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Walking football sessions kick off at Wick

Walking football sessions kick off at Wick

Walking football has arrived in Wick, allowing older adults to keep playing the game if they are not able to play the traditional form of football.


Mum told no refund as 'daughter had not yet injured herself'

Mum told no refund as 'daughter had not yet injured herself'

A Castletown mum was turned away by Argos after the store said it couldn't give a refund for a dangerous toy as it had "not injured her daughter".


Find a Valentine at Thurso disco

Find a Valentine at Thurso disco

A competitor in this year's Strictly Inverness is bringing his fundraising exploits to Caithness for a retro Valentine disco in Thurso.


Thurso bodies could get funds from local community council

Thurso bodies could get funds from local community council

Thurso Community Council could help provide funding for local organisations


Councillors want to sort waterlogged pitches in Thurso

Councillors want to sort waterlogged pitches in Thurso

A bid is to be made to do something about the waterlogged football pitches in Thurso, according to local Highland councillor Matthew Reiss


Pentland Ferries' MV Alfred nominated for award

Pentland Ferries' MV Alfred nominated for award

Pentland Ferries' new £14 million vessel MV Alfred is in contention for an international accolade.


Ross County clash an invaluable experience for Caithness U13 side

Ross County clash an invaluable experience for Caithness U13 side

Caithness United under-13s provided a good test for their age equivalent Ross County academy team at the Highland Football Academy.


Donald and Davidson hit 14-dart pairs game as Wick league resumes

Donald and Davidson hit 14-dart pairs game as Wick league resumes

The first action of 2020 in Wick and District Darts League saw Park and Smiddy “4” whitewashed by Seaview and the Norseman respectively.


Councillors approve three per cent rise for Highland Council rents

Councillors approve three per cent rise for Highland Council rents

Members of Highland Council's housing and property committee have approved a three per cent rise for council house rents this year.


Songwriter Keith looks back on life in Wick as he launches first solo album

Songwriter Keith looks back on life in Wick as he launches first solo album

Singer and guitarist Keith Matheson, originally from Wick, has brought together some of the best musical talent in Scotland for his debut solo album.


Gordon Campbell, 'the Caithness Capercaillie', dies aged 82

Gordon Campbell, 'the Caithness Capercaillie', dies aged 82

Gordon Campbell, the maverick independent candidate who livened up a series of election campaigns in the far north, has died at the age of 82.


New health boss has to get to grips with bullying cases and financial problems, says MSP

New health boss has to get to grips with bullying cases and financial problems, says MSP

The new Highland health boss has to get to grips with the bullying cases and deal with a difficult financial situation, according to a north MSP.


Serving up a treat for Wick senior citizens

Serving up a treat for Wick senior citizens

Old friends met up and new ones were made at the annual senior citizens' treat in Wick Assembly Rooms.


Classic cars head out from John O'Groats on Monte Carlo Heritage run

Classic cars head out from John O'Groats on Monte Carlo Heritage run

Classic cars from years gone by made a fine sight as they headed out of Caithness this week as part of the 2020 Monte Carlo Heritage Rally.


Police drones brought in on Stefan case

Police drones brought in on Stefan case

Police Scotland used air support in the form of drones at the weekend to comb the coastline at Occumster for any clues in the Stefan Sutherland case.


Up to 40 new jobs to be created at Ashley Ann in Wick after £2m investment

Up to 40 new jobs to be created at Ashley Ann in Wick after £2m investment

Up to 40 new jobs are set to be created by Ashley Ann Ltd over the next five years following an investment of more than £2 million in its Wick base.


Vehicle restrictions at Highland Council household waste recycling centres

Vehicle restrictions at Highland Council household waste recycling centres

Vehicle restrictions are to be put in place next week at Highland Council's household waste recycling centres, including those in Wick and Thurso.


New Highland health boss has 'a mountain to climb', says Fernie

New Highland health boss has 'a mountain to climb', says Fernie

The new chief executive of NHS Highland will have "a mountain to climb", according to Bill Fernie, chairman of Caithness Health Action Team.


Natalie goes medieval vegan with tasty dish

Natalie goes medieval vegan with tasty dish

Model and Highland Peta representative Natalie Oag cooked up a medieval vegan recipe at Whaligoe Steps Café and Restaurant to promote Veganuary.


Wick community representatives condemn selfish drivers

Wick community representatives condemn selfish drivers

The issue of motorists misusing the area around Wick's Market Square to park in and drive through has again been highlighted.


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