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Missing woman found safe and well

Missing woman found safe and well

A young woman from Wick – whose disappearance sparked a 24-hour search – has been found safe and well.


Promise fulfilled as hall is handed over

Promise fulfilled as hall is handed over

WICK'S Rifle Drill Hall has been handed over to Highland Council following a promise made in a trust deed 128 years ago.


£22 million waste contract at Dounreay

£22 million waste contract at Dounreay

DOUNREAY has awarded a £22 million contract to civil engineering company Graham Group to build an extension to a waste store at the site.


Top rank triumph for saddle girl

Top rank triumph for saddle girl

DREAMS came true for local rider Isla Miller after she took second place in the British ridden heavy horse championships at Horse of the Year Show with…


New Stagecoach buses 'useless for the disabled'

New Stagecoach buses 'useless for the disabled'

THE new buses on the X99 route to Inverness have been slammed as "completely unsuitable" for disabled people or parents with children.


'Human rights' plea over toilet closures

'Human rights' plea over toilet closures

A HUMAN rights approach to budgeting should be considered by Highland Council, especially regarding its controversial plan to close public toilets according…


Orkney make the waves at Tasc's annual open

Orkney make the waves at Tasc's annual open

THURSO Amateur Swimming Club (Tasc) held its 40th annual open swim meet recently.


'Something old, something new'

'Something old, something new'

WICK Heritage Museum made history itself at the weekend when a wedding was staged there for the first time.


Bridge stonework hit by lorry

Bridge stonework hit by lorry

A SECTION of wall was damaged alongside the Wick bridge in River Street after an accident.


Academy end winless run in some style

Academy end winless run in some style

TOM McKenna hailed an "absolutely fantastic" display by his Wick Academy players as they ended a month-long winless run with a fine 2-0 victory over Turriff…


Flow Country could join the Taj Mahal

Flow Country could join the Taj Mahal

THE Flow Country of Caithness and Sutherland could join the Taj Mahal in India and the Great Barrier Reef in Australia as a World Heritage Site.


Helpline set up for health workers

Helpline set up for health workers

NHS Highland has set up a temporary confidential helpline in response to the claims of bullying within the organisation.


Strike threat over ambulance staff shortages

Strike threat over ambulance staff shortages

STRIKE action could be taken by ambulance staff in Caithness over concerns about the lack of cover in the area.


A99 crash closes road

A99 crash closes road

A SECTION of the A99 near Hempriggs was closed for more than three hours yesterday after an accident involving two cars and a stationary marked police…


McGee issues rallying cry to Caithness fans

McGee issues rallying cry to Caithness fans

HEAD coach Tom McGee is urging Caithness rugby fans to turn out in force tomorrow as the Greens target their first home win since earning promotion to…


Time to tap into healthier lifestyle

Time to tap into healthier lifestyle

Scottish Government Viewpoint


Horse campaign gathers support

Horse campaign gathers support

A CAMPAIGN for greater awareness of how to safely overtake horse riders and cyclists on rural roads has won the backing of a national equestrian organisation.


Grand Tour takes Paul to Altnabreac and Kildonan

Grand Tour takes Paul to Altnabreac and Kildonan

TV presenter Paul Murton makes his way to Caithness and Sutherland in next week's edition of his current series, Grand Tours of Scotland's Lochs.


McKenna praises his players after cup exit

McKenna praises his players after cup exit

MANAGER Tom McKenna insisted he couldn't fault his Wick Academy players following their first-round exit from the William Hill Scottish Cup at the hands…


Probe delay sees parents call for police resignation

Probe delay sees parents call for police resignation

THE parents of a Wick man whose body was recovered from the town's harbour 21 years ago are calling on the chair of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA)…


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