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Community council chairman says Newton Park should be proud of gold award

Pupils and staff at a Wick primary school have been told they should be proud of their achievement in gaining gold Rights Respecting School status.

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Feeding ewes ‘easily cashed’ at Quoybrae sale

Quoybrae, Aberdeen & Northern Marts on Monday sold 1397 sheep.

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Shortlist announced for Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards 2026!

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Stone demands fair treatment for families of infected blood scandal victims

Far north MP Jamie Stone wants families of those who died as a result of the infected blood scandal not to be disadvantaged when given compensation.

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‘There just is not enough room’: Concerns over reconfigured corner in centre of Wick

Safety concerns have been raised over the reconfigured corner of Bridge Street and High Street in Wick as a result of the £2.1m street design scheme.

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EXCLUSIVE: Caithness councillor Andrew Jarvie revealed as Reform UK Holyrood staffer

Willie Mackay’s resignation sparks fears the party could target his seat in council.

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Wick street design project ‘very well advanced now’ as workers are thanked

Workers have been praised for brightening up Wick town centre as the £2.1 million street design project enters its final stages.

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‘I have ordered lovely weather’: Wick set for summer spruce-up

Community councillors are hoping for a good turnout – and an improvement in the weather – for the annual Wick spruce-up on Wednesday evening.

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Thurso’s historic cannons were scrapped to aid war effort – along with railings and more

Thurso’s Heritage by a Thirsa Loon

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‘Waiting game’ over PSO as Wick/Aberdeen flights see high levels of reliability

The Wick/Aberdeen air link is still achieving “high levels of reliability” as a decision is awaited on future funding from the Scottish Government.

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'Not optional upgrades' – MSP demands paused Caithness health projects be prioritised

Far north MSP David Green demands paused Caithness hospital and health hub upgrades be prioritised in Scotland's NHS capital programme.

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Feline fine at the finish line: Annie completes gruelling LEJOG challenge for cat charities

Over £14,000 has been raised for cat rescue organisations at the end of Annie Bowditch-Brehaut’s cycle ride from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

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New report sets out how Highlands can unlock local workforce to deliver warmer homes

A new report highlights the challenges and opportunities in delivering energy efficiency in rural communities.

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‘Strong plan in place’: Wick childcare centre vows to improve after ‘weak’ care report

A Wick childcare service has vowed to make effective changes after a care inspection found that children’s experiences had not improved.

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Flow Country Partnership launches peatland restoration roadshow in Far North

The Flow Country Partnership is taking its peatland restoration offer on the road this summer.

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Wick High pupils form friendships with Brilon school

Pupils from Wick High School spent a week in Brilon, forming new friendships with young people who attend a local school there.

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Turbine parts on the move through Wick again this week

Further deliveries of turbine parts for the Golticlay wind farm are taking place this week.

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EXCLUSIVE: LibDems expel John Grafton from council group over taxi rapist license row

But so far only Caithness member Willie Mackay has quit the council altogether over the issue.

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Listen to this musical tribute to Stroma: Songwriter Roddy Rogers celebrates the art of 'Uncle Frankie'

The rich history and haunting beauty of the island of Stroma have inspired a moving new song by Scottish musician Roddy Rogers.

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Halkirk primary school prize winners are announced

As the end of the school term approached, there were extra special celebrations for three pupils at Halkirk Primary School.