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‘I want to see the deeds’: Highland Council challenged over future of Carnegie building in Wick

‘I want to see the deeds’: Highland Council challenged over future of Carnegie building in Wick

Community councillors in Wick want to know whether the historic Carnegie library building in Sinclair Terrace is Highland Council’s to sell.


Halkirk United will be ‘huge underdogs’ in cup final at Invergordon

Halkirk United will be ‘huge underdogs’ in cup final at Invergordon

Ewan McElroy accepts that Halkirk United face a “massive task” in Saturday’s Jock Mackay Cup final but he says there is a positive mood in the camp.


Sea and coastline provide inspiration for new solo show by Caithness artist

Sea and coastline provide inspiration for new solo show by Caithness artist

A solo exhibition by Caithness artist Jane McDonough will open this weekend in Waterlines heritage centre at Lybster harbour.


Triple gold for estate agency operating in Caithness

Triple gold for estate agency operating in Caithness

K Allan Properties won gold at the EA Masters in London for third year in a row, having only begun trading four years ago.


Far north schools prepare to spread festive cheer with Blythswood Shoe Box appeal

Far north schools prepare to spread festive cheer with Blythswood Shoe Box appeal

The Christmas season beckons in the far north and for Melvich Primary and ELC pupils, ‘tis already the season to be jolly.


‘We lost the game in the first half’: Greens fall short in National Shield tie

‘We lost the game in the first half’: Greens fall short in National Shield tie

“We need to put in an 80-minute performance if we are to win games like this,” Sinclair Dunnett said as the Greens were beaten by Aberdeenshire.


Fifteen missing from Krakens’ squad for Shetland trip

Fifteen missing from Krakens’ squad for Shetland trip

The Krakens’ fixture in Lerwick had been rearranged for this Saturday after the original date was wiped out by Storm Amy at the start of last month.


Caithness badminton players among the honours at Northumberland Masters

Caithness badminton players among the honours at Northumberland Masters

Shona Mackay and Jane Grant represented Caithness with distinction at the 2025 Northumberland Masters, held at the Tyneside Badminton Centre.


Youth hospitalised after town centre assault in Wick

Youth hospitalised after town centre assault in Wick

A youth was hospitalised after an assault took place around Market Square in Wick on Tuesday evening (November 4).


Double success for Olrig Beekeepers at the National Honey Show

Double success for Olrig Beekeepers at the National Honey Show

From over 2660 entries and exhibitors from 26 countries, two Olrig Beekeepers came home with trophies from the recent National Honey Show.


Morning Wick to Inverness train fails to run after fault

Morning Wick to Inverness train fails to run after fault

A morning ScotRail service from Wick to Inverness has been cancelled because of an onboard fault.


Thurso manager hails keeper Grant as ‘commanding presence’ after shootout loss

Thurso manager hails keeper Grant as ‘commanding presence’ after shootout loss

Thurso manager Ross Sutherland reckoned goalkeeper Ewan Grant had his best game for the club so far in their Football Times Cup shootout defeat.


‘We cannot allow this to carry on’: Dismay over vandalism at Wick toilets

‘We cannot allow this to carry on’: Dismay over vandalism at Wick toilets

Vandalism at the £395,000 toilet block in Wick cannot be allowed to carry on, the chairman of the town’s community council has said.


CRASH UPDATE: 3 people hospitalised in A99 crash south of Wick with road fully reopened

CRASH UPDATE: 3 people hospitalised in A99 crash south of Wick with road fully reopened

Three people were taken to hospital after a ‘multi-vehicle crash on the A99 south of Wick.


Visit to dad’s childhood home in Wick was ‘like something that could have happened 100 years ago’

Visit to dad’s childhood home in Wick was ‘like something that could have happened 100 years ago’

A brother and sister strengthened their family ties to Wick by having afternoon tea in the house where their father was born over a century ago.


Poppies and silhouettes create ‘fabulous remembrance display’ at Staxigoe

Poppies and silhouettes create ‘fabulous remembrance display’ at Staxigoe

Staxigoe has again put on a striking display of poppies and military silhouettes ahead of Remembrance Sunday.


Caithness maternity campaigners win major battle for independent review as SNP finally cave-in

Caithness maternity campaigners win major battle for independent review as SNP finally cave-in

LibDem leader says Scottish Government ‘finally bowed to years of pressure from the Caithness Health Action Team and my party’.


Caithness publisher keen to find a new home for office desks, tables, chairs and bookcases

Caithness publisher keen to find a new home for office desks, tables, chairs and bookcases

Retiring Caithness publisher Keith Whittles is keen to see his unwanted office furniture being put to good use rather than have to dump it all.


‘Multi-vehicle’ crash closes A99 south of Wick

‘Multi-vehicle’ crash closes A99 south of Wick

A ‘multi-vehicle’ crash has closed the A99 road south of Wick.


Halkirk junior chosen for Great Britain rifle team

Halkirk junior chosen for Great Britain rifle team

Caithness shooter Sophie Campbell has secured a spot in the Great Britain rifle team for the 2025 Drew Match after taking part in a postal trial.


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