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County season declared a success as dust settles on packed summer schedule

22 August 2023
County season declared a success as dust settles on packed summer schedule

County season declared a success as dust settles on packed summer schedule

22 August 2023

There were 101 league fixtures and four county-wide knockout competitions, plus Highland Amateur Cup ties, inter-county matches and a play-off.


Sixteen venues in far north to open their doors for weekend of 'living heritage'

22 August 2023
Sixteen venues in far north to open their doors for weekend of 'living heritage'

Sixteen venues in far north to open their doors for weekend of 'living heritage'

22 August 2023

Sixteen venues in Caithness and Sutherland will be taking part in next month's Doors Open Days festival, the theme being "living heritage" this year.


Halkirk United eager to get up and running in derby clash with Thurso

22 August 2023
Halkirk United eager to get up and running in derby clash with Thurso

Halkirk United eager to get up and running in derby clash with Thurso

22 August 2023

Ewan McElroy has been impressed by his squad's approach to training, although he expects it will take a few weeks to get everyone up to speed.


PICTURES: Shortest street talent showcase set to become an annual event

21 August 2023
PICTURES: Shortest street talent showcase set to become an annual event

PICTURES: Shortest street talent showcase set to become an annual event

21 August 2023

A talent showcase on the world’s shortest street – Ebenezer Place in Wick – was such a success at the weekend that it is now set to be held annually.


Macadie suffers arm injury as Wick Academy are beaten at Rothes

21 August 2023
Macadie suffers arm injury as Wick Academy are beaten at Rothes

Macadie suffers arm injury as Wick Academy are beaten at Rothes

21 August 2023

Wick Academy manager Gary Manson is hoping an arm injury suffered by Mark Macadie at Rothes on Saturday will not be as serious as initially feared.


We can be proud of what we've done, says Wick Groats boss after Highland Amateur Cup final loss

20 August 2023
We can be proud of what we've done, says Wick Groats boss after Highland Amateur Cup final loss

We can be proud of what we've done, says Wick Groats boss after Highland Amateur Cup final loss

20 August 2023

Manager Kevin Anderson insisted Wick Groats could be proud of their achievements this year despite the Highland Amateur Cup final loss to Avoch.


Caithness development officer says cycle access scheme funding can be 'a win-win'

20 August 2023
Caithness development officer says cycle access scheme funding can be 'a win-win'

Caithness development officer says cycle access scheme funding can be 'a win-win'

20 August 2023

Schools, development trusts and other organisations in Caithness are being encouraged to apply to a new fund that will support cycle access schemes.


It's a proud wee club: McKenna relieved as Castletown stay in top division

19 August 2023
It's a proud wee club: McKenna relieved as Castletown stay in top division

It's a proud wee club: McKenna relieved as Castletown stay in top division

19 August 2023

Relief was the overriding emotion for Tom McKenna as Castletown retained their top-flight status by beating Keiss in Friday night's CAFA play-off.


Thurso Acks receive new strip sponsored by Picture House Films

18 August 2023
Thurso Acks receive new strip sponsored by Picture House Films

Thurso Acks receive new strip sponsored by Picture House Films

18 August 2023

Darren Manson of Picture House Films handed over a new away strip to Thurso Acks before the team's final match of the season in the county league.


Highland Council road repair team 'will provide a better service to the public'

18 August 2023
Highland Council road repair team 'will provide a better service to the public'

Highland Council road repair team 'will provide a better service to the public'

18 August 2023

Highland Council has taken another step towards establishing a specialist pothole team, saying it will enable a quicker response.


Cup final is chance for Wick Groats to land third piece of silverware in eight days

18 August 2023
Cup final is chance for Wick Groats to land third piece of silverware in eight days

Cup final is chance for Wick Groats to land third piece of silverware in eight days

18 August 2023

Wick Groats will be targeting their third piece of silverware in eight days when they take on Avoch in the final of the Highland Amateur Cup.


Wick lanes project is a 'starting point' for regeneration of town centre

18 August 2023
Wick lanes project is a 'starting point' for regeneration of town centre

Wick lanes project is a 'starting point' for regeneration of town centre

18 August 2023

A new project to upgrade Wick's High Street lanes will be a "starting point" for regeneration, according to the chairman of the community council.


Weather causes postponement of Caithness charity tractor run

18 August 2023
Weather causes postponement of Caithness charity tractor run

Weather causes postponement of Caithness charity tractor run

18 August 2023

A Caithness charity tractor run scheduled for this weekend has been postponed, with strong winds and heavy rain forecast for much of Saturday.


It's all worth the pain: Sinclair still going strong in bid for fifth Highland Amateur Cup win

18 August 2023
It's all worth the pain: Sinclair still going strong in bid for fifth Highland Amateur Cup win

It's all worth the pain: Sinclair still going strong in bid for fifth Highland Amateur Cup win

18 August 2023

Alan Sinclair's arthritis means he doesn't know what the future will hold in the long term – but his immediate focus is on Saturday's cup final.


Wick campsite worth over £600,000 to local economy this year, survey finds

18 August 2023
Wick campsite worth over £600,000 to local economy this year, survey finds

Wick campsite worth over £600,000 to local economy this year, survey finds

18 August 2023

Visitors staying at Wick's revamped caravan site this year will have contributed well over £600,000 to the local economy by the end of the season.


Improved league position is priority as Thurso begin their North Caley season

17 August 2023
Improved league position is priority as Thurso begin their North Caley season

Improved league position is priority as Thurso begin their North Caley season

17 August 2023

An improved position in the table will be the main priority for Thurso as they prepare to kick off their 2023/24 North Caledonian League campaign.


Ashley Ann restructuring plan brings 'single-figure' redundancies

17 August 2023
Ashley Ann restructuring plan brings 'single-figure' redundancies

Ashley Ann restructuring plan brings 'single-figure' redundancies

17 August 2023

A small number of job losses have been announced at Ashley Ann, the Wick-based firm that designs and manufactures kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms.


Manson hails 'incredible performance' as Wick Academy pick up first win of season

17 August 2023
Manson hails 'incredible performance' as Wick Academy pick up first win of season

Manson hails 'incredible performance' as Wick Academy pick up first win of season

17 August 2023

Wick Academy produced a scintillating performance against Clachnacuddin as they picked up their first win of the season in the Highland League.


Parkinson’s support group to hold sponsored walk from Thurso to Scrabster

16 August 2023
Parkinson’s support group to hold sponsored walk from Thurso to Scrabster

Parkinson’s support group to hold sponsored walk from Thurso to Scrabster

16 August 2023

Members of the Parkinson’s UK Caithness Support Group are organising a sponsored walk and are inviting people in the community to get involved.


Newly crowned champions Wick Groats have become 'stronger and stronger'

16 August 2023
Newly crowned champions Wick Groats have become 'stronger and stronger'

Newly crowned champions Wick Groats have become 'stronger and stronger'

16 August 2023

Newly crowned champions Wick Groats have become "stronger and stronger" as the 2023 season has progressed, according to their manager Kevin Anderson.


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