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Members of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council have praised the small team of volunteers responsible for lighting up the town for Christmas.

A young Thurso driver is contesting a defective tyre charge.

Seaview, RBL, Norseman and Old Smiddy Inn booked their places in the last four of Wick and District Darts League’s Knockout Cup this week.

Snow showers and ice will bring further disruption to travel in the Highlands and Moray as a yellow weather warning has been extended.

The lack of white lining at a busy junction in Wick could be an accident risk, a local community councillor has warned.

Walkers at Wick’s riverside are now able to apply grit to the potentially slippery approaches to the two Coghill footbridges during icy conditions.

Wick’s Hogmanay street party would not have happened had Specsavers not come on board as main sponsor, community councillors have been told.

Repairs are due to be carried out soon at the vandalised toilet block in Wick’s Whitechapel Road which has been closed since Christmas.

A sheriff has issued a warrant for a Wick man accused of breaking into a local store with intent to steal.

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts sold 1449 sheep on Monday, January 6.

A renewable energy developer has pledged that two new wind turbines in the centre of Caithness will have “minimum impact” on the surrounding area.

Wick Academy have 14 fixtures to negotiate in the closing four months of the season as they look to improve their position in the Highland League.

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has praised Wick’s “first-class” campsite after being given a tour of its upgraded facilities.

A Wick-based financial services firm has expanded its team with a new appointment to kick-start the new year.

Further wintry showers may lead to some travel disruption in the Highlands amid a yellow weather warning for snow and ice.

With black ice a major issue in Caithness, reports have come in of several road traffic accidents across the county.

Eight schools in the Highlands have been reported to be closed so far this morning.

A mental health project, a school radio club and environmental volunteering are among the activities boosted by funding from West of Orkney Windfarm.

Up to 10cm of fresh snow could fall in the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire - residents have been advised amid new weather Met Office warnings.

A new wedding fayre aimed at far north couples is set to take place in Wick and Thurso, while raising money for local groups.