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‘Concern for person’ leads to arrest in Castletown
A 50-year-old man was arrested due to outstanding warrants at an address in Castletown yesterday afternoon.
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Fraudster who stole £14k from pensioner is fined
An Orkney woman who cheated an elderly man out of £14,000 has been fined £2500.
‘That has to stop’: man warned after locking woman out in freezing conditions
A man locked his pregnant partner out of their home in near freezing conditions when she was wearing only her nightdress Wick Sheriff Court has heard.
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Call out for volunteers to tackle weedy eyesores around Thurso’s beachfront
A former Thurso community councillor has started a Facebook page with the intention of cleaning up weedy eyesores around Thurso beach and esplanade.
Wick River Campsite named in ‘outstanding sites’ list for UK
Wick River Campsite is one of only three in the Highlands and Argyll to be named in a list of 150 outstanding UK camping, glamping and touring sites.
King to display watercolours at Society of Caithness Artists show as it celebrates 90th year
King Charles III will be showing two of his watercolours at this year’s annual exhibition by the Society of Caithness Artists in Thurso.
A9 closed in both directions south of Thurso due to road traffic incident
Traffic Scotland is advising motorists to use an alternative route.
Lyth Arts Centre builds bridges for younger audiences with ‘Splore’ initiative
Lyth Arts Centre has joined a consortium of venues and organisations aiming to build relationships with families and young audiences.
Jail for assault that left attacker’s friend with ‘busted’ knee
A Wick man has been jailed for 20 months for a vicious attack on a drinking buddy which a sheriff described as "dreadful and unprovoked".
Over 60 road users stopped during police NC500 operation
A road safety operation carried out along the NC500 over the course of the weekend saw over 60 road users stopped.
Wick summer spruce-up organiser hoping for another great turnout
A volunteer-led summer spruce-up is being planned for Wick on Wednesday, July 16, ahead of the County Show and the town’s annual gala week.
Lyth Arts Centre’s Summer Sessions return to Wick for 2025
Caithness arts organisation Lyth Arts Centre has announced its successful Summer Sessions will return to Wick this August.
‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge
Graham Smith, a former member of the North of Scotland Long Distance Walkers Association, shares the story of the group’s 10th anniversary trek
Wick Co-op - major makeover under way to ‘transform’ community store with £2 million investment
Wick Co-op is set to be ‘totally transformed’ with an extensive eight-week programme of works and improvements underway.
PICTURES: Selfless volunteers clean up Wick ahead of County Show and Gala Week
Wick Paths Group said it had a ‘tremendous turnout’ of volunteers to help tidy up areas of the town ahead of this year’s County Show.
Banking hub welcomed as ‘win-win’ for Wick at official opening
The five-days-a week facility is giving a new lease of life to the former RBS building and it means face-to-face banking will continue in the town.
‘Exciting milestone’ as renewable energy firm moves to Wick Business Park
A wind energy technology company has been confirmed by HIE as the first occupant of one of four new units at Wick Business Park at Lochshell.
‘You reap what you sow’ man who pressured girl (12) into sending intimate pictures is told
A man who made sexual overtures to a 12-year-old girl has avoided a jail sentence.
Latheron Show gears up to celebrate 100th event at West Clyth with fun events for all ages
This year’s landmark Latheron Show will be taking people back in time to mark the 100th staging of the popular agricultural show.
New funding for community groups from Ayre wind farm developer
An offshore wind developer has begun a new round of funding for organisations and groups working to strengthen communities in Caithness and Orkney.