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Swimmers enjoy invigorating Christmas Day dip at Ackergill

26 December 2022
Swimmers enjoy invigorating Christmas Day dip at Ackergill

Swimmers enjoy invigorating Christmas Day dip at Ackergill

26 December 2022

A group of 12 intrepid swimmers met up for a Christmas Day dip in the chilly waters of Ackergill harbour.


Campaign group hits out at plans for 'wall-to-wall onshore wind farms'

26 December 2022
Campaign group hits out at plans for 'wall-to-wall onshore wind farms'

Campaign group hits out at plans for 'wall-to-wall onshore wind farms'

26 December 2022

Plans to dramatically expand the onshore wind industry in the coming years have been condemned as "another example of suppression of rural voices".


Lord-Lieutenant hopes King Charles will visit Caithness next summer

25 December 2022
Lord-Lieutenant hopes King Charles will visit Caithness next summer

Lord-Lieutenant hopes King Charles will visit Caithness next summer

25 December 2022

Lord Thurso, His Majesty's Lord-Lieutenant for Caithness, has been reflecting on "a year of contrasts" ahead of the King's coronation in May 2023.


Festive tractor run in Caithness will mark centenary of Young Farmers

22 December 2022
Festive tractor run in Caithness will mark centenary of Young Farmers

Festive tractor run in Caithness will mark centenary of Young Farmers

22 December 2022

Tractors decorated with Christmas lights will take to the roads of Caithness in a fundraising event ahead of the Young Farmers' centenary year.


Ormlie Girls' £1000 donation for Thurso festive lights

20 December 2022
Ormlie Girls' £1000 donation for Thurso festive lights

Ormlie Girls' £1000 donation for Thurso festive lights

20 December 2022

Thurso Festive Lights Committee received £1000 from Ormlie Girls, who have have disbanded after more than two decades of donating to good causes.


Caledonia wind farm developers reveal plans for onshore connection

20 December 2022
Caledonia wind farm developers reveal plans for onshore connection

Caledonia wind farm developers reveal plans for onshore connection

20 December 2022

Plans for a new offshore wind farm in the Moray Firth have moved forward with the release of details about how the project will link to the grid.


Wick museum visitors will get a chance to go back in time at New Year open day

19 December 2022
Wick museum visitors will get a chance to go back in time at New Year open day

Wick museum visitors will get a chance to go back in time at New Year open day

19 December 2022

Members of the public will be able to have their pictures taken in period costume when Wick Heritage Museum's popular New Year open day returns.


MP of the Year accolade is 'great honour' for Jamie Stone

19 December 2022
MP of the Year accolade is 'great honour' for Jamie Stone

MP of the Year accolade is 'great honour' for Jamie Stone

19 December 2022

Liberal Democrat politician Jamie Stone revealed that he was "surprised, verging on astounded" to be honoured in the MP of the Year Awards.


Call for volunteers to help run Wick's Hogmanay street party

16 December 2022
Call for volunteers to help run Wick's Hogmanay street party

Call for volunteers to help run Wick's Hogmanay street party

16 December 2022

Plans are being finalised for Wick's first New Year street party since the end of Covid restrictions, with a plea for volunteers to act as stewards.


Wintry weather means postponement of Wick Academy match against Lossiemouth

16 December 2022
Wintry weather means postponement of Wick Academy match against Lossiemouth

Wintry weather means postponement of Wick Academy match against Lossiemouth

16 December 2022

Wick's scheduled home game against Lossiemouth is one of a number of Highland League fixtures that have been postponed because of frost and snow.


Caithness Gymnastics Club head coach proud of national recognition

20 November 2022
Caithness Gymnastics Club head coach proud of national recognition

Caithness Gymnastics Club head coach proud of national recognition

20 November 2022

Kerry Trueman gained national recognition when she was runner-up in the Community Coach of the Year category of the 2022 Scottish Gymnastics Awards.


Royal Dornoch to raise commemorative 150th banner marking Donald Ross anniversary

20 November 2022
Royal Dornoch to raise commemorative 150th banner marking Donald Ross anniversary

Royal Dornoch to raise commemorative 150th banner marking Donald Ross anniversary

20 November 2022

Royal Dornoch Golf Club is teaming up with the "Cradle of American Golf” to celebrate the 150th anniversary of course architect Donald Ross.


Latheron Show winners receive their trophies at Portland Hotel

19 November 2022
Latheron Show winners receive their trophies at Portland Hotel

Latheron Show winners receive their trophies at Portland Hotel

19 November 2022

Winners from this year's Latheron Show received their silverware at a dance and presentation of trophies in the Portland Hotel, Lybster.


Women's aid group 'book fairies' return as part of activism against domestic violence

18 November 2022
Women's aid group 'book fairies' return as part of activism against domestic violence

Women's aid group 'book fairies' return as part of activism against domestic violence

18 November 2022

Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid is preparing to welcome back its "book fairies" for a second year as part of its activism in the far north.


Hearing and Sight Care keen to ensure no-one misses out on support

18 November 2022
Hearing and Sight Care keen to ensure no-one misses out on support

Hearing and Sight Care keen to ensure no-one misses out on support

18 November 2022

Far north charity Hearing and Sight Care is keen to ensure that no-one with hearing or sight loss misses out on the support that is available.


PICTURES: Strong winds and huge waves batter east coast of Caithness

18 November 2022
PICTURES: Strong winds and huge waves batter east coast of Caithness

PICTURES: Strong winds and huge waves batter east coast of Caithness

18 November 2022

Strong winds and huge waves are continuing to batter the east of Caithness with gusts of more than 50mph blasting in from the east.


Latheron Parish Ploughing Association match postponed again

18 November 2022
Latheron Parish Ploughing Association match postponed again

Latheron Parish Ploughing Association match postponed again

18 November 2022

Latheron Parish Ploughing Association’s annual ploughing match – due to go ahead this weekend – has been postponed for a second time.


Wick manager confident Orkney pair can handle Highland League

18 November 2022
Wick manager confident Orkney pair can handle Highland League

Wick manager confident Orkney pair can handle Highland League

18 November 2022

Wick Academy have strengthened their attacking option by signing Orkney duo Toby Macleod and Jamie Flett ahead of this weekend's trip to Keith.


Halkirk United looking to extend winning run in North Caledonian League as they visit Nairn

17 November 2022
Halkirk United looking to extend winning run in North Caledonian League as they visit Nairn

Halkirk United looking to extend winning run in North Caledonian League as they visit Nairn

17 November 2022

Manager Ewan McElroy says Halkirk United would love to continue their winning run after moving up to sixth with Saturday's 3-1 victory over Orkney.


Thurso 'gutted' by Inverness Athletic's late fightback in North Caledonian League

17 November 2022
Thurso 'gutted' by Inverness Athletic's late fightback in North Caledonian League

Thurso 'gutted' by Inverness Athletic's late fightback in North Caledonian League

17 November 2022

Thurso manager Michael Bremner admitted he and his players were "gutted" by the turn of events in last weekend's match against Inverness Athletic.


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