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‘Bittersweet’ occasion as Pentland United become last winners of Colin Macleod Memorial Cup

10 June 2024
‘Bittersweet’ occasion as Pentland United become last winners of Colin Macleod Memorial Cup

‘Bittersweet’ occasion as Pentland United become last winners of Colin Macleod Memorial Cup

10 June 2024

Pentland United’s Colin Macleod Memorial Cup triumph felt “bittersweet” after it emerged that this would be the last year of the competition.


Wick and Thurso netball teams meet in end-of-season tournament

10 June 2024
Wick and Thurso netball teams meet in end-of-season tournament

Wick and Thurso netball teams meet in end-of-season tournament

10 June 2024

S1, S2 and S3 netball players from Thurso and Wick high schools rounded off the season with a tournament in Wick.


We have far too many buildings, says Church of Scotland amid Halkirk closure concerns

09 June 2024
We have far too many buildings, says Church of Scotland amid Halkirk closure concerns

We have far too many buildings, says Church of Scotland amid Halkirk closure concerns

09 June 2024

Concerns over the future of a village church have led to a reminder that Christians can worship together “with or without building ownership”.


Fundraising total over £12,000 in first week of round-Britain bid

07 June 2024
Fundraising total over £12,000 in first week of round-Britain bid

Fundraising total over £12,000 in first week of round-Britain bid

07 June 2024

Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross are off the Angus coastline, almost a week into their round-Britain rowing challenge in aid of two charities.


UK media coverage highlights neglect of Caithness roads

07 June 2024
UK media coverage highlights neglect of Caithness roads

UK media coverage highlights neglect of Caithness roads

07 June 2024

UK-wide media interest in the potholed roads of Caithness has ‘pushed the plight of this neglected county into the national arena’.


Chef hits out at ‘staggering incompetence’ over £1m plans

07 June 2024
Chef hits out at ‘staggering incompetence’ over £1m plans

Chef hits out at ‘staggering incompetence’ over £1m plans

07 June 2024

A chef who is looking to invest around £1 million in two properties has accused Highland Council of “staggering incompetence” over planning delays.


Halkirk without its church is unthinkable, says session board

06 June 2024
Halkirk without its church is unthinkable, says session board

Halkirk without its church is unthinkable, says session board

06 June 2024

Churchgoers in Halkirk are campaigning to save the 138-year-old building, describing it as a “central pillar” of the community.


PICTURES: Wick man pays tribute to uncle who was killed on D-Day

06 June 2024
PICTURES: Wick man pays tribute to uncle who was killed on D-Day

PICTURES: Wick man pays tribute to uncle who was killed on D-Day

06 June 2024

A Wick man whose uncle was killed in action on D-Day was among those who took part in an 80th anniversary commemoration in the town this morning.


Mid-season break will suit injury-hit Staxigoe United

06 June 2024
Mid-season break will suit injury-hit Staxigoe United

Mid-season break will suit injury-hit Staxigoe United

06 June 2024

The mid-season break in county football will come at a good time for Staxigoe United as they try to ease their injury list, Colin Sinclair has said.


Caithness Ladies up to fourth ahead of Clach match

05 June 2024
Caithness Ladies up to fourth ahead of Clach match

Caithness Ladies up to fourth ahead of Clach match

05 June 2024

Caithness Ladies got back to winning ways in the SWF Highlands and Islands League with a 4-1 away victory over Ross and Cromarty at the weekend.


‘We want to win for each other’: High Ormlie keep up impressive run with victory at Dunnet

05 June 2024
‘We want to win for each other’: High Ormlie keep up impressive run with victory at Dunnet

‘We want to win for each other’: High Ormlie keep up impressive run with victory at Dunnet

05 June 2024

Ryan Sutherland Jnr believes the close bonds within the High Ormlie Hotspur squad have played a big part in their impressive run of form.


Davidson tells of ‘tough decision’ to stand down as Thurso manager

04 June 2024
Davidson tells of ‘tough decision’ to stand down as Thurso manager

Davidson tells of ‘tough decision’ to stand down as Thurso manager

04 June 2024

Scott Davidson hopes his successor as Thurso manager can guide the club back to where he believes it belongs – challenging for North Caley honours.


Wick pair making progress on round-Britain rowing bid

04 June 2024
Wick pair making progress on round-Britain rowing bid

Wick pair making progress on round-Britain rowing bid

04 June 2024

Round-Britain rowing duo Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross have broken through the £10,000 barrier in their fundraising efforts on behalf of two charities.


Frank breaks through £20,000 barrier after coastal walk for dementia charity

03 June 2024
Frank breaks through £20,000 barrier after coastal walk for dementia charity

Frank breaks through £20,000 barrier after coastal walk for dementia charity

03 June 2024

Caithness charity walker Frank Stephen has been thanked for raising an “amazing amount of money” for Alzheimer Scotland.


Families of Normandy veterans invited to take part in Caithness commemoration

03 June 2024
Families of Normandy veterans invited to take part in Caithness commemoration

Families of Normandy veterans invited to take part in Caithness commemoration

03 June 2024

Relatives of servicemen from Caithness who were involved in the Normandy landings are being invited to take part in a D-Day 80th anniversary tribute.


Wick’s Isabella Fortuna to appear at Portsoy festival again

03 June 2024
Wick’s Isabella Fortuna to appear at Portsoy festival again

Wick’s Isabella Fortuna to appear at Portsoy festival again

03 June 2024

The Wick Society’s historic fishing vessel Isabella Fortuna will again be visiting the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival at Portsoy this summer.


Highland Amateur Cup last-16 draw throws up two all-Caithness ties

03 June 2024
Highland Amateur Cup last-16 draw throws up two all-Caithness ties

Highland Amateur Cup last-16 draw throws up two all-Caithness ties

03 June 2024

Round three of the Highland Amateur Cup will feature two all-Caithness ties after the county’s four surviving clubs were paired together.


Damage was done in first half, says Wick Thistle manager

03 June 2024
Damage was done in first half, says Wick Thistle manager

Damage was done in first half, says Wick Thistle manager

03 June 2024

Manager Owen Harrold admitted Wick Thistle ran out of ideas as they were knocked out of the Highland Amateur Cup by Sleat and Strath on Saturday.


PICTURES: Rousing send-off as Wick rowers set off on unsupported round-Britain trip

01 June 2024
PICTURES: Rousing send-off as Wick rowers set off on unsupported round-Britain trip

PICTURES: Rousing send-off as Wick rowers set off on unsupported round-Britain trip

01 June 2024

Allan Lipp and Mhairi Ross were given a rousing send-off today as they headed out to sea at the start of their epic round-Britain challenge.


MND charity cyclist says ‘I can’t find a cure – but I can ride a ruddy bike’

31 May 2024
MND charity cyclist says ‘I can’t find a cure – but I can ride a ruddy bike’

MND charity cyclist says ‘I can’t find a cure – but I can ride a ruddy bike’

31 May 2024

After cycling from Land’s End to John O’Groats, Peter Delaney spoke of the “absolute hell” his wife went through with motor neurone disease.


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