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Volunteer award for Thurso Bowling Club junior convener

12 September 2023
Volunteer award for Thurso Bowling Club junior convener

Volunteer award for Thurso Bowling Club junior convener

12 September 2023

Thurso Bowling Club's Lynne Swanson has been honoured as part of a national awards scheme celebrating those who work tirelessly behind the scenes.


Keiss Estate goes on market for £1.8 million

11 September 2023
Keiss Estate goes on market for £1.8 million

Keiss Estate goes on market for £1.8 million

11 September 2023

Keiss Estate, including the 18th-century Keiss Castle, is on the market with an asking price of £1.8 million.


PICTURES: Callum Beattie hailed 'star of the show' at third Tunes By the Dunes

11 September 2023
PICTURES: Callum Beattie hailed 'star of the show' at third Tunes By the Dunes

PICTURES: Callum Beattie hailed 'star of the show' at third Tunes By the Dunes

11 September 2023

Singer/songwriter Callum Beattie was hailed as "the absolute star of the show" at the third Tunes By the Dunes in glorious weather at the weekend.


You could always rely on finding friendly faces: Ormlie Lodge Club closes after 68 years

31 August 2023
You could always rely on finding friendly faces: Ormlie Lodge Club closes after 68 years

You could always rely on finding friendly faces: Ormlie Lodge Club closes after 68 years

31 August 2023

The Ormlie Lodge Club has closed its doors after being "an integral part of the community" since the early years of the atomic age in Thurso.


Councillors agree £90,000 funding for next phase of Wick River Campsite improvements

28 August 2023
Councillors agree £90,000 funding for next phase of Wick River Campsite improvements

Councillors agree £90,000 funding for next phase of Wick River Campsite improvements

28 August 2023

Wick River Campsite has taken another step towards achieving its full potential as a community asset after a £90,000 funding award was agreed.


Transformation needed to keep Wick town centre as 'beating heart' of community

27 August 2023
Transformation needed to keep Wick town centre as 'beating heart' of community

Transformation needed to keep Wick town centre as 'beating heart' of community

27 August 2023

Highland business leader David Richardson says Sam Salim should be congratulated for spelling out the significant problems faced by Wick town centre.


Venture North urging communities and businesses to have their say on tourist levy

26 August 2023
Venture North urging communities and businesses to have their say on tourist levy

Venture North urging communities and businesses to have their say on tourist levy

26 August 2023

Communities and businesses in the far north are being urged to have their say on the proposals for Scotland's so-called tourist tax.


Thurso lifeboat crew set for annual open day

25 August 2023
Thurso lifeboat crew set for annual open day

Thurso lifeboat crew set for annual open day

25 August 2023

Thurso RNLI's annual open day on Sunday will give visitors a chance to look around the lifeboat station, meet the crew and go on board The Taylors.


Final year for John O'Groats Ferries unless 'last-minute bidder' comes forward

25 August 2023
Final year for John O'Groats Ferries unless 'last-minute bidder' comes forward

Final year for John O'Groats Ferries unless 'last-minute bidder' comes forward

25 August 2023

It looks increasingly likely that the 2023 season will be the last for John O'Groats Ferries – unless an eleventh-hour bidder emerges.


Rates reform would be best model for regeneration, says Wick businessman

25 August 2023
Rates reform would be best model for regeneration, says Wick businessman

Rates reform would be best model for regeneration, says Wick businessman

25 August 2023

A Wick businessman has argued that the system of business rates needs to be reformed if town centres are to see an upturn in their fortunes.


Jack within four seconds of top spot in J1000 event at Kames

24 August 2023
Jack within four seconds of top spot in J1000 event at Kames

Jack within four seconds of top spot in J1000 event at Kames

24 August 2023

Jack Ryan and Robin Nicolson were within four seconds of first place in round six of the Junior 1000 Ecosse challenge at Kames Motorsport Complex.


Bower Show will be 'bigger and better than ever'

24 August 2023
Bower Show will be 'bigger and better than ever'

Bower Show will be 'bigger and better than ever'

24 August 2023

Bower Show returns this weekend for the first time since the pandemic, with the organisers promising it will have something for everyone.


Halkirk United aiming for greater consistency this season, says McElroy after derby win

24 August 2023
Halkirk United aiming for greater consistency this season, says McElroy after derby win

Halkirk United aiming for greater consistency this season, says McElroy after derby win

24 August 2023

Ewan McElroy believes Halkirk United will be more than a match for any team in the league – if they can achieve greater consistency than last season.


Wick script reading for budding panto performers and helpers

23 August 2023
Wick script reading for budding panto performers and helpers

Wick script reading for budding panto performers and helpers

23 August 2023

A call has gone out for budding performers and backstage helpers who would like to be part of Wick Players' first panto since before the pandemic.


New training tops for Halkirk junior footballers

23 August 2023
New training tops for Halkirk junior footballers

New training tops for Halkirk junior footballers

23 August 2023

In Stitches @ Wick Laundry has donated new training tops incorporating embroidered logos to Halkirk Juniors Football Club's four age groups.


Durrand hits four as Wick Academy U18s start with a home win

23 August 2023
Durrand hits four as Wick Academy U18s start with a home win

Durrand hits four as Wick Academy U18s start with a home win

23 August 2023

Scott Durrand helped himself to four goals as Wick Academy began their SHFL Under 18 North campaign with an 8-0 victory over Nairn County.


Cruise ship Hebridean Princess calls in at Wick

23 August 2023
Cruise ship Hebridean Princess calls in at Wick

Cruise ship Hebridean Princess calls in at Wick

23 August 2023

The cruise ship Hebridean Princess made an impressive sight as it berthed in Wick Bay on Wednesday, having sailed from Inverness.


Family history group to hold WWI book launch in Halkirk

23 August 2023
Family history group to hold WWI book launch in Halkirk

Family history group to hold WWI book launch in Halkirk

23 August 2023

Caithness Family History Society's latest book will give details of all WWI service personnel commemorated on the war memorials at Halkirk and Reay.


Caithness roads are unacceptable, says Thurso wheelchair user

23 August 2023
Caithness roads are unacceptable, says Thurso wheelchair user

Caithness roads are unacceptable, says Thurso wheelchair user

23 August 2023

A wheelchair user from Thurso has spoken out about potholes and accused Highland Council of failing to consider communities north of Inverness.


Endurance runner aims for end-to-end record by pushing a pram for 860 miles

22 August 2023
Endurance runner aims for end-to-end record by pushing a pram for 860 miles

Endurance runner aims for end-to-end record by pushing a pram for 860 miles

22 August 2023

An endurance runner will attempt to set a new record from John O’Groats to Land’s End – while pushing all his supplies in a custom-built pram.


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