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Farquhar sees Clach as a sleeping giant as he takes on coaching role

Farquhar sees Clach as a sleeping giant as he takes on coaching role

Ex-Wick midfielder Gary Farquhar believes he has joined one of the Highland League’s sleeping giants after accepting a coaching role at Clach.


Familiar faces take early silverware in Reay ladies' section

Familiar faces take early silverware in Reay ladies' section

The summer golf season at Reay is now in full swing with players making the most of the warm weather to hone their game.


Reopening of Highland schools could cost extra £12m

Reopening of Highland schools could cost extra £12m

Highland schools are planning for three scenarios for reopening which are likely to cost up to an additional £12 million.


Village grass-cutting volunteers are making a difference

Village grass-cutting volunteers are making a difference

"Mower power to your elbows" could be the call from the people of Castletown to three volunteers who have been helping tidy up parts of the village.


Wick kids cycle and run for dementia fundraiser

Wick kids cycle and run for dementia fundraiser

A group of children in Wick and Canisbay have raised well over £2000 towards charity by cycling and running in their local areas.


Newsletter proving popular as volunteers keep up the good work in Staxigoe, Papigoe and Noss

Newsletter proving popular as volunteers keep up the good work in Staxigoe, Papigoe and Noss

Community support in the Staxigoe, Papigoe and Noss area has expanded to include a regular newsletter which is proving popular among all ages.


'Increasingly critical' that future of Wick airport is safeguarded

'Increasingly critical' that future of Wick airport is safeguarded

A Caithness trade union leader has said it is "increasingly critical" the Scottish Government safeguards the future of Wick John O'Groats Airport.


Highland Council gets £1.2m more for green travel projects

Highland Council gets £1.2m more for green travel projects

Highland Council has received an additional £1.2 million for green travel projects which will benefit Wick, Thurso and other towns.


Sturgeon welcomes fall in weekly death rate for ninth consecutive week

Sturgeon welcomes fall in weekly death rate for ninth consecutive week

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed that the weekly death toll from Covid-19 has fallen for the ninth week in a row.


Wick Gala scarecrow first in line at the hairdressers after lockdown is eased

Wick Gala scarecrow first in line at the hairdressers after lockdown is eased

A queue of sorts has already started outside one local hairdressing salon thanks to an entry in the Wick Gala scarecrow competition.


This may be the perfect time to get viewing

This may be the perfect time to get viewing

PROPERTY NEWS: Bruce de Wert looks at how the property market has fared in the three months since the coronavirus lockdown began


The 'new normal' in Wick town centre

The 'new normal' in Wick town centre

With this week's announcement that smaller shops and outdoor markets are allowed to reopen there was a noticeable buzz in Wick town centre.


'Kick in the teeth' claim as High Life Highland staff are told to expect 20% wage cut

'Kick in the teeth' claim as High Life Highland staff are told to expect 20% wage cut

Hundreds of High Life Highland staff have been told to expect a 20 per cent cut in wages while non-contracted workers could lose their jobs.


Council leader calls for investment in digital connectivity for Highlands

Council leader calls for investment in digital connectivity for Highlands

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson has insisted the north of Scotland must not be "disadvantaged by a digital divide".


Hundreds of images go on show in Society of Caithness Artists' online exhibition

Hundreds of images go on show in Society of Caithness Artists' online exhibition

Eighty-five artists have accepted an invitation from the Society of Caithness Artists to join its online exhibition this year.


Latest mart prices at Thainstone

Latest mart prices at Thainstone

Prices for Caithness, Ross-shire and Sutherland consignors at Thainstone Mart on June 26 and 27.


Socially distanced street gala gives residents plenty to smile about

Socially distanced street gala gives residents plenty to smile about

A street gala raised the spirits of a Thurso neighbourhood at the weekend while keeping within the lockdown guidance.


Spoon-playing councillor is a social media sensation

Spoon-playing councillor is a social media sensation

Spoon-playing councillor Willie Mackay saw his latest Saturday night rendition hit 50,000 views on social media in the space of 24 hours.


Stone forms climate change focus group

Stone forms climate change focus group

North MP Jamie Stone has set up a focus group with constituents after they took part in a virtual lobby for climate change.


Prime Minister's speech dismissed as 'vomit' in scathing attack by Jamie Stone

Prime Minister's speech dismissed as 'vomit' in scathing attack by Jamie Stone

The plan set out by Boris Johnson for the UK's economic recovery in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic has been condemned as "vomit" by Jamie Stone.


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