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Team effort praised as former chairman stands down from Wick harbour board

Team effort praised as former chairman stands down from Wick harbour board

Willie Watt praised the team effort behind the success of Wick Harbour Authority as he stood down this week after 15 years.


Wick-born Elizabeth celebrating her centenary

Wick-born Elizabeth celebrating her centenary

Wick-born Elizabeth Christina McDonald, now living in Edinburgh, will celebrate her 100th birthday on Friday.


Disabled man wants payout after years of heating problems at Caithness council house

Disabled man wants payout after years of heating problems at Caithness council house

A disabled man is seeking a payout from Highland Council after eight winters of "substandard heating" at his local authority home in Caithness.


Police search for young Bower woman reported missing

Police search for young Bower woman reported missing

Police with tracker dogs seen combing ground in Bower this afternoon after 20-year-old reported missing.


Highland Council confirms support for securing future of Wick's airport

Highland Council confirms support for securing future of Wick's airport

In a key speech today, Wick and east Caithness councillor Nicola Sinclair said 'it is vital' that the doors of the airport remain open.


Caithness under the Christmas tree last call out

Caithness under the Christmas tree last call out

Lyth Arts Centre is putting a last call out for local artists to help create a special Christmas book.


Caithness business chief calls for more localised approach as Highland enters level one of Covid restrictions

Caithness business chief calls for more localised approach as Highland enters level one of Covid restrictions

North business leader Trudy Morris has called on the Scottish Government to adopt a more localised approach in its set of coronavirus restrictions.


Wick Academy can allow supporters back into Harmsworth Park

Wick Academy can allow supporters back into Harmsworth Park

But six Aberdeenshire clubs still banned from allowing fans into grounds.


Caithness CAB campaign offers redundancy advice after shock poll findings

Caithness CAB campaign offers redundancy advice after shock poll findings

Local people facing redundancy are being offered expert help in a new campaign from Caithness Citizens Advice Bureau.


Ten fresh Covid infections across NHS Highland

Ten fresh Covid infections across NHS Highland

TEN new cases of Covid-19 have been identified across the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.


Thurso boss accepts some of his squad may be unwilling to make Orkney trip

Thurso boss accepts some of his squad may be unwilling to make Orkney trip

Thurso manager Stevie Reid says he can fully accept why some of his players will be reluctant to travel across the Pentland Firth to take on Orkney.


Dealing with swell and surf on north coast kayak journey

Dealing with swell and surf on north coast kayak journey

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Dramatic sea stacks and hidden coves make this challenging trip one to enjoy with respect for the elements


Befrienders praised for adapting service to keep people connected

Befrienders praised for adapting service to keep people connected

Volunteer befrienders in the far north have been praised for the innovative way they have responded to the coronavirus pandemic.


NHS Highland public health chief issues new appeal in Covid-19 fight

NHS Highland public health chief issues new appeal in Covid-19 fight

NHS Highland’s director of public health has issued a fresh appeal to people across the region to help in the fight against Covid-19.


Public Health Scotland dashboard shows Covid-19 in one Caithness neighbourhood

Public Health Scotland dashboard shows Covid-19 in one Caithness neighbourhood

Covid-19 was reported in one part of Caithness during the latest seven-day period covered by Public Health Scotland’s interactive dashboard.


Wick tree demon gives more scares for Halloween

Wick tree demon gives more scares for Halloween

Never mind Halloween – there's one Wick worthy giving all-year-round scares if you see him in the right light. Meet the spirit of Jan de Groot.


Massive Royal Fleet vessel sighted off Wick Bay

Massive Royal Fleet vessel sighted off Wick Bay

A vessel measuring over 200 metres was sighted on the horizon from Wick Bay yesterday afternoon.


Champions Green Road leave it late as Caithness 7s season kicks off

Champions Green Road leave it late as Caithness 7s season kicks off

Reigning champions Green Road were pushed all the way by Colts as the Caithness 7s League got under way this week at the Naver all-weather pitch.


Gray gets off to a great start in bid for Thurso Winter Stableford title

Gray gets off to a great start in bid for Thurso Winter Stableford title

After a hugely successful summer golf season at Thurso, the winter fixtures are in full swing with the Winter Stableford being played over 10 rounds.


Could this monster pumpkin be the largest grown in Caithness?

Could this monster pumpkin be the largest grown in Caithness?

Paying homage to a firm Halloween favourite, Jay Barrett from Lyth proudly holds his home-grown monster pumpkin.


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