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UPDATE: Death of 22-year-old woman after B876 crash near Wick

11 August 2023
UPDATE: Death of 22-year-old woman after B876 crash near Wick

UPDATE: Death of 22-year-old woman after B876 crash near Wick

11 August 2023

Police Scotland stated today that the young woman involved in the B876 road crash last Saturday (August 5) died in hospital yesterday.


VIDEO: Flooding in Thurso town centre – shops forced to close

11 August 2023
VIDEO: Flooding in Thurso town centre – shops forced to close

VIDEO: Flooding in Thurso town centre – shops forced to close

11 August 2023

A Wick man captured video of flooding in the centre of Thurso this afternoon that led to several shops closing their doors.


Highland tenant rent arrears below national average

11 August 2023
Highland tenant rent arrears below national average

Highland tenant rent arrears below national average

11 August 2023

Yesterday (Thursday, August 10), Highland Council discussed the impact that the ‘cost of living’ has had on tenants experiencing rent arrears.


Stagecoach replies to raft of customer complaints about its far north services – disabled Wick man tells story of being stuck in Inverness

11 August 2023
Stagecoach replies to raft of customer complaints about its far north services – disabled Wick man tells story of being stuck in Inverness

Stagecoach replies to raft of customer complaints about its far north services – disabled Wick man tells story of being stuck in Inverness

11 August 2023

Complaints from Caithness residents, some elderly and disabled, about Stagecoach buses not showing up at stops have been tackled by the company.


North Lands Creative glass studio in Lybster ceases trading – six staff lose jobs

10 August 2023
North Lands Creative glass studio in Lybster ceases trading – six staff lose jobs

North Lands Creative glass studio in Lybster ceases trading – six staff lose jobs

10 August 2023

A Caithness creative glass studio with a well-founded international reputation has closed its doors with six staff members losing their jobs.


What was the mystery foam on Loch Watten?

09 August 2023
What was the mystery foam on Loch Watten?

What was the mystery foam on Loch Watten?

09 August 2023

A mysterious white foam sighted along the edge of Loch Watten had many local people perplexed but the weird anomaly has now been explained.


Car flips after Thurso road collision

09 August 2023
Car flips after Thurso road collision

Car flips after Thurso road collision

09 August 2023

At least one vehicle has been written off after an accident on a Thurso street on Thursday, August 3.


Wick High School exam results in – Thrumster mum talks about her daughter's delight

09 August 2023
Wick High School exam results in – Thrumster mum talks about her daughter's delight

Wick High School exam results in – Thrumster mum talks about her daughter's delight

09 August 2023

Wick High School said that the move back to a more traditional examination setting has seen pupils adjust and perform well under the conditions.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Basking in the sunshine at Mey Highland Games 2023 – 'It's been the best games ever'

07 August 2023
PICTURE SPECIAL: Basking in the sunshine at Mey Highland Games 2023 – 'It's been the best games ever'

PICTURE SPECIAL: Basking in the sunshine at Mey Highland Games 2023 – 'It's been the best games ever'

07 August 2023

Record crowds turned up at John O'Groats to see King Charles III acting as chieftain of the Mey Highland Games 2023.


Serious road crash on B876 at Kirk/Killimster – 22-year-old woman in critical condition

07 August 2023
Serious road crash on B876 at Kirk/Killimster – 22-year-old woman in critical condition

Serious road crash on B876 at Kirk/Killimster – 22-year-old woman in critical condition

07 August 2023

Police Scotland appeals for information after a serious road crash on the B876 road near Kirk/Killimster on Saturday, August 5.


Family fun walk up Wick river

03 August 2023
Family fun walk up Wick river

Family fun walk up Wick river

03 August 2023

Join the High Life Highland countryside rangers on a 'fun wee wander' up Wick river on Tuesday, August 8 from 10.30am to 11.30am.


VIDEOS and PICTURES: International Rubik's cube competition at Wick Youth Club

03 August 2023
VIDEOS and PICTURES: International Rubik's cube competition at Wick Youth Club

VIDEOS and PICTURES: International Rubik's cube competition at Wick Youth Club

03 August 2023

See videos and pictures as competitors play in the first ever Highland Rubik's cube competition held at Wick Youth Club.


Council's electric vehicle team helps in move towards fleet decarbonisation – 19 to 92 charging points growth in 5 years

03 August 2023
Council's electric vehicle team helps in move towards fleet decarbonisation – 19 to 92 charging points growth in 5 years

Council's electric vehicle team helps in move towards fleet decarbonisation – 19 to 92 charging points growth in 5 years

03 August 2023

Highland Council is taking 'huge strides' toward the decarbonisation of its fleet to help tackle the ecological and climate emergency.


Caithness and Sutherland nature events – SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODES INCLUDED

02 August 2023
Caithness and Sutherland nature events – SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODES INCLUDED

Caithness and Sutherland nature events – SPECIAL DISCOUNT CODES INCLUDED

02 August 2023

High Life Highland rangers have a roster of family-friendly, nature events lined up throughout August. NB: DISCOUNT CODES IN ARTICLE.


PICTURES: Sturgeon Moon swim at Trinkie outdoor pool near Wick

02 August 2023
PICTURES: Sturgeon Moon swim at Trinkie outdoor pool near Wick

PICTURES: Sturgeon Moon swim at Trinkie outdoor pool near Wick

02 August 2023

A group of local swimmers braved the elements at Wick's Trinkie pool to witness last night's lunar phenomenon known as a Sturgeon Moon.


Dunnet cottage museum celebrates three decades of operation

02 August 2023
Dunnet cottage museum celebrates three decades of operation

Dunnet cottage museum celebrates three decades of operation

02 August 2023

Next Wednesday (August 9) Mary-Ann's Cottage in Dunnet will host a celebration day to mark 30 years of the museum opening.


VIDEO and PICTURES: Queens past and present gather at Pulteney Centre to celebrate Wick's gala

01 August 2023
VIDEO and PICTURES: Queens past and present gather at Pulteney Centre to celebrate Wick's gala

VIDEO and PICTURES: Queens past and present gather at Pulteney Centre to celebrate Wick's gala

01 August 2023

Did you miss it? Video and pictures with past and present Wick Gala Queens and one sprightly Herring Queen at PPP event.


PICTURES: A final farewell to Wick Gala Week with a colourful display by the river

01 August 2023
PICTURES: A final farewell to Wick Gala Week with a colourful display by the river

PICTURES: A final farewell to Wick Gala Week with a colourful display by the river

01 August 2023

Wick Gala Week came to its usual fiery and colourful conclusion on Saturday evening and the committe chair talked about how well the event went.


Man arrested after incident at shop in Wick

31 July 2023
Man arrested after incident at shop in Wick

Man arrested after incident at shop in Wick

31 July 2023

A 52-year-old man was arrested after an incident occurred at a shop in Wick's High Street on Saturday afternoon.


Mey Highland Games takes place this Saturday – speculation on appearance of new king

31 July 2023
Mey Highland Games takes place this Saturday – speculation on appearance of new king

Mey Highland Games takes place this Saturday – speculation on appearance of new king

31 July 2023

The Mey Highland Games takes place on Saturday (August 5) at John O'Groats but there is no official announcement that King Charles III will attend.


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