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Car blaze drama in centre of Wick

Car blaze drama in centre of Wick

The town centre of Wick was brought to a standstill as a car ignited. The dramatic scene was captured in a series of exclusive photographs.


Young people set for Flow Country volunteering role

Young people set for Flow Country volunteering role

Thirteen young people from the UK and overseas will arrive in the Flow Country next week to take part in a special volunteering experience.


Butterfly release at moving memorial in Wick

Butterfly release at moving memorial in Wick

A moving spectacle in the garden of Wick's Norseman Hotel on Sunday saw the release of colourful butterflies at a special memorial event.


Former Caithness couple honoured for contribution to Golspie community

Former Caithness couple honoured for contribution to Golspie community

Former Caithness couple Ghulam and Naseem Sarwar have been honoured for their contribution to the Golspie community.


Abandoned caravan 'bashed to bits' in Causewaymire lay-by

Abandoned caravan 'bashed to bits' in Causewaymire lay-by

A scenic lay-by on the Causewaymire road has been "blighted" by the dumping of an abandoned caravan, according to civic leader Willie Mackay.


Gala Week's fiery finale

Gala Week's fiery finale

Gala week in Wick came to its traditional end on Saturday night with a bonfire and fireworks display.


Mey Games hits record numbers

Mey Games hits record numbers

Glorious sunshine was the order of the day on Saturday as record numbers of people attended the Mey Highland Games.


Wick memory lane photo exhibition raises over £2800

Wick memory lane photo exhibition raises over £2800

Janet McDonald was thrilled with the response to her one-day exhibition of photographs of Wick life spanning more than half a century.


Caithness cadets' successful summer camp

Caithness cadets' successful summer camp

Army cadets from Caithness and Sutherland have returned from a successful two weeks of cadet training.


Thurso flooding sees streets turn into rivers

Thurso flooding sees streets turn into rivers

Streets in Thurso quickly turned into rivers on Monday night as rainwater cascaded down into the centre of town, damaging a number of shops.


Caithness pupils celebrate exam success

Caithness pupils celebrate exam success

A number of Caithness pupils are among those who have excelled in the exam results which were announced on Tuesday morning.


Seafood business keen to get back in operation 'as soon as possible' after blaze

Seafood business keen to get back in operation 'as soon as possible' after blaze

Firefighters battled overnight to bring a blaze within a building at Scrabster Seafoods under control.


Tennis for Kids sessions conclude in Thurso

Tennis for Kids sessions conclude in Thurso

Youngsters have been enjoying the latest in a series of LTA Tennis for Kids sessions in Thurso.


North MSP concerned over knee replacement waiting times

North MSP concerned over knee replacement waiting times

NHS Highland patients can wait for a year or more for a knee replacement, according to figures released to Labour MSP David Stewart.


Groats looking to get title wrapped up after victory over United

Groats looking to get title wrapped up after victory over United

Wick Groats' dominance of Caithness county football looks set to continue after they defeated Pentland United 3-1 in a top-of-the-table clash.


Thurso meeting next week to focus on town centre strategy

Thurso meeting next week to focus on town centre strategy

A meeting is planned in Thurso next week as the next step in the bid to revamp the centre of the town.


It felt like a defeat, says McKenna as Vale snatch a point

It felt like a defeat, says McKenna as Vale snatch a point

Wick Academy manager Tom McKenna admitted it felt like a loss after Deveronvale snatched a share of the points in Saturday’s game at Harmsworth Park.


Academy denied first league win by Vale's last-gasp equaliser

Academy denied first league win by Vale's last-gasp equaliser

A stoppage-time equaliser denied Wick Academy a first Highland League win of the season as Deveronvale escaped from Harmsworth Park with a 2-2 draw.


Flotilla in Wick Bay will mark Black Saturday anniversary

Flotilla in Wick Bay will mark Black Saturday anniversary

One of the worst disasters in the history of Caithness will be commemorated this month with a spectacular maritime event in Wick.


MSP Ross urges constituents to make their voices heard on transport

MSP Ross urges constituents to make their voices heard on transport

North MSP Gail Ross is urging her constituents to take part in consultation on the Scottish Government's new National Transport Strategy.


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