Historic Wick club goes into liquidation
A Wick social club famed for an exhibition match between dart legends Jocky Wilson and Eric Bristow has gone into liquidation.
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The day a Dalek visited Wick – and terrified hundreds of screaming children
They are renowned as some of science fiction's most feared villains, and have struck terror into the hearts of civilisations across the universe during more than 50 years on Doctor Who.
Investment demand as traffic doubles on NC500 roads
Transport chiefs are facing fresh demands for investment after figures showed that traffic has soared by up to 140% on some of the roads that now form the North Coast 500.
Investigation launched after man dies in Highland flat fire
A man has died in Thurso after a fire took hold in his upstairs flat in the town centre yesterday.
Police launch appeal after heating oil thefts from two properties in Caithness
Police in Caithness are appealing for information following the theft of heating oil from two properties in the Halkirk and Berriedale areas.
NHS Highland board approves recommendations for next steps of Caithness health care redesign
Members of the NHS Highland board have endorsed recommendations to press forward with the preferred next steps on the proposed major redesign of health and social care services across Caithness.
Ackergill Tower finished as hotel as council grants American millionaire permission to use it as holiday home
Highland Council has approved plans to transform a luxury north hotel into a private holiday home for an American millionaire, despite concerns its loss will harm the local economy.
7 out of 10 people in Caithness support redesigning the region’s health services
Seven out of 10 people in Caithness are in favour of proposals to redesign health and social care services, a three-month survey has concluded.
Check out these amazing pictures of an underwater German battleship off the Caithness coast
Spectacular underwater photographs have revealed the remains of a mysterious German battleship off the Caithness coast.
Work completed on £1bn subsea electricity cable
Work on a 113km subsea electricity cable which enables renewable energy from the far north to connect into the national grid has been completed.
Multimillion-pound road contracts awarded to two construction firms
Contracts worth a total of almost £60 million have been awarded on two road infrastructure projects by Transport Scotland.
£200,000 scheme to reduce poverty and inequality across Caithness
A community group has launched a scheme to reduce poverty and inequality in Caithness after receiving a funding boost worth nearly £200,000.
Scottish charity appeals for public support to build first broch in 2,000 years near Thurso
A Scottish archaeological charity is appealing to members of the public to help them raise £5,000 to bring the nation's Iron Age past to life.
Pressure mounts as local representatives question start date of Berriedale Braes road improvement
Pressure is mounting on ministers to stop "shilly-shallying" over a notorious stretch of Highland road and give a start date for work.
Caithness hospital leading the way worldwide through environmental work
Caithness General Hospital is set to become the sole holder of a prestigious global award and be attributed international status for their work to reduce the impact of pharmaceuticals on the environment.
Caithness firm has helped create new jobs and prospects
A Caithness engineering and design company has created new jobs and moved into larger premises.
New York honeymooners’ dream of visiting Wick wrecked by sudden closure of luxury hotel
The northern town of Wick may seem like several worlds away from the Manhattan apartment owned by Jon Pfeil and Anna Gallagher.
Australian family’s dream Christmas trip ‘ruined’ by Ackergill Tower closure
An Australian family say the owners of a luxury north hotel have "ruined" their dream Christmas by shutting the premises just days before they were due to arrive for a long-awaited festive break.
Christmas dismay for north couple who booked stay at Ackergill Tower
A Highlands couple have spoken of their shock after they were left with no Christmas present to one another following the sudden closure of Ackergill Tower.
Stagecoach defends new batch of buses on daily route between Caithness and Inverness
Stagecoach has defended the new batch of buses it has introduced on its daily X99 service between Caithness and Inverness.
Tour firm ‘could go bust’ following Ackergill Tower’s abrupt closure
A holiday operator fears his business could go bust following the sudden closure of a historic north hotel he has made more than £40,000 worth of bookings at.
Grieving family seeks help from former Dounreay workers
A grieving family is asking former Dounreay workers to come forward and help them as they seek justice after losing their father to cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.
Luxury north hotel shut down as plans to turn it into holiday home for rich American take shape
A luxury north hotel has been abruptly shut down, leaving staff shocked and devastating dozens of people who had booked expensive Christmas stays.
Caithness head coach Tom McGee steps down
Tom McGee has stepped down as head coach of National 3 side Caithness due to his increasing work and family commitments.
Teenager dies in crash between two cars in the Highlands
A teenager has died in a two-car crash in the Highlands.
Family pay tribute to teenager killed in crash
A family have paid tribute to their “beloved” son who died in a car crash.
New facial recreation of 4,250-year-old Caithness woman
Researchers exploring the history behind the remains of a woman discovered in Caithness in 1987 have released a new facial reconstruction with the aid of an Inverness artist.
Teenager killed in one-vehicle crash in Caithness
A teenager has died in a road accident in Caithness.
Teenage driver killed in crash
A teenager has died in a road accident in Caithness.
Duncansby Head lighthouse to be renovated
The historic lighthouse at Duncansby Head is in the throes of undergoing a £265,000 upgrade.
Arrest after man dies following stabbing in Thurso
A 24-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of a man who was stabbed in Thurso yesterday morning.
Lifesaving message to be taken into the classroom
A far north group dedicated to help victims of sudden heart failures are to take their potentially lifesaving message into the classrooms.