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Arrest warrants issued as Wick case witnesses fail to show for trial

Arrest warrants issued as Wick case witnesses fail to show for trial

A sheriff has ordered the arrests of two key witnesses who failed to turn up for a jury trial which had to be postponed.


Look out for the blue horsebox at Wick harbour selling seafood delights and more

Look out for the blue horsebox at Wick harbour selling seafood delights and more

The are no seahorses on the menu at Wick’s latest food outlet despite the business running from a converted horsebox and serving seafood.


Breezy conditions as just two riders break 30 minutes in Wick 10-mile TT

Breezy conditions as just two riders break 30 minutes in Wick 10-mile TT

Seven riders took part in Wick Wheelers’ second time trial of the season on a cool night.


Caithness pilot housing scheme sees 18 homes brought back into use

Caithness pilot housing scheme sees 18 homes brought back into use

A total of 18 homes that were previously unoccupied have been brought back into use in Caithness under a Highland Council scheme.


Scotland needs a second chamber to benefit our devolved democracy

Scotland needs a second chamber to benefit our devolved democracy

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain


Free travel for military, ex-military and cadets on VE Day

Free travel for military, ex-military and cadets on VE Day

Stagecoach North Scotland is providing free bus travel on May 8, to serving military, veterans, and cadets across its services.


Family history group plans trip to Caithness archives

Family history group plans trip to Caithness archives

A Caithness historical research group welcomes new members to join it for a visit to the Nucleus archive centre in Wick.


Birdies aplenty as Efemey leads charge for handicap trophy at Reay

Birdies aplenty as Efemey leads charge for handicap trophy at Reay

Saturday saw a fantastic entry of 74 golfers competing for glory in the Ronnie Wallace Open, which was once again sponsored by Norbloc Construction.


Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

Get out and about in Caithness for Green Health Week

Caithness projects for Green Health Week (May 3-11) include events at Castletown, Dunnet Forest, Wick and Lybster.


Further jail time ‘inevitable’ for John O’Groats offender who battered man in Wick

Further jail time ‘inevitable’ for John O’Groats offender who battered man in Wick

A John O’Groats man on remand has yet to be sentenced for his latest offence but is expecting a jail term.


Willie Mackay marks 5 years of Covid-inspired spoon playing

Willie Mackay marks 5 years of Covid-inspired spoon playing

A spoon-playing Highland councillor has been entertaining online audiences around the world every weekend for five years now.


Ex-Castletown pupil will hand over World Snooker Championship trophy

Ex-Castletown pupil will hand over World Snooker Championship trophy

Paul Hamilton, founder and CEO of software company Halo, will be presenting the trophy to the 2025 world snooker champion at the Crucible Theatre.


A kayak to Stroma is not to be taken lightly

A kayak to Stroma is not to be taken lightly

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Experienced paddlers can make use of tides to get across the Pentland Firth and explore the once inhabited island


81-year-old’s JOGLE bid after gruelling surgery saved his life – all blood drained and body cooled to 20°C in pioneering technique

81-year-old’s JOGLE bid after gruelling surgery saved his life – all blood drained and body cooled to 20°C in pioneering technique

An 81-year-old will undertake a classic car fundraising drive from John O’Groats to Land’s End to thank the medical services that saved his life.


Caithness man locked partner out of home after threatening her

Caithness man locked partner out of home after threatening her

A man locked his partner out in the cold after a domestic incident at their then home in Halkirk, Wick Sheriff Court was told on Tuesday.


Highland partnership aims to ‘deliver quality affordable housing’ in region

Highland partnership aims to ‘deliver quality affordable housing’ in region

A Highland partnership has announced its aim to “deliver high quality and affordable housing for residents” in a new ten-year strategy for the region.


Family affair for Wick Groats assistant boss Stewart Ross in Stannergill Cup first round win over Watten

Family affair for Wick Groats assistant boss Stewart Ross in Stannergill Cup first round win over Watten

Wick Groats were too strong for Watten last night in the first round of the Stannergill Cup.


Thurso Swifts, Wick Groats and Castletown victorious in first round of Stannergill Cup

Thurso Swifts, Wick Groats and Castletown victorious in first round of Stannergill Cup

First round matches in the new Stannergill Cup were played last night.


Thurso councillor opens up about health concerns leading him to stand down as chair of the Caithness Committee

Thurso councillor opens up about health concerns leading him to stand down as chair of the Caithness Committee

Cllr Ron Gunn opened up about the health issues that led to the hard decision to stand down from chairing the Caithness Committee.


Thurso athlete and surfing champion is chosen to receive major funding

Thurso athlete and surfing champion is chosen to receive major funding

Twelve athletes receive funding from Athlete Travel Award Scheme


Man assaulted with piece of wood at Wick house

Man assaulted with piece of wood at Wick house

A Wick man has admitted an assault in which he used a piece of wood.


Thurso man who had sex with 13-year-old girl is jailed

Thurso man who had sex with 13-year-old girl is jailed

A Thurso man has been jailed for 32 months after admitting improper sexual behaviour towards two underage girls, one of whom he had sex with.


Caithness pensioners urged to act as £441 benefit switches to new system

Caithness pensioners urged to act as £441 benefit switches to new system

Caithness pensioners worried about changes to a key benefit worth up to £441 a month have been urged to seek support as a new system rolls out.


Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

The new joint chairs of the Caithness Committee were elected today, and successful funding applications for the last financial year were listed.


Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

The president of Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club welcomed members to witness the throwing of the first jack of the 2025 season on Saturday afternoon.


Caithness blood donor group seeks support for arts and craft fundraiser

Caithness blood donor group seeks support for arts and craft fundraiser

Arty people from across Caithness are being invited to help support local blood donors and the lab at Caithness General Hospital.


Highland Council urges public to respond to BT consultation on proposed removal of 13 phone boxes across Caithness

Highland Council urges public to respond to BT consultation on proposed removal of 13 phone boxes across Caithness

Highland Council is now urging residents to submit comments highlighting the potential impact the closures could have.


Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

MSP Maree Todd urges the UK Government to reverse its damaging social security reforms, which risk pushing many Caithness residents into poverty.


Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by The Times today.


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