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Scarecrows on show as gala organisers focus on events run from home

02 July 2020
Scarecrows on show as gala organisers focus on events run from home

Scarecrows on show as gala organisers focus on events run from home

02 July 2020

Wick Gala Week may not be running as planned this year but one notable event has been very visible – the annual scarecrow competition.


Wetherspoon dismisses closure claim as 'fake news'

02 July 2020
Wetherspoon dismisses closure claim as 'fake news'

Wetherspoon dismisses closure claim as 'fake news'

02 July 2020

Reports in some newspapers stating that the Wick branch of JD Wetherspoon was one of 16 earmarked for closure have been dismissed as "fake".


Wick kids cycle and run for dementia fundraiser

01 July 2020
Wick kids cycle and run for dementia fundraiser

Wick kids cycle and run for dementia fundraiser

01 July 2020

A group of children in Wick and Canisbay have raised well over £2000 towards charity by cycling and running in their local areas.


The 'new normal' in Wick town centre

01 July 2020
The 'new normal' in Wick town centre

The 'new normal' in Wick town centre

01 July 2020

With this week's announcement that smaller shops and outdoor markets are allowed to reopen there was a noticeable buzz in Wick town centre.


Mutual clapping session at Armed Forces Day

29 June 2020
Mutual clapping session at Armed Forces Day

Mutual clapping session at Armed Forces Day

29 June 2020

A torrential downpour failed to dampen the spirits of veterans and NHS staff outside Caithness General Hospital for Armed Forces Day at the weekend.


Fishermen urged to prepare for a post-coronavirus world

29 June 2020
Fishermen urged to prepare for a post-coronavirus world

Fishermen urged to prepare for a post-coronavirus world

29 June 2020

A charity for fishermen has highlighted the impact the coronavirus epidemic is having on the industry – and says it is there to help.


Rail company thanks customers for following safety guidance

29 June 2020
Rail company thanks customers for following safety guidance

Rail company thanks customers for following safety guidance

29 June 2020

ScotRail has thanked its customers for wearing face coverings while making essential journeys and following its five rules for safer travel.


All things bright and beautiful in Wick churchyard

29 June 2020
All things bright and beautiful in Wick churchyard

All things bright and beautiful in Wick churchyard

29 June 2020

A group of local people have transformed the gardens adjacent to St Fergus Church in Wick with a colourful display of blooms.


Natalie's bid to save pangolins

28 June 2020
Natalie's bid to save pangolins

Natalie's bid to save pangolins

28 June 2020

A Caithness-based animal rights campaigner has started a bid to help save an endangered creature linked to Covid-19.


Lybster locals leave no stone unturned for ornamental feature

28 June 2020
Lybster locals leave no stone unturned for ornamental feature

Lybster locals leave no stone unturned for ornamental feature

28 June 2020

A group of inspired villagers set about brightening Lybster up a bit with a colourful display on Harbour Road.


Statement on Wick High School's head teacher released

26 June 2020
Statement on Wick High School's head teacher released

Statement on Wick High School's head teacher released

26 June 2020

Wick High School's rector has been working with Highland Council on a special project involved with the reopening of Highland schools.


New Caithness mental health service starts up

24 June 2020
New Caithness mental health service starts up

New Caithness mental health service starts up

24 June 2020

A young Lybster woman has created a new mental health resource for Caithness residents.


Sunday singalong raises spirits and cash

24 June 2020
Sunday singalong raises spirits and cash

Sunday singalong raises spirits and cash

24 June 2020

A woman from Wick has been praised for raising spirits and charity cash during lockdown with an online singing show.


Parent council chairman welcomes school reopening plans

24 June 2020
Parent council chairman welcomes school reopening plans

Parent council chairman welcomes school reopening plans

24 June 2020

A virtual meeting of Wick High School Parent Council highlighted issues with the plans to reopen the school fully on August 12


Disturbance at Wick's Kennedy Terrace

23 June 2020
Disturbance at Wick's Kennedy Terrace

Disturbance at Wick's Kennedy Terrace

23 June 2020

Police are appealing for information following a disturbance that took place in Wick's Kennedy Terrace .


Body recovered from cliffs at West Murkle

23 June 2020
Body recovered from cliffs at West Murkle

Body recovered from cliffs at West Murkle

23 June 2020

The body of man was recovered from cliffs at West Murkle yesterday.


Passengers' anger over loss of Wick flights

23 June 2020
Passengers' anger over loss of Wick flights

Passengers' anger over loss of Wick flights

23 June 2020

Eastern Airways has been accused of a lack of transparency over its withdrawal of passenger flights from Wick John O'Groats Airport.


Purple haze at Reiss

23 June 2020
Purple haze at Reiss

Purple haze at Reiss

23 June 2020

A vivid purple field of wild flowers has been turning heads on the A99 near Reiss.


Tyres slashed in Thurso attack

10 June 2020
Tyres slashed in Thurso attack

Tyres slashed in Thurso attack

10 June 2020

A Thurso family think they were deliberately targeted by a vandal who attacked their car.


Young people encouraged to apply for Education Maintenance Allowance

08 June 2020
Young people encouraged to apply for Education Maintenance Allowance

Young people encouraged to apply for Education Maintenance Allowance

08 June 2020

All eligible young people in Caithness are being encouraged to apply for a weekly, term time allowance of £30 per week from August.


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