Home   News   Archive

NEWS

Academy grit frustrates Brora

Academy grit frustrates Brora

A gutsy display backed up by a fine performance from goalkeeper Sean McCarthy earned Wick Academy a point against 10-man Brora on Wednesday night.


Wick Academy stalwart Richard Macadie honoured at testimonial dinner

Wick Academy stalwart Richard Macadie honoured at testimonial dinner

Wick Academy’s Richard Macadie was honoured for his many years of loyal service to the club at a testimonial dinner at the weekend.


Efforts under way to revive Caithness community hall

Efforts under way to revive Caithness community hall

A bid is being made to upgrade the community hall in Lybster and make it "the centre of village activity again".


People petition to get 'wolf dogs' out of Lybster

People petition to get 'wolf dogs' out of Lybster

OVER 200 Lybster residents have put their names to a petition calling for aggressive wolf-like dogs to be removed from the village.


Caithness writer's poem in new book on vintage tractors

Caithness writer's poem in new book on vintage tractors

A poem by Caithness writer George Gunn is featured in a new book by an award-winning photographer.


Appeal for information on unusual Caithness basket

Appeal for information on unusual Caithness basket

Basketmaker Tim Johnson has made an appeal for information about an unusual basket he discovered in Caithness.


Ormlie Girls' cheque boost for diabetes charity.

Ormlie Girls' cheque boost for diabetes charity.

Ormlie Girls – a subsection of the Ormlie Lodge Club – has handed over a cheque for £1000 to the Diabetes UK Caithness Group.


Moon gazing with Caithness Astronomy Group

Moon gazing with Caithness Astronomy Group

There was a good turnout at Castlehill Heritage Centre for Caithness Astronomy Group's public event.


Fields of fire at Freswick and beyond

Fields of fire at Freswick and beyond

Three separate moorland blazes were tackled by firefighters across Caithness and Sutherland on Sunday.


Forres are hit for six by Caithness United under-13s

Forres are hit for six by Caithness United under-13s

Caithness United under-13s had a fine 6-1 victory over their Forres Mechanics counterparts in the Moray Firth Youth Development League.


Innes calls time on Wick chairman role

Innes calls time on Wick chairman role

Time was a major factor for Scorries chairman James Innes in taking the decision to stand down from his post.


McKenna fumes at Allan injustice

McKenna fumes at Allan injustice

Scorries boss demands protection for striker after controversial red card


Consultation highlights concern over Wick's vacant buildings

Consultation highlights concern over Wick's vacant buildings

There is growing public concern over vacant and boarded-up buildings in Wick town centre, judging by feedback at a local consultation session.


Freswick Castle film fundraiser success

Freswick Castle film fundraiser success

Freswick Castle recently played host to a fundraiser to finance the county's first feature film in over 70 years.


Supersub Marc spares Academy blushes

Supersub Marc spares Academy blushes

Macgregor comes off the bench to deny Keith with a late double


Call for Caithness befrienders

Call for Caithness befrienders

A north charity is putting a call-out for volunteer befrienders.


Pledge from PM on redeployment of Dounreay skills

Pledge from PM on redeployment of Dounreay skills

Prime Minister Theresa May is "absolutely committed" to supporting the far north and the staff affected by the rundown of Dounreay.


Be wary of latest phone scam, warns Wick councillor

Be wary of latest phone scam, warns Wick councillor

A local Highland councillor is warning about a new scam in which the public are duped into paying fees to have their council tax reassessed.


Young Scrabster bowlers win annual triples

Young Scrabster bowlers win annual triples

The Royal British Legion bowling club had their annual Donnie Swanson triples with 22 teams taking part from Caithness and north Sutherland.


Veterans return to action to mark Thurso 20th anniversary

Veterans return to action to mark Thurso 20th anniversary

Thurso FC rolled back the years by staging a challenge match against a Vikings Veterans side to mark the club's 20th anniversary at the Dammies.


This site uses cookies. By continuing to browse the site you are agreeing to our use of cookies - Learn More