Wick Academy will try to end a 13-year wait this weekend by picking up an away win on the opening day of the Highland League season.
The Stabbies are the only Caithness team left in this season’s Highland Amateur Cup and they can expect a tough test against Avoch on Saturday.
Kevin Anderson accepts that the county league title race is effectively finished despite Wick Groats’ 4-2 victory over table-topping Pentland United.
More than 40 volunteers rallied round to give Wick its summer spruce-up, ensuring the town would be looking its best for the County Show and gala.
Thurso Community Development Trust’s popular Repair Café is back this Saturday, with the team focusing on a new theme: “Ready, Steady, Fix It!”
Wick’s annual gala week programme is so packed this year that it will extend into an extra full day of activities after the second Saturday.
There was a notable increase in floral art entries at the County Show, as well as in the children’s section. Trophies will be presented next month.
Free-scoring Wick Thistle look set to secure a place in the Steven Cup final after hammering Watten 8-1 in the first leg of their semi.
Members of the public are being given an opportunity to look inside Wick Town Hall on Tuesday, July 29, from 2pm until 4pm.
Gary Manson has become all too aware that “there is no such thing as a full squad” as Wick Academy approach the opening game of the new season.
Highland Council has said there are no health concerns over a strange mat-like substance spreading across a large expanse of Dunnet beach.
The industrial marquee was again packed with baking, preserves, honey, dairy produce, art and crafts, with Catriona Bremner having the best entry.
The past year has seen an increase in SWI membership in Caithness, while at the same time there is still a need for younger people to get involved.
Caithness-based natural history photographer Ken Crossan says his new book, Life at the Edge, is a project that is particularly close to his heart.
Highland councillor Matthew Reiss has warned about “serious hazards” for drivers caused by potholed sections of the North Coast 500 in Caithness.
Lybster are targeting a top-four finish in Caithness AFA Division One after getting the better of Wick Groats in a seven-goal thriller at Cow Park.
The flower marquee at the 100th Latheron Show hosted “a truly spectacular display”, with Moira Smythe’s hydrangea taking the best in show award.
Wick Thistle remain on course for a potential second division trophy double after progressing to the last four of the Steven Cup, 11-0 on aggregate.
Next month sees the 25th anniversary of Gary Manson’s Wick Academy debut but the manager is focusing on the team rather than any personal milestones.
Coaches from the Manchester United academy praised the “fantastic job” being done by Thurso-based AG Coaching after taking part in a two-day event.