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Confusion reigns as busy Wick junction is left without traffic lights for four days – who takes responsibility for fixing them?

18 March 2022
Confusion reigns as busy Wick junction is left without traffic lights for four days – who takes responsibility for fixing them?

Confusion reigns as busy Wick junction is left without traffic lights for four days – who takes responsibility for fixing them?

18 March 2022

What caused a four-day delay in traffic lights being fixed at a main junction through Wick town centre last week?


Caithness cyber security expert gives top tips on avoiding Census scammers

16 March 2022
Caithness cyber security expert gives top tips on avoiding Census scammers

Caithness cyber security expert gives top tips on avoiding Census scammers

16 March 2022

Dr Keith Nicholson of Cyber Security Scotland has published some top tips on how to recognise scam messages related to the Census.


Call out for creatives in the Caithness community – 'We hope to get lots of applications form artists across Caithness'

16 March 2022
Call out for creatives in the Caithness community – 'We hope to get lots of applications form artists across Caithness'

Call out for creatives in the Caithness community – 'We hope to get lots of applications form artists across Caithness'

16 March 2022

Lyth Arts Centre is looking for creatives and artists in Caithness to work with them on the next iteration of Caithness Artists in Residence.


Highland Peta rep delighted Ukrainian refugees can travel with their pets to UK

16 March 2022
Highland Peta rep delighted Ukrainian refugees can travel with their pets to UK

Highland Peta rep delighted Ukrainian refugees can travel with their pets to UK

16 March 2022

A Caithness animal rights activist is delighted the UK government has relaxed rules for Ukrainian refugees bringing pets into the country.


Wick campus school closed again due to heating issue – 'These problems require an urgent response,' says Parent Council chair

16 March 2022
Wick campus school closed again due to heating issue – 'These problems require an urgent response,' says Parent Council chair

Wick campus school closed again due to heating issue – 'These problems require an urgent response,' says Parent Council chair

16 March 2022

After closing early yesterday, Wick High School has announced it will remain closed today due to issues with 'the water, heating, and power supply'.


Haster fire fatality – family release name of deceased man

15 March 2022
Haster fire fatality – family release name of deceased man

Haster fire fatality – family release name of deceased man

15 March 2022

The name of the elderly man who died in a house fire at Haster has been released by his family.


78-year-old man dies in Haster house fire

15 March 2022
78-year-old man dies in Haster house fire

78-year-old man dies in Haster house fire

15 March 2022

A blaze in the village of Haster near Wick claimed the life of a 78-year-old man yesterday afternoon.


Wick school closes due to heating issue

15 March 2022
Wick school closes due to heating issue

Wick school closes due to heating issue

15 March 2022

Wick High School (WHS) announced this morning (March 15) that it is closing due to a heating issue and pupils are being sent home.


Can you help? Red Cross calls for volunteers to raise vital funds for people of Ukraine

14 March 2022
Can you help? Red Cross calls for volunteers to raise vital funds for people of Ukraine

Can you help? Red Cross calls for volunteers to raise vital funds for people of Ukraine

14 March 2022

British Red Cross have teamed up with the leading convenience store SPAR (UK) to raise money to help the escalating humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.


North Highland Initiative funded training course will help save marine mammals

14 March 2022
North Highland Initiative funded training course will help save marine mammals

North Highland Initiative funded training course will help save marine mammals

14 March 2022

North Highland Initiative based in Wick has funded a course to train volunteers in the Highlands how to rescue whale, dolphins and seals.


Daisy the dog went to rehab – success story from Balmore rehoming centre in Caithness

14 March 2022
Daisy the dog went to rehab – success story from Balmore rehoming centre in Caithness

Daisy the dog went to rehab – success story from Balmore rehoming centre in Caithness

14 March 2022

The Scottish SPCA has launched a new fundraising campaign and shared a local success story from its Caithness and Sutherland centre.


Cut VAT to save families in the Highlands more than £37 million, says Stone

13 March 2022
Cut VAT to save families in the Highlands more than £37 million, says Stone

Cut VAT to save families in the Highlands more than £37 million, says Stone

13 March 2022

Highland Liberal Democrats have demanded an emergency cut to VAT to protect local families from soaring bills.


Thrumster kids learn about Watten's 'father of television' and want his Emmy award sent to Caithness

12 March 2022
Thrumster kids learn about Watten's 'father of television' and want his Emmy award sent to Caithness

Thrumster kids learn about Watten's 'father of television' and want his Emmy award sent to Caithness

12 March 2022

Thrumster Primary School pupils have been finding out about the great achievements of Watten-born inventor Alexander Bain.


Charity warns of potential scams relating to conflict in Ukraine

11 March 2022
Charity warns of potential scams relating to conflict in Ukraine

Charity warns of potential scams relating to conflict in Ukraine

11 March 2022

Caithness residents are warned to be aware of scammers attempting to exploit the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine.


Thurso college reports on the increasing professionalism of gamekeeping

11 March 2022
Thurso college reports on the increasing professionalism of gamekeeping

Thurso college reports on the increasing professionalism of gamekeeping

11 March 2022

North Highland College recognises that an industry recognised degree 'provides the increased professionalism' in making gamekeeping a career option.


BEAR Scotland staff prove they are true animal lovers – SSPCA announced as road maintenance giant’s National Charity Partner for 2022

10 March 2022
BEAR Scotland staff prove they are true animal lovers – SSPCA announced as road maintenance giant’s National Charity Partner for 2022

BEAR Scotland staff prove they are true animal lovers – SSPCA announced as road maintenance giant’s National Charity Partner for 2022

10 March 2022

The Scottish SPCA (SSPCA) is delighted to announce it has been selected as BEAR Scotland’s national charity partner for 2022.


Journey through dementia, loss and separation at Thurso art show

10 March 2022
Journey through dementia, loss and separation at Thurso art show

Journey through dementia, loss and separation at Thurso art show

10 March 2022

Thurso Gallery is hosting an enthralling exhibition by Highland artist Lar MacGregor that runs from April 12 to April 23.


Caithness businesses affected by Covid can apply for up to £2K funding

10 March 2022
Caithness businesses affected by Covid can apply for up to £2K funding

Caithness businesses affected by Covid can apply for up to £2K funding

10 March 2022

The Highland Council today (March 10) launched a further round of its Discretionary Business Grant Scheme providing grants of £500 to £2000.


Motion on personal safety of councillors agreed upon

10 March 2022
Motion on personal safety of councillors agreed upon

Motion on personal safety of councillors agreed upon

10 March 2022

The local authority, today, agreed upon a motion to recognise and address the personal risks and challenges faced by councillors.


Annual NHS Highland report focuses on mental health and suicide

10 March 2022
Annual NHS Highland report focuses on mental health and suicide

Annual NHS Highland report focuses on mental health and suicide

10 March 2022

Highland Council today welcomed an NHS annual report by Dr Tim Allison which focuses on mental health and suicide within the local population.


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