Caithness committee urged to approve 20mph speed limit for Wick
Councillors are expected to approve plans for a 20mph limit in a Caithness town, despite some objections.
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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.
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.
Highland police launch inquiry after goods were stolen from a parked vehicle
Police are appealing for information after a car was broken into in Wick.
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.
Kevin Mcleod family express ‘frustration at inaction’ in 21-year-old unsolved case
The family of a man whose death at Wick Harbour 21 years ago remains unexplained have expressed “frustration at inaction” four months after police filed a new report on the case to the Crown Office.
Appeal after car broken into and purse stolen in Wick
Wick police are appealing for information after a car was broken into and a purse containing money was stolen from within.
Flying Scotsman to steam into Highland capital later this year
The world's most famous locomotive is to steam into Inverness this May - for only the second time in the famed Flying Scotsman's illustrious history.
£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.
Disruption to ScotRail services between Inverness and Wick
ScotRail passengers have been advised to expect delays and cancellations on services between Inverness and Wick this morning.
Semichem stores join forces with Caithness SSPCA
The Scottish SPCA has won backing from local Semichem stores in Thurso and Wick to help rehome pets in the region.
Wick well spudded in Moray Firth
Drilling has started on an exploration well in the Moray Firth, believed to hold up to 26million barrels of oil equivalent.
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.
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.
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.
Wick care home to use music to help treat dementia residents
Care home staff in Wick are using the power of music to help enhance the lives of people living with dementia.
Is there Life on Mars? Aberdeen scientists discover their soil is similar to Mull
It’s a very, very long way from Mars to Mull and Skye.
Tributes paid to Highland teenager who died in car crash
Tributes have been paid to a teenager tragically killed in a horror smash in Caithness.
Teenager dies in crash between two cars in the Highlands
A teenager has died in a two-car crash in the Highlands.
Woman, 18, killed in crash on Highland road
An 18-year-old woman has died following a fatal car crash in Wick last night.
Lorry driver arrested after vehicle overturns on Highland road
A lorry driver has been arrested after their vehicle went off road and overturned on the A99 near Wick.
Homeless man left fighting for life after attack outside Inverness accommodation
A homeless man was left fighting for his life after an attack outside his accommodation in Inverness.
Wick lifeboat coxswain bows out after 18 years of service in the role
The coxswain of Wick lifeboat is to bow out of service after serving in the role for the past 18 years.
Two charged over using counterfeit money in Caithness
Two people have been charged in connection with the use of counterfeit currency in Caithness, police have confirmed.
Caithness man ‘starved’ of civic duty due to courts wheelchair accessibility
A Caithness man who was unable to carry out jury duty because he couldn’t get into Wick Sheriff Court claims he has been “starved” of his civic duty.
Police accused of passing the blame over Wick man’s murder
The grief-stricken family of a 24-year-old whose death at Wick Harbour 21 years ago remains “unexplained” has accused police chiefs of “passing the buck” over their complaints.
North-east initiative provides learning opportunities on global stage
A north teacher has described the life-changing experience of working with children in disadvantaged countries, and encouraged others to broaden their horizons by teaching abroad.
Wick man attacked his former neighbour with a baseball bat
A man who attacked a former neighbour with a baseball bat has been warned by a sheriff that “all sentencing options” will be open to him.
Appeal after sum of money stolen during break-in at Wick church
Caithness police are appealing for information after a low three-figure sum was stolen from a church in the Wick area.