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Man appears in court charged with series of Wick break-ins
A 31-year-old man has made a private appearance in court following a string of alleged raids to businesses in Wick.
Wick John O’Groats Airport remains a ‘crucial lifeline’ for the Far North
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Apprenticeship support gives boost to 12 firms across Caithness and Sutherland
A total of 12 businesses across Caithness and Sutherland benefited from apprenticeship support during 2025.
Wick drop-in session planned for anyone living with hearing or sight loss
A drop‑in information event aimed at anyone living with hearing or sight loss will be held at the Nucleus archive centre in Wick next week.
Welfare crisis exposed with FOI request: Caithness police attend record number of ‘concern for person’ calls
A massive spike in ‘concern for person’ cases in Caithness last year sparks fears that police are acting as a mental health crisis safety net.
Provost urges residents to secure their valuables after Wick break-ins
After a string of break-ins, Wick Provost Jan McEwan has issued a stark warning for residents to secure their properties and be extra vigilant.
‘Unacceptable’: Caithness births fall to lowest level since maternity downgrading
Only six births took place at Caithness General Hospital in 2025, the lowest annual total since the consultant-led maternity unit was downgraded.
Call for ‘serious rethink’ by Scottish Government over Mey battery energy scheme
“People objected to one layout – ministers consented a different one,” according to Andy Hayton, who has fought against the Mey BESS development.
Charities receive £4600 after Caithness vintage ploughing match
Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club’s 2025 vintage ploughing match raised a total of £4600 which has now been split between two good causes.
Man charged over series of Wick break-ins
Police have arrested and charged a man with a series of break-ins that took place across Wick.
Staying Loyal to far north’s enticing and empty roads
OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Finding a weather window to make the most of long e-bike circuit between Tongue and Altnaharra
Burns celebration for Monday Club in Thurso
There was a good turnout of members, helpers and carers for the Thurso-based Monday Club’s annual Burns supper at the Caithness rugby club pavilion.
Spittal-Beauly power line meetings cancelled ‘pending information’
Highland Council’s north and south planning committees were due to make a determination on an S37 application for the power line next month.
Burns supper in Spittal village hall was a ‘joyous evening’
Scotland’s national bard was celebrated at a Burns event in Spittal village hall attended by 22 members of the community.
SSEN unplanned outage leaves 200 homes near Keiss without power
Around 200 homes were hit by a power cut near Keiss on Monday afternoon.
Arrest made in connection with Wick break-ins
Wick’s provost has made a plea for more police officers to be sent to Caithness to deal with a crime wave after more break-ins occurred last night.
No more stranded travellers: Wick consultant launches ‘A9 Share’ to fix Highland transport gaps
A Wick man’s car-share initiative aims to solve Highland transport woes with an app that will help connect people travelling the A9 route.
Setback for Japanese duo as Monte Carlo rally crews gear up for John O’Groats start
The Monte Carlo Classique/Historique Rally begins on Thursday morning at John O’Groats, marking the centenary of the 1926 start at the same location.
Proposal for Watten wind farm with 220-metre turbines withdrawn after concern over ‘aviation safety’
An application for Scottish Government consent to build a controversial wind farm near Watten has been withdrawn.