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Thurso determined to 'end season on a high' by picking up more points

20 March 2024
Thurso determined to 'end season on a high' by picking up more points

Thurso determined to 'end season on a high' by picking up more points

20 March 2024

Scott Davidson has promised that Thurso will be "putting up a good fight" in Saturday's North Caledonian League clash with second-placed Loch Ness.


Chloe is treble winner in Highland junior restricted championship

20 March 2024
Chloe is treble winner in Highland junior restricted championship

Chloe is treble winner in Highland junior restricted championship

20 March 2024

Chloe Mackenzie and Sophie Mackay were treble and double winners respectively in Highland Badminton Group's annual junior restricted championship.


Minister challenged over 'failing' Thurso school buildings

20 March 2024
Minister challenged over 'failing' Thurso school buildings

Minister challenged over 'failing' Thurso school buildings

20 March 2024

Matthew Reiss has warned Scottish Government minister Emma Roddick that facilities at Thurso High School are "failing faster than expected".


Ringing endorsement for 'happy and friendly' handbell rally in Wick

20 March 2024
Ringing endorsement for 'happy and friendly' handbell rally in Wick

Ringing endorsement for 'happy and friendly' handbell rally in Wick

20 March 2024

Handbell ringers who gathered for a national celebration in Caithness at the weekend were delighted with the "happy, friendly, inclusive atmosphere".


Businesses 'must use Wick/Aberdeen air link more often'

20 March 2024
Businesses 'must use Wick/Aberdeen air link more often'

Businesses 'must use Wick/Aberdeen air link more often'

20 March 2024

A Scottish Government minister has said Highland Council must make "every effort" to increase passenger numbers flying between Wick and Aberdeen.


Scottish Government 'committed to building a vibrant rural economy', Caithness councillors are told

19 March 2024
Scottish Government 'committed to building a vibrant rural economy', Caithness councillors are told

Scottish Government 'committed to building a vibrant rural economy', Caithness councillors are told

19 March 2024

Two Caithness councillors have been told that the Scottish Government is "committed to building a vibrant, sustainable and inclusive rural economy".


Anglers hoping to bounce back in midweek clash with Bonar

19 March 2024
Anglers hoping to bounce back in midweek clash with Bonar

Anglers hoping to bounce back in midweek clash with Bonar

19 March 2024

Halkirk United will be looking to bounce back from Saturday's disappointing home defeat when they take on Bonar Bridge on Wednesday night.


Wick Academy aiming to come out on top in 'mini-league'

19 March 2024
Wick Academy aiming to come out on top in 'mini-league'

Wick Academy aiming to come out on top in 'mini-league'

19 March 2024

Wick will try to finish the season as the best among a group of clubs that are currently bunched together in the lower half of the Highland League.


Short story competition in memory of Caithness journalist, historian and councillor

18 March 2024
Short story competition in memory of Caithness journalist, historian and councillor

Short story competition in memory of Caithness journalist, historian and councillor

18 March 2024

A short story competition has been launched in memory of Bill Mowat, the Caithness journalist, historian and councillor who died in August last year.


Duncansby lighthouse centenary 'a momentous occasion' for John O'Groats

18 March 2024
Duncansby lighthouse centenary 'a momentous occasion' for John O'Groats

Duncansby lighthouse centenary 'a momentous occasion' for John O'Groats

18 March 2024

Duncansby festival guests heard tales about a spy, a rally driver... and how local workers were paid a shilling an hour to help build the lighthouse.


Wick researcher uncovers Caithness family origins of history-making US tennis star

17 March 2024
Wick researcher uncovers Caithness family origins of history-making US tennis star

Wick researcher uncovers Caithness family origins of history-making US tennis star

17 March 2024

Tennis fan Linda Swanson has been investigating the Caithness roots of Don Budge, the first player to win all four of the sport's Grand Slam titles.


Caithness Talking Newspapers now delivered to Wick and Thurso libraries

16 March 2024
Caithness Talking Newspapers now delivered to Wick and Thurso libraries

Caithness Talking Newspapers now delivered to Wick and Thurso libraries

16 March 2024

Spoken-word versions of the local papers are now available at Wick and Thurso libraries thanks to a charity for people with hearing or sight loss.


A constantly shifting kaleidoscope celebrating 100 years of Duncansby lighthouse

16 March 2024
A constantly shifting kaleidoscope celebrating 100 years of Duncansby lighthouse

A constantly shifting kaleidoscope celebrating 100 years of Duncansby lighthouse

16 March 2024

The three-day Duncansby lighthouse centenary festival is under way, and its centrepiece is a dazzling visual display with a soundscape accompaniment.


Caithness marksmen take top four places in shooting 'World Cup'

15 March 2024
Caithness marksmen take top four places in shooting 'World Cup'

Caithness marksmen take top four places in shooting 'World Cup'

15 March 2024

A contingent of top shots from Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association led the way in the finals of the Lothian and Borders "World Cup" competition.


'About time!' Wick zebras finally earn their stripes

15 March 2024
'About time!' Wick zebras finally earn their stripes

'About time!' Wick zebras finally earn their stripes

15 March 2024

Two crossings in close proximity near the junction of Thurso Road and Bankhead Road, Wick, had been left unmarked since resurfacing work last June.


Flow Country work recognised in Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

15 March 2024
Flow Country work recognised in Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

Flow Country work recognised in Scottish Knowledge Exchange Awards

15 March 2024

Collaborative efforts to enhance and promote the Caithness and Sutherland peatlands have been recognised with a national accolade.


Thurso's defeat in basement battle was 'beyond belief'

14 March 2024
Thurso's defeat in basement battle was 'beyond belief'

Thurso's defeat in basement battle was 'beyond belief'

14 March 2024

Scott Davidson admits Thurso have put themselves "right up against it" after losing at home to Bonar in last weekend's North Caley basement battle.


'One-way-traffic' as Wick Academy hit six against Strathspey

14 March 2024
'One-way-traffic' as Wick Academy hit six against Strathspey

'One-way-traffic' as Wick Academy hit six against Strathspey

14 March 2024

Wick Academy's players are "getting their just rewards" in the Highland League after stepping up their performance levels, according to Gary Manson.


TV deal on Scotland football friendlies 'a big win', says Jamie Stone

14 March 2024
TV deal on Scotland football friendlies 'a big win', says Jamie Stone

TV deal on Scotland football friendlies 'a big win', says Jamie Stone

14 March 2024

A deal on free-to-air live TV coverage of two Scotland friendly matches ahead of Euro 2024 has been hailed as "a big win" by local MP Jamie Stone.


Highland Council to investigate hole in middle of Wick street

13 March 2024
Highland Council to investigate hole in middle of Wick street

Highland Council to investigate hole in middle of Wick street

13 March 2024

Highland Council will be making arrangements to investigate the cause of the "sinkhole" that opened up in the middle of Dempster Street in Wick.


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