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Wick’s Whitechapel Road toilets set for May reopening

23 April 2024
Wick’s Whitechapel Road toilets set for May reopening

Wick’s Whitechapel Road toilets set for May reopening

23 April 2024

Highland Council says Wick’s refurbished public conveniences are on course to be up and running by next month, four years after they were shut.


‘Fantastic day’ for Castle View teams in Pony Club national quiz

23 April 2024
‘Fantastic day’ for Castle View teams in Pony Club national quiz

‘Fantastic day’ for Castle View teams in Pony Club national quiz

23 April 2024

Four teams from Ashleigh Campbell’s Castle View Stables at Wick competed in the final of the Pony Club’s national quiz in Sheffield at the weekend.


A ‘good test’ as Allan returns for Wick Academy after two years out

22 April 2024
A ‘good test’ as Allan returns for Wick Academy after two years out

A ‘good test’ as Allan returns for Wick Academy after two years out

22 April 2024

Davie Allan described his return to competitive football as “a good test” after making a welcome appearance in Wick’s 1-1 draw with Banks O’ Dee.


War trail shows how Wick area became ‘formidable fortress’

22 April 2024
War trail shows how Wick area became ‘formidable fortress’

War trail shows how Wick area became ‘formidable fortress’

22 April 2024

The new World War II heritage trail shows how Wick was transformed from “a sleepy little town” into having a key role in the fight against the Nazis.


Injury concern as Pentland United edge out Castletown in Highland Amateur Cup

22 April 2024
Injury concern as Pentland United edge out Castletown in Highland Amateur Cup

Injury concern as Pentland United edge out Castletown in Highland Amateur Cup

22 April 2024

Record eight-times winners Pentland United are targeting another deep run in the Highland Amateur Cup after edging out near neighbours Castletown.


RAF pilot says Caithness trail ‘will inform next generation of wartime sacrifices’

22 April 2024
RAF pilot says Caithness trail ‘will inform next generation of wartime sacrifices’

RAF pilot says Caithness trail ‘will inform next generation of wartime sacrifices’

22 April 2024

A Royal Air Force pilot has praised Caithness At War for raising awareness of the sacrifices that were made during the conflict of 1939 to 1945.


Player of the year Harrold says Wick focus will be on improving away results

22 April 2024
Player of the year Harrold says Wick focus will be on improving away results

Player of the year Harrold says Wick focus will be on improving away results

22 April 2024

Improved results on the road will be a key aim for Wick Academy next season, according to supporters’ player of the year Owen Harrold.


Wick Academy ‘have made massive progress against top Highland League teams’

22 April 2024
Wick Academy ‘have made massive progress against top Highland League teams’

Wick Academy ‘have made massive progress against top Highland League teams’

22 April 2024

Gary Manson emphasised that Wick Academy have “progressed massively” against the leading teams this season after they drew 1-1 with Banks O’ Dee.


Swarclett group in ‘mutiny’ claim over Caithness energy projects

22 April 2024
Swarclett group in ‘mutiny’ claim over Caithness energy projects

Swarclett group in ‘mutiny’ claim over Caithness energy projects

22 April 2024

Wind farm objectors have claimed that if Caithness was a ship the crew would be plotting a mutiny because of the number of renewable energy schemes.


Heritage trail launch is ‘just the first step’ for Caithness At War project

21 April 2024
Heritage trail launch is ‘just the first step’ for Caithness At War project

Heritage trail launch is ‘just the first step’ for Caithness At War project

21 April 2024

The launch of a World War II heritage trail has been described as “just the first step” in commemorating the county’s role in the conflict.


Wick swimmers praised for ‘great effort’ at Inverness graded meet

20 April 2024
Wick swimmers praised for ‘great effort’ at Inverness graded meet

Wick swimmers praised for ‘great effort’ at Inverness graded meet

20 April 2024

Thirteen young swimmers from Wick Amateur Swimming Club took part in the annual graded meet hosted by their Inverness counterparts at the Aquadome.


Youngsters learn from ex-Scotland trio at Thurso coaching sessions

19 April 2024
Youngsters learn from ex-Scotland trio at Thurso coaching sessions

Youngsters learn from ex-Scotland trio at Thurso coaching sessions

19 April 2024

Around 80 youngsters took part in coaching sessions in Thurso with ex-Scotland internationalists Colin Hendry, Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly.


Farmer warns Swarclett wind turbines will be ‘blight on valued landscape’

19 April 2024
Farmer warns Swarclett wind turbines will be ‘blight on valued landscape’

Farmer warns Swarclett wind turbines will be ‘blight on valued landscape’

19 April 2024

A farmer has warned that two wind turbines will be “a blight on a valued landscape” and will upset his livestock if they are allowed to go ahead.


Thistle and Pentland get chance to shine under Harmsworth lights

18 April 2024
Thistle and Pentland get chance to shine under Harmsworth lights

Thistle and Pentland get chance to shine under Harmsworth lights

18 April 2024

Harmsworth Park will host Saturday night football this weekend as Wick Thistle take on Thurso Pentland in a Highland Amateur Cup preliminary tie.


Wick Academy manager looking for reaction against Banks O’ Dee

18 April 2024
Wick Academy manager looking for reaction against Banks O’ Dee

Wick Academy manager looking for reaction against Banks O’ Dee

18 April 2024

Gary Manson accepts that Wick Academy have “hardly laid a glove” on Banks O’ Dee so far – but the Scorries will be aiming to change that on Saturday.


Lybster hit six but will take it ‘game by game’ on return to top flight

18 April 2024
Lybster hit six but will take it ‘game by game’ on return to top flight

Lybster hit six but will take it ‘game by game’ on return to top flight

18 April 2024

Lybster turned on the style in a 6-3 victory over Wick Thistle at Cow Park on Wednesday night, picking up their first points since being promoted.


Anglers ‘deserve a huge amount of credit’ after North Caley campaign

17 April 2024
Anglers ‘deserve a huge amount of credit’ after North Caley campaign

Anglers ‘deserve a huge amount of credit’ after North Caley campaign

17 April 2024

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy has said his players “can be really proud of themselves” after finishing third in the North Caledonian League.


Wick Groats won’t rush Bremner on return from injury

17 April 2024
Wick Groats won’t rush Bremner on return from injury

Wick Groats won’t rush Bremner on return from injury

17 April 2024

Liam Bremner has been “flying” for Wick Groats in the opening weeks of the county league season – after 20 months on the sidelines with a broken leg.


Bowertower residents take up fight against wind turbine ‘monstrosities’

17 April 2024
Bowertower residents take up fight against wind turbine ‘monstrosities’

Bowertower residents take up fight against wind turbine ‘monstrosities’

17 April 2024

Two wind turbines planned for central Caithness have been branded “monstrosities” by nearby residents who have joined forces to form a protest group.


Ex-soldier Kev set for fundraising Normandy cycle challenge

16 April 2024
Ex-soldier Kev set for fundraising Normandy cycle challenge

Ex-soldier Kev set for fundraising Normandy cycle challenge

16 April 2024

An ex-soldier from Wick will be paying tribute to the troops who took part in the Normandy landings during a three-day charity bike ride this summer.


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