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Caithness swim duo raise more than £500 after month of daily dips

21 April 2023
Caithness swim duo raise more than £500 after month of daily dips

Caithness swim duo raise more than £500 after month of daily dips

21 April 2023

Nicola Mowat and Chris Parkinson went for a swim in the Pentland Firth every day during March in aid of Refuge, the domestic abuse charity.


Workmates set for 60kg charity stretcher carry from Dounreay to Wick

21 April 2023
Workmates set for 60kg charity stretcher carry from Dounreay to Wick

Workmates set for 60kg charity stretcher carry from Dounreay to Wick

21 April 2023

A group of Dounreay workmates are set to become stretcher-bearers in a fundraising event that will take them from one end of Caithness to the other.


High Ormlie Hotspur hoping to take belief from Highland Amateur Cup triumph

21 April 2023
High Ormlie Hotspur hoping to take belief from Highland Amateur Cup triumph

High Ormlie Hotspur hoping to take belief from Highland Amateur Cup triumph

21 April 2023

Highland Amateur Cup holders High Ormlie Hotspur are gearing up for another showdown with Pentland United, the team they beat in the 2022 final.


New phase of work to start at Wick's North Baths after vital seawall repairs

21 April 2023
New phase of work to start at Wick's North Baths after vital seawall repairs

New phase of work to start at Wick's North Baths after vital seawall repairs

21 April 2023

Work is expected to start next month on a new programme of improvements at the North Baths, following an initial project to safeguard its seawalls.


Academy aiming to round off disappointing campaign on a positive note

21 April 2023
Academy aiming to round off disappointing campaign on a positive note

Academy aiming to round off disappointing campaign on a positive note

21 April 2023

Victory over Lossiemouth at Harmsworth Park would be a good way to round off what has been a disappointing season for Wick Academy, says Gary Manson.


Wick Academy 2012/13: 'We were a top team, it's as simple as that'

20 April 2023
Wick Academy 2012/13: 'We were a top team, it's as simple as that'

Wick Academy 2012/13: 'We were a top team, it's as simple as that'

20 April 2023

Four players reflect on Wick Academy’s memorable campaign of 10 years ago when they came agonisingly close to winning the Highland League title.


Jamie Stone seeking answers over alleged Russian sabotage threat to wind farms

20 April 2023
Jamie Stone seeking answers over alleged Russian sabotage threat to wind farms

Jamie Stone seeking answers over alleged Russian sabotage threat to wind farms

20 April 2023

Jamie Stone will put questions to UK government ministers "at the earliest possible opportunity" after revelations about alleged Russian spy ships.


Mobile post office couple 'itching' to get started in Wick store

20 April 2023
Mobile post office couple 'itching' to get started in Wick store

Mobile post office couple 'itching' to get started in Wick store

20 April 2023

Mobile post office operator Glyn Jackson says a deal to provide a service from within Wick's Poundstretcher store is "frustratingly close".


Pentalina ferry set to return after being granted safety certificate

19 April 2023
Pentalina ferry set to return after being granted safety certificate

Pentalina ferry set to return after being granted safety certificate

19 April 2023

The Pentalina has been given the go-ahead to return to the Pentland Firth after receiving a certificate from the Maritime and Coastguard Agency.


Back-to-back wins but Wick Groats manager expects tough season ahead

19 April 2023
Back-to-back wins but Wick Groats manager expects tough season ahead

Back-to-back wins but Wick Groats manager expects tough season ahead

19 April 2023

Wick Groats have started well, but their manager Kevin Anderson is convinced that the leading sides will drop plenty of points as the season unfolds.


Caithness mental health warning over hospital incidents attended by police

19 April 2023
Caithness mental health warning over hospital incidents attended by police

Caithness mental health warning over hospital incidents attended by police

19 April 2023

A local campaigner says the increase in “concern for person” hospital incidents attended by police underlines the scale of the mental health crisis.


McElroy praises 'incredible' work behind the scenes at Halkirk United

18 April 2023
McElroy praises 'incredible' work behind the scenes at Halkirk United

McElroy praises 'incredible' work behind the scenes at Halkirk United

18 April 2023

Manager Ewan McElroy has thanked the supporters, volunteers and players for all their efforts over a 'challenging' 2022/23 season for Halkirk United.


Birthday girl Lily throws first jack of season at Thurso green

18 April 2023
Birthday girl Lily throws first jack of season at Thurso green

Birthday girl Lily throws first jack of season at Thurso green

18 April 2023

A crowd of nearly 50 watched Thurso Bowling Club president Douglas Morrison assist 88-year-old birthday girl Lily Wilson as she threw the first jack.


Campbell strike secures three points for High Ormlie Hotspur

18 April 2023
Campbell strike secures three points for High Ormlie Hotspur

Campbell strike secures three points for High Ormlie Hotspur

18 April 2023

A late goal by Stuart Campbell was enough to give High Ormlie Hotspur three points in Monday's Caithness AFA Division One clash with John O’Groats.


Community effort sees hundreds of trees planted at John O'Groats Mill

18 April 2023
Community effort sees hundreds of trees planted at John O'Groats Mill

Community effort sees hundreds of trees planted at John O'Groats Mill

18 April 2023

More than 400 trees were planted at a community event at John O'Groats Mill with support from Thurso in Colour and Caithness Environment Volunteers.


Touring show looks at parallels between Piper Alpha disaster and climate emergency

17 April 2023
Touring show looks at parallels between Piper Alpha disaster and climate emergency

Touring show looks at parallels between Piper Alpha disaster and climate emergency

17 April 2023

Is our planet a 'burning platform'? A climate-aware touring show coming to Lyth Arts Centre will reflect on the Piper Alpha disaster of 35 years ago.


Wick Academy satisfied with share of the points at breezy Banff

17 April 2023
Wick Academy satisfied with share of the points at breezy Banff

Wick Academy satisfied with share of the points at breezy Banff

17 April 2023

Wick Academy had to settle for a draw away to Deveronvale after being 3-1 up at half-time – but Gary Manson wasn't too disheartened by the outcome.


Highland MSP Rhoda Grant slams rural poverty figures as 'shameful'

16 April 2023
Highland MSP Rhoda Grant slams rural poverty figures as 'shameful'

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant slams rural poverty figures as 'shameful'

16 April 2023

Scottish Labour claims rural communities have been neglected by the Scottish Government after releasing figures that show a steep rise in poverty.


'He just lived for football': Lybster memorial match is tribute to Craig Banks

16 April 2023
'He just lived for football': Lybster memorial match is tribute to Craig Banks

'He just lived for football': Lybster memorial match is tribute to Craig Banks

16 April 2023

Craig Banks was remembered as "one of our own" as footballers from Lybster and Keiss joined together to pay tribute to him on Friday night.


Apprentices going 'from strength to strength' with Caithness Business Fund support

15 April 2023
Apprentices going 'from strength to strength' with Caithness Business Fund support

Apprentices going 'from strength to strength' with Caithness Business Fund support

15 April 2023

Employers in the far north have highlighted the long-term benefits of support for apprenticeships provided by the Caithness Business Fund.


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