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Wet conditions for Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile time trial

10 June 2025
Wet conditions for Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile time trial

Wet conditions for Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile time trial

10 June 2025

Eleven riders started in wet conditions in Wick Wheelers’ latest 10-mile time trial last Thursday, but two suffered punctures and did not finish.


High standard in annual open shoot at Wick outdoor range

09 June 2025
High standard in annual open shoot at Wick outdoor range

High standard in annual open shoot at Wick outdoor range

09 June 2025

Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association’s annual open shoot in Wick at the weekend attracted entrants from as far afield as Orkney and Dumfries.


Organisers delighted with turnout at Berriedale fun run and walk

08 June 2025
Organisers delighted with turnout at Berriedale fun run and walk

Organisers delighted with turnout at Berriedale fun run and walk

08 June 2025

Berriedale’s fun run and walk event was well supported, with runners and walkers from Sutherland and Inverness as well as from Caithness.


Clearer clearway sign needed on Caithness/Sutherland boundary

07 June 2025
Clearer clearway sign needed on Caithness/Sutherland boundary

Clearer clearway sign needed on Caithness/Sutherland boundary

07 June 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers have their say on the latest issues and topics important to them


New away kit handed over to Halkirk

04 June 2025
New away kit handed over to Halkirk

New away kit handed over to Halkirk

04 June 2025

Halkirk FC were presented with a new away kit prior to their Eain Mackintosh Cup tie against Keiss at Recreation Park this week.


Calder proves productive for Imlach in All Lochs competition

04 June 2025
Calder proves productive for Imlach in All Lochs competition

Calder proves productive for Imlach in All Lochs competition

04 June 2025

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association held an evening All Lochs competition on Friday as part of the 2025 Boat League championship.


Tough wind provides a stern examination in NC500 Caithness Links Open

04 June 2025
Tough wind provides a stern examination in NC500 Caithness Links Open

Tough wind provides a stern examination in NC500 Caithness Links Open

04 June 2025

Round one of the annual NC500 Caithness Links Open was played at Wick Golf Club on Saturday, with the second and final round at Reay on Sunday.


Swanson scores a personal best in Caithness time trial

03 June 2025
Swanson scores a personal best in Caithness time trial

Swanson scores a personal best in Caithness time trial

03 June 2025

Stuart Swanson was again fastest in Caithness Cycling Club’s 10-mile time trial, while Stuart Anderson was a comfortable winner in the Wick event.


‘Many more sheep could have been sold’ at Caithness cattle and stock sale

03 June 2025
‘Many more sheep could have been sold’ at Caithness cattle and stock sale

‘Many more sheep could have been sold’ at Caithness cattle and stock sale

03 June 2025

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 90 store cattle, 12 breeding cattle and 719 breeding prime, store and feeding sheep.


Bethany Hall group in Wick looking ahead to centenary Gospel meeting

31 May 2025
Bethany Hall group in Wick looking ahead to centenary Gospel meeting

Bethany Hall group in Wick looking ahead to centenary Gospel meeting

31 May 2025

Christians who meet at Wick’s Bethany Hall are looking ahead to a Gospel meeting on Saturday, June 21, a century on from the opening event.


Simpson leading the way in Boat League after Toftingall competition

28 May 2025
Simpson leading the way in Boat League after Toftingall competition

Simpson leading the way in Boat League after Toftingall competition

28 May 2025

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association held its second 2025 Bank League competition on Loch Toftingall last Saturday, with 10 members taking part.


Superb inward half by Bain in latest round of Summer Cup

28 May 2025
Superb inward half by Bain in latest round of Summer Cup

Superb inward half by Bain in latest round of Summer Cup

28 May 2025

It was another week of excellent scoring at Reay Golf Club, with plenty of action in the men’s, women’s and senior sections.


Two points separate leading five cyclists in Caithness CC handicap league

28 May 2025
Two points separate leading five cyclists in Caithness CC handicap league

Two points separate leading five cyclists in Caithness CC handicap league

28 May 2025

Stuart Swanson was again fastest in Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial, while Stuart Anderson led the way in Wick Wheelers’ event.


Fred and Mary Barclay’s Thurso pottery inspired Caithness folk with its Japanese connection

28 May 2025
Fred and Mary Barclay’s Thurso pottery inspired Caithness folk with its Japanese connection

Fred and Mary Barclay’s Thurso pottery inspired Caithness folk with its Japanese connection

28 May 2025

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From quote to comfort – How Norscot makes replacing your windows and doors a breeze

28 May 2025
From quote to comfort – How Norscot makes replacing your windows and doors a breeze

From quote to comfort – How Norscot makes replacing your windows and doors a breeze

28 May 2025

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‘Brand Scotland’ must have integrity and North coast emergency services praised

24 May 2025
‘Brand Scotland’ must have integrity and North coast emergency services praised

‘Brand Scotland’ must have integrity and North coast emergency services praised

24 May 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the issues and topics important to them


‘Fantastic team spirit’ in busy end to season for Wick swimmers

23 May 2025
‘Fantastic team spirit’ in busy end to season for Wick swimmers

‘Fantastic team spirit’ in busy end to season for Wick swimmers

23 May 2025

Members of Wick Amateur Swimming Club have been busy as the racing season begins to draw to a close.


Chloe and Anshita team up for U19 doubles success in Lanarkshire Junior Open

21 May 2025
Chloe and Anshita team up for U19 doubles success in Lanarkshire Junior Open

Chloe and Anshita team up for U19 doubles success in Lanarkshire Junior Open

21 May 2025

Caithness Junior Badminton Club players Sophie Mackay and Chloe Mackenzie took part in the Lanarkshire U15/U19 Junior Open in East Kilbride.


Ross tops the standings after final round of Dunnett Cup

21 May 2025
Ross tops the standings after final round of Dunnett Cup

Ross tops the standings after final round of Dunnett Cup

21 May 2025

A firm and fast-running course coupled with a week of sunshine provided the platform for some impressive scores to be recorded at Reay.


‘The atmosphere was electric’: Dounreay duo share their marathon experiences

20 May 2025
‘The atmosphere was electric’: Dounreay duo share their marathon experiences

‘The atmosphere was electric’: Dounreay duo share their marathon experiences

20 May 2025

After running the London Marathon, Julieanne Leslie said “the entire day was amazing” while Fiona Miller declared: “It truly was the best day ever.”


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