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Wick Old Stagers seven points clear in winter shooting league

26 February 2020
Wick Old Stagers seven points clear in winter shooting league

Wick Old Stagers seven points clear in winter shooting league

26 February 2020

Round 12 of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association’s winter league had six shooters with maximums – four in Division One and two in Division Two.


Volunteers improve access at St John's Pool bird reserve

26 February 2020
Volunteers improve access at St John's Pool bird reserve

Volunteers improve access at St John's Pool bird reserve

26 February 2020

Wintry weather was no barrier to Caithness Countryside Volunteers who flocked to St John's Pool bird reserve to carry out essential maintenance work.


Queen's reign supreme in Wick darts league

26 February 2020
Queen's reign supreme in Wick darts league

Queen's reign supreme in Wick darts league

26 February 2020

Queen's Hotel have been crowned as champions of the ladies' division in Wick and District Darts League following their 7-1 victory over the Camps.


Caithness 'A' team retain cup after Orkney clash

25 February 2020
Caithness 'A' team retain cup after Orkney clash

Caithness 'A' team retain cup after Orkney clash

25 February 2020

Caithness badminton teams made a very choppy crossing to Orkney on February 15 for the return legs of the 2019/20 inter-county challenge.


Money Talks at Santander Thurso

25 February 2020
Money Talks at Santander Thurso

Money Talks at Santander Thurso

25 February 2020

A Thurso bank is to host a free in-branch event to help people understand a range of money matters from budgeting to borrowing.


Mum took children to Uganda to see what real poverty looks like

24 February 2020
Mum took children to Uganda to see what real poverty looks like

Mum took children to Uganda to see what real poverty looks like

24 February 2020

A mum from the Highlands was fed up with her children complaining they were poor – so took them to Uganda to show them the real meaning of poverty.


Thurso swimmers among the medals at Elgin ASC Spring Meet

24 February 2020
Thurso swimmers among the medals at Elgin ASC Spring Meet

Thurso swimmers among the medals at Elgin ASC Spring Meet

24 February 2020

Youing swimmers from Thurso took home medals and an impressive 60 personal best times when they attended the recent Elgin ASC Spring Meet.


Pupils and staff all accounted for after primary school blaze in Ross-shire

24 February 2020
Pupils and staff all accounted for after primary school blaze in Ross-shire

Pupils and staff all accounted for after primary school blaze in Ross-shire

24 February 2020

Pupils and staff are said to be safe and well after a fire broke out at an Easter Ross primary school this morning.


Lynette's birthday bonus for local groups

24 February 2020
Lynette's birthday bonus for local groups

Lynette's birthday bonus for local groups

24 February 2020

Lynette Maclean recently celebrated her 50th birthday and, having received cash gifts of £560, decided to give £280 each to clubs which she attends.


Health walks in Caithness to benefit from funding boost

21 February 2020
Health walks in Caithness to benefit from funding boost

Health walks in Caithness to benefit from funding boost

21 February 2020

Health walks in Wick, Thurso and Dunbeath are to benefit from a funding boost which will also see other similar groups being set up in the county.


Wick Old Stagers' lead down to five points in Caithness winter league

20 February 2020
Wick Old Stagers' lead down to five points in Caithness winter league

Wick Old Stagers' lead down to five points in Caithness winter league

20 February 2020

Round 11 of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association’s winter league had four shooters with the maximum score of 100.


Hundreds enjoy mart open event at Forss

20 February 2020
Hundreds enjoy mart open event at Forss

Hundreds enjoy mart open event at Forss

20 February 2020

Almost 300 people visited Forss hall last weekend to enjoy an exhibition of mart memorabilia.


Caithness businesses take part in £1m single-use initiative

20 February 2020
Caithness businesses take part in £1m single-use initiative

Caithness businesses take part in £1m single-use initiative

20 February 2020

Caithness businesses are among those leading the charge in Scotland to cut down on single-use disposable items.


Allowance is benefiting thousands of carers in Highlands

20 February 2020
Allowance is benefiting thousands of carers in Highlands

Allowance is benefiting thousands of carers in Highlands

20 February 2020

Gail Ross has praised the work of Highland carers after highlighting that thousands have benefited from Carer’s Allowance Supplement payments.


MSP Rhoda Grant in bid to save sight charity

19 February 2020
MSP Rhoda Grant in bid to save sight charity

MSP Rhoda Grant in bid to save sight charity

19 February 2020

Rhoda Grant has tabled a motion for debate in the Scottish Parliament in a bid to save a charity that supports blind and visually impaired people.


Politicians must get behind low-carbon infrastructure proposals, says Gail Ross

19 February 2020
Politicians must get behind low-carbon infrastructure proposals, says Gail Ross

Politicians must get behind low-carbon infrastructure proposals, says Gail Ross

19 February 2020

Gail Ross has called on politicians from across the Highlands to get behind plans for a £1.8 billion capital investment in low-carbon infrastructure.


Castletown community café looking to build on its success

19 February 2020
Castletown community café looking to build on its success

Castletown community café looking to build on its success

19 February 2020

A community café in Castletown is set to extend its menu to build on its success since opening eight months ago.


Queen's '2' victory opens up Wick first division title race

19 February 2020
Queen's '2' victory opens up Wick first division title race

Queen's '2' victory opens up Wick first division title race

19 February 2020

Queen's “2” have given a lifeline to the chasing pack in the Wick and District Darts League first division after winning in John O'Groats.


Beekeepers hear about helping wildlife

18 February 2020
Beekeepers hear about helping wildlife

Beekeepers hear about helping wildlife

18 February 2020

Countryside ranger Kirsty Rosie gave a talk on Gardening for Pollinators and Wildlife to members of Olrig and District Beekeepers Association.


Families urged to apply for School Age Payment

17 February 2020
Families urged to apply for School Age Payment

Families urged to apply for School Age Payment

17 February 2020

Eligible families in the Highlands are being encouraged to apply for the School Age Payment before applications close at the end of this month.


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