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Wick Academy to host open day at Harmsworth Park this weekend

Wick Academy to host open day at Harmsworth Park this weekend

Wick Academy will be hosting an open day this Saturday at Harmsworth Park as the countdown to the new Highland League season begins.


Excitement over Pride event partially because ‘it didn’t feel like something that would happen here’

Excitement over Pride event partially because ‘it didn’t feel like something that would happen here’

Cassie Greenford shares why the first ever Pride March in Caithness is important for her, the LGBTQ+ community and the general population.


Thurso cycling volunteers grateful for support over trishaw storage base

Thurso cycling volunteers grateful for support over trishaw storage base

Cycling charity volunteers now have a permanent storage facility for their three-wheeled bike, thanks to a funding award and support from businesses.


£33m Highland video camera rollout to give police ‘more confidence’

£33m Highland video camera rollout to give police ‘more confidence’

The £33 million video camera rollout to Highland police officers will allow cops to “have more confidence in how they act”.


Scrabster-born captain awarded MBE by King Charles for maritime work

Scrabster-born captain awarded MBE by King Charles for maritime work

Captain Alistair Young MacKenzie from Scrabster is among six individuals recognised for their contributions to the country by King Charles.


Wick pavements to get revamp

Wick pavements to get revamp

Footways on Willowbank and Broadhaven Road in Wick are due to be improved with works getting under way next week.


Highland police to ‘feel more safe’ with new video cameras

Highland police to ‘feel more safe’ with new video cameras

Today (June 17), Police Scotland has rolled out body worn cameras to around 400 officers across the region.


Day of celebration at Halkirk Primary School for new canopy

Day of celebration at Halkirk Primary School for new canopy

Halkirk Primary School celebrated a significant milestone on June 6 with the grand opening of a new canopy at the school.


Wick distillery tour for Spittal SWI

Wick distillery tour for Spittal SWI

Members of Spittal SWI had a visit to Pulteney Distillery, the home of Old Pulteney whisky, and were given a tour by Daniel Ross.


Unlucky Friday 13th turned out to be Caithness’ warmest day

Unlucky Friday 13th turned out to be Caithness’ warmest day

Friday the 13th is seen as unlucky, but many Caithness residents experienced the warmest day of the year so far, according to a local weather pundit.


Fiddle players from near and far take part in Thurso annual rally

Fiddle players from near and far take part in Thurso annual rally

A good crowd turned out for the annual rally of Thurso and District Strathspey and Reel Society, held at the town’s Royal British Legion on Saturday.


Thurso academic points to ‘global lead’ Scotland is taking thanks to work in Flow Country

Thurso academic points to ‘global lead’ Scotland is taking thanks to work in Flow Country

A Thurso-based professor says that Scotland is becoming a global leader in monitoring blanket bog that is vital in the battle to curb climate change.


Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

Highland politicians respond to public demands to ‘pause’ major renewable projects

More than 300 people attended a packed Beauly convention to demand a moratorium on new developments.


Caithness communities to get £335k benefit from SSEN’s Shetland subsea link

Caithness communities to get £335k benefit from SSEN’s Shetland subsea link

More than £335,000 coming to Caithness from a major energy infrastructure project will make a real difference to communities, it has been stated.


Caithness support group gives a helping hand with £23k worth of health equipment

Caithness support group gives a helping hand with £23k worth of health equipment

A dedicated group of fundraisers has donated equipment worth nearly £23,000 to health practitioners in Caithness over the last 12 months.


Wick street cordoned off and properties lose power after explosion blows out manhole cover

Wick street cordoned off and properties lose power after explosion blows out manhole cover

Witnesses say a manhole cover in Wick “blew 45ft in the air” during an incident in Wick on Sunday afternoon (June 15).


PICTURE SPECIAL: Pictish stone unveiled in Thurso expected to be a major draw for tourists

PICTURE SPECIAL: Pictish stone unveiled in Thurso expected to be a major draw for tourists

Invited guests watched as Lord Thurso unveiled the North Coast Visitor Centre’s latest acquisition, a Pictish stone that had undergone restoration.


Illuminating history on how power was brought to Highlands is revealed

Illuminating history on how power was brought to Highlands is revealed

The Highland Grid was unique massive undertaking starting out from Abernethy in 1930s


MBE for Ulbster mountaineer living with terminal prostate cancer who turned tragedy into a life of rescue service

MBE for Ulbster mountaineer living with terminal prostate cancer who turned tragedy into a life of rescue service

Charlie Macleod (67) was named in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list.


Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Highland Council hopes the move with retain customers and attract more.


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