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Worrying surge in Wick crimes – police operating stop and search policy for ‘suspicious’ characters

Wick police report shows a ‘noticeable uplift in the amount of persons being arrested’ with January crime stats revealed.

Ignoring human rights report ignores the needs of Caithness

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

Great turnout for Wick darts league singles

There was a great turnout of 64 players in the Seaforth Highlanders’ Club on Tuesday for the Wick and District Darts League singles championships.

Hat-trick for Bremner as young Scorries keep up 100% record

Jayden Bremner hit a hat-trick as Wick Academy maintained their 100 per cent league record with a comfortable 4-0 away victory over Rothes.

Dunbar Hospital staff sickness rate is highest in NHS Highland

Freedom of information requests have shown that Dunbar Hospital in Thurso has the highest rate of staff sickness across the NHS Highland area.

Highland Council completes multimillion pound purchase of D&E Coaches marking a new era for public transport in the region

The deal will retain all staff and aims to save millions on school contracts with the company being run as a going concern.

CHAT case for ‘fair and equitable healthcare’ to be put to UN committee next week

The case for “fair, equitable, adequate and accessible healthcare” for Caithness mothers and babies will be presented to a UN committee in Geneva.

Lesser-known historic Thurso site set for revamp thanks to community group’s efforts

Some overdue TLC is being shown towards a historic site in Thurso that doesn’t register on the radar of many local people, never mind visitors.

Police stop-and-search officers recover weapon and drugs from Caithness teens

Teens as young as 14 were detected with weapons and drugs by police stop-and-search officers in Caithness during a six month period.

Dates are set for springtime litter-picking events in Wick

The Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council will be leading local efforts for Spring Clean Scotland 2025, with one event in March and two in April.

Junior Greens lose out after failing to show killer touch

Caithness under-18s lost 22-5 to Highland Falcons at the weekend in their opening group game in the Saltire Energy Caledonia Youth Bowl.

‘Cracking’ bullock tops sales after ‘marvellous trade’ at Quoybrae

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 361 store cattle and 2085 store and prime sheep, and feeding ewes and rams.

Caithness people’s views wanted on series of Highland Council ‘masterplans’

The future of Caithness will be in focus at a series of “masterplanning” events in the county over the coming month.

Fancy having Stacey Solomon ‘sort your life out’? Caithness casting call for hit BBC show

Hit BBC One show ‘Sort Your Life Out’ is back and looking for families or shared households in Caithness to take part in a future series.

Hybrid model could be way forward for vaccine delivery in the Highlands

Vaccinations in the Highlands are set to partially return to be delivered from GP practices, it has been announced.

MSP to host drop-in session on mitigating Scrabster landslips

Measures to limit the impact of landslips at Scrabster will be the focus of a public event taking place in Thurso at the end of next week.

PICTURES: Colourful Cocoon collaboration at Thurso Art Gallery provided a ‘creative voice’ for women

A colourful array of textiles wowed those attending an exhibition of works at Thurso Art Gallery in a collaborative show led by artist Laura O’Kane.

Flood fears for Halkirk man after broadband contractors cause damage

Extensive roadworks to make Halkirk one of the best areas for broadband have come at a price for one local man.

Chance to seek inspiration at Fort William Mountain Festival

The Highland festival brings together talks, films, activities and adventures. John Davidson looks ahead to a long weekend of motivational fun