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Durrand and Mackay take scratch and handicap honours in Ladies' Open

Durrand and Mackay take scratch and handicap honours in Ladies' Open

Durrand and Mackay take scratch and handicap honours in Ladies' Open

24 August 2022

Laura Durrand and Fern Mackay emerged as the scratch and handicap winners respectively in the Thurso Ladies' Open, sponsored by the Captain's Galley.


Star find at Swartigill archaeology dig near Thrumster of 'beautifully decorated glass bead' that is possibly 2000 years old

Star find at Swartigill archaeology dig near Thrumster of 'beautifully decorated glass bead' that is possibly 2000 years old

Star find at Swartigill archaeology dig near Thrumster of 'beautifully decorated glass bead' that is possibly 2000 years old

24 August 2022

The Swartigill archaeological dig on the Thrumster Estate has reported the 'star find' of a colourful 2000-year-old bead with a yellow spiral pattern.


Castletown man in assault on father

Castletown man in assault on father

Castletown man in assault on father

24 August 2022

A Castletown man who assaulted his father has been given a chance to demonstrate he can behave.


Slicers not Hookers are first first all-female Safari winners at Reay

Slicers not Hookers are first first all-female Safari winners at Reay

Slicers not Hookers are first first all-female Safari winners at Reay

24 August 2022

A very strong wind made scoring particularly tough in Reay's annual Safari Open, with no-one in the field managing to post a nett score below par.


Careless driver fined for overtake on A9 at Causeymire

Careless driver fined for overtake on A9 at Causeymire

Careless driver fined for overtake on A9 at Causeymire

24 August 2022

A Ross-shire driver who started to overtake a lorry in the path of an oncoming vehicle was fined £200 at Wick Sheriff Court on Wednesday.


'Have your Say Highland' – consultation period extended to seek views on the delivery of area-based funds

'Have your Say Highland' – consultation period extended to seek views on the delivery of area-based funds

'Have your Say Highland' – consultation period extended to seek views on the delivery of area-based funds

24 August 2022

Highland Council launched a community engagement exercise to ask people's views on how they would like to see funding being prioritised in their area


WICK SHERIFF COURT: Man faces dangerous driving charge

WICK SHERIFF COURT: Man faces dangerous driving charge

WICK SHERIFF COURT: Man faces dangerous driving charge

24 August 2022

A young Hull man is facing a charge of causing serious injury by dangerous driving.


Highland Council approves lease of vacant Bignold House to Wick Academy Football Club

Highland Council approves lease of vacant Bignold House to Wick Academy Football Club

Highland Council approves lease of vacant Bignold House to Wick Academy Football Club

24 August 2022

But first consent from the Sheriff Court is needed because the land is considered 'inalienable'


Traffic calming measures approved despite concerns they 'would reduce safety, not increase it'

Traffic calming measures approved despite concerns they 'would reduce safety, not increase it'

Traffic calming measures approved despite concerns they 'would reduce safety, not increase it'

24 August 2022

Councillor Raymond Bremner says 'The main thing is to improve safety in those areas'


Pentland United crowned as Caithness champions after title rivals' match is abandoned

Pentland United crowned as Caithness champions after title rivals' match is abandoned

Pentland United crowned as Caithness champions after title rivals' match is abandoned

24 August 2022

Pentland United were crowned as county champions for the first time in over a decade as the last night of CAFA Division One ended in confusion.


First review of Thurso's conservation area for 45 years bids to preserve Old St Peter's Church

First review of Thurso's conservation area for 45 years bids to preserve Old St Peter's Church

First review of Thurso's conservation area for 45 years bids to preserve Old St Peter's Church

24 August 2022

That is despite the Caithness committee agreeing to exclude the mediaeval quarter of the town


Chelsea says it was 'unreal' to strike gold in national bowling championships

Chelsea says it was 'unreal' to strike gold in national bowling championships

Chelsea says it was 'unreal' to strike gold in national bowling championships

24 August 2022

Chelsea Bain struck gold as part of a strong contingent from Thurso Bowling Club who competed at the recent national championships in Ayr.


Trio sentenced over 'foul and violent assault' on Wick street

Trio sentenced over 'foul and violent assault' on Wick street

Trio sentenced over 'foul and violent assault' on Wick street

24 August 2022

Drugs played a key role in a brutal street assault in Wick by two men and a woman which left their victim with several facial fractures.


Thurso's 20mph limit to become permanent after Caithness councillors agree new zone

Thurso's 20mph limit to become permanent after Caithness councillors agree new zone

Thurso's 20mph limit to become permanent after Caithness councillors agree new zone

24 August 2022

Caithness councillors have agreed to make Thurso’s temporary lockdown-era 20mph scheme a permanent fixture.


Caithness councillor calls for complete rethink of 'hopeless' road funding system

Caithness councillor calls for complete rethink of 'hopeless' road funding system

Caithness councillor calls for complete rethink of 'hopeless' road funding system

24 August 2022

Councillor Matthew Reiss has declared that the way in which roads are funded is "hopeless” and has called for a complete reassessment of it.


First place for Bracey at Loch Caluim as all anglers put fish on scales

First place for Bracey at Loch Caluim as all anglers put fish on scales

First place for Bracey at Loch Caluim as all anglers put fish on scales

23 August 2022

In the hope that conditions will improve on Loch Watten over the coming weeks, DFFA brought forward the annual Loch Caluim bank competition.


Inspectors praise Wick care home staff and say residents 'feel respected'

Inspectors praise Wick care home staff and say residents 'feel respected'

Inspectors praise Wick care home staff and say residents 'feel respected'

23 August 2022

Staff at a Wick care home have been praised by inspectors for their "warm and friendly manner" and for ensuring that residents feel "listened to".


Summer Sessions and Unexpected Garden proclaimed 'a big hit in Wick' with over 1000 attending events

Summer Sessions and Unexpected Garden proclaimed 'a big hit in Wick' with over 1000 attending events

Summer Sessions and Unexpected Garden proclaimed 'a big hit in Wick' with over 1000 attending events

23 August 2022

The Summer Sessions at the Rosebank Playing Fields in Wick have been hailed as "a big success" by the director of Lyth Arts Centre


Council to consider restrictions on vehicles around schools

Council to consider restrictions on vehicles around schools

Council to consider restrictions on vehicles around schools

23 August 2022

School Street Zones aim to drastically reduce traffic around schools, providing cleaner air and safer streets.


Halkirk United set to welcome players back for cup derby against Thurso

Halkirk United set to welcome players back for cup derby against Thurso

Halkirk United set to welcome players back for cup derby against Thurso

23 August 2022

Liam Anderson has praised the players who rallied round to ensure Halkirk United put up a good fight in their opening North Caledonian League match.


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