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Thurso team leading the way in Pentaqua swimming competition

24 April 2023
Thurso team leading the way in Pentaqua swimming competition

Thurso team leading the way in Pentaqua swimming competition

24 April 2023

Thurso Amateur Swimming Club members have established a clear lead over their Orkney and Wick counterparts in the three-way Pentaqua challenge.


Thurso swimmers among the medals at Inverness graded meet

24 April 2023
Thurso swimmers among the medals at Inverness graded meet

Thurso swimmers among the medals at Inverness graded meet

24 April 2023

The Inverness graded meet was the first away competition for many of the younger swimmers from Thurso Amateur Swimming Club.


Donald Mitchell: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

23 April 2023
Donald Mitchell: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

Donald Mitchell: Watch out for puddocks while putting in a pond!

23 April 2023

Making Space for Nature by Donald Mitchell


BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Sailors used scurvy grass with its spoon-shaped leaves

23 April 2023
BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Sailors used scurvy grass with its spoon-shaped leaves

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Sailors used scurvy grass with its spoon-shaped leaves

23 April 2023

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


MAREE TODD: Humza Yousaf is dealing with the cost-of-living crisis

19 April 2023
MAREE TODD: Humza Yousaf is dealing with the cost-of-living crisis

MAREE TODD: Humza Yousaf is dealing with the cost-of-living crisis

19 April 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


Two brave the elements in Caithness Cycling Club’s first 10-mile time trial

19 April 2023
Two brave the elements in Caithness Cycling Club’s first 10-mile time trial

Two brave the elements in Caithness Cycling Club’s first 10-mile time trial

19 April 2023

Caithness Cycling Club’s first 10-mile time trial of the season was held in particularly tough conditions – just 6C and with winds up to 20 mph.


Dounreay Fly Fishing Association trophies are handed over

18 April 2023
Dounreay Fly Fishing Association trophies are handed over

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association trophies are handed over

18 April 2023

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association held a delayed 2022 annual general meeting and presentation of trophies in the Brown Trout Hotel in Watten.


Reay Golf Club: Stellar score from Harper secures Nuvia Gents' April Medal

18 April 2023
Reay Golf Club: Stellar score from Harper secures Nuvia Gents' April Medal

Reay Golf Club: Stellar score from Harper secures Nuvia Gents' April Medal

18 April 2023

It has been an action packed week at Reay, with sunny skies, a plethora of low scores and two players achieving a hole in one among the highlights.


GARDENING ON THE EDGE: Replacing the old greenhouse will be worth it in the end

16 April 2023
GARDENING ON THE EDGE: Replacing the old greenhouse will be worth it in the end

GARDENING ON THE EDGE: Replacing the old greenhouse will be worth it in the end

16 April 2023

Our home-built, barn lean-to greenhouse is over six years old. It initially worked well, but time and the elements have taken their toll.


Bulbs on show at Weydale group's first meeting of the year

16 April 2023
Bulbs on show at Weydale group's first meeting of the year

Bulbs on show at Weydale group's first meeting of the year

16 April 2023

Cathy Stewart won the Jean Allan Trophy for three hyacinths and the Adamson Trophy for best exhibit at the Weydale Ladies' Group bulb show meeting.


Knockout Cup goes to Seaforth while Seaview are league champions

13 April 2023
Knockout Cup goes to Seaforth while Seaview are league champions

Knockout Cup goes to Seaforth while Seaview are league champions

13 April 2023

Seaforth Club celebrated victory in Wick and District Darts League's Knockout Cup this week, while Seaview were confirmed as league winners.


JAMIE STONE: Voters don't want division, as history tells us

12 April 2023
JAMIE STONE: Voters don't want division, as history tells us

JAMIE STONE: Voters don't want division, as history tells us

12 April 2023

Jamie's Journal by Jamie Stone


Sutherland first over the line in Wick Triathlon Club 10k road race

12 April 2023
Sutherland first over the line in Wick Triathlon Club 10k road race

Sutherland first over the line in Wick Triathlon Club 10k road race

12 April 2023

Matthew Sutherland emerged as the winner and Chloe MacDonald was first female in Wick Triathlon Club’s annual 10k road race on Easter Sunday.


Young people's projects are priority for Tesco grant support

11 April 2023
Young people's projects are priority for Tesco grant support

Young people's projects are priority for Tesco grant support

11 April 2023

CVG UPDATE: Local voluntary sector news by Yvonne Hendry of Caithness Voluntary Group


Trio from Reay, Thurso and Wick prove too hot to handle in Spring Open Scramble

11 April 2023
Trio from Reay, Thurso and Wick prove too hot to handle in Spring Open Scramble

Trio from Reay, Thurso and Wick prove too hot to handle in Spring Open Scramble

11 April 2023

Reay Golf Club hosted its first open competition of the 2023 summer season in the shape of the Spring Open Scramble, sponsored by RJ McLeod.


MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Seeing through fresh opportunities while life is on hold

08 April 2023
MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Seeing through fresh opportunities while life is on hold

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Seeing through fresh opportunities while life is on hold

08 April 2023

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


300% rise in positive gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections diagnosed in Highland last year

08 April 2023
300% rise in positive gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections diagnosed in Highland last year

300% rise in positive gonorrhoea and chlamydia infections diagnosed in Highland last year

08 April 2023

It’s never been easier to get sexual health support, says our columnist.


Sutherland becomes fourth men's winner of Angus Ross memorial trophy

06 April 2023
Sutherland becomes fourth men's winner of Angus Ross memorial trophy

Sutherland becomes fourth men's winner of Angus Ross memorial trophy

06 April 2023

Student Aidan Sutherland has become the fourth man to lift the precious Angus Ross memorial darts trophy for Wick and District Darts League players.


Thurso swimmers impress in round two of North District Age Group Championships

05 April 2023
Thurso swimmers impress in round two of North District Age Group Championships

Thurso swimmers impress in round two of North District Age Group Championships

05 April 2023

Round two of the North District Age Groups in Aberdeen gave 10 members of Thurso ASC further opportunities to experience long course competition.


RHODA GRANT: Caithness can benefit from energy resources, with the right leadership

05 April 2023
RHODA GRANT: Caithness can benefit from energy resources, with the right leadership

RHODA GRANT: Caithness can benefit from energy resources, with the right leadership

05 April 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


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