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Wick Academy’s Rob McLean has taken on the role of quizmaster, giving his team-mates something to focus on during long bus journeys to away matches.

A moorland fire was witnessed to be still active along the Sibster road this afternoon after two days.

A convoy of vintage lorries and other commercial vehicles is set to hit the streets en route to Thurso this Saturday.

Wick Players drama group gifted a historic Highland Dancing Cup, dating back over 50 years, to the local community.

Local drama group, Wick Players, says it is 'putting community centre stage’ and has donated 81 items of vintage clothing to Wick Heritage Museum.

A painting to mark the 140th anniversary of the Boys’ Brigade has been unveiled at Thurso railway station as part of the organisation’s celebrations.

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Mystery surrounds a gold ring found in a kindling bag at Dunnet Community Forest (DCF) and how it got there.

A Wick nurse was shocked to find a memorial bench dedicated to her late father lying in pieces after an apparent attack by vandals.

The Nethercliffe Hotel in Wick held a series of fundraising events over March, culminating in a whisky-tasting for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.

Two Highland scenic locations were listed among the most Instagrammable tourist destination in the country according to a new survey.

Controversial fencing in the centre of Thurso has been condemned as, not just an eyesore, but a hazard for pedestrians, especially the disabled.

Four teams from Ashleigh Campbell’s Castle View Stables at Wick competed in the final of the Pony Club’s national quiz in Sheffield at the weekend.

Provost unimpressed, effort to attract oil work and refugee move on former US base

Thurso Community Fire Station was called out last night (April 18) to the tower blocks around Stainland Street to deal with a house fire.

Who would want a postbox situated on a barren patch of Caithness moorland with no nearby home connected with it?

The Vikki Mackay School of Dance held its first competition in Wick with over 100 dancers taking part from all over Scotland.

Local charities benefitted to the tune of £2000 thanks to the popular Caithness Model Club show in Wick.

Travellers on the A882 heading into Watten from the west may think they’ve taken a wrong turn thanks to the efforts of a prankster.

Community groups and a local business helped ensure youngsters were able to enjoy some Easter un over the school holidays.