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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.


Efforts being made to restore Wick post office branch 'as soon as possible'

14 April 2023
Efforts being made to restore Wick post office branch 'as soon as possible'

Efforts being made to restore Wick post office branch 'as soon as possible'

14 April 2023

Efforts are being made to bring back a shop-based post office in Wick "as soon as possible" following the closure of the High Street branch.


Work due to start this month on Forss straight safety measures

13 April 2023
Work due to start this month on Forss straight safety measures

Work due to start this month on Forss straight safety measures

13 April 2023

Campaigners who have been calling for safety improvements on the Forss straight say they hope work starting this month will make a big difference.


'I wish I’d started sooner': Reay set to welcome new golfers at weekly sessions

13 April 2023
'I wish I’d started sooner': Reay set to welcome new golfers at weekly sessions

'I wish I’d started sooner': Reay set to welcome new golfers at weekly sessions

13 April 2023

Reay Golf Club's successful "come and try" sessions are returning on Wednesday, April 19, for both women and men, and will continue for four weeks.


Thurso aim to avoid ending up second bottom in North Caledonian League

13 April 2023
Thurso aim to avoid ending up second bottom in North Caledonian League

Thurso aim to avoid ending up second bottom in North Caledonian League

13 April 2023

The number of players used by Thurso this season could exceed 50 – underlining the difficulties the Vikings have faced in fielding a settled side.


Wick Academy players 'can hold their heads high' after midweek loss at Inverurie

13 April 2023
Wick Academy players 'can hold their heads high' after midweek loss at Inverurie

Wick Academy players 'can hold their heads high' after midweek loss at Inverurie

13 April 2023

Wick Academy are preparing to hit the road for the last in a sequence of four long away trips in 11 days as they take on Deveronvale in Banff.


Anderson hits winner as Wick Groats come from behind against Acks

13 April 2023
Anderson hits winner as Wick Groats come from behind against Acks

Anderson hits winner as Wick Groats come from behind against Acks

13 April 2023

Steven Anderson struck the decisive goal as Wick Groats began their Caithness AFA Division One campaign with a 2-1 home victory over Acks.


Brandon says latest award in Ireland is recognition for band's hard work

12 April 2023
Brandon says latest award in Ireland is recognition for band's hard work

Brandon says latest award in Ireland is recognition for band's hard work

12 April 2023

Caithness entertainer Brandon McPhee says his latest accolade in Ireland is recognition for the hard work put in by himself and his band members.


Wick Thistle 'going in right direction' after draw with champions on opening night

12 April 2023
Wick Thistle 'going in right direction' after draw with champions on opening night

Wick Thistle 'going in right direction' after draw with champions on opening night

12 April 2023

Player/manager Owen Harrold believes Wick Thistle's 2-2 draw with Pentland United is proof that the Jags are moving in the right direction.


Sara completes brain tumour fundraising trek from Land's End to John O'Groats

12 April 2023
Sara completes brain tumour fundraising trek from Land's End to John O'Groats

Sara completes brain tumour fundraising trek from Land's End to John O'Groats

12 April 2023

A runner who has defied the odds after a brain tumour diagnosis said "relief" was her overriding emotion as she completed a tough end-to-end journey.


Business leader tells of 'vital' need to make full use of Wick/Aberdeen flights

12 April 2023
Business leader tells of 'vital' need to make full use of Wick/Aberdeen flights

Business leader tells of 'vital' need to make full use of Wick/Aberdeen flights

12 April 2023

Business and leisure travellers are being told it is "vital" that they make full use of the Wick/Aberdeen air link as it enters its second year.


Caithness campaigners step up pressure on survey of Highland roads

11 April 2023
Caithness campaigners step up pressure on survey of Highland roads

Caithness campaigners step up pressure on survey of Highland roads

11 April 2023

Caithness Roads Recovery is urging Highland Council to release details of an annual survey assessing the state of its roads "without further delay".


Wick dementia café afternoons could be a 'win-win situation'

11 April 2023
Wick dementia café afternoons could be a 'win-win situation'

Wick dementia café afternoons could be a 'win-win situation'

11 April 2023

A monthly dementia café taking place in Wick could prove to be a "win-win situation" for care home residents and people from the wider community.


Wick Scouts to hold coronation tea party

11 April 2023
Wick Scouts to hold coronation tea party

Wick Scouts to hold coronation tea party

11 April 2023

Members of 1st Wick Scout Group will be holding a tea party on Sunday, May 7, to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III.


PICTURES: War exhibits at heart of Halkirk heritage centre for new season

10 April 2023
PICTURES: War exhibits at heart of Halkirk heritage centre for new season

PICTURES: War exhibits at heart of Halkirk heritage centre for new season

10 April 2023

Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre has opened for the 2023 season, with war-related exhibits at the heart of the updated display areas.


Clean sweep for North Shore Surf Club in Scottish national championships

10 April 2023
Clean sweep for North Shore Surf Club in Scottish national championships

Clean sweep for North Shore Surf Club in Scottish national championships

10 April 2023

Phoebe Strachan highlighted the ever-improving standard of women's surfing after she continued her domination in the Scottish national championships.


More than 100 youngsters show their football skills at Thurso coaching sessions

10 April 2023
More than 100 youngsters show their football skills at Thurso coaching sessions

More than 100 youngsters show their football skills at Thurso coaching sessions

10 April 2023

More than 100 children took part in youth coaching sessions with Stephen Wright, Grégory Vignal and Marvin Andrews hosted by Thurso Football Academy.


Manson praises depleted squad as Wick Academy end 13-game winless sequence

10 April 2023
Manson praises depleted squad as Wick Academy end 13-game winless sequence

Manson praises depleted squad as Wick Academy end 13-game winless sequence

10 April 2023

Gary Manson praised his depleted squad for standing up and taking responsibility after they ended a 13-game winless run with a victory at Turriff.


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