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'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.


Beatrice funding improves accessibility at Wick's North Head footpath

20 March 2024
Beatrice funding improves accessibility at Wick's North Head footpath

Beatrice funding improves accessibility at Wick's North Head footpath

20 March 2024

The Caithness Beatrice Community Fund has handed over a cheque for £6234.72 to Wick Paths Group to pay for work on the North Head coastal footpath.


Caithness school teams show robot skills in Lego-building challenge

20 March 2024
Caithness school teams show robot skills in Lego-building challenge

Caithness school teams show robot skills in Lego-building challenge

20 March 2024

Teams from Caithness schools created hand-built robots in a Lego competition – and one group of pupils will be going forward to the national final.


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.


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