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Wick High School pupils celebrate exam success as Highers and National 5 results arrive

We asked some of the most exceptional pupils from Wick High School to share details of their successes in this year’s exams.

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Time stops in Wick – Community council discuss steps to fix broken town hall clock

Efforts to safeguard local heritage, repair town landmarks, and protect community funds were discussed at Monday's community council meeting in Wick.

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Thousands of top-quality lambs to go on sale at annual Caithness livestock show

The annual half-bred ewe lamb show and sale returns to Aberdeen & Northern Marts’ Caithness Livestock Centre on Monday, August 17.

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Professor leading maternity review urged to take A9 trip from Caithness to Raigmore

The professor leading Scotland’s maternity review is being challenged to make the journey of more than 100 miles from Caithness to Raigmore Hospital.

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Warrant issued for woman alleged to have repeatedly opened car doors in Wick and Castletown

A vulnerable woman accused of acting culpably and recklessly, assaulting a police officer and behaving aggressively did not turn up at court.

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Three-month driving ban for careless motorist who caused head-on A9 crash near Dunbeath

A Wick driver was “confused” and believed she was on a straight piece of road when she caused a crash by overtaking an HGV on a bend.

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By-election called for new Wick councillor after Willie Mackay resignation

Voters in Wick and East Caithness could be asked to choose a new councillor for the ward after a by-election was announced.

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Thunderstorms weather warning extended

A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been extended north as far as the Caithness/Sutherland border.

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Community councillors express concern over illegal parking and driving in Wick’s revamped town centre

As Wick town centre reopens following a major redesign, community councillors are tackling lingering issues with parking, signage, and bollards.

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Sustainable tourism aim for Flow Country World Heritage Site

Efforts are under way to develop the Flow Country World Heritage Site as a visitor destination in the hope it will benefit far north communities.

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‘Outstanding’ efforts of Thurso and Wick pupils praised on exam results day

Caithness pupils have been praised for their achievements after they received their exam results on Tuesday.

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Wick’s community council welcomes £2.4m flight boost for local airport

Wick community council has hailed a £2.4m funding boost for Wick airport, securing vital flight links to Aberdeen and Glasgow.

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Wick couple’s joy at Belladrum wedding after Caithness band ‘blown away’ at opening main stage

Organisers of the Belladrum Tartan Heart Festival have thanked the thousands who came through the gates – with tickets set to go on sale for 2027.

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Highland pupils achieve rise in exam pass rates – with “encouraging progress” in deprived areas

Education chiefs say Highland pupils have continued to raise attainment in exam results - with “significant gains” in S6.

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Author will tell of Caithness artist ‘Uncle Barr’ at book festival event in Lybster

An author who is a great-niece of the celebrated Caithness artist David Barrogill Keith will be giving a talk at Waterlines on Friday, August 21.

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Church service at Canisbay in presence of the King ‘was so, so beautiful’

The Canisbay minister admitted she had been moved to tears as worshippers were joined by a visiting choir in the presence of King Charles on Sunday.

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Glasgow singer-songwriter GAÏA to join Lyth Arts’ free Summer Sessions festival at Wick this weekend

Musician will join others as part of a free festival involving four days of live music, theatre, art and family fun at Wick’s Rosebank Playing Fields.

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Caithness SWI whist drives raise money for ‘two very worthwhile causes’

Donations totalling £881 have been handed over to two charities following SWI fundraising whist drives held in both the west and east of Caithness.

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Wick paths lighting and access improvements at Castletown’s Drill Hall among successful fund applicants

More than £230,000 has been approved for community projects at Monday’s meeting of Highland Council’s Caithness committee.

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Royal recognition and new base for Assynt Mountain Rescue Team

Fifty years of saving lives: Assynt Mountain Rescue’s milestone weekend.