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Council leader visits Wick – praises roads team 'for their hard work'
Council leader visits Wick – praises roads team 'for their hard work'
The leader of the Highland Council, Councillor Margaret Davidson, recently met with council roads staff in Wick on a visit to Caithness.
Wick school to remain closed after storm damage
Wick school to remain closed after storm damage
Wick High School has issued a bulletin stating that it will remain closed today and tomorrow after a building sustained damage during Storm Arwen.
Eight wheeler spreaders Gritallica, Mr Plow and Ready, Spready, Go! are ready to tackle wintry roads in Caithness
Eight wheeler spreaders Gritallica, Mr Plow and Ready, Spready, Go! are ready to tackle wintry roads in Caithness
BEAR Scotland and its 'well-loved' team of gritters are geared up and ready to tackle the Caithness winter weather as temperatures drop.
Far north is a proper part of the Highlands – and benefits from lack of crowds
Far north is a proper part of the Highlands – and benefits from lack of crowds
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Wildlife and natural features aplenty in Caithness and north Sutherland can easily compare to elsewhere in the region
Ariane Burgess: Have your say in the future of your community
Ariane Burgess: Have your say in the future of your community
Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess
Warning of snow and ice in Caithness for today and tomorrow
Warning of snow and ice in Caithness for today and tomorrow
The Met Office have issued a Yellow Warning for Caithness saying that a 'cold night with icy stretches' are likely to form quickly tonight.
There's just time to prepare for whatever winter brings
There's just time to prepare for whatever winter brings
Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland
Wick campus closed due to 'large hole' – parent council chair condemns building's failings
Wick campus closed due to 'large hole' – parent council chair condemns building's failings
Pupils sent home due to storm damage at Wick Community Campus – parent council chair expressed his disappointment over repeated structural issues.
Met Office warning of snow and gales – Storm Arwen may bring gusts of over 75mph to Caithness
Met Office warning of snow and gales – Storm Arwen may bring gusts of over 75mph to Caithness
The Met Office warns of wintry showers affecting Caithness and an Amber Warning is in place for high winds forecast on the back of Storm Arwen.
Keep your birds safe against avian flu after outbreak confirmed
Keep your birds safe against avian flu after outbreak confirmed
New housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds from avian influenza are required following a number of confirmed cases in the UK.