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Drive to make public scam savvy

Drive to make public scam savvy

A RECENT spike in the reporting of scams has led to the launch of a national scam awareness campaign.


Art showcase at Lybster

Art showcase at Lybster

A RANGE of paintings and ceramics by Caithness artists are to go on show at Northlands Creative Glass.


Star speaker comes to Castletown

Star speaker comes to Castletown

AN expert on comets will be visiting Caithness next week to pass on his expertise to avid listeners.


Wick settle for point in West Highlands

Wick settle for point in West Highlands

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Plug pulled on bumper fundraiser

Plug pulled on bumper fundraiser

A BIG fundraising day has had to be called off at the last minute, to the great disappointment of the organisers.


Wick accident update

Wick accident update

POLICE have confirmed that there were no casualties in a road accident in Wick’s Macrae Street earlier today.


Who is your hospitality champion?

Who is your hospitality champion?

NOMINATIONS are being sought for an annual competition celebrating success, excellence and quality within the Scottish tourism industry.


Wick road crash

Wick road crash

TWO fire engines and an ambulance were called to a road traffic accident at 11.20 today at Macrae Street in Wick.


Awards for enterprising Wick pupils

Awards for enterprising Wick pupils

MEMBERS of Wick High’s young enterprise team Risky Business are celebrating after they scooped two awards at the Highland and Moray area finals,…


Crook jailed for year

Crook jailed for year

TRYING to sell stolen items has landed a man in jail after police picked up his trail.


Exams underway for Caithness students

Exams underway for Caithness students

SECONDARY school pupils in Caithness and north Sutherland joined others from across Scotland in starting their National Qualification exams this week.


Caithness ‘should grab opportunities’ from renewables

Caithness ‘should grab opportunities’ from renewables

CAITHNESS should “grab with open arms” the opportunities renewable energy offers the county as it tries to replace the jobs being lost at…


North writers get their five minutes of fame

North writers get their five minutes of fame

LIGHTS, camera, action! Film crews travelled the length and breadth of Caithness as six short movies written by local writers were filmed over the weekend.


Walker set to make it after two months on the trot

Walker set to make it after two months on the trot

A CHARITY walker was set to reach John O’Groats today (Tues) after having travelled the length of Britain following a tragic family loss.


Farm building on fire.

Farm building on fire.

A FARM building at North Killimster is on fire. Two appliances from the Wick fire brigade are in attendance. No further details are available at the moment.


Police confirm William Easson traced safe and well

Police confirm William Easson traced safe and well

A CAITHNESS man reported missing by police this morning has been found safe and well.


Survey on doorstep trading

Survey on doorstep trading

CAITHNESS residents opposed to doorstep trading can now have their say in a council survey which aims to identify areas which could benefit from a ban…


Food and drink business awards deadline extended

Food and drink business awards deadline extended

BUSINESSES are being urged to enter the Highlands & Islands Food & Drink Awards (HIFDA) following an extension of the deadline.


Wick High School rector resigns for Dubai job

Wick High School rector resigns for Dubai job

Wick High rector Tom McIntyre will resign this June to be headmaster of a top international school in Dubai.


Far north film shorts

Far north film shorts

A SERIES of short movies which aims to give local writers the opportunity to see their work on the silver screen are being filmed in Caithness this weekend.


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