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Nations Senior Cup was ‘an amazing experience’ for Caithness badminton trio

18 June 2025
Nations Senior Cup was ‘an amazing experience’ for Caithness badminton trio

Nations Senior Cup was ‘an amazing experience’ for Caithness badminton trio

18 June 2025

Caithness badminton players Carole Begg, Jane Grant and John Durrand were in the Scotland team that competed in a four-day age-grade event in Spain.


‘What we have created is amazing’: Come Ashore Cup set to raise £9000

10 June 2025
‘What we have created is amazing’: Come Ashore Cup set to raise £9000

‘What we have created is amazing’: Come Ashore Cup set to raise £9000

10 June 2025

The Come Ashore Cup continues to go from strength to strength as the fourth staging of the event in Kirkwall at the weekend proved a big attraction.


Mental health message at the heart of Come Ashore Cup weekend

04 June 2025
Mental health message at the heart of Come Ashore Cup weekend

Mental health message at the heart of Come Ashore Cup weekend

04 June 2025

This weekend will witness the fourth staging of the Come Ashore Cup, the annual rugby veterans’ challenge between Caithness and Orkney.


Magnificent seven for Cannop as Caithness 2nd XV clinch North Division 3 crown

21 May 2025
Magnificent seven for Cannop as Caithness 2nd XV clinch North Division 3 crown

Magnificent seven for Cannop as Caithness 2nd XV clinch North Division 3 crown

21 May 2025

The Yellows are celebrating their first ever title success after clinching Caledonia North Division Three on Saturday.


Yellows are aiming to clinch Caley North 3 title

15 May 2025
Yellows are aiming to clinch Caley North 3 title

Yellows are aiming to clinch Caley North 3 title

15 May 2025

Caithness 2nd XV can clinch Caley North League Division 3 if they secure a win in their final match, at home to Fraserburgh this weekend.


‘Maybe they need to hear a different voice’: Boyd steps down as Greens’ head coach

14 May 2025
‘Maybe they need to hear a different voice’: Boyd steps down as Greens’ head coach

‘Maybe they need to hear a different voice’: Boyd steps down as Greens’ head coach

14 May 2025

Caithness Rugby Club is looking for a new head coach for its men’s 1st XV after parting company with Cameron Boyd.


Greens and Krakens miss out on main honours in Kirkwall

07 May 2025
Greens and Krakens miss out on main honours in Kirkwall

Greens and Krakens miss out on main honours in Kirkwall

07 May 2025

The Greens and the Krakens rounded off their respective seasons with a trip across the Pentland Firth to take part in the annual Orkney Sevens.


Dunnet beach wheelchair scheme aims to be up and running this year

02 May 2025
Dunnet beach wheelchair scheme aims to be up and running this year

Dunnet beach wheelchair scheme aims to be up and running this year

02 May 2025

Dunnet Bay is set to be the latest Scottish beach where access will be afforded to people whose mobility issues prevent them from enjoying the seaside


Thurso ‘successful’ paths work is welcomed

26 April 2025
Thurso ‘successful’ paths work is welcomed

Thurso ‘successful’ paths work is welcomed

26 April 2025

Thurso Highland councillor Ron Gunn has welcomed the completion of work centring on two popular footpaths in the.


‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

25 April 2025
‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

25 April 2025

A far north councillor has hit out at the toll taken on elected politicians by people who carry out misinformed, corrosive social media attacks.


Seventy-year-old Wick squash player set to earn first Scottish cap

24 April 2025
Seventy-year-old Wick squash player set to earn first Scottish cap

Seventy-year-old Wick squash player set to earn first Scottish cap

24 April 2025

Wick squash player Willie Jappy is looking forward to winning his first Scottish cap at the age of 70 in the Masters Home International competition.


Wick anti-social behaviour concerns raised with Caithness police inspector

21 April 2025
Wick anti-social behaviour concerns raised with Caithness police inspector

Wick anti-social behaviour concerns raised with Caithness police inspector

21 April 2025

Community leaders have taken police to task for their response times to reports of vandalism in the far north.


Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

20 April 2025
Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

20 April 2025

Bower could regain its community voice by merging with a neighbouring area.


North Police could be ejected as Greens are hit by call-off curse

10 April 2025
North Police could be ejected as Greens are hit by call-off curse

North Police could be ejected as Greens are hit by call-off curse

10 April 2025

Caithness had been preparing for the final game of the Caley 1 North Conference season, but Aberdeen-based North Police were unable to raise a side.


Tamzin set for Six Nations U18 festival after Scotland call-up

10 April 2025
Tamzin set for Six Nations U18 festival after Scotland call-up

Tamzin set for Six Nations U18 festival after Scotland call-up

10 April 2025

Tamzin Rosie, from Reiss, is again to represent Scotland after being called up to play in the Six Nations under-18 women’s rugby festival in England.


‘Reality check’ for Krakens in National Shield semi-final loss at Greenock

09 April 2025
‘Reality check’ for Krakens in National Shield semi-final loss at Greenock

‘Reality check’ for Krakens in National Shield semi-final loss at Greenock

09 April 2025

The Krakens’ National Shield campaign was derailed at the semi-final stage when they were convincingly beaten at the home of Greenock Wanderers.


Impacts of Dounreay radioactive discharges to be focus of new research

09 April 2025
Impacts of Dounreay radioactive discharges to be focus of new research

Impacts of Dounreay radioactive discharges to be focus of new research

09 April 2025

A Scottish research team is gearing up to carry out the latest study on what impact radioactive discharges from Dounreay have on local habits.


Uncertainty over relegation issue ahead of Greens’ final game

03 April 2025
Uncertainty over relegation issue ahead of Greens’ final game

Uncertainty over relegation issue ahead of Greens’ final game

03 April 2025

The Greens are none the wiser as to whether they would get relegated were they to finish bottom of the Caledonia 1 North Conference.


‘Everyone is really excited’: Krakens set for National Shield semi-final

03 April 2025
‘Everyone is really excited’: Krakens set for National Shield semi-final

‘Everyone is really excited’: Krakens set for National Shield semi-final

03 April 2025

The Krakens head for the Clyde coast to play Greenock Wanderers with their sights set on earning a return appearance at the home of Scottish rugby.


Dounreay more likely to build up than knock down

26 March 2025
Dounreay more likely to build up than knock down

Dounreay more likely to build up than knock down

26 March 2025

People are being warned not to expect any of Dounreay’s former fuel or waste buildings to be levelled any time soon.


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