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Wick not affected by air traffic control strike after 'local arrangement'

Wick not affected by air traffic control strike after 'local arrangement'

Wick John O'Groats Airport will not be affected by the air traffic control strike action due to take place on Thursday.


Beatrice presents 'enormous opportunity', says trade body chief

Beatrice presents 'enormous opportunity', says trade body chief

The completion of the Beatrice offshore wind farm presents an "enormous opportunity" for Scotland, according to Claire Mack of Scottish Renewables.


It's Miller time as Pat is new Academy chairman

It's Miller time as Pat is new Academy chairman

Pat Miller is the new chairman of Wick Academy, with Stewart Gunn taking on the vice-chairman role and Mel Roger becoming the club secretary.


Oil theft at Altnabreac

Oil theft at Altnabreac

Another theft of heating oil has recently occurred in the caithness countryside with the latest incident happening in Altnabreac.


Normandy veteran from Wick celebrates 100th birthday

Normandy veteran from Wick celebrates 100th birthday

A WAR veteran from Wick celebrated his 100th birthday recently in North Wales.


Angus lands DFFA President’s Quaich

Angus lands DFFA President’s Quaich

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association started its 2019 series of Boat League competitions with an all-day event on Loch Watten when 17 members took part.


Mackay family golfers battle it out in 16th annual challenge

Mackay family golfers battle it out in 16th annual challenge

The 16th Mackay Golf Challenge took place at Wick Golf Club with family members from as far away as Edinburgh, Glasgow and Dingwall joining locals.


Fire crews praised by Melvich residents

Fire crews praised by Melvich residents

North coast residents have praised firefighters for their efforts in battling the ongoing wildfire in the Melvich area.


Thurso fiddlers’ rally goes with a swing

Thurso fiddlers’ rally goes with a swing

There was a large turnout in Thurso High School on Saturday night for the annual fiddlers' rally organised by Thurso Strathspey and Reel Society.


Local women set up new venture to boost tourism

Local women set up new venture to boost tourism

Local women Isobel Mackay and Angela Williamson have set up a new tourism venture to encourage visitors to stay in Caithness longer than one night.


Trail team erect new Wick signs

Trail team erect new Wick signs

The John O'Groats Trail team have put up signs throughout Wick to highlight their walking route.


Thurso's D-Day hero receives BEM award

Thurso's D-Day hero receives BEM award

World War II RAF veteran Don Mason was presented with the British Empire Medal at a ceremony in Thurso.


Controversial 20 mph speed limit for Wick is changed

Controversial 20 mph speed limit for Wick is changed

A controversial plan to impose a 20 mph speed limit on the majority of Wick roads has been amended.


Councillors unhappy Wick car park not included in capital plan

Councillors unhappy Wick car park not included in capital plan

Wick councillors hit out after discovering the resurfacing of the riverside car park has not been included in the roads capital programme.


Award victory for Thurso dance school

Award victory for Thurso dance school

A Thurso dance school took home a dozen top awards in its first freestyle competition.


Another Saturday success for Mike at Thurso Bowling Club

Another Saturday success for Mike at Thurso Bowling Club

Mike Windsor made it two wins on successive Saturdays as he lifted the Gary Youngson Wealth Management sponsored Allan Cup at Thurso Bowling Club.


French fun for Newton Park Primary School pupils

French fun for Newton Park Primary School pupils

Pupils of Wick’s Newton Park Primary School took part in a Fun French Friday which helped to broaden their knowledge about France.


Beatrice final turbine hailed as 'fantastic milestone' for Caithness

Beatrice final turbine hailed as 'fantastic milestone' for Caithness

"Great news for Caithness" is how Willie Watt of Wick Harbour Authority described the completion of the 84-turbine Beatrice offshore wind farm.


Thurso Pentland out of luck as Thistle hit late goal spree

Thurso Pentland out of luck as Thistle hit late goal spree

Bad luck and a lack of fitness proved to be Thurso Pentland's undoing when a crazy last 25 minutes saw them ship seven goals at Wick Thistle.


Organiser Colin gets Richard's thanks

Organiser Colin gets Richard's thanks

Wick Academy's Richard Macadie was full of praise and gratitude towards the organiser of his testimonial season, Colin Stewart.


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