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Jamie Stone tells fellow MPs maternity is 'a massive, massive issue' in Caithness

25 October 2022
Jamie Stone tells fellow MPs maternity is 'a massive, massive issue' in Caithness

Jamie Stone tells fellow MPs maternity is 'a massive, massive issue' in Caithness

25 October 2022

Jamie Stone has issued a fresh plea over maternity services, arguing that no family should face increased risk "simply because of where they live".


Cathie celebrates her 100th birthday with tea party at Wick care home

24 October 2022
Cathie celebrates her 100th birthday with tea party at Wick care home

Cathie celebrates her 100th birthday with tea party at Wick care home

24 October 2022

A Wick care home resident celebrated her 100th birthday at the weekend with a gathering of family members and a rendition of Flower of Scotland.


Coaches praise quality of build-up play after Caithness U14s' 11-2 victory

24 October 2022
Coaches praise quality of build-up play after Caithness U14s' 11-2 victory

Coaches praise quality of build-up play after Caithness U14s' 11-2 victory

24 October 2022

Caithness U14s underlined their strength in depth when they romped to an 11-2 victory at Invergordon in the Moray Firth Youth Development League.


Gutsy display keeps Wick Academy's Scottish Cup run going

24 October 2022
Gutsy display keeps Wick Academy's Scottish Cup run going

Gutsy display keeps Wick Academy's Scottish Cup run going

24 October 2022

Wick Academy produced a gutsy display to see off Benburb in their Scottish Cup second-round tie at rainswept Harmsworth Park.


Taste North food and drink festival set to return at new venue in Wick

24 October 2022
Taste North food and drink festival set to return at new venue in Wick

Taste North food and drink festival set to return at new venue in Wick

24 October 2022

The Taste North festival is returning next month as part of a series of autumn food and drink events and activities in Caithness and Sutherland.


Highland teaching firm in running for three business awards

22 October 2022
Highland teaching firm in running for three business awards

Highland teaching firm in running for three business awards

22 October 2022

A Highland firm that specialises in teaching English as a foreign language is in the running for three awards in a month following major growth.


Top romantic comedy author is part of line-up at John O’Groats Book Festival's closing weekend

21 October 2022
Top romantic comedy author is part of line-up at John O’Groats Book Festival's closing weekend

Top romantic comedy author is part of line-up at John O’Groats Book Festival's closing weekend

21 October 2022

Bestselling romantic comedy author Jenny Colgan will be part of the line-up at the concluding weekend of the fourth John O’Groats Book Festival.


More than 20 businesses sign up for Caithness Market showcase in Wick

21 October 2022
More than 20 businesses sign up for Caithness Market showcase in Wick

More than 20 businesses sign up for Caithness Market showcase in Wick

21 October 2022

More than 20 businesses have signed up for the Caithness Market which is taking place in Mackays Hotel, Wick, on Friday, October 28.


Thurso artist's portrait of Ange Postecoglou nets £3600 for charities

21 October 2022
Thurso artist's portrait of Ange Postecoglou nets £3600 for charities

Thurso artist's portrait of Ange Postecoglou nets £3600 for charities

21 October 2022

A Thurso artist has raised more than £3600 for good causes after raffling off his painting of Ange Postecoglou, the Celtic football manager.


Mackenzie now fully focused on coaching after stepping down as pro boxer

21 October 2022
Mackenzie now fully focused on coaching after stepping down as pro boxer

Mackenzie now fully focused on coaching after stepping down as pro boxer

21 October 2022

Liall Mackenzie says his focus is now on helping the next generation of local boxers to fulfil their potential after choosing to quit the pro ranks.


McElroy praises Anglers' commitment ahead of clash with league leaders

21 October 2022
McElroy praises Anglers' commitment ahead of clash with league leaders

McElroy praises Anglers' commitment ahead of clash with league leaders

21 October 2022

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy says the Anglers are eager to test themselves against table-topping Loch Ness at Fortrose this weekend.


Road fault figures show Caithness needs to 'break free from shackles' of Inverness

21 October 2022
Road fault figures show Caithness needs to 'break free from shackles' of Inverness

Road fault figures show Caithness needs to 'break free from shackles' of Inverness

21 October 2022

A call has gone out for Caithness to "break free from the shackles" of Inverness after figures revealed the extent of road problems in the county.


Manson says Scottish Cup tie against Benburb is a chance for Academy to 'reset'

21 October 2022
Manson says Scottish Cup tie against Benburb is a chance for Academy to 'reset'

Manson says Scottish Cup tie against Benburb is a chance for Academy to 'reset'

21 October 2022

Gary Manson is bracing himself for opponents who will be "in your face" as Wick Academy welcome Benburb to Harmsworth Park in the Scottish Cup.


Bremner wants Vikings to cut out 'switching-off moments' as Orkney visit Dammies

20 October 2022
Bremner wants Vikings to cut out 'switching-off moments' as Orkney visit Dammies

Bremner wants Vikings to cut out 'switching-off moments' as Orkney visit Dammies

20 October 2022

Manager Michael Bremner is confident Thurso can get the better of Orkney at home this weekend if they produce a "90-minute performance".


Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross hears of Caithness health concerns

20 October 2022
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross hears of Caithness health concerns

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross hears of Caithness health concerns

20 October 2022

Local health campaigners said it was "good for Caithness" that Douglas Ross listened closely to their concerns at a meeting in Wick today.


Jamie Stone calls for general election after Liz Truss resigns as PM

20 October 2022
Jamie Stone calls for general election after Liz Truss resigns as PM

Jamie Stone calls for general election after Liz Truss resigns as PM

20 October 2022

'It is time for Conservative MPs to do their patriotic duty, put the country first and give the people a say,' Jamie Stone has declared.


Jamie Stone calls for UK government minister to visit Highlands over off-grid difficulties

19 October 2022
Jamie Stone calls for UK government minister to visit Highlands over off-grid difficulties

Jamie Stone calls for UK government minister to visit Highlands over off-grid difficulties

19 October 2022

Jamie Stone wants a UK government minister to learn of the difficulties facing homes and businesses that are not connected to the mains gas grid.


Caithness health campaigner warns Covid has 'not gone away'

19 October 2022
Caithness health campaigner warns Covid has 'not gone away'

Caithness health campaigner warns Covid has 'not gone away'

19 October 2022

The chairman of CHAT has warned that Covid-19 has "not gone away" after a ward at Caithness General Hospital was closed to new admissions.


Caithness 'losing out' as council report shows 4754 road defects in county

19 October 2022
Caithness 'losing out' as council report shows 4754 road defects in county

Caithness 'losing out' as council report shows 4754 road defects in county

19 October 2022

New statistics have emerged from Highland Council showing that Caithness has more road defects than Inverness, Lochaber and Nairn put together.


Castle of Old Wick remains closed to public ahead of masonry inspection

18 October 2022
Castle of Old Wick remains closed to public ahead of masonry inspection

Castle of Old Wick remains closed to public ahead of masonry inspection

18 October 2022

An inspection of stonework at the Castle of Old Wick has still to get under way – more than eight months after fencing was placed around the site.


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