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Wick's Black Saturday victims commemorated 171 years on

20 August 2019
Wick's Black Saturday victims commemorated 171 years on

Wick's Black Saturday victims commemorated 171 years on

20 August 2019

Victims of Wick’s Black Saturday disaster were remembered at the weekend as more than 40 boats gathered in the bay for a commemorative service.


We were off the pace, admits Academy assistant Hughes

11 August 2019
We were off the pace, admits Academy assistant Hughes

We were off the pace, admits Academy assistant Hughes

11 August 2019

Assistant manager Richard Hughes admitted Wick Academy were off the pace as they were swept aside by a five-star Formartine display on Saturday.


Lisle leads the way as Formartine punish under-strength Academy

11 August 2019
Lisle leads the way as Formartine punish under-strength Academy

Lisle leads the way as Formartine punish under-strength Academy

11 August 2019

Wick Academy could have no complaints as they were comprehensively beaten 5-0 by Formartine United at Harmsworth Park on Saturday.


Bard's book adds to stories of Stroma life

09 August 2019
Bard's book adds to stories of Stroma life

Bard's book adds to stories of Stroma life

09 August 2019

A handwritten book by the “Bard of Stroma” captured the imagination of those attending a presentation on the history of the island and its people.


Academy 'moving in right direction' despite injury problems

09 August 2019
Academy 'moving in right direction' despite injury problems

Academy 'moving in right direction' despite injury problems

09 August 2019

Manager Tom McKenna says Wick Academy are moving in the right direction as they wait for five key players to make their way back from injury.


Young people set for Flow Country volunteering role

07 August 2019
Young people set for Flow Country volunteering role

Young people set for Flow Country volunteering role

07 August 2019

Thirteen young people from the UK and overseas will arrive in the Flow Country next week to take part in a special volunteering experience.


Wick memory lane photo exhibition raises over £2800

06 August 2019
Wick memory lane photo exhibition raises over £2800

Wick memory lane photo exhibition raises over £2800

06 August 2019

Janet McDonald was thrilled with the response to her one-day exhibition of photographs of Wick life spanning more than half a century.


It felt like a defeat, says McKenna as Vale snatch a point

05 August 2019
It felt like a defeat, says McKenna as Vale snatch a point

It felt like a defeat, says McKenna as Vale snatch a point

05 August 2019

Wick Academy manager Tom McKenna admitted it felt like a loss after Deveronvale snatched a share of the points in Saturday’s game at Harmsworth Park.


Academy denied first league win by Vale's last-gasp equaliser

05 August 2019
Academy denied first league win by Vale's last-gasp equaliser

Academy denied first league win by Vale's last-gasp equaliser

05 August 2019

A stoppage-time equaliser denied Wick Academy a first Highland League win of the season as Deveronvale escaped from Harmsworth Park with a 2-2 draw.


Flotilla in Wick Bay will mark Black Saturday anniversary

04 August 2019
Flotilla in Wick Bay will mark Black Saturday anniversary

Flotilla in Wick Bay will mark Black Saturday anniversary

04 August 2019

One of the worst disasters in the history of Caithness will be commemorated this month with a spectacular maritime event in Wick.


McKenna pleased with intensity as focus turns to Vale

01 August 2019
McKenna pleased with intensity as focus turns to Vale

McKenna pleased with intensity as focus turns to Vale

01 August 2019

Tom McKenna was pleased with the intensity his team showed as they eased past Invergordon – and the priority now is to start picking up league points.


Injury concerns as Wick set up quarter-final with Brora

01 August 2019
Injury concerns as Wick set up quarter-final with Brora

Injury concerns as Wick set up quarter-final with Brora

01 August 2019

Wick Academy set up a North of Scotland Cup quarter-final clash with Brora Rangers after seeing off the challenge of Invergordon on Wednesday night.


Stroma voices at heritage event in Wick

31 July 2019
Stroma voices at heritage event in Wick

Stroma voices at heritage event in Wick

31 July 2019

Stroma and many of the stories associated with it will be the focus of a public event this weekend involving the Wick Society and Lyth Arts Centre.


Academy aiming to bounce back in North Cup clash with Invergordon

31 July 2019
Academy aiming to bounce back in North Cup clash with Invergordon

Academy aiming to bounce back in North Cup clash with Invergordon

31 July 2019

Academy will be looking to bounce back from Saturday's defeat at Fraserburgh when they host Invergordon on Wednesday in the North of Scotland Cup.


McKenna admits Scorries were lacking game time after opening defeat at Fraserburgh

29 July 2019
McKenna admits Scorries were lacking game time after opening defeat at Fraserburgh

McKenna admits Scorries were lacking game time after opening defeat at Fraserburgh

29 July 2019

Tom McKenna admitted his Wick players were lacking in match-fitness as they slumped to a 5-0 defeat to Fraserburgh on the opening day of the season.


£2.5bn Beatrice offshore wind farm officially opened in Wick by Duke of Rothesay

29 July 2019
£2.5bn Beatrice offshore wind farm officially opened in Wick by Duke of Rothesay

£2.5bn Beatrice offshore wind farm officially opened in Wick by Duke of Rothesay

29 July 2019

As the Beatrice offshore wind farm had its royal opening in Wick today, SSE Renewables promised that the benefits will be felt for decades to come.


Wick illustrated talks by Seafarers Memorial Group

25 July 2019
Wick illustrated talks by Seafarers Memorial Group

Wick illustrated talks by Seafarers Memorial Group

25 July 2019

Volunteers raising money for a memorial to lost seafarers will continue their fundraising efforts by presenting two illustrated talks in Wick.


French chef Novelli will be guest of honour at Taste North 2019

23 July 2019
French chef Novelli will be guest of honour at Taste North 2019

French chef Novelli will be guest of honour at Taste North 2019

23 July 2019

French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli will be the star attraction at this year's Taste North food and drink festival at John O'Groats on October 6.


Take a trip down memory lane at McDonald photo exhibition

19 July 2019
Take a trip down memory lane at McDonald photo exhibition

Take a trip down memory lane at McDonald photo exhibition

19 July 2019

Photographs of Wick life spanning more than half a century are to go on show during gala week in an exhibition called The McDonald Collection.


Sangster returns to old stomping ground with Thurso Open win

12 July 2019
Sangster returns to old stomping ground with Thurso Open win

Sangster returns to old stomping ground with Thurso Open win

12 July 2019

Conditions were tricky for the 36-hole Thurso Open competition sponsored by John Gunn and Sons Ltd. However, the course was in magnificent condition.


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