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Laura is Thurso champion for fourth year in a row

02 October 2023
Laura is Thurso champion for fourth year in a row

Laura is Thurso champion for fourth year in a row

02 October 2023

Laura Durrand became the Thurso Golf Club ladies' champion for the fourth year in a row after getting the better of daughter Emma in a close final.


Caithness-planted veggies did better than expected this year

01 October 2023
Caithness-planted veggies did better than expected this year

Caithness-planted veggies did better than expected this year

01 October 2023

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland


Campervans get a bad press – but there's more to 'the great north exodus'

30 September 2023
Campervans get a bad press – but there's more to 'the great north exodus'

Campervans get a bad press – but there's more to 'the great north exodus'

30 September 2023

Former social worker Dan MacKay, from Wick, considers the impact of an ageing population across Caithness and Sutherland, and how land is at its heart


Junior 1000 Ecosse: Deer collision caps difficult day for Jack

28 September 2023
Junior 1000 Ecosse: Deer collision caps difficult day for Jack

Junior 1000 Ecosse: Deer collision caps difficult day for Jack

28 September 2023

Castletown driver Jack Ryan had a day to forget when he travelled to Kinloss at the weekend for round seven of the Junior 1000 Ecosse challenge.


Reay Golf Club: Success for Swingers in Safari Open

27 September 2023
Reay Golf Club: Success for Swingers in Safari Open

Reay Golf Club: Success for Swingers in Safari Open

27 September 2023

The team of Mollie O’Brien, Brent Munro, Lee Malcolm and Leslie Malcolm had an excellent winning total of 207 in Reay's annual Safari Open.


ARIANE BURGESS: Rishi Sunak's backtracking on green targets is disastrous for economy – as well as environment

26 September 2023
ARIANE BURGESS: Rishi Sunak's backtracking on green targets is disastrous for economy – as well as environment

ARIANE BURGESS: Rishi Sunak's backtracking on green targets is disastrous for economy – as well as environment

26 September 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess


Wins for Darren and Jack as Northern Challenge gets under way

26 September 2023
Wins for Darren and Jack as Northern Challenge gets under way

Wins for Darren and Jack as Northern Challenge gets under way

26 September 2023

There was success for Darren Bain (Honda Cadets) and Jack Elder (Bambino class) in the first round of the Northern Challenge at Littleferry.


'Outstanding' quality sees centre records smashed at Quoybrae sheep fair

22 September 2023
'Outstanding' quality sees centre records smashed at Quoybrae sheep fair

'Outstanding' quality sees centre records smashed at Quoybrae sheep fair

22 September 2023

Centre records were smashed in the annual three-day sheep fair hosted by Aberdeen and Northern Marts at Caithness Livestock Centre, Quoybrae.


Coach calls for Wick U18s to be more ruthless after Clach defeat

21 September 2023
Coach calls for Wick U18s to be more ruthless after Clach defeat

Coach calls for Wick U18s to be more ruthless after Clach defeat

21 September 2023

Coach Derek Shearer is urging Wick Academy under-18s to show a more ruthless streak following their 5-3 defeat to Clachnacuddin at Bught Park.


Chalmers lands memorial trophy while Bracey emerges as club champion

21 September 2023
Chalmers lands memorial trophy while Bracey emerges as club champion

Chalmers lands memorial trophy while Bracey emerges as club champion

21 September 2023

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association members completed their 2023 competitions at the weekend with the annual foray to Loch Caluim.


Excellent run for Reay team in Northern Counties Championship

20 September 2023
Excellent run for Reay team in Northern Counties Championship

Excellent run for Reay team in Northern Counties Championship

20 September 2023

A team from Reay comprising Tom Ross, Gregor Munro, Brent Munro and Michael Smith competed in the prestigious Northern Counties Championship.


MAREE TODD: Affordable homes are vital to future of rural communities

20 September 2023
MAREE TODD: Affordable homes are vital to future of rural communities

MAREE TODD: Affordable homes are vital to future of rural communities

20 September 2023

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


Caithness Cycling Club: Washington below his best form in Drumoak time trial

20 September 2023
Caithness Cycling Club: Washington below his best form in Drumoak time trial

Caithness Cycling Club: Washington below his best form in Drumoak time trial

20 September 2023

Caithness Cycling Club rider Alasdair Washington travelled to Banchory for the Drumoak 10-mile time trial, promoted by Aberdeen Wheelers.


Banniskirk ladies find out how to 'bling up' cards

17 September 2023
Banniskirk ladies find out how to 'bling up' cards

Banniskirk ladies find out how to 'bling up' cards

17 September 2023

At the latest meeting of Banniskirk SWI, members were shown how to "bling up" ordinary cards by using hotfix crystals to make them look glam.


Fed up of the midges? Then help bats thrive in the Highlands!

17 September 2023
Fed up of the midges? Then help bats thrive in the Highlands!

Fed up of the midges? Then help bats thrive in the Highlands!

17 September 2023

Making Space for Nature by Saranne Bish


Hawken's two beauties secure victory in final Boat League contest

13 September 2023
Hawken's two beauties secure victory in final Boat League contest

Hawken's two beauties secure victory in final Boat League contest

13 September 2023

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association members returned to Loch Watten for the final round of their 2023 Boat League championship.


Reay Golf Club: Strokeplay event sees Sutherland and Chisholm top the standings

13 September 2023
Reay Golf Club: Strokeplay event sees Sutherland and Chisholm top the standings

Reay Golf Club: Strokeplay event sees Sutherland and Chisholm top the standings

13 September 2023

Sunday saw players at Reay Golf Club competing in the Greensomes Strokeplay event, a pairs competition open to both ladies and gents.


Caithness Cycling Club: Phares takes gold in hill climb championship

13 September 2023
Caithness Cycling Club: Phares takes gold in hill climb championship

Caithness Cycling Club: Phares takes gold in hill climb championship

13 September 2023

In a very close finish to Caithness Cycling Club’s hill climb championship on Scrabster Hill, Scott Phares took the gold medal by a single second.


FIONA LEVACK: Stand out from the crowd and tell your business story!

13 September 2023
FIONA LEVACK: Stand out from the crowd and tell your business story!

FIONA LEVACK: Stand out from the crowd and tell your business story!

13 September 2023

View form the Board by Fiona Levack


TRUDY MORRIS: What makes your business unique? Shout about it!

13 September 2023
TRUDY MORRIS: What makes your business unique? Shout about it!

TRUDY MORRIS: What makes your business unique? Shout about it!

13 September 2023

Trudy Morris, chief executive of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, calls on local firms to leverage their strengths by amplifying unique selling points


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