NEWS

Local historian uncovers stories from Wick graveyard

Wick historian Harry Gray has revealed the fascinating stories behind many of the old gravestone inscriptions in the town's St Fergus churchyard.

Wick gala queen and attendants for 2019

This year’s Wick gala queen is Maja Pearson, and her attendants are Sophie Green and Morven Coghill.

Historic Wick building attacked

THE Pilot House at Wick's Braehead was targeted by vandals late on Tuesday evening.

Money needed for repair work at Caithness Horizons

Horizons chairman Craig Brown confirms repairs are needed at the museum and gallery in Thurso

PM says space launch site will be good for far north

Jamie Stone pleased with Prime Minister's backing for Sutherland space launch site.

Cove don't like playing against us, says Wick boss

Wick Academy will put their unbeaten Highland League run on the line on Saturday when they travel to face leaders Cove Rangers.

Painting in memory of volunteer director installed at Wick WWII garden

Wick's World War II memorial garden has been enhanced by a new art installation – a painting of Wick harbour in memory of volunteer Alan Cormack.

Highland camera clubs rise to the challenge at Caithness event

A hundred photographers from across the region gathered for a prestigious competition held in Caithness.

Premier Inn work in Thurso to start 'in next few months'

Work on the new Premier Inn Hotel in Thurso is due to start "in the next few months" after a delay.

Is this the county's worst bus shelter?

Vandalised bus shelter in Wick condemned by local man as possibly "the worst" in the county.

900 head of store cattle at Caithness Livestock Centre

Caithness Livestock Centre’s annual show and sale of store cattle has attracted 900 head of store cattle and 10 Young Farmers’ overwintered animals.

The colour of money

Is there a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? Might be if you're passing through Wick.

Call for Caithness maternity review

Gail Ross wants review carried out into maternity services in Caithness.

Hotel owner flushed with success over disabled toilet survey

The Caithness Disabled Access Panel is surveying accessible toilets in the county.

Interim coach wants back-to-back wins to round off Greens' season

Caithness are targeting back-to-back home wins to end the season and consolidate their mid-table position in National League Division Three.

Caithness youngsters among the medal winners at Highland event

Caithness was well represented at the recent under-12/15/18 Highland Restricted Badminton Championships in Inverness.

Bank closures in Scotland leave half a million people behind

A "staggering number of people" are being left behind due to the closure of bank branches and free-to-use cash machines in areas such as Caithness.

TSB to reduce hours at Wick and Thurso bank branches

The decision by TSB to reduce opening hours at its branches in Thurso and Wick from mid-July is of "serious concern" to the community.

A day of fun and science as successful festival draws to a close

Thousands of people descended upon Wick’s community campus on Saturday for the finale of the Caithness International Science Festival 2019.

Sailing season under way for Wick Model Yacht Club

Wick Model Yacht Club's new sailing season is well under way, with members encountering some tricky challenges at Loch Sarclet.