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Two young girls hit by car in Wick

18 November 2021
Two young girls hit by car in Wick

Two young girls hit by car in Wick

18 November 2021

Police confirmed an incident occurred in Wick town centre yesterday afternoon in which two 13-year-old girls were allegedly struck by a vehicle.


Three cheers for Wick pub's beer

18 November 2021
Three cheers for Wick pub's beer

Three cheers for Wick pub's beer

18 November 2021

A Wick pub has been acclaimed for the quality of its real ale – by members of the town’s Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA) branch.


Witness appeal – carpets stolen in Wick

18 November 2021
Witness appeal – carpets stolen in Wick

Witness appeal – carpets stolen in Wick

18 November 2021

Did you see carpets being stolen from around Wick Harbour?


Police swoop on drug drivers and speeders

17 November 2021
Police swoop on drug drivers and speeders

Police swoop on drug drivers and speeders

17 November 2021

Police arrested five people on drug driving offences and dealt with 45 motorists for speeding over one weekend in the Highlands.


The day a Caithness broch was bulldozed over a cliff – can you help tell stories like this to highlight Scotland's climate story?

17 November 2021
The day a Caithness broch was bulldozed over a cliff – can you help tell stories like this to highlight Scotland's climate story?

The day a Caithness broch was bulldozed over a cliff – can you help tell stories like this to highlight Scotland's climate story?

17 November 2021

A new competition highlighting how climate change affects our heritage is looking for Caithness contributions for its competition.


Follow the ancient pilgrims through Caithness with new guide books on Saints Trail

17 November 2021
Follow the ancient pilgrims through Caithness with new guide books on Saints Trail

Follow the ancient pilgrims through Caithness with new guide books on Saints Trail

17 November 2021

A new guide book will not only guide pilgrims as they travel the Northern Pilgrims Way but will also provide a modest income stream for the group.


Fraud rises by two-thirds in Scotland during pandemic

17 November 2021
Fraud rises by two-thirds in Scotland during pandemic

Fraud rises by two-thirds in Scotland during pandemic

17 November 2021

Crimes of fraud in Scotland have increased by two-thirds over the past two years, sparking fresh calls for people to be vigilant.


Author's new book for young adults inspired by Caithness tour

16 November 2021
Author's new book for young adults inspired by Caithness tour

Author's new book for young adults inspired by Caithness tour

16 November 2021

A former Wick resident and teacher at Thurso High School has added to her growing list of publications with a fourth novel.


HMRC warning on Self Assessment tricksters after 800K tax scams

16 November 2021
HMRC warning on Self Assessment tricksters after 800K tax scams

HMRC warning on Self Assessment tricksters after 800K tax scams

16 November 2021

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) warns the public to be on their guard after nearly 800,000 tax-related scams were reported in the last year.


BREAKING NEWS! NHS Highland make important announcement of product recall

16 November 2021
BREAKING NEWS! NHS Highland make important announcement of product recall

BREAKING NEWS! NHS Highland make important announcement of product recall

16 November 2021

There has been a national recall of the Prohealth Vitamin D3 Children’s Drops due to reports of damage to the pipette, NHS Highland announced today.


It's tremendous to be part of full Remembrance Sunday ceremony again, says Lord-Lieutenant of Caithness

15 November 2021
It's tremendous to be part of full Remembrance Sunday ceremony again, says Lord-Lieutenant of Caithness

It's tremendous to be part of full Remembrance Sunday ceremony again, says Lord-Lieutenant of Caithness

15 November 2021

PICTURES: Crowds turned out across the far north to mark Remembrance Sunday in the traditional manner after the low-key commemorations of 2020.


Remember it's Remembrance Day please – campervan makes a wrong turning at Wick parade

15 November 2021
Remember it's Remembrance Day please – campervan makes a wrong turning at Wick parade

Remember it's Remembrance Day please – campervan makes a wrong turning at Wick parade

15 November 2021

Yesterday's Remembrance Day event in Wick went without a hitch despite a campervan making a wrong turning into the route of the parade.


Wick school asks pupils to adhere to face mask requirements

15 November 2021
Wick school asks pupils to adhere to face mask requirements

Wick school asks pupils to adhere to face mask requirements

15 November 2021

Wick High School today asked pupils to make face coverings a "standard part of the equipment needed to attend school each day".


How can the Caithness rail line hit Net Zero by 2035?

14 November 2021
How can the Caithness rail line hit Net Zero by 2035?

How can the Caithness rail line hit Net Zero by 2035?

14 November 2021

ScotRail is aiming for Net Zero emissions by 2035 but a campaign group says it is 'not easy' to see what form this will take in the far north.


Man kicks dog on Wick streets

13 November 2021
Man kicks dog on Wick streets

Man kicks dog on Wick streets

13 November 2021

Several people in Wick claim to have witnessed a man being abusive towards a dog and reported the matter to the police yesterday.


Wick shop owner's 'utter disgust' over dog poo at window

13 November 2021
Wick shop owner's 'utter disgust' over dog poo at window

Wick shop owner's 'utter disgust' over dog poo at window

13 November 2021

Wick businessman poo-poohed idea that the excrement could have come from a human as some locals suggested.


WATCH: Jogle charity run in world's smallest car

12 November 2021
WATCH: Jogle charity run in world's smallest car

WATCH: Jogle charity run in world's smallest car

12 November 2021

A charity drive from John O'Groats is ready to begin tomorrow morning with a bagpipe player at the wheel of the world's smallest car.


Animal charity warns about deer on the roads

12 November 2021
Animal charity warns about deer on the roads

Animal charity warns about deer on the roads

12 November 2021

As the nights get darker, the SSPCA animal welfare charity reminds you to be aware of deer when driving in the dark.


Flow Country on the agenda at COP26

11 November 2021
Flow Country on the agenda at COP26

Flow Country on the agenda at COP26

11 November 2021

A Highland Council coordinator presented a talk on the Flow Country at the 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26) in Glasgow.


Bog standards at Wick pub for Loo of the Year award

11 November 2021
Bog standards at Wick pub for Loo of the Year award

Bog standards at Wick pub for Loo of the Year award

11 November 2021

A Wick pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2021.


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