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PICTURES: Giant towhead makes slow but steady progress through Wick

15 June 2025
PICTURES: Giant towhead makes slow but steady progress through Wick

PICTURES: Giant towhead makes slow but steady progress through Wick

15 June 2025

A giant yellow towhead was transported through Wick on Sunday as part a Subsea 7 contract, with residents turning out to watch its progress.


‘All the positivity makes it worthwhile’ for Caithness Music Festival organisers

15 June 2025
‘All the positivity makes it worthwhile’ for Caithness Music Festival organisers

‘All the positivity makes it worthwhile’ for Caithness Music Festival organisers

15 June 2025

Convener Marjory Richard was “blown away” by the quality of some of the performances at this year’s Caithness Music Festival in Wick Assembly Rooms.


Wick Groats hit six against CK Interiors to set up Avoch clash

14 June 2025
Wick Groats hit six against CK Interiors to set up Avoch clash

Wick Groats hit six against CK Interiors to set up Avoch clash

14 June 2025

Wick Groats are set for a clash of the heavyweights with Avoch after easing past CK Interiors in their delayed tie at a rain-soaked Upper Bignold.


Subsea 7 towhead structures to be transported through Wick

13 June 2025
Subsea 7 towhead structures to be transported through Wick

Subsea 7 towhead structures to be transported through Wick

13 June 2025

Three large towhead structures are due to be transported through Wick over the coming week as part of a Subsea 7 contract.


‘I just want to tell folk what their true history is’: An Evening with Billy Kay at John O’Groats

13 June 2025
‘I just want to tell folk what their true history is’: An Evening with Billy Kay at John O’Groats

‘I just want to tell folk what their true history is’: An Evening with Billy Kay at John O’Groats

13 June 2025

Billy Kay will be telling stories from a small-town childhood and sharing his passion for the Scots language at a John O’Groats Book Festival event.


Medal haul at nationals ‘a tremendous result’ for Caithness Tang Soo Do

13 June 2025
Medal haul at nationals ‘a tremendous result’ for Caithness Tang Soo Do

Medal haul at nationals ‘a tremendous result’ for Caithness Tang Soo Do

13 June 2025

Students from Caithness Tang Soo Do have been told they “should be proud of themselves” after coming away with 13 medals from the Scottish nationals.


Festival convener wants young people to ‘spread the word’ on Caithness dialect

13 June 2025
Festival convener wants young people to ‘spread the word’ on Caithness dialect

Festival convener wants young people to ‘spread the word’ on Caithness dialect

13 June 2025

The convener of the Caithness Music Festival is hoping young people will “spread the word” about local dialect to ensure it continues to thrive.


Wick banking hub ready to open after revamp of former RBS

12 June 2025
Wick banking hub ready to open after revamp of former RBS

Wick banking hub ready to open after revamp of former RBS

12 June 2025

Wick’s new banking hub is set to open its doors this Friday – a fortnight before the closure of the town’s last remaining bank branch.


Staxigoe striker faces 13-match ban after triple red card

12 June 2025
Staxigoe striker faces 13-match ban after triple red card

Staxigoe striker faces 13-match ban after triple red card

12 June 2025

Staxigoe United’s Graham MacNab is facing a 13-match suspension after a triple red card in a CAFA Division One match at John O’Groats this week.


Caithness Music Festival’s army of volunteers are ‘absolutely amazing’

12 June 2025
Caithness Music Festival’s army of volunteers are ‘absolutely amazing’

Caithness Music Festival’s army of volunteers are ‘absolutely amazing’

12 June 2025

Some parents are being urged to show a greater understanding of the seating limitations at the festival when large numbers of children are competing.


Backing from local businesses for Wick Squash Club is ‘absolutely brilliant’

11 June 2025
Backing from local businesses for Wick Squash Club is ‘absolutely brilliant’

Backing from local businesses for Wick Squash Club is ‘absolutely brilliant’

11 June 2025

Almost 30 local businesses have rallied round to give a much-needed financial boost to Wick Squash Club after it was faced with rising costs.


Long-serving Castletown groundsman praised for commitment

11 June 2025
Long-serving Castletown groundsman praised for commitment

Long-serving Castletown groundsman praised for commitment

11 June 2025

The man responsible for Castletown’s much-admired pitch has retired from his role as groundsman – 65 years after first volunteering at the club.


Wick Groats’ delayed cup tie has knock-on effect on Archer Shield

11 June 2025
Wick Groats’ delayed cup tie has knock-on effect on Archer Shield

Wick Groats’ delayed cup tie has knock-on effect on Archer Shield

11 June 2025

Kevin Anderson believes Wick Groats will have to be at their best if they are to get past CK Interiors in the Highland Amateur Cup on Saturday.


Lybster ready for ‘huge test’ after thumping win at Castletown

11 June 2025
Lybster ready for ‘huge test’ after thumping win at Castletown

Lybster ready for ‘huge test’ after thumping win at Castletown

11 June 2025

Lybster are looking ahead to a “a huge test” against Pentland United next week after consolidating their place in the top four of CAFA Division One.


Football club takes on responsibility for life-saving defibrillators in Castletown

11 June 2025
Football club takes on responsibility for life-saving defibrillators in Castletown

Football club takes on responsibility for life-saving defibrillators in Castletown

11 June 2025

Castletown’s community-minded football club now has responsibility for four potentially life-saving defibrillators in the village.


Bridge over Wick’s Telford mill lade in ‘a serious state of collapse’

11 June 2025
Bridge over Wick’s Telford mill lade in ‘a serious state of collapse’

Bridge over Wick’s Telford mill lade in ‘a serious state of collapse’

11 June 2025

Fears have emerged that a bridge could collapse, cutting off the only road access to a Wick riding school and potentially affecting the distillery.


‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

11 June 2025
‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

11 June 2025

A look at the eventful life of John Gow, the Wick-born pirate who was hanged at London’s Execution Dock 300 years ago today.


Turbine deliveries through Wick due to be completed by Thursday

10 June 2025
Turbine deliveries through Wick due to be completed by Thursday

Turbine deliveries through Wick due to be completed by Thursday

10 June 2025

Turbine components are being transported through Wick this week on the first stage of their journey to a wind farm site near the Causewaymire.


Adjudicator says children learn ‘so many life skills’ at Caithness Music Festival

10 June 2025
Adjudicator says children learn ‘so many life skills’ at Caithness Music Festival

Adjudicator says children learn ‘so many life skills’ at Caithness Music Festival

10 June 2025

Speech and drama adjudicator Judey Struth praised the “really high” standard and “fantastic entertainment” on show at the Caithness Music Festival.


PICTURES: Caithness United players get advice on work ethic at annual presentation night

09 June 2025
PICTURES: Caithness United players get advice on work ethic at annual presentation night

PICTURES: Caithness United players get advice on work ethic at annual presentation night

09 June 2025

Wick Academy stalwart James More was guest speaker at Caithness United’s annual presentation evening and handed over the trophies to the boys.


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