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Academy at home to Strathspey Thistle on opening day of shortened Highland League season

Academy at home to Strathspey Thistle on opening day of shortened Highland League season

Wick Academy will face Strathspey Thistle on the opening day of the Highland League season – 224 days after the Scorries' last competitive outing.


Heartbroken husband told he can't be buried with wife and infant son

Heartbroken husband told he can't be buried with wife and infant son

A grieving husband has been left heartbroken after discovering he cannot be buried with his wife and infant son due to what he claims is a blunder.


Tackling drug-dealing is a key priority for new Highlands and Islands police chief

Tackling drug-dealing is a key priority for new Highlands and Islands police chief

Drug-trafficking in the Highlands is one of the main targets of the region's new top cop, Chief Superintendent Conrad Trickett.


Thurso group helps local people get online

Thurso group helps local people get online

A Thurso charity has been helping local people during the current coronavirus pandemic to get online by providing digital devices.


No superfast broadband until 2027, warns Tory MSP

No superfast broadband until 2027, warns Tory MSP

People in Caithness and other areas of the Highlands may have to wait until 2027 to get superfast broadband, according to north MSP Edward Mountain.


Missing person found safe and well

Missing person found safe and well

Missing person Barry Creighton from Caithness has been traced safe and well, police have confirmed.


Highland primary school children get outdoor maths kits

Highland primary school children get outdoor maths kits

New outdoor maths kits are being sent to all primary schools in the Highlands thanks to the Science Skills Academy.


Being underdogs will suit us, says Halkirk United manager McElroy

Being underdogs will suit us, says Halkirk United manager McElroy

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy won't be losing any sleep over the "underdogs" tag as the Anglers prepare for the new North Caledonian season.


Demand for fair power price as far north suffers fuel poverty

Demand for fair power price as far north suffers fuel poverty

Shocking levels of fuel poverty in the Highlands have prompted Highland Council to demand action to deliver a fair electricity distribution system.


Thurso community sharing shed proving popular

Thurso community sharing shed proving popular

A community sharing shed in Thurso has been proving popular with local people who are needing a helping hand.


Cancer charity's plea for support in Highlands as its biggest fundraising event faces huge drop in income

Cancer charity's plea for support in Highlands as its biggest fundraising event faces huge drop in income

Macmillan says it needs support more than ever before as it faces an estimated 75 per cent drop in income from its flagship fundraising event.


Young fundraisers set for virtual walk from Inverness to John O’Groats

Young fundraisers set for virtual walk from Inverness to John O’Groats

A group of young people from the Highlands are setting off today on a virtual walk of around 140 miles from Inverness to John O’Groats.


Caithness riders saddle up for Burgie Bonanza

Caithness riders saddle up for Burgie Bonanza

A number of Caithness riders travelled down to Forres to take part in this month's Burgie Bonanza, incorporating the North Cup.


Mystery over dead fish found in Wick river

Mystery over dead fish found in Wick river

Poisoning is being suspected following the discovery of a number of dead fish in Wick River this week.


WATCH: Disney style Cars have pit stop in Wick on monster trek

WATCH: Disney style Cars have pit stop in Wick on monster trek

Two couples visited Wick in their Cars cartoon inspired vehicles as part of a 2500-mile UK charity run.


Ten new Covid-19 cases reported in the Highlands amid warning that UK at 'critical point' in pandemic

Ten new Covid-19 cases reported in the Highlands amid warning that UK at 'critical point' in pandemic

TEN more people have tested positive for Covid-19 in the NHS Highland area ­­– amid warnings that the UK is at a "critical point" in the pandemic.


Game time is the priority as Gunn double helps Academy to friendly win at Halkirk

Game time is the priority as Gunn double helps Academy to friendly win at Halkirk

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson said he got exactly what he wanted out of Thursday night's friendly victory over Halkirk United.


Two Caithness riders jump to success at Mundole

Two Caithness riders jump to success at Mundole

Caithness horse riders took the chance to compete in showjumping classes at Mundole Equestrian, Forres, during a recent trip south.


Wick university student had £10k of cocaine and cannabis on train

Wick university student had £10k of cocaine and cannabis on train

A student from Wick who was caught with £10,500 worth of cocaine and cannabis after a Christmas Eve train journey has avoided a jail sentence.


Wick's last post office set to close

Wick's last post office set to close

Wick will be without a post office next month due to the resignation of its postmaster with the nearest service then being eight miles away in Watten.


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