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Caithness U16s 'can feel proud of their efforts' after securing second place

06 March 2024
Caithness U16s 'can feel proud of their efforts' after securing second place

Caithness U16s 'can feel proud of their efforts' after securing second place

06 March 2024

Caithness United secured second spot in HFL Under-16 Highland with a 6-1 victory over Fort William at Lochaber High School at the weekend.


Blooms and baking on display at Reiss bulb show

06 March 2024
Blooms and baking on display at Reiss bulb show

Blooms and baking on display at Reiss bulb show

06 March 2024

Members of Reiss Gardening Club showcased spring blooms and cakes at the annual bulb show, filling the village hall with fragrance and colour.


'Terminal decline' warning as Caithness community council issues a cry for help

06 March 2024
'Terminal decline' warning as Caithness community council issues a cry for help

'Terminal decline' warning as Caithness community council issues a cry for help

06 March 2024

Politicians are being warned that Caithness could be "heading for terminal decline" without action on key services such as healthcare and roads.


Praise for Wick's litter-picking volunteers

05 March 2024
Praise for Wick's litter-picking volunteers

Praise for Wick's litter-picking volunteers

05 March 2024

Public-spirited individuals have been praised by community council vice-chairman Allan Bruce for taking it upon themselves to pick up litter locally.


Vehicle access 'causing untold damage' at Wick cemetery

05 March 2024
Vehicle access 'causing untold damage' at Wick cemetery

Vehicle access 'causing untold damage' at Wick cemetery

05 March 2024

Moves are being made to limit access for cars entering Wick cemetery because of damage that is being caused to some of the graves.


Concern over hole 'six feet deep' in Wick street

05 March 2024
Concern over hole 'six feet deep' in Wick street

Concern over hole 'six feet deep' in Wick street

05 March 2024

Concern has been raised over a "sinkhole" that has opened up in a Wick street, leading to speculation over how deep it might be.


Caithness restricted and open badminton championships well supported

04 March 2024
Caithness restricted and open badminton championships well supported

Caithness restricted and open badminton championships well supported

04 March 2024

There were doubles for James Swan, Pauline Craig, Mark Mackay, Carole Begg and Chloe Mackenzie at the Caithness restricted and open championships.


Wick Academy 'in a good place' as they extend unbeaten home run

04 March 2024
Wick Academy 'in a good place' as they extend unbeaten home run

Wick Academy 'in a good place' as they extend unbeaten home run

04 March 2024

Wick Academy are "in a good place right now", manager Gary Manson declared after the Scorries' impressive 3-1 victory over Formartine United.


Improvement notice served over storage of hazardous materials at Dounreay

04 March 2024
Improvement notice served over storage of hazardous materials at Dounreay

Improvement notice served over storage of hazardous materials at Dounreay

04 March 2024

An improvement notice has been served by the Office for Nuclear Regulation over shortfalls in arrangements for storing alkali metals at Dounreay.


Iain Gregory: My great-great-grandmother would chain herself to railings

03 March 2024
Iain Gregory: My great-great-grandmother would chain herself to railings

Iain Gregory: My great-great-grandmother would chain herself to railings

03 March 2024

Iain Gregory, well known for campaigning about Caithness roads, has been talking to Wick's oral history project about the suffragettes in his family.


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.


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