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Sunday saw some fantastic scoring in sunny conditions as Reay Golf Club hosted round one of the Dunnett Cup competition.

A Halkirk man has been cleared on a careless driving charge. Sheriff Neil Wilson said it was impossible to establish who was to blame for a collision.

The A9 is set to be closed in several locations in Caithness and Sutherland next month as works are carried out to improve the road surface.

Highland Council says Wick’s refurbished public conveniences are on course to be up and running by next month, four years after they were shut.

Danny Miller has led the way in the opening two weeks of Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile time trials, with second places going to Ewen Scott and Derek Fraser.

Four members of Caithness Junior Badminton Club travelled to Perth for the under-13 and under-17 Badminton Scotland National Junior Championships.

Members of the public were concerned when they observed a Wick man holding a knife in a local street and contacted the police.

The Crown Bar team won the Wick and District Pool League for the third successive year.

The archaeological dig at Sarclet for the remains of a 15th-century stronghold called Thurster Tower has started up again this year.

Davie Allan described his return to competitive football as “a good test” after making a welcome appearance in Wick’s 1-1 draw with Banks O’ Dee.

The new World War II heritage trail shows how Wick was transformed from “a sleepy little town” into having a key role in the fight against the Nazis.

A well-attended opening day at Lybster Bowling Club began with the presentation of the first jack to the club’s youngest member, Mhairi Kirk.

Record eight-times winners Pentland United are targeting another deep run in the Highland Amateur Cup after edging out near neighbours Castletown.

A Royal Air Force pilot has praised Caithness At War for raising awareness of the sacrifices that were made during the conflict of 1939 to 1945.

A Thurso resident contacted the police when he saw two men 'grappling' with each other next door.

Last month saw Wick-based gymnastics club members attend their first competitions of 2024 and achieve great success.

Improved results on the road will be a key aim for Wick Academy next season, according to supporters’ player of the year Owen Harrold.

Gary Manson emphasised that Wick Academy have “progressed massively” against the leading teams this season after they drew 1-1 with Banks O’ Dee.

Thurso Netball Club’s latest outing in the Highland and Moray league brought a convincing 59-19 victory over Lossie North in Inverness.

Members of Wick and District Gardening Club visited Christine Mackay’s garden in Lybster and were amazed at the variety of daffodils in bloom.