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A9 death sparks junction safety probe

A9 death sparks junction safety probe

A TEENAGER'S tragic death in a horrific road crash in December has sparked an investigation into the safety of A9 junctions in the Munlochy area.


Queen's reign supreme in Wick darts league

Queen's reign supreme in Wick darts league

Queen's Hotel have been crowned as champions of the ladies' division in Wick and District Darts League following their 7-1 victory over the Camps.


Broch conservation work at Ousdale to feature on radio show

Broch conservation work at Ousdale to feature on radio show

Conservation work carried out by Caithness Broch Project is to be highlighted next week on a BBC Radio Scotland programme.


Caithness 'A' team retain cup after Orkney clash

Caithness 'A' team retain cup after Orkney clash

Caithness badminton teams made a very choppy crossing to Orkney on February 15 for the return legs of the 2019/20 inter-county challenge.


Spring in the air despite storms

Spring in the air despite storms

High winds at the weekend have not deterred spring flowers from appearing.


Big Mac on a Caithness beach?

Big Mac on a Caithness beach?

Beach rubbish can drift from many miles away, as shown by a discarded McDonald's cup landing on a beach near Castletown.


Otter puts on a show at Thurso riverside

Otter puts on a show at Thurso riverside

Otters have returned to Thurso's riverside and have been creating a memorable wildlife spectacle within easy walking distance of the town.


Training plan for Castletown defibrillators

Training plan for Castletown defibrillators

Training on defibrillators which have been installed at three locations in Castletown is due to take place next month.


Work on £1bn Caithness/Moray project shortlisted for planning awards

Work on £1bn Caithness/Moray project shortlisted for planning awards

SSEN Transmission's ground-breaking work on its £1bn Caithness/Moray project has been shortlisted for two planning awards.


Money Talks at Santander Thurso

Money Talks at Santander Thurso

A Thurso bank is to host a free in-branch event to help people understand a range of money matters from budgeting to borrowing.


Plenty to blow off about at John O'Groats

Plenty to blow off about at John O'Groats

The memorial at John O'Groats to lost seafarers has taken a step closer to completion.


Oil worker's anger at Wick flights reduction

Oil worker's anger at Wick flights reduction

A local man who depends on flights between Wick and Aberdeen has accused an airline of going back on its word by continuing with a reduced timetable.


Mum took children to Uganda to see what real poverty looks like

Mum took children to Uganda to see what real poverty looks like

A mum from the Highlands was fed up with her children complaining they were poor – so took them to Uganda to show them the real meaning of poverty.


Celebrations as Speedo Mick completes walk from John O'Groats to Land's End

Celebrations as Speedo Mick completes walk from John O'Groats to Land's End

Speedo Mick has completed his epic 1000-mile walk from John O'Groats to Land's End, attracting a wealth of media attention along the way.


Thurso swimmers among the medals at Elgin ASC Spring Meet

Thurso swimmers among the medals at Elgin ASC Spring Meet

Youing swimmers from Thurso took home medals and an impressive 60 personal best times when they attended the recent Elgin ASC Spring Meet.


Mey hall toddlers presentation

Mey hall toddlers presentation

A cheque for £470 was presented to the Mey hall toddlers' group by John Brotherston of the folk group Callants.


Pupils and staff all accounted for after primary school blaze in Ross-shire

Pupils and staff all accounted for after primary school blaze in Ross-shire

Pupils and staff are said to be safe and well after a fire broke out at an Easter Ross primary school this morning.


Academy's enforced winter break continues for another week

Academy's enforced winter break continues for another week

Wick Academy are still waiting for their first taste of Highland League action since January 25 after yet another postponement at the weekend.


Lynette's birthday bonus for local groups

Lynette's birthday bonus for local groups

Lynette Maclean recently celebrated her 50th birthday and, having received cash gifts of £560, decided to give £280 each to clubs which she attends.


Research project to examine early European trade routes

Research project to examine early European trade routes

Archaeologists and historians at the University of the Highlands and Islands are taking part in a research project on early trade links with Europe.


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