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Hundreds attend Wick event to find out about training and careers

Hundreds attend Wick event to find out about training and careers

Hundreds got an insight into training and careers at the eighth annual Caithness Jobs and How to Get Them event, held in Wick High School.


Puffin Croft features in TV series

Puffin Croft features in TV series

A John O'Groats petting farm will feature in celebrity presenter Ben Fogle's new series on Channel 5 next week.


Politicians must get behind low-carbon infrastructure proposals, says Gail Ross

Politicians must get behind low-carbon infrastructure proposals, says Gail Ross

Gail Ross has called on politicians from across the Highlands to get behind plans for a £1.8 billion capital investment in low-carbon infrastructure.


Manson and Ross take charge at Academy until end of season

Manson and Ross take charge at Academy until end of season

Gary Manson and Stewart Ross have been appointed as Wick Academy's management duo until the end of the season following the departure of Tom McKenna.


Castletown community café looking to build on its success

Castletown community café looking to build on its success

A community café in Castletown is set to extend its menu to build on its success since opening eight months ago.


Caithness charities benefit from couple's diamond celebration

Caithness charities benefit from couple's diamond celebration

Two local charities benefited from a diamond wedding anniversary celebrated by Mid Clyth couple Alistair and Pat Lamont.


Queen's '2' victory opens up Wick first division title race

Queen's '2' victory opens up Wick first division title race

Queen's “2” have given a lifeline to the chasing pack in the Wick and District Darts League first division after winning in John O'Groats.


Ryan part of Scotland team in European pool championships

Ryan part of Scotland team in European pool championships

Pool player Ryan Carter from Wick is part of the Scotland team at this week's European Eightball Championships in Malta.


McKenna: 'I'm gutted with the decision I had to make'

McKenna: 'I'm gutted with the decision I had to make'

Difficult season with "behind the scenes" issues led to Scorries boss calling it day


Vikings boss Reid not ready to jump ship for Scorries

Vikings boss Reid not ready to jump ship for Scorries

Thurso manager rules himself out of the running for the Wick Academy post


Wick toilets are trashed again

Wick toilets are trashed again

Vandals have again smashed up the public toilets at Wick's Whitechapel Road.


Highs and lows of Tom McKenna's spell at Harmsworth Park

Highs and lows of Tom McKenna's spell at Harmsworth Park

After guiding Wick to a highly respectable seventh spot in 2018/19, Tom McKenna had hoped to move the team further forward – but it was not to be.


Our businesses must avoid 'greenwashing' on environmental issues

Our businesses must avoid 'greenwashing' on environmental issues

CHAMBER COMMENT By Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce


Beekeepers hear about helping wildlife

Beekeepers hear about helping wildlife

Countryside ranger Kirsty Rosie gave a talk on Gardening for Pollinators and Wildlife to members of Olrig and District Beekeepers Association.


Clampdown on illegal parking in Caithness

Clampdown on illegal parking in Caithness

Highland Council is ramping up enforcement of illegal parking in the county.


Polar bear Hamish makes the most of the Highland snow

Polar bear Hamish makes the most of the Highland snow

Hamish, the first polar bear born in the UK for 25 years, has been enjoying the snow at the Highland Wildlife Park.


Storm Dennis or Dennis Storm perhaps?

Storm Dennis or Dennis Storm perhaps?

Storm Dennis brought disruption to much of the UK but a chance photo at Wick caught a spectral figure in the eye of the storm.


'Incredibly talented' Kate Forbes becomes Scotland's finance secretary

'Incredibly talented' Kate Forbes becomes Scotland's finance secretary

Highland MSP Kate Forbes has been appointed finance secretary after what was acknowledged as a stellar performance delivering the Scottish budget.


Families urged to apply for School Age Payment

Families urged to apply for School Age Payment

Eligible families in the Highlands are being encouraged to apply for the School Age Payment before applications close at the end of this month.


Plea by Caithness civic leader over community councils

Plea by Caithness civic leader over community councils

The county's civic leader is keen to see people in two Caithness districts take up the opportunity to form community councils.


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