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Coach proud of Wick swimmers’ efforts in Orkney Open Meet

Coach proud of Wick swimmers’ efforts in Orkney Open Meet

Swimmers from Wick were praised as a credit to their club after crossing the Pentland Firth to take part in the third annual Orkney Open Meet.


Dounreay strikes gold again for skills and training

Dounreay strikes gold again for skills and training

Dounreay has been awarded a gold Skills and Training Charter for the fourth consecutive year by the Engineering Construction Industry Training Board.


Inverness Castle experience launches major recruitment drive - with up to 65 vacancies to fill

Inverness Castle experience launches major recruitment drive - with up to 65 vacancies to fill

Roles available span various areas, including visitor experience, retail, catering, and operations.


Drivers likely to face delays as refurbishment work starts on bridge carrying A9 in Sutherland

Drivers likely to face delays as refurbishment work starts on bridge carrying A9 in Sutherland

Work on Strathsteven Bridge, south of Brora, is set to begin on Monday, May 26, and will last for five weeks.


Studio flat at Strathy Point Lighthouse up for sale at offers over £75,000

Studio flat at Strathy Point Lighthouse up for sale at offers over £75,000

Strathy Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse in Scotland to be built specifically for electrical operation.


Keiss P7 pupils benefit from funded trip to activity centre

Keiss P7 pupils benefit from funded trip to activity centre

Primary 7 pupils at Keiss had an unforgettable experience on their residential trip to Fairburn Activity Centre.


Thurso man 16 times drug limit in parked car

Thurso man 16 times drug limit in parked car

A man was caught in charge of his car 16 times over the drug limit, Wick Sheriff Court heard last week.


Magic 70th celebrations for Mackays Hotel in Wick

Magic 70th celebrations for Mackays Hotel in Wick

Mackays Hotel in Wick is celebrating its 70th year in business with a bumper programme of hotel-hosted food, drink and entertainment events.


‘A cracking new facility’: Work starts on Grizzly Park revamp in Wick

‘A cracking new facility’: Work starts on Grizzly Park revamp in Wick

A £145,000 upgrade of Wick’s Grizzly Park using Scottish Government funding has been welcomed as “fantastic news for that part of Pulteneytown”.


Nature writing competition returns for second year

Nature writing competition returns for second year

The Scottish Wildlife Trust, with the Scottish International Storytelling Festival, has announced the return of the Words of the Wild competition.


Archive centre to host second Caithness Football Memories session

Archive centre to host second Caithness Football Memories session

Nucleus is to host another evening of football reminiscences at the start of next month, following the success of the first event held in March.


REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

REVEALED: Scale of Highland Council glyphosate use since 2022 - despite demands it be phased out

The weedkiller remains controversial for alleged but inconclusive evidence that it causes cancer.


Young British Farming Awards 2025 open for nominations

Young British Farming Awards 2025 open for nominations

The 2025 Young British Farming Awards is officially open for entries and nominations.


What can be done to reverse Wick’s fortunes?

What can be done to reverse Wick’s fortunes?

Is Wick in the final death throes of a terminal decline? Can anything be done to avert its ailing fortunes?


‘To get a result like that is unbelievable’: Swifts reach last four with victory over Wick Groats

‘To get a result like that is unbelievable’: Swifts reach last four with victory over Wick Groats

Asa Sinclair admitted he couldn’t have asked for any more from his players after Thurso Swifts pulled off a shock cup victory over Wick Groats.


Caithness psychologist reveals ‘why ordinary people kill’ in latest true crime book

Caithness psychologist reveals ‘why ordinary people kill’ in latest true crime book

A Wick-raised author has topped the Amazon bestseller charts this week with a chilling new book about Scotland’s most shocking murders.


Farming wellbeing charity enjoys lottery funding boost

Farming wellbeing charity enjoys lottery funding boost

The wellbeing charity for farmers and crofters, Farmstrong Scotland has been awarded £20,000 of funding from The National Lottery Community Fund.


An event to fund events: New Inverness music festival could help fund other gatherings

An event to fund events: New Inverness music festival could help fund other gatherings

Last year the Red Hot Highland Fling was cancelled amid fears it would not make enough cash.


Skilled labour ‘dominant issue’ for fishing fleet

Skilled labour ‘dominant issue’ for fishing fleet

Accessing skilled labour continues to be the dominant employment issue for the UK fishing fleet, a new Seafish report suggests.


Community has the power to support good mental wellbeing

Community has the power to support good mental wellbeing

As we navigate modern life, the role of community in fostering a supportive environment for mental health has become increasingly evident.


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