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Covid statistics show 514 cases in Caithness in latest seven-day period

15 March 2022
Covid statistics show 514 cases in Caithness in latest seven-day period

Covid statistics show 514 cases in Caithness in latest seven-day period

15 March 2022

There were 514 new Covid-19 cases in Caithness in the most recent seven-day period recorded by Public Health Scotland.


Energy company says feedback shows supply chain support for Cairnmore Hill wind farm

15 March 2022
Energy company says feedback shows supply chain support for Cairnmore Hill wind farm

Energy company says feedback shows supply chain support for Cairnmore Hill wind farm

15 March 2022

An energy company seeking to build a wind farm near Thurso says online consultation has shown support for the proposal from the supply chain.


Fourth John O'Groats Book Festival starts with a look at Donald's collection of stories

14 March 2022
Fourth John O'Groats Book Festival starts with a look at Donald's collection of stories

Fourth John O'Groats Book Festival starts with a look at Donald's collection of stories

14 March 2022

The fourth John O'Groats Book Festival got under way with an informal talk by Donald MacDonald about his book, Life’s Too Short for Ironing Shirts.


Scotland U17 call-up for Celtic youth with Wick family links

14 March 2022
Scotland U17 call-up for Celtic youth with Wick family links

Scotland U17 call-up for Celtic youth with Wick family links

14 March 2022

A talented young footballer with Caithness family connections has been called up for Scotland's UEFA Under-17 Championship qualifiers.


Castletown youngsters hear about Johnny Groat's adventures

14 March 2022
Castletown youngsters hear about Johnny Groat's adventures

Castletown youngsters hear about Johnny Groat's adventures

14 March 2022

Youngsters at Castletown ELC heard all about the larger-than-life character Johnny Groat when Caithness author Colin Sinclair paid them a visit.


Wick will face a midweek trip to Buckie as remaining Highland League fixtures are announced

14 March 2022
Wick will face a midweek trip to Buckie as remaining Highland League fixtures are announced

Wick will face a midweek trip to Buckie as remaining Highland League fixtures are announced

14 March 2022

Wick Academy will have to make a midweek trip to Buckie for their penultimate game of the 2021/22 Highland League campaign.


Thurso health festival will be 'a celebration of us all'

13 March 2022
Thurso health festival will be 'a celebration of us all'

Thurso health festival will be 'a celebration of us all'

13 March 2022

The We WANT Festival is being run by Thurso Community Development Trust in Olrig Street gardens on April 30, with fringe events in the run-up to it.


PICTURES: Toby lands top spot in Winter Open at Harpsdale Fishery Park

12 March 2022
PICTURES: Toby lands top spot in Winter Open at Harpsdale Fishery Park

PICTURES: Toby lands top spot in Winter Open at Harpsdale Fishery Park

12 March 2022

Toby Bracey came out on top in the Winter Open at Harpsdale Fishery Park, rescheduled to early March because of adverse weather throughout February.


More than 80 dancers attend Mina Mackay festival after two-year break

12 March 2022
More than 80 dancers attend Mina Mackay festival after two-year break

More than 80 dancers attend Mina Mackay festival after two-year break

12 March 2022

The Mina Mackay Festival of Dancing returned this month after a two-year break caused by Covid, with 84 dancers competing at Wick Assembly Rooms.


Caithness well placed to take 'B' team trophy in inter-county clash with Orkney

12 March 2022
Caithness well placed to take 'B' team trophy in inter-county clash with Orkney

Caithness well placed to take 'B' team trophy in inter-county clash with Orkney

12 March 2022

The inter-county match between Caithness and Orkney finally went ahead in Wick after being rescheduled three times because of storms and Covid-19.


Double success for Caithness in Highland Third Sector Awards

11 March 2022
Double success for Caithness in Highland Third Sector Awards

Double success for Caithness in Highland Third Sector Awards

11 March 2022

There was a double celebration for Caithness in the Highland Third Sector Awards, the region's flagship ceremony for volunteers and community groups.


Vikings take encouragement after leading twice at Invergordon

11 March 2022
Vikings take encouragement after leading twice at Invergordon

Vikings take encouragement after leading twice at Invergordon

11 March 2022

Manager Michael Bremner is convinced Thurso will soon start to pick up points on the evidence of their display at Invergordon on Saturday.


Councillor hopes Wick John O'Groats Airport will go 'from strength to strength' as flights return

11 March 2022
Councillor hopes Wick John O'Groats Airport will go 'from strength to strength' as flights return

Councillor hopes Wick John O'Groats Airport will go 'from strength to strength' as flights return

11 March 2022

Councillor Raymond Bremner is optimistic that Wick John O'Groats Airport can go "from strength to strength" after scheduled flights are reintroduced.


Potential buyer emerges for former Wick High School site

10 March 2022
Potential buyer emerges for former Wick High School site

Potential buyer emerges for former Wick High School site

10 March 2022

A potential buyer has emerged for the former Wick High School site which has lain disused for five years.


Halkirk United looking to extend four-game winning run after booking cup final place

10 March 2022
Halkirk United looking to extend four-game winning run after booking cup final place

Halkirk United looking to extend four-game winning run after booking cup final place

10 March 2022

Halkirk United have a cup final to look forward to next month – but the immediate priority is trying to get the better of league leaders Loch Ness.


Jamie Stone urges UK government to reverse cuts to armed forces

10 March 2022
Jamie Stone urges UK government to reverse cuts to armed forces

Jamie Stone urges UK government to reverse cuts to armed forces

10 March 2022

North MP Jamie Stone has again urged the UK government to reverse cuts to the armed forces and has called for investment in the Royal Navy.


Treble for Reid as Caithness United hit back to beat Balloan

10 March 2022
Treble for Reid as Caithness United hit back to beat Balloan

Treble for Reid as Caithness United hit back to beat Balloan

10 March 2022

Lucas Reid hit a hat-trick as Caithness United U16s twice came from behind to beat Balloan 6-2 in a Highland Youth Development League match at Naver.


Wick community groups to team up for Spring Clean Scotland litter-picking sessions

09 March 2022
Wick community groups to team up for Spring Clean Scotland litter-picking sessions

Wick community groups to team up for Spring Clean Scotland litter-picking sessions

09 March 2022

Three community organisations in Wick will be joining forces in the coming weeks to tackle the scourge of litter in and around the town.


Wick redesign forum shows town centre regeneration 'is going to happen'

09 March 2022
Wick redesign forum shows town centre regeneration 'is going to happen'

Wick redesign forum shows town centre regeneration 'is going to happen'

09 March 2022

A public forum about the Wick town centre redesign has strengthened the belief that regeneration "is going to happen", according to Joanna Coghill.


Hillwalkers and mountaineers urged to take extra care after rise in call-outs

09 March 2022
Hillwalkers and mountaineers urged to take extra care after rise in call-outs

Hillwalkers and mountaineers urged to take extra care after rise in call-outs

09 March 2022

Hillwalkers and mountaineers are being urged by police to plan ahead and take extra care in the coming weeks following a recent spate of tragedies.


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