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Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

11 June 2025

Fiona Macintosh of More than Motivation shares her insights on leadership.


Football club takes on responsibility for life-saving defibrillators in Castletown

Football club takes on responsibility for life-saving defibrillators in Castletown

Football club takes on responsibility for life-saving defibrillators in Castletown

11 June 2025

Castletown’s community-minded football club now has responsibility for four potentially life-saving defibrillators in the village.


Bridge over Wick’s Telford mill lade in ‘a serious state of collapse’

Bridge over Wick’s Telford mill lade in ‘a serious state of collapse’

Bridge over Wick’s Telford mill lade in ‘a serious state of collapse’

11 June 2025

Fears have emerged that a bridge could collapse, cutting off the only road access to a Wick riding school and potentially affecting the distillery.


‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

11 June 2025

A look at the eventful life of John Gow, the Wick-born pirate who was hanged at London’s Execution Dock 300 years ago today.


Great results for Caithness RDA at Cranloch regional qualifier

Great results for Caithness RDA at Cranloch regional qualifier

Great results for Caithness RDA at Cranloch regional qualifier

10 June 2025

Members of the Caithness RDA branch achieved some great results when they competed in a regional qualifier at Cranloch Riding Centre in Moray.


Turbine deliveries through Wick due to be completed by Thursday

Turbine deliveries through Wick due to be completed by Thursday

Turbine deliveries through Wick due to be completed by Thursday

10 June 2025

Turbine components are being transported through Wick this week on the first stage of their journey to a wind farm site near the Causewaymire.


Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

10 June 2025

The annual Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) conference will take place at Inverness Leisure Centre on Friday, June 13.


Court hears of gun threat to couple in Caithness street

Court hears of gun threat to couple in Caithness street

Court hears of gun threat to couple in Caithness street

10 June 2025

A healthcare support worker told a court on Tuesday of the shocking moment when a man pointed a gun at him and his partner in a Caithness street.


PICTURES: Hope for the future after ‘joyful and positive’ local Mod

PICTURES: Hope for the future after ‘joyful and positive’ local Mod

PICTURES: Hope for the future after ‘joyful and positive’ local Mod

10 June 2025

Around 50 separate competitions were held at Farr High School last Saturday as part of the Caithness and Sutherland Provincial Mod.


How an angry cat reached beyond the grave to raise money for a Thurso charity shop

How an angry cat reached beyond the grave to raise money for a Thurso charity shop

How an angry cat reached beyond the grave to raise money for a Thurso charity shop

10 June 2025

The incredible story of how a memorial stone for a long-dead cat became an internet sensation and raised funds for a Thurso charity shop.


Adjudicator says children learn ‘so many life skills’ at Caithness Music Festival

Adjudicator says children learn ‘so many life skills’ at Caithness Music Festival

Adjudicator says children learn ‘so many life skills’ at Caithness Music Festival

10 June 2025

Speech and drama adjudicator Judey Struth praised the “really high” standard and “fantastic entertainment” on show at the Caithness Music Festival.


Wick man jailed after failing to complete work order

Wick man jailed after failing to complete work order

Wick man jailed after failing to complete work order

10 June 2025

A Wick man who failed to heed a sheriff’s prison warning about his lack of commitment to his unpaid work was jailed for five months on Monday.


MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

10 June 2025

He applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’ amid her call to ‘unite’ ahead of Beauly convention.


Gaelic schools plan highlighted during Inverness visit

Gaelic schools plan highlighted during Inverness visit

Gaelic schools plan highlighted during Inverness visit

10 June 2025

Parents across Scotland will be able to ask for a Gaelic school to be established in their area as part of legislation plans highlighted in Inverness.


PICTURES: Caithness United players get advice on work ethic at annual presentation night

PICTURES: Caithness United players get advice on work ethic at annual presentation night

PICTURES: Caithness United players get advice on work ethic at annual presentation night

09 June 2025

Wick Academy stalwart James More was guest speaker at Caithness United’s annual presentation evening and handed over the trophies to the boys.


PICTURES: Record crowds at John O’Groats vintage and classic vehicle rally

PICTURES: Record crowds at John O’Groats vintage and classic vehicle rally

PICTURES: Record crowds at John O’Groats vintage and classic vehicle rally

09 June 2025

Organisers reckon the turnout at the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club event was at least 2500 and possibly closer to 3000.


‘Academically excellent’ Thurso PhD student recognised for contributions to research in UHI North, West and Hebrides awards

‘Academically excellent’ Thurso PhD student recognised for contributions to research in UHI North, West and Hebrides awards

‘Academically excellent’ Thurso PhD student recognised for contributions to research in UHI North, West and Hebrides awards

09 June 2025

Robert McHenry has been recognised as the institution’s Higher Education Student of the Year.


Thurso bowlers’ round-robin event raises over £600 for charity

Thurso bowlers’ round-robin event raises over £600 for charity

Thurso bowlers’ round-robin event raises over £600 for charity

09 June 2025

There were plenty of colourful costumes on show as Thurso Bowling Club hosted its annual Fraser round-robin charity event in sunny conditions.


Police investigating vandalism in housing estate

Police investigating vandalism in housing estate

Police investigating vandalism in housing estate

09 June 2025

Vandals are being hunted by police after a door window was smashed in Thurso.


Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

09 June 2025

The initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.


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