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Passenger numbers ‘growing substantially’ on Wick PSO flights
Highland Council is confident the subsidised flights from Wick John O’Groats Airport to Aberdeen and Glasgow can be “successful and sustainable”.
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Wick and East Caithness by-election: Result confirmed
The successful candidate for the Wick and East Caithness by-election has been announced as Julie Calder of the Scottish Liberal Democrats.
NC 500 seeks ‘a wider benefit for all communities’ as three new appointments announced
Promoters of the North Coast 500 route say they are strengthening community ties through three new appointments.
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‘I like to speak to people’: New councillor ‘overwhelmed’ by Wick and East Caithness by-election win
Julie Calder felt “overwhelmed” and “emotional” after being elected as the new member for the Wick and East Caithness ward on Highland Council.
‘No alternative to jail’ for Thurso man after series of violent and threatening crimes
Deejay Wingfield is beginning a jail stretch for trouble he caused on his 21st birthday.
Man denies stab threat at Thurso hotel
A 43-year-old man is to contest a charge that he threatened to stab someone during an disturbance he allegedly caused in a Thurso hotel.
‘She will not be forgotten’: Thurso community councillors add to tributes to local campaigner
Thurso community councillors have added to the tributes paid to former member Louise Smith-Dasar.
Oil tanker damage prompts police investigation
Police are appealing for information to help trace those responsible for the ‘deliberate’ act.
Pentland Ferries named as ferry operator of the year in National Transport Awards
Tribute was paid to the dedication of the Banks family as Pentland Ferries was named as ferry operator of the year in the National Transport Awards.
Thurso man who breached bail and non-harrassment order given chance with community sentence
Lee Mackenzie who this summer repeatedly flouted court orders to avoid contact with a woman has avoided a jail stint.
Ex-serviceman from Thurso honoured for ‘outstanding bravery’ in fighting off railway station attacker
A young ex-serviceman from Thurso has been commended for his “outstanding bravery” in fighting off an attacker at a railway station in England.
Vaping and smoking law and tax changes spark Highland warning
New duty hikes and law changes for vaping and smoking have sparked a warning to retailers and consumers in the Highlands.
Events at mill to mark 150 years of John O’Groats as destination for visitors
It is 150 years since John O’Groats became a practical destination for travellers – and this milestone is to be marked by a weekend of activities.
Caithness Fèis tutors delighted with turnout at first workshop of session
There was a great turnout – and plenty of smiles – at the first Fèis music workshop of the new session, held at Wick High School on Saturday.
‘White elephant’ fears over promised Thurso workers’ village legacy
Fears have been raised that the temporary site in Thurso earmarked to accommodate up to 500 incoming power workers will turn into a white elephant.
26 jobs retained as D&E takes over Caithness bus services
Stagecoach’s bus operations in Thurso and Wick will pass into public ownership this month.
Dounreay battery energy storage site faces no objection from Highland Council
The plans were originally objected to by Highland Council over a lack of information.
Watten’s community-run shop closing in on share offer target
Watten’s community-run shop and post office has become a “focal point” for the village, with an increasing range of goods and ongoing refurbishment.
Chance to learn more about Toftingall battery scheme near Spittal
Residents are being given a chance to find out more about the Toftingall battery energy storage system (BESS) plant which is going up near Spittal.
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