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The A9 has reopened between Dornoch and Golspie following closure in both directions caused by a road accident this afternoon.

A crash has closed the A9 in both directions near Dornoch in Sutherland with emergency services at the scene.

Wick Academy will host Fraserburgh on Saturday.

An Open Industrial Convener at the Caithness County Show said the annual event continued to be a success to the local area.

Moves are under way to promote the “world-class” railway line in Caithness and Sutherland as a sustainable travel choice for residents and tourists.

Work has been completed on a £5 million upgrade of the electricity network on the north coast after a year-long programme by SSEN Distribution.

Decorated floats taking part in the Wick Gala Week procession will have a chance to win a new accolade this year – a People’s Choice Award.

Far north MP Jamie Stone has blamed the SNP for a “continuous decline in education standards”, even though teachers are doing “their level best”.

Keiss and Thurso Acks will meet in this season’s Steven Cup final after convincing aggregate victories in their respective semi-finals on Wednesday.

Wick’s Rosebank bowling green was the venue for the county singles on Sunday with St Fergus, Lybster and Thurso represented along with the host club.

Pentland United striker James Murray made a conscious effort to improve his fitness ahead of the 2024 summer season – and it has paid off in style.

Wick Groats will not be giving up their Caithness AFA Division One title without a fight, according to manager Kevin Anderson.

Wick-based firm SHORE’s seaweed chips are now available in more than 200 supermarkets across Scotland, announced the company today.

Saturday saw the gents at Reay competing for the Nuvia July Medal, with silverware up for grabs for both division one and division two players.

Manager Cameron Mackenzie says Lybster have a “massive” fortnight coming up as they seek to preserve their top-flight status in Caithness football.

Pentland United are potentially one game away from the league title – and they intend to stay focused as they pursue silverware on three fronts.

Wick’s provost talked of her delight in seeing how road resurfacing works have progressed in Wick ahead of the Gala Week parade on Saturday.

A far north distillery is raising a glass to 10 years in business by releasing a limited edition Caithness gin.

Acks take a slender lead into the second leg of their Steven Cup semi-final against Thurso Pentland tonight.

Halkirk co-manager Michael Bremner said overturning the result will be a “tough ask”.