Pentland United proved to be the dominant force in Caithness amateur football, while Wick Thistle were in class of their own in the second division.
More than 500 youngsters attended this year’s summer camps in the far north run by AG Coaching, concluding with the Charlie Miller Football Academy.
Noss Primary School’s bike train is gathering momentum again, with the head teacher saying he is thrilled by the numbers taking part.
Fears have emerged that plans for separate wind energy schemes in Caithness could result in a “sprawling” set of turbines “by stealth”.
The Anglers are targeting their first win of the new North Caledonian League season, against St Duthus, following draws in the opening two fixtures.
Competitors from across Scotland will be putting their muscles to the test when the John O’Groats Strongest Man competition returns on September 7.
“It’s a really enjoyable place to be at the moment,” Wick goalkeeper Lewis Gallacher said after an encouraging run of form in the Highland League.
Gary Manson praised his players for their “brilliant” work rate after a 3-0 defeat to an experienced Ross County side in the North of Scotland Cup.
Thurso manager Ross Sutherland believes Saturday’s trip to Bonar Bridge will be an opportunity for the team to set a bar for the 2025/26 campaign.
A local charity swimmer has said she feels overwhelmed by the support she has received after crossing the Pentland Firth from Stroma to the mainland.
Highland councillors are being urged to “fight to stop our county being completely overrun with inefficient renewable energy projects”.
There is notable Caithness input to a new album by a founder member of Runrig, with Gordon Gunn, Addie Harper and Grant Lyall all involved.
There was a double achievement for Staxigoe United in the Caithness AFA player of the year awards, with Sam Mackay and Arran Bain both honoured.
Eleven students from Halkirk-based martial art club Caithness Tang Soo Do represented Team Scotland on the world stage and came home with 15 medals.
A primary school pupil from Wick has become the Northern Counties champion for under-25s after winning the final in Invergordon.
Gary Manson has urged his Wick squad to be more resolute – and the signs are promising, with back-to-back away wins against Huntly and Forres.
Michael Gray insisted it had been “a really positive season” for Pentland United despite the disappointment of going out of the Highland Amateur Cup.
Danny Mackay has vowed that Castletown will be ready to go again next year in CAFA Division One after the unique demands of the 2025 campaign.
Award-winning natural history photographer Ken Crossan is to be guest speaker at the next John O’Groats Book Festival event, in Wick on September 17.
Britain’s last World War II VC recipient has died, just over a year after tribute was paid to him during a flying-boat tour that stopped off in Wick.