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End of the road for Caithness cycling scheme after loss of funding

30 March 2025
End of the road for Caithness cycling scheme after loss of funding

End of the road for Caithness cycling scheme after loss of funding

30 March 2025

An acclaimed active travel programme that has promoted the benefits of cycling to thousands of people in the far north has come to an end.


From Gallows Hill to RAF Castletown: Olrig booklet revisits the past

30 March 2025
From Gallows Hill to RAF Castletown: Olrig booklet revisits the past

From Gallows Hill to RAF Castletown: Olrig booklet revisits the past

30 March 2025

Public hangings, an uprising over a corn shipment and a unique legacy of World War II feature in a booklet about the history of the Castletown area.


Inverness writer to give opening talk at 2025 John O’Groats Book Festival

30 March 2025
Inverness writer to give opening talk at 2025 John O’Groats Book Festival

Inverness writer to give opening talk at 2025 John O’Groats Book Festival

30 March 2025

The John O’Groats Book Festival programme for 2025 will get under way on Sunday, April 6, with a talk by Inverness writer Jennifer Morag Henderson.


Future Bright award recognises ‘shining example’ shown by Camster panel

28 March 2025
Future Bright award recognises ‘shining example’ shown by Camster panel

Future Bright award recognises ‘shining example’ shown by Camster panel

28 March 2025

A Caithness wind farm funding panel has been praised by energy company RWE for setting “a shining example of community spirit in action”.


Work on Wick town centre bollards to begin in May

28 March 2025
Work on Wick town centre bollards to begin in May

Work on Wick town centre bollards to begin in May

28 March 2025

Work is due to start in May to install rising bollards at each end of the pedestrian-priority section of Wick’s High Street.


End-of-season target for Wick Academy as they look to extend unbeaten run

28 March 2025
End-of-season target for Wick Academy as they look to extend unbeaten run

End-of-season target for Wick Academy as they look to extend unbeaten run

28 March 2025

Wick Academy will be looking to extend their unbeaten run in the Highland League to six games when they welcome Nairn County to Harmsworth Park.


‘The situation in Caithness is absolutely dire’: Highland Council needs Holyrood to act over roads, says campaigner

28 March 2025
‘The situation in Caithness is absolutely dire’: Highland Council needs Holyrood to act over roads, says campaigner

‘The situation in Caithness is absolutely dire’: Highland Council needs Holyrood to act over roads, says campaigner

28 March 2025

Caithness campaigner Iain Gregory has called for “urgent intervention” from the Scottish Government to help bring roads up to acceptable standards.


Cup final target for Anglers after missing out on North Caley title

27 March 2025
Cup final target for Anglers after missing out on North Caley title

Cup final target for Anglers after missing out on North Caley title

27 March 2025

Reaching the North Caledonian Cup final would give Halkirk United a “huge boost” after missing out narrowly on the league title, Liam Anderson says.


‘An excellent idea’: Nucleus session kicks off Caithness football reminiscence group

27 March 2025
‘An excellent idea’: Nucleus session kicks off Caithness football reminiscence group

‘An excellent idea’: Nucleus session kicks off Caithness football reminiscence group

27 March 2025

The first steps have been taken towards forming a reminiscence group devoted to Caithness football following a meeting in the Nucleus archive centre.


£11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

27 March 2025
£11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

£11.5m track upgrade will mean three-week closure for rail line north of Dingwall

27 March 2025

The Far North Line will be closed north of Dingwall for three weeks in June so that a £11.5 million track upgrading programme can be carried out.


Head coach confident Caithness Ladies can challenge for honours

26 March 2025
Head coach confident Caithness Ladies can challenge for honours

Head coach confident Caithness Ladies can challenge for honours

26 March 2025

Head coach Tom McKenna is confident that Caithness Ladies can “release the shackles” and challenge for honours this season.


Airline criticised for ‘shoddy reliability’ over Wick cancellation

26 March 2025
Airline criticised for ‘shoddy reliability’ over Wick cancellation

Airline criticised for ‘shoddy reliability’ over Wick cancellation

26 March 2025

Eastern Airways is facing criticism over its “shoddy reliability” following the late cancellation of a Wick flight a week after the PSO was renewed.


Vulcan pledge ‘underlines importance of site to UK defence capability’

26 March 2025
Vulcan pledge ‘underlines importance of site to UK defence capability’

Vulcan pledge ‘underlines importance of site to UK defence capability’

26 March 2025

Struan Mackie has welcomed a UK government pledge that Vulcan will be asked to continue with MoD activity until April 2027 at the earliest.


‘The trouble is you can’t rely on it’: New push for better air connectivity for Caithness

26 March 2025
‘The trouble is you can’t rely on it’: New push for better air connectivity for Caithness

‘The trouble is you can’t rely on it’: New push for better air connectivity for Caithness

26 March 2025

A new group has been set up online to push for better connectivity for Caithness against a backdrop of recurring problems affecting Wick flights.


Title within touching distance but young Scorries are taking nothing for granted

25 March 2025
Title within touching distance but young Scorries are taking nothing for granted

Title within touching distance but young Scorries are taking nothing for granted

25 March 2025

A 7-0 victory over Alness at the weekend means Wick Academy need a point from their last match of the season to be SHFL Under 18 North champions.


Wartime mission to be recalled at Skitten memorial rededication ceremony

24 March 2025
Wartime mission to be recalled at Skitten memorial rededication ceremony

Wartime mission to be recalled at Skitten memorial rededication ceremony

24 March 2025

A bold but ill-fated wartime mission aimed at destroying the Nazis’ bid to develop an atomic bomb will be recalled at a ceremony on April 12.


Wick legend Macadie to quit as a player at end of season

24 March 2025
Wick legend Macadie to quit as a player at end of season

Wick legend Macadie to quit as a player at end of season

24 March 2025

Wick Academy legend Richard Macadie is calling time on his playing career and will be part of the club’s coaching team from the start of next season.


Junior writing competition launched by new Caithness and Sutherland literary group

24 March 2025
Junior writing competition launched by new Caithness and Sutherland literary group

Junior writing competition launched by new Caithness and Sutherland literary group

24 March 2025

A junior writing contest has been launched by the newly formed Caithness and Sutherland Literary Association, open to anyone aged 12 or under.


Late strike by Henderson as Academy keep up the momentum

24 March 2025
Late strike by Henderson as Academy keep up the momentum

Late strike by Henderson as Academy keep up the momentum

24 March 2025

A late strike by Kyle Henderson allowed Wick Academy to keep up the momentum with a 1-0 victory over Keith, making it five games unbeaten.


‘It is open to everyone’: Cancer support expanding after £180,000 award for Thurso centre

24 March 2025
‘It is open to everyone’: Cancer support expanding after £180,000 award for Thurso centre

‘It is open to everyone’: Cancer support expanding after £180,000 award for Thurso centre

24 March 2025

A year on from an £180,000 funding award, North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre offers an expanded range of services in the far north.


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