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Highlands denied superfast broadband over Scottish Government 'failure'

Highlands denied superfast broadband over Scottish Government 'failure'

The Scottish Government’s stopgap voucher scheme to provide broadband in rural areas to provide has been labelled “an expensive mistake”.


PICTURES: Work goes on at World War II memorial garden 10 years after opening

PICTURES: Work goes on at World War II memorial garden 10 years after opening

Wick’s World War II memorial garden blossomed into life 10 years ago today – and the work has never stopped since.


System for testing children is shambolic and chaotic, say Caithness family

System for testing children is shambolic and chaotic, say Caithness family

The system for testing children with suspected coronavirus has been described as "shambolic" and "chaotic" by the family of a six-year-old girl.


High Life Highland customers will have to book for gym and swim sessions

High Life Highland customers will have to book for gym and swim sessions

High Life Highland has issued further details on what the public can expect when returning to leisure activities over the coming weeks.


VIDEO: Wick High School issues new guidance on face coverings

VIDEO: Wick High School issues new guidance on face coverings

Wick High School has updated its policy on wearing face coverings in line with new Scottish Government guidelines.


One new confirmed coronavirus case in NHS Highland area

One new confirmed coronavirus case in NHS Highland area

There has been one additional confirmed case of coronavirus in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours, new figures have shown.


Car incident in Wick

Car incident in Wick

An unoccupied car rolled down a hill in Wick last night.


Sustrans team 'delighted' with initial feedback on Wick street design ideas

Sustrans team 'delighted' with initial feedback on Wick street design ideas

Sustrans Scotland has said it is delighted with the feedback from the public since its street design proposals for Wick town centre were unveiled.


Father and son make huge donation to Wick's food bank

Father and son make huge donation to Wick's food bank

Caithness Foodbank's Wick centre has benefited from the generosity of two local convenience store owners.


Woman disgusted by loss of Saturday bus service to Wick

Woman disgusted by loss of Saturday bus service to Wick

An Ulbster woman is disgusted with the Stagecoach decision to axe Saturday buses from Dunbeath to Wick, saying: "It is just so annoying."


Highland Council signs will point public to 'comfort' stops

Highland Council signs will point public to 'comfort' stops

Highland Council has unveiled new branding for an initiative encouraging businesses to open their toilets for general public use.


Young creatives receive funding from Highland arts community

Young creatives receive funding from Highland arts community

A teenager from Caithness is among a group of talented young creatives who have received a much-needed boost from the Highland arts community.


FTD for Humphries in Caithness Autocross Club meeting at Stemster Farm

FTD for Humphries in Caithness Autocross Club meeting at Stemster Farm

Caithness Autocross Club's meeting at Stemster Farm last Sunday was another roaring success, held in favourable weather and with a record 40 entries.


Council under fire for forcing parents to pay for childcare

Council under fire for forcing parents to pay for childcare

Highland Council is under fire for forcing parents to pay for childcare, despite being given a £30 million pot to provide the services free.


It's easy... if you get weather and tide right

It's easy... if you get weather and tide right

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH Timing is crucial when exploring the amazing coast around Duncansby Head by kayak


Call goes out over community partnership for far north line

Call goes out over community partnership for far north line

A call has gone out for local people to get involved in a community rail partnership to help the far north economy recover from the pandemic.


Wick manager Manson keen to see Highland League fixture list drawn up

Wick manager Manson keen to see Highland League fixture list drawn up

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson is looking forward to seeing what form the new Highland League season will take.


Thurso food waste workshop sessions to start in September

Thurso food waste workshop sessions to start in September

Thurso's food waste minimisation and community growing project is giving local people a chance to join a series of online workshop sessions.


Police investigate vandalised hut at River Thurso

Police investigate vandalised hut at River Thurso

Police are investigating vandalism to a small hut recently built at the River Thurso for use by fishermen, visitors and local people.


Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid gets more than £100,000 in five-year funding package

Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid gets more than £100,000 in five-year funding package

A local women’s aid group says it is looking forward to developing and growing its service after receiving a five-year grant totalling £103,940.


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