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Form 'hasn't been good enough' as Scorries seek second win of season

03 October 2023
Form 'hasn't been good enough' as Scorries seek second win of season

Form 'hasn't been good enough' as Scorries seek second win of season

03 October 2023

Wick Academy will be targeting their second win of the season in the Highland League when they take on Forres at Harmsworth Park on Wednesday.


PICTURES: Lanergill stone commemorates Young Farmers' 100th anniversary

02 October 2023
PICTURES: Lanergill stone commemorates Young Farmers' 100th anniversary

PICTURES: Lanergill stone commemorates Young Farmers' 100th anniversary

02 October 2023

Around 60 people gathered outside a former Caithness schoolhouse at the weekend to mark the 100th anniversary of Scotland's Young Farmers movement.


EnerQuip underlines its commitment to Middle East

02 October 2023
EnerQuip underlines its commitment to Middle East

EnerQuip underlines its commitment to Middle East

02 October 2023

An Aberdeen-based oilfield equipment firm with premises in Caithness has underlined its commitment to the Middle East as part of a £1.5m investment.


Caithness arena event sees some riders qualify for Spring Festival

02 October 2023
Caithness arena event sees some riders qualify for Spring Festival

Caithness arena event sees some riders qualify for Spring Festival

02 October 2023

The Caithness branch of the Pony Club held an arena event at the Halkirk indoor centre, featuring qualifiers for the Spring Festival in March 2024.


Donations already being dropped off ahead of shoebox appeal launch in Caithness

01 October 2023
Donations already being dropped off ahead of shoebox appeal launch in Caithness

Donations already being dropped off ahead of shoebox appeal launch in Caithness

01 October 2023

The Blythswood Shoebox Appeal will get under way in the latter half of October, with gifts being collected for people in need across eastern Europe.


Wind farm off north coast hailed as 'major economic opportunity'

30 September 2023
Wind farm off north coast hailed as 'major economic opportunity'

Wind farm off north coast hailed as 'major economic opportunity'

30 September 2023

Seabed survey work has been completed for the proposed West of Orkney Windfarm, which will be bigger than the Beatrice development if it goes ahead.


County under-16 trophy goes to East End Blues

30 September 2023
County under-16 trophy goes to East End Blues

County under-16 trophy goes to East End Blues

30 September 2023

East End Blues have been presented with the Caithness Youth Football Association under-16 league trophy after topping a league of four teams.


Kev tells of camaraderie among veterans after six-day fundraising cycle challenge

29 September 2023
Kev tells of camaraderie among veterans after six-day fundraising cycle challenge

Kev tells of camaraderie among veterans after six-day fundraising cycle challenge

29 September 2023

A former soldier from Wick completed a six-day cycling challenge in aid of a national charity that supports veterans and wounded serving personnel.


Wick Voices: Families were crammed together 'like herring in a barrel'

29 September 2023
Wick Voices: Families were crammed together 'like herring in a barrel'

Wick Voices: Families were crammed together 'like herring in a barrel'

29 September 2023

As Wick’s online oral history project launches a standalone website, a new recording highlights some of the hardships of the herring-fishing years.


Wick Academy ready for Strathspey battle after Scottish Cup exit

29 September 2023
Wick Academy ready for Strathspey battle after Scottish Cup exit

Wick Academy ready for Strathspey battle after Scottish Cup exit

29 September 2023

Gary Manson expects a "battle" when Wick Academy take on Strathspey Thistle, with the Scorries looking to move on from their Scottish Cup defeat.


Anglers praised for 'determined attitude' after victory over Inverness Athletic

28 September 2023
Anglers praised for 'determined attitude' after victory over Inverness Athletic

Anglers praised for 'determined attitude' after victory over Inverness Athletic

28 September 2023

Ewan McElroy was pleased with the battling qualities shown by Halkirk United as they twice came from behind to beat Inverness Athletic on Saturday.


We hope it is not the end: Loss of John O'Groats ferry service would be 'a great blow'

28 September 2023
We hope it is not the end: Loss of John O'Groats ferry service would be 'a great blow'

We hope it is not the end: Loss of John O'Groats ferry service would be 'a great blow'

28 September 2023

The loss of the ferry service from John O'Groats would be "a great blow to the area", the chairman of the local community council has said.


Unwillingness to relocate contributing to Dounreay police 'staffing challenges'

28 September 2023
Unwillingness to relocate contributing to Dounreay police 'staffing challenges'

Unwillingness to relocate contributing to Dounreay police 'staffing challenges'

28 September 2023

A reluctance to relocate is contributing to "staffing challenges" at Dounreay for the armed police force in charge of protecting civil nuclear sites.


New volunteers come forward to secure future of Thurso Heritage Society

28 September 2023
New volunteers come forward to secure future of Thurso Heritage Society

New volunteers come forward to secure future of Thurso Heritage Society

28 September 2023

The voluntary group dedicated to preserving and promoting Thurso’s rich history is set for a fresh start after new volunteers stepped forward.


North fiddler Karen set for October tour after launch of brain bleed book

27 September 2023
North fiddler Karen set for October tour after launch of brain bleed book

North fiddler Karen set for October tour after launch of brain bleed book

27 September 2023

Fiddler Karen Steven is preparing for an October tour that will include appearances in Aberdeen and Inverness as well as Caithness and Sutherland.


Ploughing matches coming up at Reiss Lodge and West Greenland

27 September 2023
Ploughing matches coming up at Reiss Lodge and West Greenland

Ploughing matches coming up at Reiss Lodge and West Greenland

27 September 2023

Latheron Parish Ploughing Association and Caithness Vintage Tractor and Machinery Club will hold ploughing matches on successive weekends in October.


First aim is to get more points on the board, says new Thurso manager

27 September 2023
First aim is to get more points on the board, says new Thurso manager

First aim is to get more points on the board, says new Thurso manager

27 September 2023

New manager Scott Davidson says the immediate priority for Thurso is to start picking up points – starting with Saturday's trip to Bonar Bridge.


SSPCA chief criticised for 'incredibly disappointing response' over Balmore

27 September 2023
SSPCA chief criticised for 'incredibly disappointing response' over Balmore

SSPCA chief criticised for 'incredibly disappointing response' over Balmore

27 September 2023

The chief executive of Scotland's biggest animal welfare charity has been taken to task for "an incredibly disappointing response" to councillors.


Power line across Highlands 'will support thousands of skilled jobs'

27 September 2023
Power line across Highlands 'will support thousands of skilled jobs'

Power line across Highlands 'will support thousands of skilled jobs'

27 September 2023

A 400kV line between Caithness and Inverness-shire is part of a major upgrade that will bring "significant economic growth", SSEN Transmission says.


Highlands and Islands Climate Festival is a showcase for local action

26 September 2023
Highlands and Islands Climate Festival is a showcase for local action

Highlands and Islands Climate Festival is a showcase for local action

26 September 2023

The Highlands and Islands Climate Festival has seen more than 100 events encouraging people to 'think local, share local, grow local and eat local'.


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