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50th anniversary lunch for Wick company that started as Osprey Electronics

50th anniversary lunch for Wick company that started as Osprey Electronics

A celebratory lunch was held at the Norseman Hotel on Tuesday, May 6, to mark the 50th anniversary of a Wick company.


Could you be a foster carer?

Could you be a foster carer?

An appeal has been issued for more people to become foster carers as Highland Council revealed it is currently looking after 103 children.


Thurso Beaver Scouts receive top awards

Thurso Beaver Scouts receive top awards

A busy night at the 2nd Thurso Beavers meeting saw several youngster being presented with awards.


Spittal SWI members hear about Caithness At War project

Spittal SWI members hear about Caithness At War project

Alistair Jack was guest speaker at the May meeting of Spittal SWI, telling members about the Caithness At War heritage trail.


Billy to race for Scotland in Slovakia as international call-up is confirmed

Billy to race for Scotland in Slovakia as international call-up is confirmed

It has already been a strong year for the 15-year-old from Latheronwheel, and now his place in a race next month in Slovakia has been confirmed.


Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

Highland Council confirms 10% of staff grievances upheld – the same ratio who reported bullying

But bosses remain tight-lipped about the reason behind complaints.


Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

Determined mum overcomes ‘unutterably painful’ son's suicide to help improve New Craigs

Jacqui Waring worked with NHS Highland to deliver improvements after her son Will Ogilvy took his own life aged just 28.


Mackays prove unstoppable in Highland senior championships

Mackays prove unstoppable in Highland senior championships

Six players from Caithness took part in the Highland Badminton Group Senior Open Championships, with Mark and Shona Mackay winning the mixed doubles.


Fundraising Wick brothers raise over £2500 to raise awareness of CJD and in memory of their grandfather

Fundraising Wick brothers raise over £2500 to raise awareness of CJD and in memory of their grandfather

Three very big-hearted young brothers raising charity money in memory of their beloved grandad have already hit 500 per cent above their target.


‘Speak up before it is too late’: Caithness campaigners warn of ‘fundamental transformation of our landscape’

‘Speak up before it is too late’: Caithness campaigners warn of ‘fundamental transformation of our landscape’

Residents are being urged to oppose large-scale energy projects that will “scar the landscape” while allegedly bringing no benefit to the county.


With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

With nearly 3500 second homes in the Highlands, find out which area has the most

The 200 per cent Council Tax charge on second homes is expected to generate £5.8m this year.


Water levels in Caithness could reach record breaking low this month

Water levels in Caithness could reach record breaking low this month

A Caithness-based weather pundit says that this month could be the driest on record as little rain is expected over the next fortnight.


Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

Highland Council takes a step closer to banning mobile phones in schools

Members unanimously wave through a move to consult on a new region-wide policy.


‘Extremely foolish’ Wick driver caused crash despite abandoning overtake

‘Extremely foolish’ Wick driver caused crash despite abandoning overtake

A Wick driver made a last-minute decision to abandon an overtaking manoeuvre but it was too late to avoid a collision with an oncoming car.


‘It is no longer going to happen’: Wick Santaland ruled out due to shortage of volunteers

‘It is no longer going to happen’: Wick Santaland ruled out due to shortage of volunteers

Wick’s Santaland attraction will no longer take place, and it is even possible there will be no festive lights at all when Christmas 2026 arrives.


Stepping Out joins national call to stop LGBTQ+ identities being used as ‘political pawns’

Stepping Out joins national call to stop LGBTQ+ identities being used as ‘political pawns’

Ahead of a first ever planned march in Thurso, Stepping Out have joined with dozens of their counterparts across Scotland to issue a joint-statement.


PODCAST: The Impact of 5000 Blood Donations

PODCAST: The Impact of 5000 Blood Donations

Our “Give Blood, Save Lives” campaign addressed critical blood shortages ad encourage more people to become regular donors.


Hard work is reflected in results for 15-year-old Caithness runner

Hard work is reflected in results for 15-year-old Caithness runner

Billy Sutherland has said all the hours spent training and travelling have “definitely been worth it” after an encouraging start to the season.


Thurso community trust chairperson praised as ‘transformational force’ as she prepares to step down

Thurso community trust chairperson praised as ‘transformational force’ as she prepares to step down

Helen Allan has been hailed as “an inspiration and a role model” after it was announced that she will be stepping down as chairperson of TCDT.


Yellows are aiming to clinch Caley North 3 title

Yellows are aiming to clinch Caley North 3 title

Caithness 2nd XV can clinch Caley North League Division 3 if they secure a win in their final match, at home to Fraserburgh this weekend.


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