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Wick community councillors alerted over ‘playpark security’
Community councillors have been told of a potential safety hazard close to one of Wick’s most popular playparks.
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One person taken to hospital as road closed on A836 following ‘serious’ crash
Emergency services were called to the scene and one person taken to hospital after the accident at around 1.30pm on Tuesday.
Call for traffic lights to be staggered at reconfigured corner in Wick
Adjustments to two sets of traffic lights have been suggested as a way of avoiding risky close encounters between large vehicles in the town centre.
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Highland flight disruption fears after Loganair cabin crews to be balloted on strike action
Unite members based in Inverness and Aberdeen are among those set to be balloted on strike action over pay.
PICTURES: Dramatic images of Thurso van blaze at weekend
The dramatic moments when a van went up in flames in Thurso were captured by a local man on Saturday afternoon.
‘Only ten per cent of mums give birth in Caithness: we need a model that vastly improves this’
The Caithness Health Action Team is delighted a national maternity review is finally underway and that Caithness hasn’t been forgotten about.
Thurso to host Scottish premiere of New Zealand film 'Common Ground'
Caithness writer and poet George Gunn has announced the Scottish premiere of Common Ground, a video installation by New Zealand filmmaker Mairi Gunn.
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Who are the true champions in your community? Nominate them now for the Highland Heroes 2027 community champion award
PICTURES: 'Last chance saloon' – 93-year-old collector offers £600,000 vintage fleet to Caithness
A 93-year-old Dunnet man is offering to gift his entire collection of vintage motorbikes, classic cars, and rare models to the people of Caithness.
Highlands can benefit more from renewables and other big investment
A call has been made to create a sustainable development plan for the Highlands to ensure the benefits of major investment are felt across the area.
Scottish Government launches national maternity review – with a focus on the far north
The independent review will pay particular attention to maternity care in rural communities such as Caithness.
Far north classic vehicle club gives £1000 to air ambulance charity
Members of Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club have presented £1000 to Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.
Wick-based writer gives readings at LGBTQ+ anthology launch in London
Wick-based writer Kevin Crowe attended the launch in London of a new international anthology of LGBTQ+ short fiction containing six of his stories.
Halkirk Primary School students raise £200 for Caithness charities
Three pupils from Halkirk Primary School sold loom band bracelets in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support and the Caithness Foodbank.
Doug promises he’ll be back next year after reaching final six in world porridge championship
Caithness porridge enthusiast Doug Mackay has vowed to make another attempt at winning the Golden Spurtle next year after reaching the final six.
Watten podcaster takes the plunge as top national fundraiser for Fishermen’s Mission
A Watten man and Scrabster seafood industry advocate braved the chilly waters of the Pentland Firth to support the Fishermen's Mission.
‘Unfair parcel delivery charges must be tackled’, a Highland MSP has demanded
MSP Maree Todd made the call after a report by Consumer Scotland highlighted persistent inequalities in postal and parcel services.
Thurso cemetery extension delayed after discovery of more lairs
Urgency to extend Thurso’s cemetery has been lessened after it was found there are more lairs than thought.
HITA sponsors count down to anniversary awards night
There’s only days to go before the winners of this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards are revealed!
End of the road looming for Stagecoach X99 service between Caithness and Inverness
The X99 service linking Thurso and Wick with the Highland capital is to be scrapped following “a sustained period of extremely low customer numbers”.