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At last...! Parking enforcement finally arrives on the streets of Wick

At last...! Parking enforcement finally arrives on the streets of Wick

Enforcement officers have finally taken to the streets of Wick to tackle the scourge of illegally parked vehicles.


Graveyard drugs den owner speaks out

Graveyard drugs den owner speaks out

The Italian owner of the Wick cemetery gatehouse explains why he feels "abandoned and victimised" over the vandalism to his property.


Timber exported from north-east Caithness for first time, says community councillor

Timber exported from north-east Caithness for first time, says community councillor

The first export of timber from north-east Caithness has taken place, according to a local community councillor.


We will listen, says council boss over Wick regeneration

We will listen, says council boss over Wick regeneration

Highland Council’s chief executive has pledged that local people's views on the future of Wick town centre will be taken on board.


Huge fly swarms hit Caithness

Huge fly swarms hit Caithness

Enormous swarms of fever-flies have hatched out in Caithness in their first officially recorded outing in the county.


Wick trader shuts up shop due to parking restrictions

Wick trader shuts up shop due to parking restrictions

A Wick town centre shop is set to close due to the new parking restrictions on Bridge Street.


Inauguration of pupil award at Wick High School

Inauguration of pupil award at Wick High School

The rector of Wick High School has accepted a new annual award from a local company for the best-performing pupil in English and social subjects.


Caithness title race pendulum swings Wick Groats' way

Caithness title race pendulum swings Wick Groats' way

Wick Groats manager Kevin Anderson was "absolutely delighted" as his team defeated county title rivals Pentland United in the big Division One clash.


Final showdown will be between top two

Final showdown will be between top two

Pentland United and Wick Groats have marched into the final of the Colin Macleod Memorial Cup.


£7400 in prize money shared in prestigious weekend of darts at Wick

£7400 in prize money shared in prestigious weekend of darts at Wick

Darts players from as far afield as Elgin and Orkney converged on the Seaforth Club for three days of competition in the Friends of the Glass event.


North MP criticises rail firm over compensation scheme

North MP criticises rail firm over compensation scheme

ScotRail has been criticised by north MP Jamie Stone over its complex compensation scheme for delayed passengers.


Tories can’t be trusted over farm support, says local MSP Gail Ross

Tories can’t be trusted over farm support, says local MSP Gail Ross

MSP Gail Ross has slammed the UK Government for "badly letting down" farmers, saying Brexit uncertainty has left food producers suffering.


Baxter takes junior darts title at Wick

Baxter takes junior darts title at Wick

Inverness lad Baxter MacIntosh beat off local competition to win the 2019 Caithness open junior darts championship in Wick.


Newcomers get a taste of sailing at Pentland Firth Yacht Club

Newcomers get a taste of sailing at Pentland Firth Yacht Club

Sunday saw Pentland Firth Yacht Club open its doors to potential new sailors in Caithness as part of the RYA’s Push the Boat Out month.


North fire crews battling moor blaze in Melvich

North fire crews battling moor blaze in Melvich

Crews from Caithness and Sutherland are "making progress" in fighting an extensive moor fire in the Melvich area.


Lesley Riddoch to present Nordic film screening in Wick

Lesley Riddoch to present Nordic film screening in Wick

Broadcaster, activist and journalist Lesley Riddoch will be presenting a screening of her Nordic films at the Pulteney Centre next week.


Pod of orcas captured on camera on east coast journey

Pod of orcas captured on camera on east coast journey

Wildlife watchers enjoyed a memorable spectacle as a pod of seven killer whales travelled up the east coast of Sutherland and Caithness.


Benefits of devolved powers must go beyond central belt, says local MP

Benefits of devolved powers must go beyond central belt, says local MP

North MP Jamie Stone has called on Holyrood to ensure that the benefits of Scotland's devolved powers are spread far beyond the central belt.


State-of-the-art greens mower for Wick course

State-of-the-art greens mower for Wick course

Wick Golf Club has taken delivery of a new state-of-the-art greens mower costing £36,000.


Minister and daughter complete zip-wire challenge

Minister and daughter complete zip-wire challenge

A Caithness minister rev-elled in his latest fundraising venture despite some unseasonal weather.


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