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Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre raises over £10,000 for lifeboat service

18 June 2025
Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre raises over £10,000 for lifeboat service

Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre raises over £10,000 for lifeboat service

18 June 2025

The annual Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre at Scrabster was opened by Mac Macgill and featured stalls, pipe band, Highland dancers and emergency services.


Pentland United looking for improvement in Highland Amateur Cup clash

18 June 2025
Pentland United looking for improvement in Highland Amateur Cup clash

Pentland United looking for improvement in Highland Amateur Cup clash

18 June 2025

Pentland United will have to raise their energy levels when they face Inverness Athletic in the Highland Amateur Cup, says co-manager Michael Gray.


Newton Park pupils raise thousands for air ambulance appeal

18 June 2025
Newton Park pupils raise thousands for air ambulance appeal

Newton Park pupils raise thousands for air ambulance appeal

18 June 2025

Pupils at Newton Park Primary School in Wick have raised thousands of pounds for an appeal by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.


Handcuffed to Megrahi: Former Caithness police officer tells of Lockerbie link

17 June 2025
Handcuffed to Megrahi: Former Caithness police officer tells of Lockerbie link

Handcuffed to Megrahi: Former Caithness police officer tells of Lockerbie link

17 June 2025

A former Caithness police officer has been recalling the “very surreal” experience of being handcuffed to Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.


Wick Academy to host open day at Harmsworth Park this weekend

17 June 2025
Wick Academy to host open day at Harmsworth Park this weekend

Wick Academy to host open day at Harmsworth Park this weekend

17 June 2025

Wick Academy will be hosting an open day this Saturday at Harmsworth Park as the countdown to the new Highland League season begins.


Thurso cycling volunteers grateful for support over trishaw storage base

17 June 2025
Thurso cycling volunteers grateful for support over trishaw storage base

Thurso cycling volunteers grateful for support over trishaw storage base

17 June 2025

Cycling charity volunteers now have a permanent storage facility for their three-wheeled bike, thanks to a funding award and support from businesses.


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.


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