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Temporary barriers at Wick car park ‘unacceptable’ after more than six months

Temporary barriers at Wick car park ‘unacceptable’ after more than six months

Community councillors want to know why it is taking so long for Highland Council to replace storm-damaged barriers at the Camps car park in Wick.


Man caught driving on A9 two months into ban given last chance

Man caught driving on A9 two months into ban given last chance

A sheriff has warned a man who drove while disqualified that a repeat of the offence could attract a prison sentence.


White lines a ‘high priority’ at Wick mini-roundabout

White lines a ‘high priority’ at Wick mini-roundabout

White-lining should be completed within the next month at Wick’s Bridge Street mini-roundabout, with Highland Council calling it a “high priority”.


Last-play try for Greens after Mackie fightback in Caley 1 opener

Last-play try for Greens after Mackie fightback in Caley 1 opener

The crowd at Millbank were treated to a nerve-tingling thriller as Caithness opened their Caley 1 North Conference season with a 45-41 victory.


Michael and Mirk earn place in Scottish sheepdog trials team

Michael and Mirk earn place in Scottish sheepdog trials team

Farmer Michael Shearer and his collie Mirk have won a place in the Scottish sheepdog trials team after finishing ninth at the national championships.


Highland Council leader highlights extent of road resurfacing in Caithness

Highland Council leader highlights extent of road resurfacing in Caithness

The length of road resurfacing carried out so far in Caithness in the current financial year comes to almost 17.5 kilometres, it has emerged.


Thurso man denies series of sex charges related to young girls

Thurso man denies series of sex charges related to young girls

A Thurso man is facing 12 sex-related charges involving five girls.


Team Norscot goes the extra mile in Paws for a Cause walking challenge

Team Norscot goes the extra mile in Paws for a Cause walking challenge

Staff from a Bower-based joinery company undertook a gruelling charity walking challenge that covered over 1000km.


Fifteen teams battle it out in Bighouse Estate Texas Scramble

Fifteen teams battle it out in Bighouse Estate Texas Scramble

Teams of four competed at Reay Golf Club in the annual Bighouse Estate Texas Scramble, played in windy and sunny conditions on Sunday.


Former Wick High pupils write bestselling book

Former Wick High pupils write bestselling book

Two former Wick High School pupils have launched a book of Scottish fiction that has become an Amazon number one bestseller over multiple categories.


Up to 6 months of safety improvements set for Kessock Bridge

Up to 6 months of safety improvements set for Kessock Bridge

Planned reduced speed limits across the structure with intermittent overnight lane closures.


WATCH: Highland Heroes 2025 – nominate carer of the year

WATCH: Highland Heroes 2025 – nominate carer of the year

Give a little back to the dedicated carers in your community – nominate them for a Highland Heroes award!


Delay to new bin rollout in Caithness

Delay to new bin rollout in Caithness

Householders in Caithness will have to wait a bit longer before their new recycle bins arrive, announced Highland Council.


Miller a clear winner in last 10-mile time trial of season

Miller a clear winner in last 10-mile time trial of season

Conditions were pleasant for Caithness Cycling Club’s final 10-mile time trial but a strong headwind on the outward leg made fast times unlikely.


RHODA GRANT: Movement needed on Highland healthcare and rail

RHODA GRANT: Movement needed on Highland healthcare and rail

As the Parliament goes back after the summer recess, I look forward to raising the issues that affect Caithness and the Highlands and Islands.


Maree Todd MSP emphasises the importance of SNP free prescription policy

Maree Todd MSP emphasises the importance of SNP free prescription policy

The SNP MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, Maree Todd, highlighted how the importance of free prescriptions during the cost of living crisis.


Anderson and Miller are Wick ‘2 Up’ winners despite mishap

Anderson and Miller are Wick ‘2 Up’ winners despite mishap

Two pairs started Wick Wheelers’ “2 Up” time trial where a team of two ride together sharing the workload at the front of the pair.


Numbers almost double in second week of Noss school bike train

Numbers almost double in second week of Noss school bike train

A new initiative encouraging Noss pupils to cycle to school has taken off in a big way, with 34 children and six adults taking part in week two.


Callum Beattie praises ‘beautiful festival in a beautiful place’

Callum Beattie praises ‘beautiful festival in a beautiful place’

Scottish singing star Callum Beattie has hailed Tunes By the Dunes as “a beautiful festival, in a beautiful place, run by beautiful people”.


‘We are asking the Highland Council to scrap their scheme’ say campsite owners across the north

‘We are asking the Highland Council to scrap their scheme’ say campsite owners across the north

Several campsites across the Highlands have said a new scheme set out by the local authority ‘will not support their businesses’.


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