Organiser Kevin Macgregor praised those who make it possible to hold John O’Groats Strongest Man each year after he tasted defeat for the first time.
A fundraising football match between Thurso's emergency services and a team of Celtic Legends, scheduled for this weekend, has been postponed.
Lybster are targeting a league and cup double – and they showed how ruthless they can be with an astonishing 20-goal performance on Monday night.
Inside the SWI tent on show day there was a vibrant display of handicrafts, art and home baking, all created by talented members of local institutes.
The County Show's industrial convener Jacquelene Macleod reported that the number of entries was the highest so far in her nine years in the post.
Standards were as high as ever in the flower tent, according to convener Avril Henderson, as the county's gardeners showcased their talents.
Wick Gala Week has been described as "part of everyone's calendar" as organisers make the final preparations for this year's packed programme.
Progression will be the key word for Wick Academy in 2023/24 as they look to improve on their lowly Highland League position in the last campaign.
Organisers were delighted with the "phenomenal" turnout at the 180th County Show as thousands made their way to the Riverside and Westerseat venue.
A new survey has shown high support for forestry, with 80 per cent agreeing that a lot more trees should be planted to tackle climate change.
A talent showcase is to be held on August 20 on the world’s shortest street – Ebenezer Place, part of Mackays Hotel in Wick.
Wick Academy's preparations for the new Highland League season continued with a 2-0 away victory over North Caley outfit St Duthus on Thursday night.
Champions Pentland United are leading the way in the CAFA Division One fair play league, with an average of 1.389 points against them so far.
Police Scotland's area inspector for Caithness gave an assurance that Highland communities are still among the safest places to live in the country.
An appeal has gone out for any volunteers willing to join in a summer spruce-up planned for Wick ahead of the town's annual gala week.
Jack Ryan is still sitting in second place in the season-long Junior 1000 Ecosse challenge despite experiencing mixed fortunes in the Mach 1 Stages.
Signings will be "coming thick and fast" at Wick Academy between now and the latter part of next week, according to manager Gary Manson.
The Wick, Canisbay and Latheron branch of the Royal British Legion Scotland has received a region-wide accolade in recognition of its achievements.
Wick Academy had a "really positive" response to an open day at which youngsters were able to meet the players and take part in a training session.
Wick Groats have been handed a place in the semi-finals of the Highland Amateur Cup after their scheduled opponents Lerwick Celtic withdrew.