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Wick street design project ‘very well advanced now’ as workers are thanked
Workers have been praised for brightening up Wick town centre as the £2.1 million street design project enters its final stages.
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‘I have ordered lovely weather’: Wick set for summer spruce-up
Community councillors are hoping for a good turnout – and an improvement in the weather – for the annual Wick spruce-up on Wednesday evening.
Thurso’s historic cannons were scrapped to aid war effort – along with railings and more
Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon
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‘Waiting game’ over PSO as Wick/Aberdeen flights see high levels of reliability
The Wick/Aberdeen air link is still achieving “high levels of reliability” as a decision is awaited on future funding from the Scottish Government.
'Not optional upgrades' – MSP demands paused Caithness health projects be prioritised
Far north MSP David Green demands paused Caithness hospital and health hub upgrades be prioritised in Scotland's NHS capital programme.
Feline fine at the finish line: Annie completes gruelling LEJOG challenge for cat charities
Over £14,000 has been raised for cat rescue organisations at the end of Annie Bowditch-Brehaut’s cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats.
New report sets out how Highlands can unlock local workforce to deliver warmer homes
A new report highlights the challenges and opportunities in delivering energy efficiency in rural communities.
‘Strong plan in place’: Wick childcare centre vows to improve after ‘weak’ care report
A Wick childcare service has vowed to make effective changes after a care inspection found that children’s experiences had not improved.
Flow Country Partnership launches peatland restoration roadshow in Far North
The Flow Country Partnership is taking its peatland restoration offer on the road this summer.
Wick High pupils form friendships with Brilon school
Pupils from Wick High School spent a week in Brilon, forming new friendships with young people who attend a local school there.
Turbine parts on the move through Wick again this week
Further deliveries of turbine parts for the Golticlay wind farm are taking place this week.
EXCLUSIVE: LibDems expel John Grafton from council group over taxi rapist license row
But so far only Caithness member Willie Mackay has quit the council altogether over the issue.
Listen to this musical tribute to Stroma: Songwriter Roddy Rogers celebrates the art of 'Uncle Frankie'
The rich history and haunting beauty of the island of Stroma have inspired a moving new song by Scottish musician Roddy Rogers.
Halkirk primary school prize winners are announced
As the end of the school term approached, there were extra special celebrations for three pupils at Halkirk Primary School.
Flood warning as ‘heavy and persistent’ rain sweeps into the Highlands from the west
A flood alert has been issued for a large swathe of the Highlands from Inverness to Caithness, Sutherland, Easter and Wester Ross and the Great Glen.
Maastricht magic comes to Caithness: André Rieu global concert set for Thurso big screen
The spectacular new cinema event, Viva Maastricht!, will be broadcast live to Merlin Cinema’s big screen in Thurso. Book your tickets now!
Creating ponds in Caithness gardens - what is your pond doing?
Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht
A99 road works south of Wick extended by 4 days
Road repairs on the A99 have been extended after it was found that additional works were required at the site south of Wick.
A time for celebration and reflection at Wick primary school
The community at Noss Primary came together to celebrate a wide range of achievements at the school’s end-of-term assembly last Wednesday.
BREAKING: Willie Mackay resigns from Highland Council over taxi licence rapist row
He is the first member to leave the local authority over the controversy, others quit the committee.