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Anglers praised for ‘brilliant’ efforts after missing out on cup final

08 April 2024
Anglers praised for ‘brilliant’ efforts after missing out on cup final

Anglers praised for ‘brilliant’ efforts after missing out on cup final

08 April 2024

Ewan McElroy said his Halkirk United players have been “brilliant all season” after their last chance of silverware was blown away by Invergordon.


Australians and New Zealanders to be remembered at Anzac Day ceremony in Wick

06 April 2024
Australians and New Zealanders to be remembered at Anzac Day ceremony in Wick

Australians and New Zealanders to be remembered at Anzac Day ceremony in Wick

06 April 2024

The sacrifices made by troops from Australia and New Zealand will be commemorated in Wick this month, as they are every year.


Caithness people ‘have the ability and determination to pull things back’

06 April 2024
Caithness people ‘have the ability and determination to pull things back’

Caithness people ‘have the ability and determination to pull things back’

06 April 2024

The trend towards centralisation is "detrimental in every way" to Caithness and is contributing to depopulation, campaigner Iain Gregory has warned.


Caithness people ‘have the ability and determination to pull things back’

06 April 2024
Caithness people ‘have the ability and determination to pull things back’

Caithness people ‘have the ability and determination to pull things back’

06 April 2024

The trend towards centralisation is "detrimental in every way" to Caithness and is contributing to depopulation, campaigner Iain Gregory has warned.


Potholed car park in Thurso town centre ‘looks like an open cast mine’

05 April 2024
Potholed car park in Thurso town centre ‘looks like an open cast mine’

Potholed car park in Thurso town centre ‘looks like an open cast mine’

05 April 2024

A supermarket car park is so badly potholed it is starting to resemble an “open cast mine” and posing a safety hazard, two councillors have claimed.


Our pace and power can hurt Brora, says Wick manager

05 April 2024
Our pace and power can hurt Brora, says Wick manager

Our pace and power can hurt Brora, says Wick manager

05 April 2024

Manager Gary Manson insists Wick Academy have the pace and power to cause problems for Highland League Cup winners Brora Rangers in Saturday’s derby.


Anglers ‘in a good place’ ahead of North Caledonian Cup semi

04 April 2024
Anglers ‘in a good place’ ahead of North Caledonian Cup semi

Anglers ‘in a good place’ ahead of North Caledonian Cup semi

04 April 2024

Manager Ewan McElroy accepts that Halkirk United will be underdogs in their North Caledonian Cup semi-final against new league champions Invergordon.


Thurso manager has seen ‘massive improvement’

04 April 2024
Thurso manager has seen ‘massive improvement’

Thurso manager has seen ‘massive improvement’

04 April 2024

Thurso will be aiming to round off their underwhelming North Caledonian League campaign on a positive note when they take on Loch Ness.


Call for volunteers to give a helping hand in Wick hospital garden

03 April 2024
Call for volunteers to give a helping hand in Wick hospital garden

Call for volunteers to give a helping hand in Wick hospital garden

03 April 2024

An appeal has gone out for volunteers to help look after a much-valued garden space at the Town and County Hospital in Wick.


Ideal conditions as Wick Easter 10k attracts record turnout

03 April 2024
Ideal conditions as Wick Easter 10k attracts record turnout

Ideal conditions as Wick Easter 10k attracts record turnout

03 April 2024

A record number of runners turned out for Wick Triathlon Club’s Easter 10k on Sunday, with blue skies and light winds ensuring ideal conditions.


'One step at a time' as Halkirk return to Caithness county league

03 April 2024
'One step at a time' as Halkirk return to Caithness county league

'One step at a time' as Halkirk return to Caithness county league

03 April 2024

The Caithness amateur football scene will have a 15th club this summer as Halkirk return to the fold for the first time since before Covid.


Apartments give new lease of life to Wick housing complex that was ‘going to rack and ruin’

03 April 2024
Apartments give new lease of life to Wick housing complex that was ‘going to rack and ruin’

Apartments give new lease of life to Wick housing complex that was ‘going to rack and ruin’

03 April 2024

A disused sheltered housing complex in Wick has been given a new lease of life as a block of apartments that will be “a great asset to the town”.


Caithness and Sutherland tourism gathering hailed as ‘very positive’

02 April 2024
Caithness and Sutherland tourism gathering hailed as ‘very positive’

Caithness and Sutherland tourism gathering hailed as ‘very positive’

02 April 2024

Tourism operators in the north Highlands have described a conference on trends and opportunities in the sector as “very positive” and “so valuable”.


Opinions divided over ‘rusty’ Wick lane artworks

02 April 2024
Opinions divided over ‘rusty’ Wick lane artworks

Opinions divided over ‘rusty’ Wick lane artworks

02 April 2024

Artworks that are intended to make Wick town more appealing have instead been branded “appalling” by some critics on social media.


Caithness campaigner says A9 road sign prank is ‘unfair to the moon’

02 April 2024
Caithness campaigner says A9 road sign prank is ‘unfair to the moon’

Caithness campaigner says A9 road sign prank is ‘unfair to the moon’

02 April 2024

Motorists arriving in Caithness this week were greeted by a sign saying “Welcome to the Moon” and warning them to watch out for “craters” ahead.


Craig and Phoebe take Scottish surfing titles in ‘once-in-a-decade conditions’

01 April 2024
Craig and Phoebe take Scottish surfing titles in ‘once-in-a-decade conditions’

Craig and Phoebe take Scottish surfing titles in ‘once-in-a-decade conditions’

01 April 2024

The emergence of so many promising youngsters in the 2024 Scottish Surfing Championships at Thurso shows that “the future is bright” for the sport.


PICTURES: Bikers deliver Easter eggs at Caithness Enable tea dance

01 April 2024
PICTURES: Bikers deliver Easter eggs at Caithness Enable tea dance

PICTURES: Bikers deliver Easter eggs at Caithness Enable tea dance

01 April 2024

Mackays Hotel was the venue for the Easter afternoon tea dance held by the local branch of Enable, the charity for people with learning disabilities.


Volunteers needed to keep Halkirk heritage centre motoring on

01 April 2024
Volunteers needed to keep Halkirk heritage centre motoring on

Volunteers needed to keep Halkirk heritage centre motoring on

01 April 2024

New volunteers are needed to help drive forward Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre after its successful first two years.


‘Cheap goals’ make the difference as Brechin end Wick’s unbeaten home run

01 April 2024
‘Cheap goals’ make the difference as Brechin end Wick’s unbeaten home run

‘Cheap goals’ make the difference as Brechin end Wick’s unbeaten home run

01 April 2024

Gary Manson was left to reflect on the loss of two "cheap" goals as Wick’s six-game unbeaten home run in the Highland League was brought to an end.


It’s always lovely to take an award back to Caithness, says Brandon after latest Hot Country TV honour

29 March 2024
It’s always lovely to take an award back to Caithness, says Brandon after latest Hot Country TV honour

It’s always lovely to take an award back to Caithness, says Brandon after latest Hot Country TV honour

29 March 2024

Brandon McPhee has spoken of how much he enjoys being able to bring a little bit of Caithness over to the Emerald Isle after his latest accolade.


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