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Far north MP wants to ensure unpaid carers' voices are heard

01 March 2024
Far north MP wants to ensure unpaid carers' voices are heard

Far north MP wants to ensure unpaid carers' voices are heard

01 March 2024

Jamie Stone has claimed there is "no joined-up delivery of social care services in Caithness", following a listening event he hosted in Thurso.


Public meeting to consider new role for 285-year-old Reay church

01 March 2024
Public meeting to consider new role for 285-year-old Reay church

Public meeting to consider new role for 285-year-old Reay church

01 March 2024

Reay residents are being asked for their thoughts on giving a new lease of life to the village's 285-year-old church which is expected to close.


We will focus on ourselves, insists Halkirk United assistant manager

29 February 2024
We will focus on ourselves, insists Halkirk United assistant manager

We will focus on ourselves, insists Halkirk United assistant manager

29 February 2024

Halkirk United will continue to concentrate on themselves and not pay too much attention to the other North Caledonian League title contenders.


A9 closures at Berriedale as storm-damaged trees are removed

29 February 2024
A9 closures at Berriedale as storm-damaged trees are removed

A9 closures at Berriedale as storm-damaged trees are removed

29 February 2024

Storm-damaged trees are to be removed from along the A9 next week, meaning road closures at night from Monday evening through to Saturday morning.


Gym roof damage leads to evacuation at Thurso High School

29 February 2024
Gym roof damage leads to evacuation at Thurso High School

Gym roof damage leads to evacuation at Thurso High School

29 February 2024

Pupils have been evacuated from Thurso High School today because of damage to a gym roof.


Top young dogs and handlers hoping to gain place in Scottish team

29 February 2024
Top young dogs and handlers hoping to gain place in Scottish team

Top young dogs and handlers hoping to gain place in Scottish team

29 February 2024

Five of the top young dogs from the north of Scotland are heading for Stranraer this weekend to compete in the Scottish Inter-District Nursery Final.


It's a point gained: Manson hails Wick's resilience after goalless draw with Brora

29 February 2024
It's a point gained: Manson hails Wick's resilience after goalless draw with Brora

It's a point gained: Manson hails Wick's resilience after goalless draw with Brora

29 February 2024

Gary Manson hailed the improved resilience of his Academy squad after they picked up a well-earned point in the midweek derby at Harmsworth Park.


Title looks to be out of reach now, Brora manager admits after derby draw

29 February 2024
Title looks to be out of reach now, Brora manager admits after derby draw

Title looks to be out of reach now, Brora manager admits after derby draw

29 February 2024

Ally MacDonald admitted the title now looks to be beyond the reach of Brora after they had to settle for a share of the points with 10-man Academy.


Wick drama teams looking forward to Highland divisional finals

29 February 2024
Wick drama teams looking forward to Highland divisional finals

Wick drama teams looking forward to Highland divisional finals

29 February 2024

Two community drama teams from Wick are looking forward to competing in the regional stage of the annual festival of one-act plays later this month.


NHS Highland to host community pop-up hubs in Caithness

29 February 2024
NHS Highland to host community pop-up hubs in Caithness

NHS Highland to host community pop-up hubs in Caithness

29 February 2024

NHS Highland is to host a series of pop-up hubs in Caithness to highlight a range of community services available from different organisations.


Eyes down as Caithness care homes take part in nationwide bingo link-up

28 February 2024
Eyes down as Caithness care homes take part in nationwide bingo link-up

Eyes down as Caithness care homes take part in nationwide bingo link-up

28 February 2024

Care home residents at Seaview House and Pentland View were among those taking part in a nationwide bingo session run by Barchester Healthcare.


Former Caithness solicitor ended life 'on his own terms'

28 February 2024
Former Caithness solicitor ended life 'on his own terms'

Former Caithness solicitor ended life 'on his own terms'

28 February 2024

Bruce de Wert – who for many years ran the Wick-based law firm Georgesons – was able to end his life "with dignity", his family announced.


Wick Academy facing three away trips in eight days

28 February 2024
Wick Academy facing three away trips in eight days

Wick Academy facing three away trips in eight days

28 February 2024

Wick Academy will face three away trips in an eight-day spell from March 9-16 as they play catch-up on their Highland League fixtures.


Caithness twins are Scotland's top Country Cooks

28 February 2024
Caithness twins are Scotland's top Country Cooks

Caithness twins are Scotland's top Country Cooks

28 February 2024

Teenage twins from Caithness were the cream of the crop in the annual Country Cooks challenge run by the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs.


Flow Country regeneration 'could be worth £400m to far north'

27 February 2024
Flow Country regeneration 'could be worth £400m to far north'

Flow Country regeneration 'could be worth £400m to far north'

27 February 2024

Flow Country regeneration could create more than 200 jobs across the far north over the next 18 years, a new report has claimed.


Caithness under-16s moving in right direction after stop-start schedule

27 February 2024
Caithness under-16s moving in right direction after stop-start schedule

Caithness under-16s moving in right direction after stop-start schedule

27 February 2024

Caithness United under-16s had a narrow win against Clachnacuddin in Thurso, while the under-14s were convincing winners away to Balloan City.


Kevill double as Halkirk United's on-loan Ross County duo make instant impact

27 February 2024
Kevill double as Halkirk United's on-loan Ross County duo make instant impact

Kevill double as Halkirk United's on-loan Ross County duo make instant impact

27 February 2024

Halkirk United's on-loan Ross County duo have made an immediate impact by scoring three goals between them in back-to-back wins for the Anglers.


Prizes for Caithness primary pupils in Dounreay robot dog art challenge

27 February 2024
Prizes for Caithness primary pupils in Dounreay robot dog art challenge

Prizes for Caithness primary pupils in Dounreay robot dog art challenge

27 February 2024

Two girls from Noss Primary School in Wick, Mae Whitelaw and Leah Mackay, came out on top in a robotic dog art challenge set by Dounreay.


Talk at Nucleus will focus on Wick Society boat section

26 February 2024
Talk at Nucleus will focus on Wick Society boat section

Talk at Nucleus will focus on Wick Society boat section

26 February 2024

The next talk in a series highlighting the work and collections of the Wick Society, being held at Nucleus on March 14, will be about the boat crew.


Far north derby sees Wick Academy trying to end long wait

26 February 2024
Far north derby sees Wick Academy trying to end long wait

Far north derby sees Wick Academy trying to end long wait

26 February 2024

Wick Academy will be targeting a first Highland League victory over Brora in more than 11 years when the old rivals go head-to-head on Wednesday.


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