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Staxigoe, Papigoe and Noss residents mark coronation with beach-clean and picnic

10 May 2023
Staxigoe, Papigoe and Noss residents mark coronation with beach-clean and picnic

Staxigoe, Papigoe and Noss residents mark coronation with beach-clean and picnic

10 May 2023

Residents of Staxigoe, Papigoe and Noss marked the King’s coronation with a community beach-clean followed by a picnic, with about 25 attending.


Business as usual for John O’Groats Ferries as buyer is sought

10 May 2023
Business as usual for John O’Groats Ferries as buyer is sought

Business as usual for John O’Groats Ferries as buyer is sought

10 May 2023

The owners of John O’Groats Ferries are still seeking a buyer – but in the meantime they are looking ahead to a "very promising" summer season.


We'll keep fighting, say Caithness women's health campaigners after World Congress on Endometriosis

10 May 2023
We'll keep fighting, say Caithness women's health campaigners after World Congress on Endometriosis

We'll keep fighting, say Caithness women's health campaigners after World Congress on Endometriosis

10 May 2023

Caithness women's healthcare campaigners have vowed to keep fighting for improvements after attending the 15th World Congress on Endometriosis.


Maree Todd praises 'twin focus' of Thurso Community Development Trust

09 May 2023
Maree Todd praises 'twin focus' of Thurso Community Development Trust

Maree Todd praises 'twin focus' of Thurso Community Development Trust

09 May 2023

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has praised Thurso Community Development Trust for its "twin focus on sustainability and community".


Coronation marked by beacon-lighting ceremony at John O'Groats

09 May 2023
Coronation marked by beacon-lighting ceremony at John O'Groats

Coronation marked by beacon-lighting ceremony at John O'Groats

09 May 2023

The King's coronation was marked at John O'Groats by a beacon-lighting ceremony – keeping up a tradition that dates back to Victorian times.


King's lunch in Dunbeath was 'a memorable occasion'

09 May 2023
King's lunch in Dunbeath was 'a memorable occasion'

King's lunch in Dunbeath was 'a memorable occasion'

09 May 2023

A King's lunch in Dunbeath Community Centre was attended by 80 people – including some who had celebrated the late Queen's coronation 70 years ago.


Pothole damage forced Caithness couple to go from 'three cars to zero cars'

09 May 2023
Pothole damage forced Caithness couple to go from 'three cars to zero cars'

Pothole damage forced Caithness couple to go from 'three cars to zero cars'

09 May 2023

Eric and Miriam Sutherland, who live near Achvarasdal, fear 'there could be a fatality' unless the badly potholed road near their home is fixed soon.


Ducks make slow progress but Wick RNLI event raises a quacking good sum

08 May 2023
Ducks make slow progress but Wick RNLI event raises a quacking good sum

Ducks make slow progress but Wick RNLI event raises a quacking good sum

08 May 2023

More than 600 plastic ducks were released into Wick River at the weekend in a fun event that raised more than £1800 for the lifeboat service.


Wick Thistle through to cup semi-finals after 'rollicking' at half-time

08 May 2023
Wick Thistle through to cup semi-finals after 'rollicking' at half-time

Wick Thistle through to cup semi-finals after 'rollicking' at half-time

08 May 2023

Owen Harrold is sure Wick Thistle will be in for a tough battle when they face John O'Groats in the last four of the Colin Macleod Memorial Cup.


PICTURES: Party fit for a king as Wick care home residents celebrate the coronation

08 May 2023
PICTURES: Party fit for a king as Wick care home residents celebrate the coronation

PICTURES: Party fit for a king as Wick care home residents celebrate the coronation

08 May 2023

Residents and staff at Wick's Seaview House care home had 'a brilliant time' celebrating the coronation at the weekend with tasty treats galore.


Caithness under-12s have 'done themselves proud' with festival performances

08 May 2023
Caithness under-12s have 'done themselves proud' with festival performances

Caithness under-12s have 'done themselves proud' with festival performances

08 May 2023

Caithness United's under-12s impressed in their first two festivals of 2023, one held at Muir of Ord and the other in Fortrose.


Caithness junior golfers grow in confidence after 30 hours of coaching

06 May 2023
Caithness junior golfers grow in confidence after 30 hours of coaching

Caithness junior golfers grow in confidence after 30 hours of coaching

06 May 2023

Junior golfers from Caithness who signed up for a coaching squad have grown in confidence as a result, as well as showing improvement in their play.


Over £140,000 allocated to Caithness groups in first round of Halsary funding

05 May 2023
Over £140,000 allocated to Caithness groups in first round of Halsary funding

Over £140,000 allocated to Caithness groups in first round of Halsary funding

05 May 2023

The first grants have been awarded from a Caithness wind farm fund that will deliver £3.75 million locally over the next 25 years.


Praise for improving Thurso hockey team after 430-mile round trip to Oban

05 May 2023
Praise for improving Thurso hockey team after 430-mile round trip to Oban

Praise for improving Thurso hockey team after 430-mile round trip to Oban

05 May 2023

Thurso's rapidly improving hockey players were praised for their commitment after they put themselves to the test against their Oban counterparts.


NorthLink adds extra Sunday sailing on Hamnavoe after grounding of Pentalina

05 May 2023
NorthLink adds extra Sunday sailing on Hamnavoe after grounding of Pentalina

NorthLink adds extra Sunday sailing on Hamnavoe after grounding of Pentalina

05 May 2023

NorthLink is adding an extra return crossing of the Pentland Firth to its Sunday ferry timetable to help fill the gap left by the Pentalina.


The King's coronation: Charles was 'almost shocked' at the need for a food bank in Caithness

04 May 2023
The King's coronation: Charles was 'almost shocked' at the need for a food bank in Caithness

The King's coronation: Charles was 'almost shocked' at the need for a food bank in Caithness

04 May 2023

Pat Ramsay remembers how the future King showed compassion as well as being supportive of the work being done by Caithness Foodbank's volunteers.


'It's a damn good team': Caithness Ladies can inspire next generation, says McKenna

04 May 2023
'It's a damn good team': Caithness Ladies can inspire next generation, says McKenna

'It's a damn good team': Caithness Ladies can inspire next generation, says McKenna

04 May 2023

Head coach Tom McKenna is confident that the ever-improving Caithness Ladies can inspire the next generation of female footballers in the county.


The King's coronation: Laurandy ladies were all shook up about royal visit

04 May 2023
The King's coronation: Laurandy ladies were all shook up about royal visit

The King's coronation: Laurandy ladies were all shook up about royal visit

04 May 2023

It was almost as if the King of Rock ’n’ Roll had entered the building when the future monarch called in at Wick's Laurandy Centre.


Caithness surf trio among 17 athletes to benefit from Highland travel scheme

04 May 2023
Caithness surf trio among 17 athletes to benefit from Highland travel scheme

Caithness surf trio among 17 athletes to benefit from Highland travel scheme

04 May 2023

Three surfers from Caithness are among those who have received funding from the Highland Athlete Travel Award Scheme to help them compete in events.


PICTURES: Stunning orca images as two pods make their way up east coast of Caithness

04 May 2023
PICTURES: Stunning orca images as two pods make their way up east coast of Caithness

PICTURES: Stunning orca images as two pods make their way up east coast of Caithness

04 May 2023

Killer whale fans have been treated to multiple sightings on the east coast – including a glimpse of nature in the raw as orcas hunted a porpoise.


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