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NHS managers lacking 'basic economic principles’, claims Wick GP

27 March 2024
NHS managers lacking 'basic economic principles’, claims Wick GP

NHS managers lacking 'basic economic principles’, claims Wick GP

27 March 2024

NHS Highland chiefs have been accused by a local doctor of lacking "the most basic economic principles" and being unable to put two and two together.


Campaigner warns Caithness tourism businesses are paying the price for ‘years of neglect’

27 March 2024
Campaigner warns Caithness tourism businesses are paying the price for ‘years of neglect’

Campaigner warns Caithness tourism businesses are paying the price for ‘years of neglect’

27 March 2024

Roads campaigner Iain Gregory has warned that tourists "are simply going to stop coming" if they have to endure substandard infrastructure.


‘It was a blur... and we found we had a lot to learn’

26 March 2024
‘It was a blur... and we found we had a lot to learn’

‘It was a blur... and we found we had a lot to learn’

26 March 2024

Thirty years on from the vote that secured Wick Academy's place in the Highland League, current chairman Pat Miller has been sharing a few memories.


Caithness Ladies drop to third after defeat to Ross County

26 March 2024
Caithness Ladies drop to third after defeat to Ross County

Caithness Ladies drop to third after defeat to Ross County

26 March 2024

Caithness Ladies tasted defeat for the first time this season in the SWF Highlands and Islands League when they were beaten 4-2 by Ross County.


Caithness U16s looking ahead to cup challenge after victory in final league game

26 March 2024
Caithness U16s looking ahead to cup challenge after victory in final league game

Caithness U16s looking ahead to cup challenge after victory in final league game

26 March 2024

Caithness United produced a strong second-half display to round off their HFL Under-16 Highland campaign with a 4-0 victory over Clachnacuddin.


Thurso East is 'perfect stage' for Scottish Surfing Championships

25 March 2024
Thurso East is 'perfect stage' for Scottish Surfing Championships

Thurso East is 'perfect stage' for Scottish Surfing Championships

25 March 2024

Thurso East has been hailed as "an incredible location” for the Scottish Surfing Championships which will be taking place over Easter weekend.


Cup final place at stake as Anglers take on new champions Invergordon

25 March 2024
Cup final place at stake as Anglers take on new champions Invergordon

Cup final place at stake as Anglers take on new champions Invergordon

25 March 2024

New champions Invergordon will stand in the way of a cup final appearance for Halkirk United when the teams meet at Morrison Park in midweek.


Adventurous trip to Dalguise for 1st Wick Scout Group

25 March 2024
Adventurous trip to Dalguise for 1st Wick Scout Group

Adventurous trip to Dalguise for 1st Wick Scout Group

25 March 2024

Cubs, Scouts and Explorer from 1st Wick Scout Group had a three-day trip filled with excitement and discovery at an adventure centre in Perthshire.


Caithness juniors compete well in SSBU age group event

25 March 2024
Caithness juniors compete well in SSBU age group event

Caithness juniors compete well in SSBU age group event

25 March 2024

Two junior badminton players from Caithness competed in the Scottish Schools Badminton Union 2013 Age Group Tournament at Wishaw Sports Centre.


Thurso zero-waste shop ‘no longer viable’ and set to close this weekend

25 March 2024
Thurso zero-waste shop ‘no longer viable’ and set to close this weekend

Thurso zero-waste shop ‘no longer viable’ and set to close this weekend

25 March 2024

The Socially Growing shop in Rotterdam Street is set to close this Saturday, but other Thurso Community Development Trust projects will continue.


'Everyone was fantastic' says Wick man of the match Harrold

24 March 2024
'Everyone was fantastic' says Wick man of the match Harrold

'Everyone was fantastic' says Wick man of the match Harrold

24 March 2024

Owen Harrold reckons Wick Academy's improvement since the midway point of the campaign shows they are getting the measure of the opposition.


Performance levels 'miles better now' as Wick Academy see off Buckie Thistle

24 March 2024
Performance levels 'miles better now' as Wick Academy see off Buckie Thistle

Performance levels 'miles better now' as Wick Academy see off Buckie Thistle

24 March 2024

Gary Manson hailed Wick Academy's "formidable" home form after they produced another spirited display to put a serious dent in Buckie's title hopes.


Community café gets £1000 boost after refurbishment of Thurso shop

23 March 2024
Community café gets £1000 boost after refurbishment of Thurso shop

Community café gets £1000 boost after refurbishment of Thurso shop

23 March 2024

A major refurbishment at a family-run convenience store in Thurso has proved popular with customers – as well as benefiting a community enterprise.


Ten exhibitors to take part in Quoybrae overwintering competition

22 March 2024
Ten exhibitors to take part in Quoybrae overwintering competition

Ten exhibitors to take part in Quoybrae overwintering competition

22 March 2024

The annual Young Farmers' overwintering competition hosted by Aberdeen and Northern Marts will be held at Caithness Livestock Centre on April 1.


'It was a big stepping stone for the club'

22 March 2024
'It was a big stepping stone for the club'

'It was a big stepping stone for the club'

22 March 2024

Alistair Gunn, who was chairman of Wick Academy when they won the vote to gain Highland League status, looks back to that memorable night in 1994.


Wick Academy looking to extend five-game unbeaten home run

22 March 2024
Wick Academy looking to extend five-game unbeaten home run

Wick Academy looking to extend five-game unbeaten home run

22 March 2024

Wick Academy will be looking to continue their strong home form this weekend while putting a dent in Buckie's Highland League title challenge.


Owner of Caithness camping pod business warns road is 'literally falling apart'

21 March 2024
Owner of Caithness camping pod business warns road is 'literally falling apart'

Owner of Caithness camping pod business warns road is 'literally falling apart'

21 March 2024

A woman who owns a tourism business has complained to Highland Council over the "horrendous" state of the road at her property, close to the NC500.


Tree-planting project by Wick pupils will 'give wildlife a helping hand'

21 March 2024
Tree-planting project by Wick pupils will 'give wildlife a helping hand'

Tree-planting project by Wick pupils will 'give wildlife a helping hand'

21 March 2024

Hundreds of trees, chosen for their benefits to wildlife, have been planted alongside Wick River in a project involving groups of schoolchildren.


Mackay extends winning run to 26 years in Caithness invitation tournament

21 March 2024
Mackay extends winning run to 26 years in Caithness invitation tournament

Mackay extends winning run to 26 years in Caithness invitation tournament

21 March 2024

Caithness Badminton Association's 26th invitation tournament attracted a record entry – but it was a local hero who again rose above the rest.


'A lot of positives' as Halkirk United get back on track with victory over Bonar

21 March 2024
'A lot of positives' as Halkirk United get back on track with victory over Bonar

'A lot of positives' as Halkirk United get back on track with victory over Bonar

21 March 2024

Halkirk United got back on track on Wednesday night with three points and a clean sheet against Bonar Bridge on the artificial surface at Alness.


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