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Caithness Beach Cleaners celebrate with huge end-of-year tally

Caithness Beach Cleaners celebrate with huge end-of-year tally

Syringes found among massive eight-ton haul by Caithness Beach Cleaners group.


Another step forward for Flow Country world heritage bid

Another step forward for Flow Country world heritage bid

A bid to get the Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland recognised as a World Heritage Site has taken "a very important step" forward.


Defibrillator installed at Caithness Livestock Centre

Defibrillator installed at Caithness Livestock Centre

A defibrillator has been installed at Caithness Livestock Centre thanks to a Watten woman, with help from the local heart support group.


Lybster youngsters send festive cheer to Romania

Lybster youngsters send festive cheer to Romania

Children at Lybster Primary School pulled out all the stops to provide some festive cheer for youngsters in Romania.


Work likely to be carried out at Victoria Walk in Thurso

Work likely to be carried out at Victoria Walk in Thurso

Work is expected to be carried out to improve the safety at a stretch of a popular walkway between Thurso and Scrabster.


West take honours in football match marking knotty heritage

West take honours in football match marking knotty heritage

Four teams from Farr High School took to the field to contest a commemorative football match marking the ancient sport of knotty.


Strathnaver Museum to share in £5m European Regional funding

Strathnaver Museum to share in £5m European Regional funding

Strathnaver Museum is one of nine projects in the Highlands and Islands to share a £5 million European Regional Development Fund award.


Wind farm community fund helping career aspirations

Wind farm community fund helping career aspirations

Two local women, Zoe Farquhar and Louise Todd, are following their work dreams thanks to a local wind farm community fund.


Festive screening of book dedicated to a former Wick primary school

Festive screening of book dedicated to a former Wick primary school

A book – The Snail and the Whale – dedicated to former Hillhead School pupils is to be featured on festive TV on Christmas Day.


Fun and games at Pony Club Christmas Show

Fun and games at Pony Club Christmas Show

Santa Claus made an appearance at the local pony club Christmas Show held at the indoor school Halkirk, on Saturday.


Caithness model's Christmas message on rescue dogs

Caithness model's Christmas message on rescue dogs

Lyth-based model and animal rights spokesperson Natalie Oag sends out a Christmas message highlighting how rescue dogs can make great pets.


Classic hoarfrost conditions as temperature plummets

Classic hoarfrost conditions as temperature plummets

Monday has been one of the coldest days experienced in the Wick area this winter, according to local weather watcher Keith Banks.


'Two points dropped' as Wick boss McKenna points to lack of consistency

'Two points dropped' as Wick boss McKenna points to lack of consistency

Tom McKenna admitted the home draw with Clachnacuddin on Saturday was typical of Wick Academy’s lack of consistency this season.


Frustration for Wick Academy as Clach come away with a draw

Frustration for Wick Academy as Clach come away with a draw

There was festive frustration for Wick Academy as they had to settle for a share of the points with Clach in their last fixture before Christmas.


Organisers hope Thurso New Year dip will be splash hit

Organisers hope Thurso New Year dip will be splash hit

The organisers of the fundraising New Year Soakin' in Thurso are hoping it will be a splash hit with the public.


Pools of cash for toy appeal

Pools of cash for toy appeal

Trolleys of Christmas toys galore in Wick from pool competition cash


Dounreay stars receive Decommissioning Excellence Awards

Dounreay stars receive Decommissioning Excellence Awards

Seven sets of Dounreay stars have been handed Decommissioning Excellence Awards at a presentation ceremony in Thurso.


Country star Brandon is top of the charts

Country star Brandon is top of the charts

Collaboration with legendary duo Foster and Allen scores a number one hit


Clydesdale staff make donation to Caithness Foodbank

Clydesdale staff make donation to Caithness Foodbank

Staff at Wick's Clydesdale Bank decided to forgo their Secret Santa and instead donated their money to purchase items for their local food bank.


Early end to Abellio ScotRail contract welcomed by north politicians

Early end to Abellio ScotRail contract welcomed by north politicians

The decision by the Scottish Government to end Abellio's ScotRail contract three years early has been welcomed by MP Jamie Stone and MSP John Finnie.


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