at Millbank.

Emergency services were called to Wick harbour this afternoon after a report of a fire on a vessel in Wick Bay.

A slow start for Caithness United-16s at Nairn eventually turned into a high-scoring victory thanks to a far better performance in the second half.

Wick High's S2 netball team have progressed to the plate knockout competition in the Scottish Schools Cup after coming through regional qualifiers.

"Catch us if you can" was the message sent out by first division leaders Seaview as they trounced the Norseman, losing only two legs in the process.

The airline blamed ‘the current soft market conditions and higher costs from NATS the air traffic control provider.

The Stack Rock at Staxigoe harbour again featured a striking poppy display as part of this year's remembrance commemorations.

A key name in the objections against Watten Wind Farm says she has had a fake document sent in under her name to remove her objection to the plan.

A police officer has admitted punching a man during festive celebrations in Thurso, but was cleared on a charge of assault.

A local councillor has voiced concern over the "astoundingly high" number of young people classed as looked-after children who are reported missing.

Twenty-seven players, 15 girls and 12 boys, competed in the Caithness under-13 badminton championships in the Wick community campus on Sunday.

After a dominant first-half performance, the Greens were in two minds on how to react to the 26-26 draw they played out away to RAF Lossiemouth.