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Net zero transition views sought from Caithness residents

Net zero transition views sought from Caithness residents

Caithness residents' views are being sought on how the region can transition to net zero in a fair way.


Wick weather watcher notes warm Wednesday despite breeze ‘pegging back temperatures’

Wick weather watcher notes warm Wednesday despite breeze ‘pegging back temperatures’

A local weather pundit highlighted Wednesday (April 30) as having the highest temperature in Wick this year.


Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

Highland coastal waters set for spectacular NATO ‘war games’ exercise

A huge NATO training exercise is set to bring an invasion of warships, submarines, aircraft and armed forces to Highland coastal waters from Saturday.


Wick Academy under-18 boss Derek Shearer hails league win as ‘highlight’ as he calls time on four-year spell in charge

Wick Academy under-18 boss Derek Shearer hails league win as ‘highlight’ as he calls time on four-year spell in charge

Wick Academy under-18 manager has called time on his tenure as manager of the team.


How easy is it to amend my existing Will?

How easy is it to amend my existing Will?

Creating a clear, effective and up to date Will is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and wealth after your death.


Dunnet beach wheelchair scheme aims to be up and running this year

Dunnet beach wheelchair scheme aims to be up and running this year

Dunnet Bay is set to be the latest Scottish beach where access will be afforded to people whose mobility issues prevent them from enjoying the seaside


Top Highland Council staff pay costs rocket from £6.7m to £39.2m a year

Top Highland Council staff pay costs rocket from £6.7m to £39.2m a year

That equates to a five fold rise over six years for those getting £60k or more a year.


Caithness Ladies ‘extremely disappointed’ after table-top clash with leaders Buckie is called off due to lack of referees

Caithness Ladies ‘extremely disappointed’ after table-top clash with leaders Buckie is called off due to lack of referees

The club said it was “extremely disappointed” after learning that the game had been postponed.


Ambulance waits to admit patients to NHS Highland hospitals soars by 16%

Ambulance waits to admit patients to NHS Highland hospitals soars by 16%

That has delayed crews by a total 14,544 hours last year – the equivalent of 606 days.


Pentland United co-manager Michael Gray hails defensive showing after 3-1 win over Wick Groats

Pentland United co-manager Michael Gray hails defensive showing after 3-1 win over Wick Groats

United go three points clear in the CAFA First Division after beating Groats 3-1 on Wednesday.


Sudden death of Wick man ‘unexplained’, say police

Sudden death of Wick man ‘unexplained’, say police

Police reported on the ‘unexplained’ sudden death of a 53-year-old man in Wick this morning (May 1).


Victory in Stannergill Cup is bittersweet for John O’Groats manager after injury to star man

Victory in Stannergill Cup is bittersweet for John O’Groats manager after injury to star man

Four more sides have secured their place in the second round of the Stannergill Cup with matches played on Tuesday and Wednesday evening.


‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

‘Extremely low’ river levels spark water scarcity alerts for Highland areas

Water scarcity alerts have been issued in several Highland river catchments following a drier than normal April in many parts.


Caithness average speed cameras that detected ‘zero offences’ last year to go live again

Caithness average speed cameras that detected ‘zero offences’ last year to go live again

Average speed cameras on a north coast road that were previously branded “a missed opportunity” are set to go live again next week.


PICTURES and VIDEO: Trainspotting delight as historic steam locomotive visits Wick railway station

PICTURES and VIDEO: Trainspotting delight as historic steam locomotive visits Wick railway station

Trainspotters travelled from far and wide to visit Wick railway station on Thursday (May 1) as a gleaming black steam locomotive shunted in.


Police launch witness appeal after 18-year-old man killed in collision involving car and motorcycle near Wick

Police launch witness appeal after 18-year-old man killed in collision involving car and motorcycle near Wick

Police Scotland have launched an appeal for witnesses following a fatal crash near Watten last night.


Jail could be only way to get Wick man to cooperate

Jail could be only way to get Wick man to cooperate

man who missed three appointments with a social worker has been warned that putting him in jail might be the only way to complete a background report.


Irvine wins April Medal as season hots up at Thurso Golf Club

Irvine wins April Medal as season hots up at Thurso Golf Club

The summer season is now in full swing at Thurso Golf Club, with several experienced members tasting victory in the latest batch of competitions.


Broken leg delays trial of Orkney man in Wick

Broken leg delays trial of Orkney man in Wick

An Orkney man's trial on a series of charges couldn't be fixed at Wick Sheriff Court on Wednesday as a key witness is recovering from a broken leg.


Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.


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