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Police share monthly crime stats for Wick area showing few major issues

Police share monthly crime stats for Wick area showing few major issues

Few major issues were recorded in a police report for the Wick and east Caithness ward for May.


VIDEO + PICTURES SPECIAL: Inside the spectacular Inverness Castle Experience

VIDEO + PICTURES SPECIAL: Inside the spectacular Inverness Castle Experience

It all begins with a view already imprinted on the minds of every Invernessian and many beyond - the gently rising approach to the castle itself.


Caithness councillor warns of ‘serious hazards’ for NC500 drivers

Caithness councillor warns of ‘serious hazards’ for NC500 drivers

Highland councillor Matthew Reiss has warned about “serious hazards” for drivers caused by potholed sections of the North Coast 500 in Caithness.


Greens’ new head coach aiming for the top as he seeks a change in mindset

Greens’ new head coach aiming for the top as he seeks a change in mindset

Sinclair Dunnett has a strong track record in developing girls’ and young women’s rugby and now he is taking on the role of Caithness head coach.


Highland Council leader expresses concern not enough people know about imminent major Thurso developments

Highland Council leader expresses concern not enough people know about imminent major Thurso developments

Councillor Raymond Bremner says ‘new pupils to Thurso High School this year, may not see their high school education finish in the present building’.


Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

Community advocate seeks help clearing Thurso Boating Pond

A Thurso community advocate seeks volunteers to help clear the town’s boating pond this Sunday (July 20) at 11am.


‘I’m not surprised we’ve taken a big scalp’: Top-four target for Lybster

‘I’m not surprised we’ve taken a big scalp’: Top-four target for Lybster

Lybster are targeting a top-four finish in Caithness AFA Division One after getting the better of Wick Groats in a seven-goal thriller at Cow Park.


Caithness floral designer ‘thrilled’ to honour rural life with immersive show exhibits

Caithness floral designer ‘thrilled’ to honour rural life with immersive show exhibits

The owner of a Caithness-based floral design company is looking forward to bring a splash of colour to the 2025 Caithness Show.


Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

Finalists for the Highland Business Women awards announced

The shortlist for the Highland Business Women Awards has been selected by the judges.


Warrant for man alleged to have breached community service

Warrant for man alleged to have breached community service

A sheriff has issued an arrest warrant for a man he accused of "treating the court with some contempt".


Crofting Commission launch information drop to prepare families for succession planning

Crofting Commission launch information drop to prepare families for succession planning

Nearly 12,000 crofters across Scotland are receiving information packs to their homes.


Caithness classroom memories in Marigold’s new book

Caithness classroom memories in Marigold’s new book

Life for pupils of a country school in Caithness in the 1950s and ’60s is graphically recounted Kenny’s Bairns School Days, by Marigold Stewart.


Jail warning for teenager after nightclub assault

Jail warning for teenager after nightclub assault

A sheriff has warned a teenager who assaulted a fellow reveller that he has not ruled out prison as a sentencing option.


Fabulous round by Smith in July Medal at Reay Golf Club

Fabulous round by Smith in July Medal at Reay Golf Club

The men’s July Medal at Reay was played under blue skies and a blazing sun, with some of the performances on the course nearly as hot as the weather.


Stone condemns Universal Credit waiting time and urges Government to act: ‘People are being left without an income for five weeks’

Stone condemns Universal Credit waiting time and urges Government to act: ‘People are being left without an income for five weeks’

Far north MP Jamie Stone raised his concern in parliament regarding the five-week wait for Universal Credit.


Five seconds between top two in Caithness Cycling Club time trial

Five seconds between top two in Caithness Cycling Club time trial

In Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial it was again a Stuart Swanson/Iain Miller one-two but with a mere five seconds separating them.


Thurso Players hosts annual kids’ performance this Friday and Saturday

Thurso Players hosts annual kids’ performance this Friday and Saturday

Thurso Players is putting on its annual children’s performance, Whoops XXVII and the Enchanted Stage, this Friday and Saturday at the Mill Theatre.


‘Truly spectacular display’ in new flower tent at 100th Latheron Show

‘Truly spectacular display’ in new flower tent at 100th Latheron Show

The flower marquee at the 100th Latheron Show hosted “a truly spectacular display”, with Moira Smythe’s hydrangea taking the best in show award.


New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

New low-cost, all-electric ‘Ember’ bus service launches between Inverness and Thurso

A new zero-emission, low-cost electric bus service is now linking Inverness and Thurso for the first time.


Jags stay on course for possible second division trophy double

Jags stay on course for possible second division trophy double

Wick Thistle remain on course for a potential second division trophy double after progressing to the last four of the Steven Cup, 11-0 on aggregate.


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