First glimpse of new multi-million Wick Harbour
First details of a £100million development of Wick Harbour have been revealed.
Still no hooks and chairs at Wick pool changing rooms
Cafe seats are being used to keep clothes dry in swimming pool changing rooms at the new Wick Campus as no seats or coat hooks have been installed.
“Gloves are off” as Caithness NHS battle intensifies
Caithness campaigners warned NHS bosses yesterday that "the gloves are off" in their battle against health reforms.
Caithness care home team shortlisted for top award
A Caithness care home team has been shortlisted for this year's Scottish Social Services Awards for its innovative approach to how they treat residents.
Pupils piped into new school as much delayed Wick Campus finally opens
Pupils and staff have finally moved into their new multi-million school complex in Wick.
Appeal for information after break-in at Highland home
Police have issued an appeal for information after a home in Wick was broken into.
Three stories you may have missed from Wick Sheriff Court this week
Here are three stories that you may have missed from Wick Sheriff Court this week.
Highland woman denies assaulting police officer at restaurant
A Wick woman is to stand trial in the summer on charges of assaulting a police officer, obstructing him in the course of his inquiries and behaving in a threatening or abusive manner.
Man jailed after letting fire take hold of flat and causing extensive damage
A man who walked away from a fire in his council flat to go drinking was jailed for 22 months at Wick Sheriff Court yesterday.
Much delayed Wick Campus to finally open this week
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Wick lighthouse gets lick of paint
Plans to refurbish a landmark north lighthouse built by the uncle of author Robert Louis Stevenson have been unveiled.
500 patients join photoshoot to stand up for Caithness health
More than 500 former hospital patients joined an unusual photoshoot yesterday to air their affection for their local health service - but also their fears for its future.
Vandals cause several thousand pounds worth of damage at Wick school
Vandals have caused thousands of pounds worth of damage to a Caithness school just days after it closed its doors for the final time.
Man told teen to hide in cupboard after having sex with her when her mother came to his door, court hears
A mother told a court yesterday of how a man she knew had sex with her 14-year old daughter.
Man “unconcerned” and “somewhat amused” after discovering firefighters tackling blaze at his home
A man turned up as firemen were fighting an outbreak at his council home in Wick - a fire he was responsible for.
Alzheimer Scotland dropped as day care provider in far north
Highland health chiefs have dropped Alzheimer Scotland as a day care provider in Wick and Thurso.
Caithness hospital units shut down
Highland health chiefs provoked fury last night by announcing the "temporary" closure of an emergency care unit at a hospital in Caithness.
Police hunt Wick fire-starter
Police in Wick are investigating a suspected wilful fire raising incident in the town.
Family claim Kevin McLeod’s death is the “biggest cover up in the history of Scottish policing”
The family of Wick man Kevin McLeod have voiced their fury at the news that Scotland's murder squad will take no further action after re-examining his unexplained death.
Wick power link approved by councillors
Councillors gave their blessing yesterday for a new electricity substation in Caithness that is considered a key link in the chain transmitting power produced by renewable energy projects.
Date pupils will finally get to move into new Wick Campus revealed
Highland Council has confirmed April 26 as the moving in date for the new Wick Campus, following several delays.
Part of Wick Harbour cordoned off after fire in industrial unit
An area of Wick Harbour was cordoned off after a vehicle fire in an industrial unit.
Firefighters tackle blaze at Highland harbour
Firefighters are tackling a blaze within a warehouse near Wick Harbour.
Highland man grew cannabis to help his back problems
Police who raided Richard Matthews' house uncovered a small cannabis cultivation enterprise.
Man beat young joiner with iron bar and told him ‘don’t come back or you’ll get the same again’
A man who beat a young joiner with an iron bar in a north town street has been found guilty by a jury of the attack.
Driver collided with pedestrian at Highland garage
The driver of a car which struck a pedestrian at a Wick garage was so concerned about it that he later gave her a bunch of flowers as well as an apology.
Man jailed after trying to hijack woman’s car
A man who attempted to hijack a woman's car and violently resisted police trying to arrest him, was yesterday jailed for thirty months.
Group to support new maternity set-up in Caithness
A group which has campaigned against changes to maternity provision in Caithness has agreed to "set aside" their differences and work with NHS Highland.
Nuclear records dating back to the 1940s to go on public show for first time
UK nuclear records from 17 sites dating back to the 1940s will be on public show for the first time today at a new archive in Caithness.
Wick buildings to be used as base for Beatrice windfarm
Historic buildings at Wick harbour have been sold to be used as a base for the Beatrice windfarm.
How dream holiday to Thailand turned to disaster for north-east couple
A Scot has told how he became a rescuer in a crash during a holiday to Thailand.
Speeding driver who killed friend after losing control of high-performance car jailed
A speeding motorist who killed his friend after he lost control of a high-performance car was jailed for six years and four months today.
