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Demand for respite care ‘doubled’ as Thurso service suspended, figures show

06 June 2024
Demand for respite care ‘doubled’ as Thurso service suspended, figures show

Demand for respite care ‘doubled’ as Thurso service suspended, figures show

06 June 2024

The figure has been unearthed by a new group which is campaigning to reinstate the role previously performed by Thor House in Thurso.


Bumper crowd for Come Ashore Cup memorial rugby match in Thurso

04 June 2024
Bumper crowd for Come Ashore Cup memorial rugby match in Thurso

Bumper crowd for Come Ashore Cup memorial rugby match in Thurso

04 June 2024

An old boys’ rugby match in Thurso was the centrepiece of a weekend series of events staged to benefit two mental health and wellbeing charities.


Thurso boy who was told he would not walk unaided wins sports award

03 June 2024
Thurso boy who was told he would not walk unaided wins sports award

Thurso boy who was told he would not walk unaided wins sports award

03 June 2024

The remarkable strides made by a 12-year-old from Thurso born with a debilitating muscle condition have been marked with a sports award.


Caithness rugby memorial event will feature two days of activities

29 May 2024
Caithness rugby memorial event will feature two days of activities

Caithness rugby memorial event will feature two days of activities

29 May 2024

Rugby and farming representatives in the far north are coming together to stage the third instalment of the Come Ashore Cup.


Company taking stock over future of Armadale wind farm plan

18 May 2024
Company taking stock over future of Armadale wind farm plan

Company taking stock over future of Armadale wind farm plan

18 May 2024

Brookfield Renewable have not lost interest in going ahead with a wind farm in the north Sutherland village of Armadale.


Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

11 May 2024
Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

Armadale residents celebrate as wind farm bid is withdrawn

11 May 2024

Anti-wind farm campaigners are celebrating after the scrapping of plans to develop a nine-turbine scheme on the north Sutherland coast.


Harvey highlights progress in women’s rugby as Krakens take silverware in Orkney

07 May 2024
Harvey highlights progress in women’s rugby as Krakens take silverware in Orkney

Harvey highlights progress in women’s rugby as Krakens take silverware in Orkney

07 May 2024

The Caithness women’s rugby team kept up their Midas touch as they returned with silverware from the Orkney Sevens at the weekend.


Wilson hopes Orkney Sevens will be ‘perfect way to round off season’

01 May 2024
Wilson hopes Orkney Sevens will be ‘perfect way to round off season’

Wilson hopes Orkney Sevens will be ‘perfect way to round off season’

01 May 2024

Yorkshire-born Cole Wilson is looking forward to his first taste of Orkney Sevens with the Greens, saying: “I’ve heard it is a top-class day out.”


Heroic display by Caitlin in Krakens’ Silver Saturday success

30 April 2024
Heroic display by Caitlin in Krakens’ Silver Saturday success

Heroic display by Caitlin in Krakens’ Silver Saturday success

30 April 2024

A heroic display by Caitlin Harvey helped Caithness Krakens battle their way to victory in Scottish Rugby’s end-of-season club showpiece on Saturday.


PICTURES: Krakens’ National Plate triumph can inspire next generation

30 April 2024
PICTURES: Krakens’ National Plate triumph can inspire next generation

PICTURES: Krakens’ National Plate triumph can inspire next generation

30 April 2024

The coach of National Plate winners Caithness Krakens is hoping their success can inspire more girls in the county to take up rugby.


Caithness Krakens celebrate National Plate triumph

28 April 2024
Caithness Krakens celebrate National Plate triumph

Caithness Krakens celebrate National Plate triumph

28 April 2024

The Caithness women’s rugby team have secured the National Plate, coming from behind to beat Uddingston Selkies 47-27 at Murrayfield Hive.


Krakens are ‘buzzing’ ahead of National Plate final in Edinburgh

24 April 2024
Krakens are ‘buzzing’ ahead of National Plate final in Edinburgh

Krakens are ‘buzzing’ ahead of National Plate final in Edinburgh

24 April 2024

The Krakens have a chance to make history on Saturday when they line up in the final of the women’s National Plate at Murrayfield Hive Stadium.


Greens finish with a flourish after back-to-back wins

24 April 2024
Greens finish with a flourish after back-to-back wins

Greens finish with a flourish after back-to-back wins

24 April 2024

A disjointed campaign for the Greens, blighted by a succession of opposition call-offs, ended with a 12-try rout of Aberdeen Wanderers on Saturday.


Greens ‘showed a lot of character’ in securing fourth victory

16 April 2024
Greens ‘showed a lot of character’ in securing fourth victory

Greens ‘showed a lot of character’ in securing fourth victory

16 April 2024

The Greens came from behind against Ellon to secure their fourth victory of the extended Caley 1 season at a wind-blown Millbank.


Caithness in ongoing talks over impact of call-offs

10 April 2024
Caithness in ongoing talks over impact of call-offs

Caithness in ongoing talks over impact of call-offs

10 April 2024

Talks are continuing between Caithness and Scottish Rugby about call-off protocols and sanctions for teams that fail to travel for away fixtures.


Gritty comeback earns Murrayfield trip for Krakens

08 April 2024
Gritty comeback earns Murrayfield trip for Krakens

Gritty comeback earns Murrayfield trip for Krakens

08 April 2024

The Krakens clinched a trip to Murrayfield later this month with a gritty comeback win over Kirkcaldy in the semi-finals of the National Plate.


Krakens ‘definitely up for the challenge’ in National Plate semi

05 April 2024
Krakens ‘definitely up for the challenge’ in National Plate semi

Krakens ‘definitely up for the challenge’ in National Plate semi

05 April 2024

Caithness Krakens have their sights firmly fixed on claiming a place in Scottish rugby's end-of-season Silver Saturday at Murrayfield.


Governing body urged to act over Caithness opponents’ call-offs

04 April 2024
Governing body urged to act over Caithness opponents’ call-offs

Governing body urged to act over Caithness opponents’ call-offs

04 April 2024

The governing body of rugby in Scotland is being asked to get to grips with the rash of unfulfilled fixtures that have plagued the Greens' season.


Caithness coach acknowledges ‘sacrifices’ by players in disrupted campaign

27 March 2024
Caithness coach acknowledges ‘sacrifices’ by players in disrupted campaign

Caithness coach acknowledges ‘sacrifices’ by players in disrupted campaign

27 March 2024

Ellon are the last of three scheduled late-season visitors to Millbank as the Greens look to put behind them what has been a forgettable campaign.


Krakens face rematch with Kirkcaldy in National Plate semi-finals

26 March 2024
Krakens face rematch with Kirkcaldy in National Plate semi-finals

Krakens face rematch with Kirkcaldy in National Plate semi-finals

26 March 2024

Caithness Krakens will have to win on the road next month if they are to make it through to the final of the National Plate.


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