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Street design funding hailed as ‘a real feather in the cap’ for Wick

Street design funding hailed as ‘a real feather in the cap’ for Wick

Investment of more than £2 million in the Wick Street Design project has been hailed as “a real feather in the cap” for the town by Raymond Bremner.


Vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts gearing up for John O’Groats rally

Vintage and classic vehicle enthusiasts gearing up for John O’Groats rally

This year’s vintage and classic vehicle rally at John O’Groats will feature around 150 entries, along with a host of other attractions.


Exhibition by Caithness artist explores boatbuilding techniques and tools

Exhibition by Caithness artist explores boatbuilding techniques and tools

Joanne B Kaar’s Shipshape exhibition, looking at the techniques and tools used in traditional boatbuilding, opens this Friday at Strathnaver Museum.


Wick community council volunteers praised for ‘can do, will do’ attitude

Wick community council volunteers praised for ‘can do, will do’ attitude

Community councillors have been told they should be proud of their “can do, will do” approach to supporting local projects and subgroup activities.


MV Alfred to stay in Clyde and Hebrides network for five more months

MV Alfred to stay in Clyde and Hebrides network for five more months

Pentland Ferries’ MV Alfred is to remain as part of the Clyde and Hebrides ferry network for another five months after an extension to the charter.


Gift from Spaceport firm Orbex is welcome boost for Tongue primary pupils

Gift from Spaceport firm Orbex is welcome boost for Tongue primary pupils

Pupils at Tongue Primary are over the moon after receiving a space-age boost to their digital learning resources


Wick man’s innovative ice-cream for cancer patients recognised with creative excellence award

Wick man’s innovative ice-cream for cancer patients recognised with creative excellence award

An entrepreneur from Wick has been honoured with one of the world’s most respected creative accolades.


Swanson scores a personal best in Caithness time trial

Swanson scores a personal best in Caithness time trial

Stuart Swanson was again fastest in Caithness Cycling Club’s 10-mile time trial, while Stuart Anderson was a comfortable winner in the Wick event.


Reay primary pupils are ‘happy, engaged and highly enthusiastic’, report reveals

Reay primary pupils are ‘happy, engaged and highly enthusiastic’, report reveals

The report follows a snap inspection carried out in March.


£75k boost for off-season events in Highlands

£75k boost for off-season events in Highlands

Event organisers across the Highlands an tap into funds of up to £10,000 to help put on public events over the quieter season.


Scottish Amateur FA set to rule on Culloden appeal this week as Wick Groats await cup clarity

Scottish Amateur FA set to rule on Culloden appeal this week as Wick Groats await cup clarity

Appeals have caused delays to this year’s Highland Amateur Cup.


‘Many more sheep could have been sold’ at Caithness cattle and stock sale

‘Many more sheep could have been sold’ at Caithness cattle and stock sale

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 90 store cattle, 12 breeding cattle and 719 breeding prime, store and feeding sheep.


Thriller starring Outlander actress Sophie Skelton and filmed in Caithness set for world premiere

Thriller starring Outlander actress Sophie Skelton and filmed in Caithness set for world premiere

A movie filmed on location in the far north is scheduled to get its world premiere later this month at a long-running independent film festival.


Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

Highland woman shares her experience of alcoholism and addiction in book soon to be on sale in Waterstones

Lorna Munro (62) has published a memoir titled Living in 3D: Drink, Drugs and Denial.


We’ve got a great team, says new chairperson of Thurso development trust

We’ve got a great team, says new chairperson of Thurso development trust

Emily Kearl is leading a renewed team of trustees at Thurso Community Development Trust as work begins on delivering a five-year strategy plan.


Ex-Academy captain Macadie makes switch to Staxigoe United

Ex-Academy captain Macadie makes switch to Staxigoe United

Richard Macadie agreed an amicable parting of the ways with Pentland United after reaching the conclusion that he was “playing for the wrong team”.


Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

Highland high school pupils head into the wilds at Alladale Wilderness Reserve

A part-funded outdoor experience is helping give secondary pupils an in-depth understanding of nature. John Davidson spoke to some of those involved


We can go far, says MacNab after his five-goal haul for Staxigoe

We can go far, says MacNab after his five-goal haul for Staxigoe

Graham MacNab believes Staxigoe United can go far in the Highland Amateur Cup after they cruised to victory in their second-round tie at Watten.


Altnabreac couple’s civil court case against Network Rail is dismissed

Altnabreac couple’s civil court case against Network Rail is dismissed

A civil court case lodged by a couple at Altnabreac has been dismissed after the pair pursuing the claim failed to appear at Wick Sheriff Court.


‘Fantastic performance’ as Acks put four past Orkney opponents

‘Fantastic performance’ as Acks put four past Orkney opponents

Kyle Innes was proud of Acks’ “solid, disciplined performance” as they ran out 4-0 winners on their Highland Amateur Cup trip to Orkney on Saturday.


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