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Ex-champion aiming to grab the glory in John O’Groats Strongest Man event

12 July 2023
Ex-champion aiming to grab the glory in John O’Groats Strongest Man event

Ex-champion aiming to grab the glory in John O’Groats Strongest Man event

12 July 2023

Kevin Macgregor is determined to grab the glory in this year's John O’Groats Strongest Man challenge after missing the last two through injury.


Airline hit by contractual penalties over 'performance issues' on Wick/Aberdeen route

12 July 2023
Airline hit by contractual penalties over 'performance issues' on Wick/Aberdeen route

Airline hit by contractual penalties over 'performance issues' on Wick/Aberdeen route

12 July 2023

Highland Council has imposed contractual penalties on Eastern Airways after the level of service between Wick and Aberdeen fell "below expectations".


A great shop window for local livestock and produce as Caithness County Show returns to Wick

11 July 2023
A great shop window for local livestock and produce as Caithness County Show returns to Wick

A great shop window for local livestock and produce as Caithness County Show returns to Wick

11 July 2023

The County Show, always a highlight of the local agricultural and social calendar, returns to the Riverside and Westerseat showground this weekend.


Paths group and flower baskets volunteers in Wick memorial garden tidy-up

11 July 2023
Paths group and flower baskets volunteers in Wick memorial garden tidy-up

Paths group and flower baskets volunteers in Wick memorial garden tidy-up

11 July 2023

Eleven volunteers from Wick Paths Group turned out on Sunday morning for a tidy-up of the town's World War II memorial garden ahead of gala week.


UPDATED: 98th Latheron Show hailed as biggest and best yet

11 July 2023
UPDATED: 98th Latheron Show hailed as biggest and best yet

UPDATED: 98th Latheron Show hailed as biggest and best yet

11 July 2023

Latheron Agricultural Society's annual show is set to go "from strength to strength" in the build-up to a milestone anniversary in two years' time.


Chamber awards offer 'fantastic opportunity' for young businesses in north Highlands

10 July 2023
Chamber awards offer 'fantastic opportunity' for young businesses in north Highlands

Chamber awards offer 'fantastic opportunity' for young businesses in north Highlands

10 July 2023

Young entrepreneurs across Caithness and Sutherland are being encouraged to enter the Caithness Chamber of Commerce business awards.


Hotspur cup triumph is extra-special for goalscorer Mackintosh

09 July 2023
Hotspur cup triumph is extra-special for goalscorer Mackintosh

Hotspur cup triumph is extra-special for goalscorer Mackintosh

09 July 2023

Winning the Eain Mackintosh Cup on Saturday was extra-special for High Ormlie Hotspur forward James Mackintosh, a nephew of the late Eain.


We need to make sure we bounce back, says Wick Groats manager

09 July 2023
We need to make sure we bounce back, says Wick Groats manager

We need to make sure we bounce back, says Wick Groats manager

09 July 2023

Kevin Anderson insists "it can still be a very good season" for Wick Groats despite their 6-0 hammering in Saturday's Eain Mackintosh Cup final.


Cup final hat-trick for Munro as Wick Groats are hit for six by High Ormlie

09 July 2023
Cup final hat-trick for Munro as Wick Groats are hit for six by High Ormlie

Cup final hat-trick for Munro as Wick Groats are hit for six by High Ormlie

09 July 2023

High Ormlie Hotspur co-manager Liam Sutherland said he couldn't be prouder of the team after their astonishing 6-0 victory over Wick Groats.


Wick venue set for evening of Irish entertainment

09 July 2023
Wick venue set for evening of Irish entertainment

Wick venue set for evening of Irish entertainment

09 July 2023

A Caithness audience will be given a taste of the Emerald Isle later this month when Ireland the Show comes to the Assembly Rooms in Wick.


Wick's World War II trail on course to be launched later this year

08 July 2023
Wick's World War II trail on course to be launched later this year

Wick's World War II trail on course to be launched later this year

08 July 2023

A World War II memorial trail around Wick is on course to be launched later this year, members of the local community council have been told.


Claudia sets off on Slow Coast 500 trek from Caithness to Berwick

07 July 2023
Claudia sets off on Slow Coast 500 trek from Caithness to Berwick

Claudia sets off on Slow Coast 500 trek from Caithness to Berwick

07 July 2023

A woman specialising in walking art projects has set off from Caithness on a long-distance trek down the full length of Scotland's North Sea coast.


Council road crews praised for Wick resurfacing work

06 July 2023
Council road crews praised for Wick resurfacing work

Council road crews praised for Wick resurfacing work

06 July 2023

Council road crews have been praised for their efforts in resurfacing potholed streets in Wick, including Thurso Road, Shore Lane and River Street.


Play equipment to be installed at Grizzly Park in Wick

06 July 2023
Play equipment to be installed at Grizzly Park in Wick

Play equipment to be installed at Grizzly Park in Wick

06 July 2023

New funding from the Scottish Government will allow replacement play equipment to be installed in Wick's Grizzly Park, Highland Council has said.


Asking price of £1.4m for John O’Groats Ferries as search for buyer is widened

06 July 2023
Asking price of £1.4m for John O’Groats Ferries as search for buyer is widened

Asking price of £1.4m for John O’Groats Ferries as search for buyer is widened

06 July 2023

The owners of John O’Groats Ferries have widened the search for a buyer, with the business now on the market for £1.4 million.


Views on climate change to be sought at Wick workshop

05 July 2023
Views on climate change to be sought at Wick workshop

Views on climate change to be sought at Wick workshop

05 July 2023

Residents of Wick are being given a chance to have their say on how Scotland can best tackle climate change by attending a workshop on July 27.


Next phase of improvements at Wick campsite to start in November

05 July 2023
Next phase of improvements at Wick campsite to start in November

Next phase of improvements at Wick campsite to start in November

05 July 2023

The next phase of improvements at Wick's revamped caravan site will get under way as soon as the current season comes to an end this autumn.


Latheron Show set for Viking invasion as organisers report 'renewed enthusiasm'

05 July 2023
Latheron Show set for Viking invasion as organisers report 'renewed enthusiasm'

Latheron Show set for Viking invasion as organisers report 'renewed enthusiasm'

05 July 2023

Caithness is set for a Viking invasion on Saturday – as one of the top attractions at Latheron Agricultural Society's annual show.


'Still plenty to play for' as High Ormlie Hotspur storm through to cup final

05 July 2023
'Still plenty to play for' as High Ormlie Hotspur storm through to cup final

'Still plenty to play for' as High Ormlie Hotspur storm through to cup final

05 July 2023

High Ormlie Hotspur's reign as Highland Amateur Cup holders may be over, but the message to the players is that there is still plenty to play for.


Cup exit for Stabbies after 'three pretty cheap goals'

05 July 2023
Cup exit for Stabbies after 'three pretty cheap goals'

Cup exit for Stabbies after 'three pretty cheap goals'

05 July 2023

Pentland United will focus their energies on the two pieces of silverware still available after their Eain Mackintosh Cup defence came to an end.


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