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Lyth Arts Centre plan to hold two ‘secret’ gigs in August
As part of Lyth Arts Centre’s summer festival programme, they have announced that they are organising two secret gigs.
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Vile sex offender raped and abused young children and women
A serial sex offender has admitted three counts of rape, alongside sex offences on children – one as young as three years old.
Town maps now available as part of Wick community-led tourism initiative
Wick’s community-led tourism initiative has taken another step forward with the delivery of specially designed town maps showing local attractions.
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'Your tyres won't save you': Shocking truth revealed by Wick Weather Watcher as lightning strikes Caithness
Keith Banks has revealed why today's lightning show lacked the staying power of earlier summer tempests.
‘I hope I’m still alive to taste it’: King Charles congratulates Caithness couple on ‘wonderful’ transformation of mill into new distillery
King Charles was in high spirits as he officially opened the new Stannergill Distillery at the transformed Castletown Mill on Wednesday.
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.
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”.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Crash involving car and lorry blocks A99 in Caithness
A crash involving a car and a lorry has blocked the A99 in Caithness.
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