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Wick Academy ‘have made massive progress against top Highland League teams’

22 April 2024
Wick Academy ‘have made massive progress against top Highland League teams’

Wick Academy ‘have made massive progress against top Highland League teams’

22 April 2024

Gary Manson emphasised that Wick Academy have “progressed massively” against the leading teams this season after they drew 1-1 with Banks O’ Dee.


Swarclett group in ‘mutiny’ claim over Caithness energy projects

22 April 2024
Swarclett group in ‘mutiny’ claim over Caithness energy projects

Swarclett group in ‘mutiny’ claim over Caithness energy projects

22 April 2024

Wind farm objectors have claimed that if Caithness was a ship the crew would be plotting a mutiny because of the number of renewable energy schemes.


Heritage trail launch is ‘just the first step’ for Caithness At War project

21 April 2024
Heritage trail launch is ‘just the first step’ for Caithness At War project

Heritage trail launch is ‘just the first step’ for Caithness At War project

21 April 2024

The launch of a World War II heritage trail has been described as “just the first step” in commemorating the county’s role in the conflict.


Wick swimmers praised for ‘great effort’ at Inverness graded meet

20 April 2024
Wick swimmers praised for ‘great effort’ at Inverness graded meet

Wick swimmers praised for ‘great effort’ at Inverness graded meet

20 April 2024

Thirteen young swimmers from Wick Amateur Swimming Club took part in the annual graded meet hosted by their Inverness counterparts at the Aquadome.


Youngsters learn from ex-Scotland trio at Thurso coaching sessions

19 April 2024
Youngsters learn from ex-Scotland trio at Thurso coaching sessions

Youngsters learn from ex-Scotland trio at Thurso coaching sessions

19 April 2024

Around 80 youngsters took part in coaching sessions in Thurso with ex-Scotland internationalists Colin Hendry, Jackie McNamara and Simon Donnelly.


Farmer warns Swarclett wind turbines will be ‘blight on valued landscape’

19 April 2024
Farmer warns Swarclett wind turbines will be ‘blight on valued landscape’

Farmer warns Swarclett wind turbines will be ‘blight on valued landscape’

19 April 2024

A farmer has warned that two wind turbines will be “a blight on a valued landscape” and will upset his livestock if they are allowed to go ahead.


Thistle and Pentland get chance to shine under Harmsworth lights

18 April 2024
Thistle and Pentland get chance to shine under Harmsworth lights

Thistle and Pentland get chance to shine under Harmsworth lights

18 April 2024

Harmsworth Park will host Saturday night football this weekend as Wick Thistle take on Thurso Pentland in a Highland Amateur Cup preliminary tie.


Wick Academy manager looking for reaction against Banks O’ Dee

18 April 2024
Wick Academy manager looking for reaction against Banks O’ Dee

Wick Academy manager looking for reaction against Banks O’ Dee

18 April 2024

Gary Manson accepts that Wick Academy have “hardly laid a glove” on Banks O’ Dee so far – but the Scorries will be aiming to change that on Saturday.


Lybster hit six but will take it ‘game by game’ on return to top flight

18 April 2024
Lybster hit six but will take it ‘game by game’ on return to top flight

Lybster hit six but will take it ‘game by game’ on return to top flight

18 April 2024

Lybster turned on the style in a 6-3 victory over Wick Thistle at Cow Park on Wednesday night, picking up their first points since being promoted.


Anglers ‘deserve a huge amount of credit’ after North Caley campaign

17 April 2024
Anglers ‘deserve a huge amount of credit’ after North Caley campaign

Anglers ‘deserve a huge amount of credit’ after North Caley campaign

17 April 2024

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy has said his players “can be really proud of themselves” after finishing third in the North Caledonian League.


Wick Groats won’t rush Bremner on return from injury

17 April 2024
Wick Groats won’t rush Bremner on return from injury

Wick Groats won’t rush Bremner on return from injury

17 April 2024

Liam Bremner has been “flying” for Wick Groats in the opening weeks of the county league season – after 20 months on the sidelines with a broken leg.


Ex-soldier Kev set for fundraising Normandy cycle challenge

16 April 2024
Ex-soldier Kev set for fundraising Normandy cycle challenge

Ex-soldier Kev set for fundraising Normandy cycle challenge

16 April 2024

An ex-soldier from Wick will be paying tribute to the troops who took part in the Normandy landings during a three-day charity bike ride this summer.


Swimmers Nebi and Eva hailed as ‘fantastic role models’ for Wick club

16 April 2024
Swimmers Nebi and Eva hailed as ‘fantastic role models’ for Wick club

Swimmers Nebi and Eva hailed as ‘fantastic role models’ for Wick club

16 April 2024

Two members of Wick Amateur Swimming Club had a successful trip to the Scottish National Age Group Championships at Aberdeen Aquatics Centre.


Caithness Ladies hoping to avenge cup loss to Orkney

16 April 2024
Caithness Ladies hoping to avenge cup loss to Orkney

Caithness Ladies hoping to avenge cup loss to Orkney

16 April 2024

Caithness will be looking to avenge last weekend’s cup loss to Orkney when the teams meet again on Sunday, this time with league points at stake.


Bowertower residents take up fight against wind turbine ‘monstrosities’

16 April 2024
Bowertower residents take up fight against wind turbine ‘monstrosities’

Bowertower residents take up fight against wind turbine ‘monstrosities’

16 April 2024

Two wind turbines planned for central Caithness have been branded “monstrosities” by nearby residents who have joined forces to form a protest group.


Staxigoe clean-up volunteers collect 24 bags of rubbish

16 April 2024
Staxigoe clean-up volunteers collect 24 bags of rubbish

Staxigoe clean-up volunteers collect 24 bags of rubbish

16 April 2024

The Staxigoe community rallied round for a clean-up of the village and shoreline at the weekend, collecting two dozen bags of rubbish.


Music for MS: Thurso day of live entertainment as part of awareness campaign

15 April 2024
Music for MS: Thurso day of live entertainment as part of awareness campaign

Music for MS: Thurso day of live entertainment as part of awareness campaign

15 April 2024

Local musicians are joining forces to support a multiple sclerosis charity by putting on a day of live entertainment in Thurso this weekend.


Scorries seek to improve away record on midweek trip to Forres

15 April 2024
Scorries seek to improve away record on midweek trip to Forres

Scorries seek to improve away record on midweek trip to Forres

15 April 2024

Wick Academy will be looking to improve their underwhelming away record when they take on Forres Mechanics at Mosset Park on Wednesday night.


Wick Academy cash in with three points and a clean sheet

15 April 2024
Wick Academy cash in with three points and a clean sheet

Wick Academy cash in with three points and a clean sheet

15 April 2024

Even the best players on the planet would have struggled to put on a show in such windy weather, Gary Manson said – but he was happy with the result.


Caithness campaigner set for online rural healthcare event

14 April 2024
Caithness campaigner set for online rural healthcare event

Caithness campaigner set for online rural healthcare event

14 April 2024

Ron Gunn of Caithness Health Action Team is to take part in an online discussion later this month on the state of rural healthcare in Scotland.


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