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We need more flights in and out of Wick, says Jamie Stone in transport debate

We need more flights in and out of Wick, says Jamie Stone in transport debate

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has called for more Wick flights to make up for “inadequate public transport on the ground”.


From new beginnings… Time to let go and embrace

From new beginnings… Time to let go and embrace

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

-20C deep freeze causes chaos on some ScotRail services

Severe weather was causing chaos for some Highland rail services on Saturday, after temperatures in parts of the region plunged to -20C overnight.


Can you help clean up Caithness? Keep Scotland Beautiful aims to recruit 50,000 litter-picking heroes

Can you help clean up Caithness? Keep Scotland Beautiful aims to recruit 50,000 litter-picking heroes

A call has been issued for Caithness litter pickers to get involved in an event to make 2025 the biggest and best Spring Clean yet.


Far north records coldest temperature in the UK with -18.5C – the chilliest January night in 15 years

Far north records coldest temperature in the UK with -18.5C – the chilliest January night in 15 years

Altnaharra, Loch Glascarnoch, Lairg and Aviemore all saw the mercury plunging to negative double digits.


Caithness drivers – check this 30p hack to quickly de-ice your car

Caithness drivers – check this 30p hack to quickly de-ice your car

With temperatures dropping across Caithness this week, drivers are being told of household items they can use to help defrost their cars.


Castletown driver admits ‘careless’ overtaking move on Killimster-Reiss road

Castletown driver admits ‘careless’ overtaking move on Killimster-Reiss road

A retired civil engineer who overtook a driver when it was unsafe to do so has been fined £500.


Scottish Water calls on people to check for burst pipes

Scottish Water calls on people to check for burst pipes

Scottish Water is calling on customers to be vigilant and check for burst water mains and pipes as a thaw is forecast in the coming days.


Annual litter-picking events in Wick have ‘made a huge difference’

Annual litter-picking events in Wick have ‘made a huge difference’

The Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council will again be at the forefront of local efforts for Spring Clean Scotland, taking place in March and April.


PICTURES: Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics stage Movie Night show

PICTURES: Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics stage Movie Night show

Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics took to the stage for a Movie Night show, with all the routines performed to music from well-known films.


New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

New UHI leading light set to ‘play a crucial part’ in shaping Highland university’s future.

A professor with 30 years experience of “fostering academic innovation” has been given a crucial leadership role at UHI.


Driver stopped at Wick’s Tesco store had no insurance

Driver stopped at Wick’s Tesco store had no insurance

Police stopped Andrew Cabrelli near the entrance to the Tesco supermarket at Wick after a check revealed he had no insurance.


Wick man denies long list of offences

Wick man denies long list of offences

A Wick man is facing a string of charges including police assault, threatening or abusive behaviour, and possession of an offensive weapon.


Thurso woman 4 times limit given ‘relatively substantial’ fine for drink-drive offence

Thurso woman 4 times limit given ‘relatively substantial’ fine for drink-drive offence

Police came upon a parked car with its lights and engine on and wipers running in the early hours but no-one in the driving seat, Wick court heard.


Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

Highland League hit by heavy snow as 7 of 9 matches fall

Seven of nine Highland League fixtures set to be played tomorrow have been postponed.


Big freeze leads to Wick Academy call-off

Big freeze leads to Wick Academy call-off

Wick Academy’s scheduled match against Clachnacuddin at Harmsworth Park on Saturday has fallen victim to the freezing temperatures.


‘They totally ignore us’: Wick/Aberdeen refund delays are ‘unacceptable’

‘They totally ignore us’: Wick/Aberdeen refund delays are ‘unacceptable’

Delays in securing reimbursement for a cancelled Wick/Aberdeen flight last summer have been branded “unacceptable” by a local community councillor.


Top end of table is where Clach should be, says Wick manager

Top end of table is where Clach should be, says Wick manager

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson is not surprised to see Clachnacuddin challenging in the upper reaches of the Highland League this season.


Go-ahead for turbines will show ‘rural residents count for nothing’

Go-ahead for turbines will show ‘rural residents count for nothing’

Approval for the controversial Swarclett wind turbines would demonstrate that “rural residents count for nothing”, according to campaigner Tony Shaw.


‘The council can just take my keys’ – Thurso businessman says his company will be ruined by proposed parking regulations

‘The council can just take my keys’ – Thurso businessman says his company will be ruined by proposed parking regulations

A Thurso businessman held his keys in the air and said Highland Council can take his company if controversial parking plans go ahead in the town.


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