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‘It is obvious the north A9 is not a priority’: Councillor hits out over ‘basic maintenance’ on trunk road
Transport Scotland has been criticised for a “shameful” response to complaints about the level of maintenance being carried out on parts of the A9.
Provost ‘shocked, amazed and astounded’ at scale of £7.1m Wick cannabis farm
Community leaders in Wick have said they are shocked by the scale of the cannabis cultivation discovered in the town’s former high school buildings.
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Wick Flowers: Help us to keep our town clean, bright and cheerful
Ann Giles, vice-chairperson of Wick Flowers, gives an update on the group’s activities ahead of its annual general meeting next Tuesday.
Seven back in court over £7.1m cannabis farm discovery
Six men and a teenager have made their second appearance at court, in connection with a £7.1 million cannabis farm in Wick.
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ScotRail disruption between Wick, Thurso and Inverness as signalling hits rail services
A signalling fault is causing disruption for passengers on the Far North Line.
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Concerns Dunbar Hospital in Thurso is being ‘lined up for closure’ as NHS Highland points to ‘recruitment pressures’
People seeking help with non life-threatening emergencies are losing trust that they will be seen at Thurso’s Dunbar Hospital, it has been claimed.
Upgraded harbour entrance stands firm as gales continue to batter Wick
A £1.25m programme of improvements to safeguard Wick harbour is proving to be money well spent as south-easterly gales continue to affect the port.
Masonic lodges in Caithness opening their doors to showcase heritage and traditions
The four Masonic lodges in the Province of Caithness will be opening their doors to the public on separate dates this month.
PICTURES: Made in Caithness – Offshore wind pieces moved to Scrabster after manufacture at JGC base
Huge components made by an expert Caithness company have been transported through the streets of Thurso on their way to Scrabster.
New approach to low-level Dounreay waste stored in ‘underground vault’
Almost 200 containers of low-level radioactive waste from Dounreay are being entombed in a purpose-built underground vault on the site.
Cannabis found at former Wick school ‘worth £7.1m’
Police have said that cannabis discovered at the former Wick High School building had an estimated street value of £7.1 million.
Could rejection of a Beauly substation significantly impact Banniskirk?
The councillors refusal breaks the Spittal – Loch Buidhe – Beauly connection, so will the Caithness substation proceed?
Campaign group ‘ideally placed’ to assist health board in attracting staff to Caithness
Caithness Health Action Team has promised to support NHS Highland in its efforts to attract healthcare professionals to live and work in the county.
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Subsea cable works on Spittal-Peterhead link get under way
Onshore and offshore enabling works on the Spittal to Peterhead subsea cable project are now under way, according to SSEN Transmission.
Wick’s PPP community hub awarded £5000 to help local pensioners
Pulteneytown People’s Project in Wick gets £5000 as top recipient of International Beverage’s Spirit of Our Community Awards 2025.