Take 5 Fridays: Our most read stories from across the North of Scotland this week

May 14 - May 21

Did you miss some of the most read news stories from across the North of Scotland this week?

Take 5 to check out these stories

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1) Hotel firm snaps up another three properties on NC500

2) The Viking skullcrusher – Sweyn Asliefsson – had a Caithness place of his own

3) Cyclist injured in road accident near Wick

4) Pictures: Police action at vandalism blighted Wick school

5) Vehicle damaged after hitting pothole – while being driven by roads inspector

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