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Highland Council leader says Wick/Glasgow air link will meet ‘long-standing demand’

Raymond Bremner says scheduled flights between Wick and Glasgow will meet a “long-standing demand” for better transport links with the central belt.

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Thurso food-sharing project to close after six years

A Thurso project which has rescued thousands of kilos of surplus food from going to landfill is to close after six years.

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Glasgow flights hailed as ‘fantastic news for Caithness’

The imminent launch of scheduled flights between Wick and Glasgow has been hailed as “transformational” for the far north.

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Sutherland brothers doing it for the dogs – European car rally to support KWK9

Two brothers gearing up for a 1200-mile driving challenge across Europe have revealed their rally vehicle and its new dog charity logo.

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Bringing former Woolworths store back to life backed by 84% in Wick survey

A survey on community priorities for Wick has found overwhelming support for the idea of bringing the town’s former Woolworths store back into use.

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Crash involving car and lorry blocks A99 in Caithness

A crash involving a car and a lorry has blocked the A99 in Caithness.

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Kayaking should be about exploring, not rushing!

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Taking your time on the Caithness coast can open up new places to explore when paddling

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WATCH: Were you at Wick’s Gala opening on Saturday? Short video shows the fun-filled procession of floats through the town

Some of the fun from the Wick Gala procession of floats on Saturday night can be seen in this short video.

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Police dashcam and witness appeal after spate of vandalism in Thurso

Officers in Thurso are appealing for information after a spate of vandalism incidents.

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Tributes paid to award-winning Thurso artist

Tributes have been paid to a “truly inspirational” artist whose paintings are on show at the latest Society of Caithness Artists exhibition.

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UHI study in Caithness to ask if peat extracted from wind farm sites can be used in restoration schemes

Wind farm sites in Caithness are being used as the basis for groundbreaking research into whether extracted peat can be used in restoration projects.

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A new Caithness music group is holding a free concert on Thursday

The newly-formed String Group is having its first ever concert at Thurso Library this week.

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Police launch probe into early morning quad bike blaze on Thurso street

Police in Thurso have launched an investigation after a quad bike was set ablaze in the early hours of Monday morning.

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Awards countdown is on as finalists and sponsors await tourism’s big night

HITA 2026 sponsors look ahead to October’s awards night in Inverness

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Gold awards for young Girlguiding members in Caithness

Girlguiding members in Caithness are celebrating after earning awards available in their sections.

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PICTURE SPECIAL: Vibrant start to Wick Gala Week as crowds turn out for Queen's crowning and float parade – Over £16K raised

ARE YOU IN THE PICTURE? Wick Gala Week kicks off in style as crowds lined the streets for the Queen’s crowning and procession of floats.

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ScotRail cancels two Far North rail services as staff shortages bite

A lack of train crew has forced ScotRail to withdraw two of today’s Far North rail services.

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Organisers delighted as records are broken at 121st Halkirk Highland Games

The pipes and drums of four bands helped to create a memorable spectacle at the 121st Halkirk Highland Games on Saturday.

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Gala week exhibition celebrates 100 years of Wick Model Yacht Club

The centenary of Wick Model Yacht Club is being celebrated in an exhibition running for three days at Cowie’s building during the town’s gala week.

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Six-hour escort home for damaged yacht after Wick RNLI rescue

Wick RNLI’s all-weather lifeboat Roy Barker II escorted a dismasted yacht safely to Wick after a lengthy offshore rescue.