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Second division title for Village Inn pool team with 100% record

26 April 2024
Second division title for Village Inn pool team with 100% record

Second division title for Village Inn pool team with 100% record

26 April 2024

Village Inn proved unbeatable in the second division of Wick and District Pool League, winning all their matches.


Wick volunteer is doing his bit to keep war graves looking immaculate

26 April 2024
Wick volunteer is doing his bit to keep war graves looking immaculate

Wick volunteer is doing his bit to keep war graves looking immaculate

26 April 2024

A Wick volunteer is playing his part in ensuring the war graves in the town’s cemetery are maintained to the highest possible standard.


Thurso United defibrillator will be available to all Naver users

26 April 2024
Thurso United defibrillator will be available to all Naver users

Thurso United defibrillator will be available to all Naver users

26 April 2024

Thurso United has taken delivery of a defibrillator with support from the Scottish Football Partnership Trust and Kilpatrick Fraser Charitable Trust.


Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP calls for greater safeguards against online scams

26 April 2024
Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP calls for greater safeguards against online scams

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP calls for greater safeguards against online scams

26 April 2024

Jamie Stone is urging the UK government to step up its efforts over internet fraud by putting more pressure on social media companies.


‘I will miss my customers across the north of Scotland and beyond’

26 April 2024
‘I will miss my customers across the north of Scotland and beyond’

‘I will miss my customers across the north of Scotland and beyond’

26 April 2024

Sheona Campbell retires today as advertisement manager for the John O’Groat Journal, Caithness Courier and Northern Times.


Swarclett turbines will have ‘massive negative impact’, councillors are told

26 April 2024
Swarclett turbines will have ‘massive negative impact’, councillors are told

Swarclett turbines will have ‘massive negative impact’, councillors are told

26 April 2024

Campaigners against Swarclett Wind Farm claim it will create “no sustainable employment opportunities for local people” and will be harmful to birds.


Wick man keen to raise awareness of bowel screening after cancer all-clear

25 April 2024
Wick man keen to raise awareness of bowel screening after cancer all-clear

Wick man keen to raise awareness of bowel screening after cancer all-clear

25 April 2024

A Caithness man is keen to raise awareness of Scotland’s bowel screening programme after his cancer was detected at an early stage.


Sister’s 500-mile dog-walking challenge raises £4000 in memory of Marelle

25 April 2024
Sister’s 500-mile dog-walking challenge raises £4000 in memory of Marelle

Sister’s 500-mile dog-walking challenge raises £4000 in memory of Marelle

25 April 2024

Wick woman Sarah Sturrock has raised thousands of pounds for a dog welfare charity in memory of her sister Marelle, a year after her tragic death.


Legion branch praised for holding annual Anzac Day commemoration in Wick

25 April 2024
Legion branch praised for holding annual Anzac Day commemoration in Wick

Legion branch praised for holding annual Anzac Day commemoration in Wick

25 April 2024

Anzac Day organisers in Wick have been praised for ensuring Australian and New Zealand service personnel are “commemorated in a proper fashion”.


Cruise ship is largest ever to berth at Scrabster harbour

25 April 2024
Cruise ship is largest ever to berth at Scrabster harbour

Cruise ship is largest ever to berth at Scrabster harbour

25 April 2024

Scrabster harbour’s cruise season has begun with a visit by the 71,304-tonne AIDAsol, the largest vessel to ever berth at the port.


Air ambulance charity cheque handed over after Nethercliffe whisky-tasting

24 April 2024
Air ambulance charity cheque handed over after Nethercliffe whisky-tasting

Air ambulance charity cheque handed over after Nethercliffe whisky-tasting

24 April 2024

The Nethercliffe Hotel in Wick held a series of fundraising events over March, culminating in a whisky-tasting for Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.


High Ormlie Hotspur ready to push for title after cup successes

24 April 2024
High Ormlie Hotspur ready to push for title after cup successes

High Ormlie Hotspur ready to push for title after cup successes

24 April 2024

High Ormlie Hotspur are setting their sights on a county league title challenge after proving their cup credentials over the past two seasons.


Caithness Ladies ‘need to get back to enjoying themselves’

24 April 2024
Caithness Ladies ‘need to get back to enjoying themselves’

Caithness Ladies ‘need to get back to enjoying themselves’

24 April 2024

Head coach Tom McKenna is urging Caithness Ladies to get back to enjoying their football and not put themselves under undue pressure.


Caithness and north Sutherland venues urged to take part in Doors Open Days

23 April 2024
Caithness and north Sutherland venues urged to take part in Doors Open Days

Caithness and north Sutherland venues urged to take part in Doors Open Days

23 April 2024

Far north venues are being encouraged to sign up for this year’s Doors Open Days festival which has a ‘Routes, Networks and Connections’ theme.


Julia in fundraising walk for air ambulance after grandson’s medical emergency

23 April 2024
Julia in fundraising walk for air ambulance after grandson’s medical emergency

Julia in fundraising walk for air ambulance after grandson’s medical emergency

23 April 2024

Wick woman Julia Dunnett has raised more than £1400 for an air ambulance charity after a medical emergency involving her two-year-old grandson.


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.


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