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Stricken Norwegian yacht sparks Wick lifeboat launch

The Norwegian yacht Ceomlag raised the alarm after suffering mechanical issues south-east of Lybster on Thursday morning.

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Air link between Caithness and Glasgow ‘will boost sustainable economic growth’

Trudy Morris, chief executive of North Highland Chamber of Commerce, says the newly announced Wick/Glasgow air link is “a significant step forward”.

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King Charles ‘gave everybody a real lift’ on visit to Halkirk heritage centre

The King was said to have been “as happy as Larry” after visiting Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre and unveiling an ex-royal Land Rover.

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Celebrate the Flow Country’s second World Heritage Site anniversary with music and film

Latheron Village Hall is hosting a fun event this Friday celebrating the flow country’s second anniversary as a UNESCO-recognised World Heritage Site.

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Average speed camera deployment west of Thurso cost £354,000

More than £354,000 was spent on the deployment of average speed cameras on the A836 west of Thurso over a 12-month period, it has emerged.

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PICTURES: Wick gala fancy-dress organiser ‘overwhelmed’ by Braehead turnout

The 2026 Wick Gala Week children’s fancy-dress parade was a “phenomenal” success with a bumper turnout of competitors and spectators.

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Gala queen among visitors welcomed by Wick Society pirate crew

They may have looked like dastardly buccaneers, but Wick Society volunteers gave a friendly welcome to those stepping aboard the Isabella Fortuna.

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PICTURE SPECIAL: A time for reflection at Thurso art show as chairman raises a toast to departed friends and welcomes works from King Charles

SEE a selection of artworks in this picture special about the Society of Caithness Artists exhibition that paid tribute to two late artists.

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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.