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Packed programme as John O’Groats Book Festival 2020 extends to four days

21 November 2019
Packed programme as John O’Groats Book Festival 2020 extends to four days

Packed programme as John O’Groats Book Festival 2020 extends to four days

21 November 2019

Some of the best-known names in Scottish writing will descend on John O’Groats next year for its annual book festival.


Academy sign MacRae on loan deal from Brora

15 November 2019
Academy sign MacRae on loan deal from Brora

Academy sign MacRae on loan deal from Brora

15 November 2019

Wick Academy have strengthened their defensive options by signing Colin MacRae on a loan deal from Brora Rangers until the end of the season.


Wick woodland volunteers say thank-you with 'bothy nicht' entertainment

13 November 2019
Wick woodland volunteers say thank-you with 'bothy nicht' entertainment

Wick woodland volunteers say thank-you with 'bothy nicht' entertainment

13 November 2019

Community woodland volunteers served up an evening of old-style bothy entertainment to show their gratitude to those who have supported the project.


Wick Brownies help transatlantic paper aeroplane exchange to take off

13 November 2019
Wick Brownies help transatlantic paper aeroplane exchange to take off

Wick Brownies help transatlantic paper aeroplane exchange to take off

13 November 2019

A group of Brownies from Wick showed they were high-flyers as they got involved in a transatlantic art project with an aviation theme.


New £14m ferry hailed as 'a huge step forward' for Caithness and Orkney links

04 November 2019
New £14m ferry hailed as 'a huge step forward' for Caithness and Orkney links

New £14m ferry hailed as 'a huge step forward' for Caithness and Orkney links

04 November 2019

Pentland Ferries' new £14m catamaran marks "a huge step forward" for Caithness/Orkney ferry links, the company's managing director has said.


£250,000 plans brewing to create new visitor experience at John O’Groats

01 November 2019
£250,000 plans brewing to create new visitor experience at John O’Groats

£250,000 plans brewing to create new visitor experience at John O’Groats

01 November 2019

Ambitious plans are being drawn up by John O’Groats Brewery to transform the village's landmark Last House into a visitor attraction.


Developing youth football is the Caithness United goal

31 October 2019
Developing youth football is the Caithness United goal

Developing youth football is the Caithness United goal

31 October 2019

A look at the first 20 years of Caithness United and the club's emphasis on encouraging young local footballers to play at the highest level possible.


Beatrice shortlisted three times in Scottish Green Energy Awards

16 October 2019
Beatrice shortlisted three times in Scottish Green Energy Awards

Beatrice shortlisted three times in Scottish Green Energy Awards

16 October 2019

The Beatrice offshore wind farm off the coast coast of Caithness is in contention for three honours at this year's Scottish Green Energy Awards.


Henry ready to return to Wick squad for trip to Rothes

11 October 2019
Henry ready to return to Wick squad for trip to Rothes

Henry ready to return to Wick squad for trip to Rothes

11 October 2019

Midfielder jack Henry looks set to return to the Wick Academy squad for Saturday’s Highland League trip to Rothes.


Thurso manager Reid taking nothing for granted against Bunillidh

10 October 2019
Thurso manager Reid taking nothing for granted against Bunillidh

Thurso manager Reid taking nothing for granted against Bunillidh

10 October 2019

Thurso resume their North Caledonian League challenge on Saturday and will be looking to maintain their 100% start as they face Bunillidh Thistle.


We're moving in the right direction, says Halkirk manager McElroy

10 October 2019
We're moving in the right direction, says Halkirk manager McElroy

We're moving in the right direction, says Halkirk manager McElroy

10 October 2019

Manager Ewan McElroy says Halkirk United are moving in the right direction as they brace themselves for a tough series of away fixtures.


Wick town centre feasibility study contract awarded

10 October 2019
Wick town centre feasibility study contract awarded

Wick town centre feasibility study contract awarded

10 October 2019

A contract has been awarded to carry out a feasibility study into possible community use of the former Original Factory Shop in Wick town centre.


James is gold winner at PR awards ceremony

09 October 2019
James is gold winner at PR awards ceremony

James is gold winner at PR awards ceremony

09 October 2019

Wick-born James Donaldson, director at Aberdeen-based communications agency Engage PR, has won a gold accolade at a major awards ceremony.


Jean-Christophe Novelli hails ‘truly exceptional' local produce at Taste North

07 October 2019
Jean-Christophe Novelli hails ‘truly exceptional' local produce at Taste North

Jean-Christophe Novelli hails ‘truly exceptional' local produce at Taste North

07 October 2019

Chef Jean-Christophe Novelli has praised Taste North 2019 as “absolutely fantastic” and described the quality of local produce as "truly exceptional".


Damage was done in first half, admits Wick boss McKenna after defeat at Huntly

07 October 2019
Damage was done in first half, admits Wick boss McKenna after defeat at Huntly

Damage was done in first half, admits Wick boss McKenna after defeat at Huntly

07 October 2019

Tom McKenna admitted his players failed to deal with Huntly’s physical prowess as Wick Academy slumped to a 3-2 defeat at Christie Park on Saturday.


Jean-Christophe Novelli hails ‘amazing spirit’ of Taste North

07 October 2019
Jean-Christophe Novelli hails ‘amazing spirit’ of Taste North

Jean-Christophe Novelli hails ‘amazing spirit’ of Taste North

07 October 2019

French chef Jean-Christophe Novelli has praised Taste North 2019 as “absolutely fantastic”.


Wick indoor market could be extended beyond trial run

04 October 2019
Wick indoor market could be extended beyond trial run

Wick indoor market could be extended beyond trial run

04 October 2019

The organisers of Wick’s indoor market are looking into the possibility of extending the venture beyond its initial four-week trial period.


Wick heritage volunteers open the door to local history

30 September 2019
Wick heritage volunteers open the door to local history

Wick heritage volunteers open the door to local history

30 September 2019

Volunteers at Wick Heritage Museum welcomed almost 250 visitors on Sunday for the latest Doors Open Day event.


'Orwellian' planning system means local voices are ignored, says Caithness councillor

27 September 2019
'Orwellian' planning system means local voices are ignored, says Caithness councillor

'Orwellian' planning system means local voices are ignored, says Caithness councillor

27 September 2019

A councillor has said the planning system is "broken and over-centralised" after he was refused a meeting with the energy minister over a wind farm.


Wick indoor market organisers delighted with response

26 September 2019
Wick indoor market organisers delighted with response

Wick indoor market organisers delighted with response

26 September 2019

The organisers of Wick’s trial series of indoor markets say they are delighted with the response so far from stall holders and the public.


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