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Aaron’s of Wick buses withdrawn from some Caithness routes

Aaron’s of Wick buses withdrawn from some Caithness routes

A Caithness bus firm has told Highland Council that it cannot continue with a number of its school and public services.


Driver denies causing crash at Scrabster after losing control of vehicle

Driver denies causing crash at Scrabster after losing control of vehicle

A Thrumster driver is alleged to have lost control near a bend in the county and collided with an oncoming car.


Worries over weeds in Thurso as council confirms drop in Caithness amenities team

Worries over weeds in Thurso as council confirms drop in Caithness amenities team

A further cut in local authority seasonal grounds staff in the far north is going to put more pressure on volunteers to pick up the slack.


Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

Spectacular NATO led sea invasion set to hit Highland coastal waters

A massive NATO-led training exercise will bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces personnel to Highland coastal waters.


New trial date for man accused of killing cat in Caithness

New trial date for man accused of killing cat in Caithness

A new trial date has been set for an Aberdeen man accused of killing a cat with an airgun.


PICTURES: £350,000 reception building ‘will truly enhance visitor experience’ at Wick River Campsite

PICTURES: £350,000 reception building ‘will truly enhance visitor experience’ at Wick River Campsite

Wick’s revamped campsite is gaining a reputation as the best on the North Coast 500, as images show how its planned new reception area will look.


Wick Academy ‘can take belief’ from last two performances

Wick Academy ‘can take belief’ from last two performances

Gary Manson reckons Wick can take belief from their last two displays as they prepare to face Formartine United at Harmsworth Park on Saturday.


Anglers wary of Alness threat as top two meet in North Caledonian League

Anglers wary of Alness threat as top two meet in North Caledonian League

Halkirk United will be looking to consolidate their position at the top of the North Caledonian League when they take on second-placed Alness United.


Highlands and Islands Climate Hub concerned about ‘unstable funding landscape’

Highlands and Islands Climate Hub concerned about ‘unstable funding landscape’

The Highlands and Islands Climate Hub has raised concerns over the “unstable funding landscape” and its potential impact on projects and livelihoods.


Caithness Book Festival to bring ‘excitement from across genres’ at Murkle Hall

Caithness Book Festival to bring ‘excitement from across genres’ at Murkle Hall

Caithness Book Festival is set to get under way in Murkle Hall over the weekend of October 11-13 bringing established and new authors together.


Inverness driver careered through Wick at 50mph trying to evade police

Inverness driver careered through Wick at 50mph trying to evade police

A dangerous driver who careered through streets in Wick has avoided a prison term.


PICTURES: Rare sighting of great white egrets around Yarrows loch in Caithness

PICTURES: Rare sighting of great white egrets around Yarrows loch in Caithness

Birdwatchers in Caithness were delighted by rare sightings of great white egrets around Yarrows and Wester over the last couple of days.


Comma butterfly sighting ‘extremely rare’ for Caithness

Comma butterfly sighting ‘extremely rare’ for Caithness

A rare visitor has been seen on the north coast of Caithness – a comma butterfly, only the second of its kind recorded in the county.


Fears over contractor’s continuing failure to empty bottle banks in far north

Fears over contractor’s continuing failure to empty bottle banks in far north

Multiple complaints have been made about Highland Council’s contractor failing to empty bottle banks across Caithness and Sutherland.


Dounreay worker who helps clear radioactive waste wins young engineering award

Dounreay worker who helps clear radioactive waste wins young engineering award

A Dounreay engineer has earned a prestigious industry award for his work on pioneering machinery being used as part of the decommissioning process.


Castletown gears up to gather Blythswood shoeboxes

Castletown gears up to gather Blythswood shoeboxes

People in Castletown and the surrounding communities are being encouraged to get involved with this year’s local Blythswood Shoebox Appeal.


Greens hope to have much stronger squad for National Shield tie

Greens hope to have much stronger squad for National Shield tie

Saturday’s clash at Millbank offers Caithness and Panmure some much-needed distraction from misfiring starts to their respective league campaigns.


High standards at Thurso Rotary Club speechmaking competition

High standards at Thurso Rotary Club speechmaking competition

Topics ranging from aliens to allergies were explored at Thurso Rotary Club’s annual speechmaking competition for young people.


It’s hard, admits McKenna as Thurso slump to sixth defeat in a row

It’s hard, admits McKenna as Thurso slump to sixth defeat in a row

Manager Tom McKenna is doing his best to keep up morale after watching his Thurso team slump to a sixth successive defeat in all competitions.


Salvation Army to mark 140 years in Wick

Salvation Army to mark 140 years in Wick

Salvation Army members in Wick will mark a notable anniversary this weekend as it’s 140 years since the organisation first made its mark in the town.


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