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‘Shoot me dead’: Jail for Thurso man who caused police stand-off
A man threatened to throw himself from a window during a confrontation in Thurso after breaching his bail conditions.
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Drama at Wick Gala opening night – Heading to Thurso, Cllr Bremner sprints back in full Highland regalia to unlock Whitechapel toilets
Cllr Bremner says there are lessons to be learned from the locked local loo fiasco on Gala opening night.
Woman dies after falling into Pentland Firth at Dunnet Head in Caithness
A woman has died after falling into the Pentland Firth at Dunnet Head, police have now confirmed.
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K Allan Properties expands to Wick with new Bridge Street branch
A fresh face has arrived in Wick town centre as K Allan Properties officially opens the doors to its new branch at 25 Bridge Street.
Whistleblower alarms raised over acid fume escape at Dounreay’s D1310 Labs – several staff taken to hospital
Safety standards and environmental containment protocols at Dounreay have come under intense scrutiny following an acid fume escape.
Woman ‘recovered from the water’ by lifeboat volunteers after falling into the sea at Dunnet Head
A woman who fell into Pentland Firth at Dunnet Head on Thursday was ‘recovered from the water’ by a lifeboat crew.
‘Woman in water’ alert sparks major emergency response on Caithness coastline
Emergency services have responded to reports that a woman fell into the water at Dunnet Head in Caithness.
Cash prizes on offer to top three in 2026 John O’Groats Strongest Man
A start time of noon has been confirmed for the annual John O’Groats Strongest Man event this Sunday.
‘You have utter contempt for the people in your life’: Sentence deferred for Thurso man who defied non-harassment order
A Thurso man asked police to “turn a blind eye” when he breached bail conditions for a second time by contacting a woman he’d agreed to stay away from
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.
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.
Caithness musicians hoping to set ears ringing at live global handbell event
A group of musicians from Caithness are among hundreds from around the world who have gathered in Aberdeen for a special concert this weekend.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thunderstorms weather warning extended
A yellow weather warning for thunderstorms has been extended north as far as the Caithness/Sutherland border.
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.
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.