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Sepsis cases in Highlands almost double in three years

Sepsis cases in Highlands almost double in three years

The number of cases of sepsis – a potentially life-threatening blood infection – has almost doubled in the Highlands in the past three years.


First-time exhibitor takes champion award at poultry and waterfowl show

First-time exhibitor takes champion award at poultry and waterfowl show

Entries for the North of Scotland Poultry and Waterfowl Club show were up on the year with 417 large fowl, bantams, waterfowl and eggs on display.


Liz and Alison hit maximums in Knockout Cup semis

Liz and Alison hit maximums in Knockout Cup semis

Liz Ronaldson (Sinclair Bay) and Alison Tait (Queen’s) both hit maximums in the semi-finals of Wick and District Darts League’s Knockout Cup.


Lybster pupils honoured for their work on World War I

Lybster pupils honoured for their work on World War I

Primary seven pupils at Lybster have been recognised for their outstanding commitment towards understanding the impact of World War I on Scotland.


Take holidays in school holidays, urges education boss

Take holidays in school holidays, urges education boss

Parents are urged to take their children on holiday during official school holidays rather than in term time.


Dressage keenly contested at Halkirk

Dressage keenly contested at Halkirk

Competition was keen at the latest event to be held as part of the Caithness Riding Club winter dressage league.


Call-out from classic and vintage car club

Call-out from classic and vintage car club

It could be the end of the road for a long-established far north motoring club unless it can generate enough support to form a new committee.


Warning issued about flooding in Wick, Lybster and Dunbeath

Warning issued about flooding in Wick, Lybster and Dunbeath

A warning has been issued about possible flooding in parts of Caithness and Sutherland due to higher than usual tides and a storm surge effect.


We need answers on Flybe future, says MSP Gail Ross

We need answers on Flybe future, says MSP Gail Ross

North MSP Gail Ross has called for an urgent meeting with Flybe bosses over concerns about the airline's future and the implications for Wick.


Gas work causes traffic delays in Wick town centre

Gas work causes traffic delays in Wick town centre

Wick town centre has been in a state of gridlock at times due to gas pipe repair work, but it should be back to normal by the end of the week.


Promising response to Wick street design events

Promising response to Wick street design events

This week's "street design festival" in Wick looks set to be a success with a promising response so far from members of the public.


Thurso town centre set for £40,000 upgrade

Thurso town centre set for £40,000 upgrade

Caithness civic leader Willie Mackay has welcomed the news that Thurso has secured £40,000 towards the upgrading of the town centre.


The Penny rolls through Caithness

The Penny rolls through Caithness

Caithness tops the UK for friendliness says charity walker on four-year trek.


New disabled toilets to be installed on Hamnavoe ferry

New disabled toilets to be installed on Hamnavoe ferry

New Changing Place toilets are to be installed on the MV Hamnavoe while it is in dry dock this month.


Halkirk ceremony marks start of fishing season on River Thurso

Halkirk ceremony marks start of fishing season on River Thurso

The skirl of the pipes resounded through Halkirk on Saturday morning as the fishing season on the River Thurso got under way.


Nervy finish but Academy hang on for victory

Nervy finish but Academy hang on for victory

Late rally from Turriff United gives the Scorries a scare but Tom McKenna's side seal a 3-2 victory


Castletown pupils on song for young carers project

Castletown pupils on song for young carers project

Four pupils from Castletown Primary School went carol-singing in Dunnet over the festive period and raised £264.50 for Caithness KLICS.


Tea party celebration for Caithness branch of Enable

Tea party celebration for Caithness branch of Enable

The Caithness branch of Enable, the charity for people with a learning disability, celebrated the arrival of 2020 with an afternoon tea party in Wick.


Pulteney prevail in annual rinks competition at Thurso

Pulteney prevail in annual rinks competition at Thurso

Eighty-four players competed on Saturday in Thurso's Royal British Legion for the annual rinks trophy, with victory going to Pulteney Indoor.


Focus turns to SCDA for Wick and Thurso drama groups

Focus turns to SCDA for Wick and Thurso drama groups

The county's amateur thespians are back on stage preparing for the SCDA Festival of One-Act Plays after two successful festive panto productions.


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