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Police appeal over vandalism at Thurso tennis courts

Police appeal over vandalism at Thurso tennis courts

Police appeal over vandalism at Thurso tennis courts

20 March 2025

Ongoing episodes of vandalism in Thurso sparked a police appeal for information.


Caithness Pony Club winter showjumping league winners

Caithness Pony Club winter showjumping league winners

Caithness Pony Club winter showjumping league winners

20 March 2025

There was a double success for Rachel MacGregor on her pony Rubble and a maximum 18 points for Tabitha Patterson on Bronllys Another Cherry.


Youth international in Hungary was ‘amazing trip’ for Sophie (11)

Youth international in Hungary was ‘amazing trip’ for Sophie (11)

Youth international in Hungary was ‘amazing trip’ for Sophie (11)

20 March 2025

Eleven-year-old Sophie Mackay from Dunnet competed as part of the Scottish team in the Multi Alarm U13 U15 Youth International in Hungary.


Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

Wildfire risk rated “very high” to “extreme” across the Highlands and Moray

20 March 2025

Firefighters warned that areas of the Highlands will experience a very high risk of wildfires tomorrow with some areas deemed at extreme risk.


Sammie and Ryan make it a family double in memorial pairs

Sammie and Ryan make it a family double in memorial pairs

Sammie and Ryan make it a family double in memorial pairs

20 March 2025

Sammie Campbell won the Alice Coghill Memorial Cup this week, while her brother Ryan was one half of the winning duo in the Colin Perry pairs event.


Wick native competes at world’s first Muay Thai stadium in Bangkok

Wick native competes at world’s first Muay Thai stadium in Bangkok

Wick native competes at world’s first Muay Thai stadium in Bangkok

20 March 2025

Luke McDowall moved from Wick to Inverness in 2018, but has spent the last couple of months in Thailand.


Krakens have plenty of momentum going into quarter-final clash

Krakens have plenty of momentum going into quarter-final clash

Krakens have plenty of momentum going into quarter-final clash

19 March 2025

Caithness Krakens will bid to extend their unbeaten season on Sunday when they host Broughton in the quarter-finals of the National Shield.


Caithness hotelier warns visitor levy plans are ‘flawed’ and ‘bad for Highlands’

Caithness hotelier warns visitor levy plans are ‘flawed’ and ‘bad for Highlands’

Caithness hotelier warns visitor levy plans are ‘flawed’ and ‘bad for Highlands’

19 March 2025

Hotelier Andrew Mackay believes “accommodation tax” would be a more accurate term for the so-called tourist tax being proposed for the Highlands.


Anglers recover from league setback to reach North Caledonian Cup semi-finals

Anglers recover from league setback to reach North Caledonian Cup semi-finals

Anglers recover from league setback to reach North Caledonian Cup semi-finals

19 March 2025

Ewan McElroy got the reaction he was looking for on Saturday as Halkirk United booked their place in the last four of the North Caledonian Cup.


Senior Stableford success for Harness with 39-point tally

Senior Stableford success for Harness with 39-point tally

Senior Stableford success for Harness with 39-point tally

19 March 2025

Another busy week at Reay Golf Club saw action in the women’s, men’s and senior sections, including a Senior Stableford win for Graham Harness.


Thurso Rotary Club to host ‘book swap’ coffee morning

Thurso Rotary Club to host ‘book swap’ coffee morning

Thurso Rotary Club to host ‘book swap’ coffee morning

19 March 2025

Thurso Rotary Club is hosting a “Book, Bun and Beverage” event to coincide with World Book Month next weekend.


Caithness sellers earn respected return at busy Quoybrae sheep sale

Caithness sellers earn respected return at busy Quoybrae sheep sale

Caithness sellers earn respected return at busy Quoybrae sheep sale

19 March 2025

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 2841 sheep.


Caithness teenager had 1600 sex abuse images of children on iPhones

Caithness teenager had 1600 sex abuse images of children on iPhones

Caithness teenager had 1600 sex abuse images of children on iPhones

19 March 2025

A former relief support care worker has admitted possessing a cache of indecent photos and videos of children as young as four.


Campaigner warns ‘monster turbines’ will destroy views along north coast

Campaigner warns ‘monster turbines’ will destroy views along north coast

Campaigner warns ‘monster turbines’ will destroy views along north coast

19 March 2025

Highland councillors will raise no objection to West of Orkney Windfarm’s offshore plans at a site around 25km from the north Sutherland coast.


Halkirk teams round off rifle league season with double success

Halkirk teams round off rifle league season with double success

Halkirk teams round off rifle league season with double success

18 March 2025

Halkirk completed a double in the CSBRA postal winter league with the club’s “A” and “B” teams finishing top in the first and second divisions.


Sea eagles attack payouts to farmers and crofters soars towards £1m

Sea eagles attack payouts to farmers and crofters soars towards £1m

Sea eagles attack payouts to farmers and crofters soars towards £1m

18 March 2025

The bill to taxpayers for crofters and farmers combating sea eagles attacking their lambs is now set to reach almost £1m.


Shield triumph for Caithness under-14 boys after runaway win

Shield triumph for Caithness under-14 boys after runaway win

Shield triumph for Caithness under-14 boys after runaway win

18 March 2025

The under-14 boys’ section of Caithness Rugby Club lifted silverware after scoring a runaway 61-0 win against Mackie at Millbank at the weekend.


Young Scorries four points away from title after victory over Balloan

Young Scorries four points away from title after victory over Balloan

Young Scorries four points away from title after victory over Balloan

18 March 2025

Wick Academy need four points from their last two games to secure the SHFL Under 18 North title after a 2-1 victory over Balloan Thistle on Sunday.


Loss of power led to collision between wind farm vessel and fishing boat in Wick

Loss of power led to collision between wind farm vessel and fishing boat in Wick

Loss of power led to collision between wind farm vessel and fishing boat in Wick

18 March 2025

More details have emerged about Thursday’s collision between an offshore wind farm crew transfer vessel and a fishing boat in Wick harbour.


Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

Campervan voluntary charge scheme misses target by miles

18 March 2025

A voluntary scheme to get campervan owners to pay towards upkeep of facilities has raised just £20,000 - against an annual target of £500,000.


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