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Police 'day of action' targets drug gangs

Police 'day of action' targets drug gangs

A day of action by Police Scotland – that included officers in Caithness – targeted drug dealers and saw 38 people safeguarded and two people arrested


Thirteen further Covid-19 infections reported in NHS Highland area

Thirteen further Covid-19 infections reported in NHS Highland area

THIRTEEN new cases of Covid-19 have been detected in the NHS Highland area in the past 24 hours.


Appeal for missing person from Caithness area

Appeal for missing person from Caithness area

Police are appealing for information about a man who has been missing from the Caithness area since Monday (September 14).


Crash cyclist in NC500 world record attempt

Crash cyclist in NC500 world record attempt

A round-the-world cyclist who was hit by a car at 70mph while riding across America last year will attempt to break the NC500 record this weekend.


First deliveries of wind turbine parts make their way to Halsary site

First deliveries of wind turbine parts make their way to Halsary site

Huge wind turbine components have been transported through the streets of Wick on their way to a renewable energy development south of Spittal.


Highlands and Islands MSP David Stewart calls for greater urgency over future of Wick air routes

Highlands and Islands MSP David Stewart calls for greater urgency over future of Wick air routes

Highlands and Islands Labour MSP David Stewart has urged the Scottish Government to show more urgency over the future of Wick John O'Groats Airport.


Wick lifeboat volunteers respond to two call-outs in as many days

Wick lifeboat volunteers respond to two call-outs in as many days

Wick's volunteer RNLI crew responded to two call-outs in as many days this week off the east coast, first near Helmsdale and the other off Ulbster.


Wick chairman praises manager Manson as countdown continues to new season

Wick chairman praises manager Manson as countdown continues to new season

Wick chairman Pat Miller says he is delighted with the way Gary Manson has gone about his business since being appointed as the club's manager.


Gold challenge award for Crossroads pupils

Gold challenge award for Crossroads pupils

Pupils from Crossroads primary school struck gold when they took part in the RSPB Challenge awards.


Broadband delay is 'not acceptable' – Stone

Broadband delay is 'not acceptable' – Stone

Far north MP Jamie Stone has hit out at the Scottish Government over its “failed delivery” of a superfast broadband system for parts of the Highlands


Highlands sees 11 new Covid cases

Highlands sees 11 new Covid cases

More than 100 cases of Covid-19 have been detected in the NHS Highland area in just over two weeks – with 11 more cases reported in the last 24 hours.


Long haul for Louis Hall at Land's End

Long haul for Louis Hall at Land's End

Actor Louis Hall completed his charity ride – known as The Big Hoof – at Land's End on Saturday.


More passengers taking to the seas on NorthLink ferries

More passengers taking to the seas on NorthLink ferries

Serco NorthLink Ferries has seen an increase in passenger numbers between Scrabster and Orkney since lockdown started to ease.


Teen's knife excuse was ‘nonsense’

Teen's knife excuse was ‘nonsense’

A teenager whose excuse for carrying a knife in public was that she was using it to do some dental work, escaped detention at Wick Sheriff Court.


Grass and weeds cleared away from Tomb of Dunn medieval chapel site

Grass and weeds cleared away from Tomb of Dunn medieval chapel site

A ruined chapel has had years of overgrown grass and weeds cleared away thanks to the efforts of Caithness civic leader Willie and his wife Glynis.


Caithness president's Covid fears over away games

Caithness president's Covid fears over away games

Caithness rugby president George Sinclair admits the club has worries about travelling to away matches if coronavirus cases continue to rise.


Durrand stays on par to claim Summer League title at Thurso

Durrand stays on par to claim Summer League title at Thurso

A level par in the penultimate round helped James Durrand on his way to the A&A Mackay Builders Ltd Summer League title at Thurso Golf Club.


Warning over water shortages with some north rivers running low

Warning over water shortages with some north rivers running low

The prospect of water shortages in parts of northern Scotland has emerged in a new report from Scotland’s environmental regulator, SEPA.


Thurso to take on Golspie in North Caledonian League opener

Thurso to take on Golspie in North Caledonian League opener

Thurso will kick off their North Caledonian League campaign at home to Golspie before facing Halkirk United in a Caithness derby seven days later.


Lybster pupils are winners with information leaflets

Lybster pupils are winners with information leaflets

Two senior pupils from Lybster Primary School have had their hard work recognised with a special award.


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