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Nuclear company to stage open day at Bower to showcase its capabilities to clients

James Fisher Nuclear plays a key role in Dounreay decommissioning programme

Thurso man with 'odd and vulgar sense of humour' made indecent calls to three women

A Thurso man who admitted making indecent phone calls to three women was given a chance to demonstrate he can stay out of trouble.

DAVID RICHARDSON: Cost of living crisis is now impacting on staycation bookings

David Richardson, of the Federation of Small Businesses, on the latest challenge to face the hospitality sector.

Campaigners say in-depth review could lead to 'positive change' in Caithness health and council services

Concerns will be reviewed by health, social care and sport committee

Scottish Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards shortlist revealed!

The shortlist for the 2022 Scottish Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards has been revealed!

New sponsor Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm backs Scottish Highlands and Islands Renewable Energy Awards

Best natural capital project sponsor Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm is proud to back renewable energy awards

Community councillors have gone 'above and beyond' to do their best for Wick

"It is fair to say the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council is not to be ignored," the organisation's chairperson Joanna Coghill has declared.

Bookings 'flooding in' and volunteers urged to help as Wick caravan site makes a fresh start

Bookings are "flooding in" to Wick's caravan site as it prepares to open as a community enterprise – and a call has gone out for volunteers to help.

Acks will look to cause an upset in cup final against Pentland United

Acks know they are rated as underdogs for Saturday's Colin Macleod Memorial Cup final but will be aiming to cause an upset against Pentland United.

Pet charity KWK9 join latest Latheron SWI meeting

Latheron SWI welcomed Lysette Butler from the charity KWK9, along with her dog Jake, to their latest meeting.

Air pistol 'joke' at Wick Harbour lands student in dock

A Wick man's practical joke in brandishing an air pistol at the local harbour in the early hours backfired on him.

Fine for Wick fisherman after two years of domestic abuse

A Wick man who subjected his partner to abuse over the course of two years was fined £1000 at the town's sheriff court on Wednesday.

Thurso 999 Services versus Rangers Legends was 'great experience' for mascots

Taking part in Saturday's charity fundraising match at the Dammies proved to be a "great experience" for the mascots from Thurso Football Academy.

Fine and ban for drug-driver stopped at Melvich

A motorist caught at more than three times the drug-driving limit was fined £400 and banned for 18 months at Wick Sheriff court on Wednesday.

Stone says disruption to Highland rail services is 'simply not good enough'

North MP calls on Scottish and UK governments to sort it out

Last chance to have your say on community benefit fund for Pentland Floating Offshore Wind Farm

Communities around west Caithness and north Sutherland could benefit from a benefit fund related to a proposed floating wind farm off Dounreay.

Thirteen-year-old Tyler wins county golf championship

Thurso Golf Club's Tyler Gordon (13) is believed to be the youngest player ever to win the county championship and hopes to pursue a career in golf.

John O'Groats set for challenge match with Dutch team

A challenge match has been organised at the home of John O'Groats to celebrate a Dutchman's epic walk from Land's End visiting football grounds.

Community council chairperson praises Wick's 'fantastic' memorial to seafarers

The planned Braehead memorial to lost seafarers will be "fantastic", says Joanna Coghill, chairperson of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council.

Halliday's pair of prizes in Rotary Open and senior Stableford

It was another busy week on the course at Reay Golf Club and it proved to be a profitable one for Mike Halliday as he pocketed a couple of prizes.