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30-hour long yellow warning for heavy rain issued for parts of the Highlands
A 30-hour long weather warning for heavy rain has been issued for parts of the Highlands.
‘Keep our beloved church open’ – Plans to close Wick’s St Fergus church cause uproar
Many across Caithness and beyond are enraged by plans to close the landmark St Fergus church in Wick and have launched an online petition to save it.
Cycle pair reach Groats for LEJOG Palestinian fundraiser and hit 98% of goal
A pair of friends cycled into John O’Groats on Sunday and completed a UK charity run to send medical aid to Palestinian people.
Thurso RNLI crew rescues kayakers in Pentland Firth
Two holidaymakers were rescued by Thurso lifeboat volunteers yesterday after they were pushed miles away from John o’ Groats by the tides.
Man (42) to appear at Wick Sheriff Court today after weekend incidents
A 42-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident which took place in Wick on Sunday.
PICTURES: Crafty crafter’s ‘shop with no name’ is ready for tourist season in Wick
A Haster man is bucking the trend of closures on Wick high street with his woodturning products and bric-a-brac for sale in a ‘shop with no name’.
Exclusive Alistair Campbell interview on the 2024 General Election: The UK is ‘desperate for change’
He says ‘I can't think of anything in Britain that has really improved. I can't think of a single thing’ but ‘I'm hopeful of change’.
Population timebomb fears after ‘extremely worrying’ school roll projections by Highland Council, say business leaders
“Extremely worrying” population changes in the Highlands risk an “irreversible” demographic timebomb, experts and leading business figures fear.
Did a billionaire Russian oligarch land at Wick airport today?
A private jet owned by a powerful Russian oligarch close to Vladimir Putin landed at Wick airport today, according to a local flight watcher.
Former Wick and east Caithness councillor Nicola More launches new business venture
A Wick-based former far north Highland councillor has set up a new business which she hopes will benefit the local economy.
Psychiatric care boost on the horizon for Caithness patients
Changes have been implemented by NHS Highland which will lead to a senior clinician providing substantive cover for psychiatry in Caithness.
Localism is theme as Highlands and Islands Climate Festival returns
The Highlands and Islands Climate Festival will return in September to promote community climate action across the region.
PICTURES: Armed officers lay siege to house in Wick – ‘Three victims taken to hospital’
A huge police presence descended on Glamis Road in Wick today (May 19) as armed officers laid siege to a house that had three people inside.
‘No wider threat to the public’ as man (42) is arrested after multiple assaults in Wick
A 42-year-old man was arrested in connection with two incidents of assault and robbery in Wick earlier today.
Caithness solicitor accused of £100k embezzlement will not face trial over charges
A Caithness solicitor accused of embezzling over £100,000 from his firm over a four-year period will no longer face trial this week.
Nuclear-free councils hit out at ‘mad delusion’ of new reactor
Calls for a nuclear revival in Scotland – including the possibility of a new Dounreay reactor – have been dismissed as “folly” and a “mad delusion”.
2023 Highland Book Prize shortlist announced
5 titles with a Highland background are in the running for this year’s Highland Book Prize.
Caithness business supports workplace walking campaign
Walking charity Paths for All is publicising National Walking Month this May with a scheme that recognises the importance of staff being active.
Melvich solicitor struck off after forging signature
A far north solicitor has been struck off for dishonesty after forging her client’s signature on a will.
Wick lifeboat couple set to go for Gold in GB rowing challenge
Two Wick lifeboat volunteers aiming to set off on an around-Britain challenge next week have struck gold with the backing of a lead sponsor.