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ARIANE BURGESS: Supermarket shelves can empty in days – food supplies needs to be more resilient

25 January 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: Supermarket shelves can empty in days – food supplies needs to be more resilient

ARIANE BURGESS: Supermarket shelves can empty in days – food supplies needs to be more resilient

25 January 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess


CHRIS McIVOR: Choosing hope over hatred as people in Ukraine help each other cope

24 January 2023
CHRIS McIVOR: Choosing hope over hatred as people in Ukraine help each other cope

CHRIS McIVOR: Choosing hope over hatred as people in Ukraine help each other cope

24 January 2023

Former Wick man Chris McIvor has just spent two months working in Ukraine for the HelpAge International charity. Here, he reflects on his time there


Five-point winning margin for Bain after hat-trick of birdies

24 January 2023
Five-point winning margin for Bain after hat-trick of birdies

Five-point winning margin for Bain after hat-trick of birdies

24 January 2023

After the spell of wintry weather, milder conditions on Sunday saw some action in the gents' Winter League Stableford competition at Reay Golf Club.


Old Stagers join Huntly on 12-point mark in Caithness rifle league

24 January 2023
Old Stagers join Huntly on 12-point mark in Caithness rifle league

Old Stagers join Huntly on 12-point mark in Caithness rifle league

24 January 2023

Round nine of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's winter league had seven shooters spread through three divisions gaining the maximum 100.


DAN MACKAY: Plenty of ways to feel good – and all of it available free

21 January 2023
DAN MACKAY: Plenty of ways to feel good – and all of it available free

DAN MACKAY: Plenty of ways to feel good – and all of it available free

21 January 2023

Apparently, there are 14 ways to enjoy yourself in 2023 without spending any money!


MAREE TODD: Green freeport offers hope to tackle depopulation in north Highlands

18 January 2023
MAREE TODD: Green freeport offers hope to tackle depopulation in north Highlands

MAREE TODD: Green freeport offers hope to tackle depopulation in north Highlands

18 January 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


IAN A NEALE: A plan is central to strengthen you business, whatever its size

18 January 2023
IAN A NEALE: A plan is central to strengthen you business, whatever its size

IAN A NEALE: A plan is central to strengthen you business, whatever its size

18 January 2023

The View from the Board by Ian A Neale


TRUDY MORRIS: Small steps as well as big ones can help businesses succeed

18 January 2023
TRUDY MORRIS: Small steps as well as big ones can help businesses succeed

TRUDY MORRIS: Small steps as well as big ones can help businesses succeed

18 January 2023

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, looks at navigating business challenges and seizing opportunities in 2023


Simpsons hit maximum scores for Wick Old Stagers in winter league

17 January 2023
Simpsons hit maximum scores for Wick Old Stagers in winter league

Simpsons hit maximum scores for Wick Old Stagers in winter league

17 January 2023

Round eight of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's winter league had only two shooters with the maximum score of 100 – H Simpson and D Simpson.


Ross and Taylor are January Medal winners in tough conditions

17 January 2023
Ross and Taylor are January Medal winners in tough conditions

Ross and Taylor are January Medal winners in tough conditions

17 January 2023

Strong winds and squally winter showers made for tough conditions for players in the ladies' and gents' January Medal competitions at Reay.


JOANNE HOWDLE: Wild thyme was linked to love and death in the Highlands

15 January 2023
JOANNE HOWDLE: Wild thyme was linked to love and death in the Highlands

JOANNE HOWDLE: Wild thyme was linked to love and death in the Highlands

15 January 2023

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


Start the New Year on the right foot - 7 steps to successful workplace wellbeing

12 January 2023
Start the New Year on the right foot - 7 steps to successful workplace wellbeing

Start the New Year on the right foot - 7 steps to successful workplace wellbeing

12 January 2023

January's "New Year's resolution" season brings with it new beginnings and new possibilities.


Castletown provide shock of the round in Knockout Cup

12 January 2023
Castletown provide shock of the round in Knockout Cup

Castletown provide shock of the round in Knockout Cup

12 January 2023

Wick and District Darts League's first action of 2023 saw the quarter-finals of the Knockout Cup being contested, with Castletown defeating Seaview.


Snow and ice has affected Thurso more severely over the years

11 January 2023
Snow and ice has affected Thurso more severely over the years

Snow and ice has affected Thurso more severely over the years

11 January 2023

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


JAMIE STONE: Good jobs for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross is my wish for new year

11 January 2023
JAMIE STONE: Good jobs for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross is my wish for new year

JAMIE STONE: Good jobs for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross is my wish for new year

11 January 2023

Jamie's Journal by Jamie Stone


Munro's tremendous 68 secures first prize in Ronnie Campbell Open

10 January 2023
Munro's tremendous 68 secures first prize in Ronnie Campbell Open

Munro's tremendous 68 secures first prize in Ronnie Campbell Open

10 January 2023

Saturday saw a return to action on the Reay links with players competing for some fantastic prizes in the Ronnie Campbell Open.


Huntly 'A' take over top spot in Caithness rifle league

10 January 2023
Huntly 'A' take over top spot in Caithness rifle league

Huntly 'A' take over top spot in Caithness rifle league

10 January 2023

Round seven of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's winter league saw six shooters scoring 100 – five in Division One and one in Division Two.


Visually impaired benefit from service of Caithness Talking Newspapers

10 January 2023
Visually impaired benefit from service of Caithness Talking Newspapers

Visually impaired benefit from service of Caithness Talking Newspapers

10 January 2023

People with impaired vision have a personal option to enjoy the news from Caithness and beyond.


MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Seeing clearly as new year unveils precious life

08 January 2023
MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Seeing clearly as new year unveils precious life

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Seeing clearly as new year unveils precious life

08 January 2023

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


Fifth division leaders Watten 'C' remain only unbeaten team in rifle league

04 January 2023
Fifth division leaders Watten 'C' remain only unbeaten team in rifle league

Fifth division leaders Watten 'C' remain only unbeaten team in rifle league

04 January 2023

Four shooters had a maximum 100 in round six of Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association's winter league – H Simpson, G Begg, J Henderson and S Sharp.


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