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Caithness and Sutherland landmarks feature on TV's Secret Scotland

Caithness and Sutherland landmarks feature on TV's Secret Scotland

Some familiar sights will be on TV on Friday evening as the latest episode of Channel 5's Secret Scotland focuses on Caithness and Sutherland.


Bunillidh trip was not pitch-perfect for Anglers

Bunillidh trip was not pitch-perfect for Anglers

Halkirk United fell to a 2-0 defeat at Helmsdale, with the Anglers' manager Ewan McElroy saying the conditions made it impossible to play football.


Reid delighted as Vikings get the better of islanders

Reid delighted as Vikings get the better of islanders

James Murray nets from the spot to give Thurso 1-0 win against Orkney


January is key for Greens in bid to beat the drop

January is key for Greens in bid to beat the drop

Head coach Ewen Boyd says January will be crucial to the Greens' bid to beat the drop from National League Three.


North coast weather: the highs and lows of 2019

North coast weather: the highs and lows of 2019

Jim A Johnston takes a look at how the north coast weather panned out in 2019 – a year that came to a close with an exceptional temperature event.


Major work carried out at Caithness Horizons ahead of tourist season

Major work carried out at Caithness Horizons ahead of tourist season

Highland Council has confirmed that major work has been undertaken at Caithness Horizons museum and gallery in Thurso.


Anger over disabled boys left on railway platform

Anger over disabled boys left on railway platform

A Thurso man has expressed his anger over the plight of his disabled stepson who was left out in the cold after a train delay on the far north line.


Wick councillor angry over Common Good land revelation

Wick councillor angry over Common Good land revelation

The discovery that the riverside car park, currently awaiting development, was 'left to the people of Wick' may have wider implications for the town.


Wick pupils gain cyber security awards

Wick pupils gain cyber security awards

Wick High School is pushing boost the skills of its pupils in the area of cyber security.


Passengers being offered 'sweeteners' instead of better bus service, says campaigner

Passengers being offered 'sweeteners' instead of better bus service, says campaigner

Campaigner Brenda Herrick says bus passengers in Caithness are being offered "sweeteners" by Stagecoach when what they want is a better service.


Thurso High School pupils complete Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Thurso High School pupils complete Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Seven Thurso High School pupils have received certificates after successfully completing their Duke of Edinburgh's Award.


Oor Nevis brings a chuckle to Pulteney House

Oor Nevis brings a chuckle to Pulteney House

Wick-based care home receives a surprise visitor


Awards for Wick lifeboat crew and fundraisers

Awards for Wick lifeboat crew and fundraisers

Presentations have been made by the RNLI to some of the Wick lifeboat crew and fundraisers in recognition of their long service and devotion.


Ross demands action on 'disgraceful' delivery charges

Ross demands action on 'disgraceful' delivery charges

North MSP Gail Ross has condemned the "disgraceful" continuation of unfair delivery surcharges affecting communities north of the central belt.


Volunteers sought to train as street pastors in Wick and Thurso

Volunteers sought to train as street pastors in Wick and Thurso

Street pastors could be patrolling the town centres of Wick and Thurso on Friday and Saturday nights by the summer.


200th goal well worth the wait for record scorer Macadie

200th goal well worth the wait for record scorer Macadie

Richard Macadie has revealed that he was sure his 200th competitive goal for Wick Academy would come in Saturday’s game at home to Fort William.


Children invited to enter Premier Inn story competition

Children invited to enter Premier Inn story competition

Youngsters are being urged to enter a writing competition being run by Premier Inn, and become a published author.


Wick schoolchildren to take part in Scottish Opera touring show

Wick schoolchildren to take part in Scottish Opera touring show

Local children will be taking part in Scottish Opera's latest touring production for schools – Warriors! The Emperor’s Incredible Army.


World first for Caithness General Hospital after pioneering work

World first for Caithness General Hospital after pioneering work

Pioneering work undertaken at Caithness General Hospital has resulted in it becoming the first in the world to gain a prestigious international award.


Sea Cadets make urgent call for new volunteers

Sea Cadets make urgent call for new volunteers

A lack of adult volunteers to help supervise activities may force Wick Sea Cadets to close


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