Woman hurt in house fire in Wick
Fire fighters have been sent to a house blaze in Wick this evening.
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School bus service disrupted as contractor ceases trading
School bus services in the north could be disrupted this morning after it is understood a contractor went out of business.
Police investigate report of man acting suspiciously in Wick
Police are investigating reports of a man acting in a potentially suspicious manner in a car park off Ackergill Street in Wick.
Anger as trains cancelled three days in row
Passengers using a ‘vital lifeline’ to the north were left angry after three peak-time cancellations on the route in as many days.
Driver caught speeding at 90mph on A9
A driver clocked by police hitting 90mph on a main north road has been banned for two months.
Five stories you may have missed from Wick Sheriff Court this week
Here are five stories you may have missed from Wick Sheriff Court this week.
Knife-wielding thieves tried to rob takeaway… Owner chased them away with a wooden spoon
The owner of a north takeaway chased would-be thieves wielding knives out of his shop by brandishing a wooden spoon.
Three stories you may have missed from Wick Sheriff Court this week
Here are three stories you may have missed from Wick Sheriff Court this week.
Three stories from Wick Sheriff Court you might have missed this week
Here are three stories you may have missed from Wick Sheriff Court.
North MSP bidding to slash flight prices for Highland folk
A North MSP hopes to slash the price of flights to and from Wick to make life easier for local passengers and to boost the local economy.
Small fishing boat rescued after hitting rocks
A small fishing boat had to be rescued after running aground at Noss Head.
Fears over plan to amalgamate GP surgeries in Caithness to solve doctor shortage
NHS Highland was under fire last night as plans for a radical shake-up of healthcare in the north emerged.
Fire expert says there were “no obvious signs” blaze at luxury Highland castle hotel was accident
An Edinburgh man has gone on trial accused of starting a fire at a luxury Highland castle hotel he was joint-managing.
Cannabis cultivation worth £9000 found at Highland property
A cannabis cultivation worth more than £9,000 was found during a police raid in the Highlands.
Plane carrying highly radioactive waste leaves Wick for US
Another plane carrying highly radioactive waste, en route to the United States, left the Highlands at the weekend amid intense security.
Man dies in hospital after police called to Highland home
A man has died in hospital after police were called to a Highland home early this morning.
NHS chiefs brand Caithness maternity shake-up a success… Objectors say otherwise
Health chiefs yesterday declared the maternity shake-up in Caithness a success - while opponents took their complaints about it to the Health and Safety Executive.
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.