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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.


PICTURES: Record crowds at John O’Groats vintage and classic vehicle rally

09 June 2025
PICTURES: Record crowds at John O’Groats vintage and classic vehicle rally

PICTURES: Record crowds at John O’Groats vintage and classic vehicle rally

09 June 2025

Organisers reckon the turnout at the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club event was at least 2500 and possibly closer to 3000.


Thurso bowlers’ round-robin event raises over £600 for charity

09 June 2025
Thurso bowlers’ round-robin event raises over £600 for charity

Thurso bowlers’ round-robin event raises over £600 for charity

09 June 2025

There were plenty of colourful costumes on show as Thurso Bowling Club hosted its annual Fraser round-robin charity event in sunny conditions.


McKenna ‘fuming’ over Wick Academy player release on eve of cup final

09 June 2025
McKenna ‘fuming’ over Wick Academy player release on eve of cup final

McKenna ‘fuming’ over Wick Academy player release on eve of cup final

09 June 2025

Castletown manager Tom McKenna was “fuming” in the aftermath of Saturday’s Stannergill Cup final defeat – with his anger directed at Wick Academy.


Stannergill Cup sponsor: ‘For there not to be a final at Castletown would be a crying shame’

08 June 2025
Stannergill Cup sponsor: ‘For there not to be a final at Castletown would be a crying shame’

Stannergill Cup sponsor: ‘For there not to be a final at Castletown would be a crying shame’

08 June 2025

Stannergill Cup sponsor Martin Murray said it was “the right time” for Dunnet Bay Distillers to back one of the Caithness AFA competitions.


‘It would be good to get another one’: Banks targeting more silverware for Staxigoe

08 June 2025
‘It would be good to get another one’: Banks targeting more silverware for Staxigoe

‘It would be good to get another one’: Banks targeting more silverware for Staxigoe

08 June 2025

Player/manager Martin Banks is targeting more silverware for Staxigoe United after their triumph in the inaugural Stannergill Cup final on Saturday.


Castletown boss ‘absolutely gutted’ after Stannergill Cup final loss

08 June 2025
Castletown boss ‘absolutely gutted’ after Stannergill Cup final loss

Castletown boss ‘absolutely gutted’ after Stannergill Cup final loss

08 June 2025

Tom McKenna was “absolutely gutted” about the goals Castletown conceded in their 2-1 Stannergill Cup final loss to Staxigoe United on Saturday.


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