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Rendall says Scorries are getting ‘better and better’

Rendall says Scorries are getting ‘better and better’

Rendall says Scorries are getting ‘better and better’

24 February 2025

Owen Rendall admitted his first goal for Wick was “nothing fancy” – but he was happy it set the Scorries on their way to a hugely impressive win.


It was close to a perfect day for us, says Wick Academy manager

It was close to a perfect day for us, says Wick Academy manager

It was close to a perfect day for us, says Wick Academy manager

24 February 2025

Wick Academy’s performance against Forres Mechanics could only have been improved upon if they’d kept a clean sheet, according to Gary Manson.


Watten man sentenced over indecent images sent on WhatsApp

Watten man sentenced over indecent images sent on WhatsApp

Watten man sentenced over indecent images sent on WhatsApp

24 February 2025

A Watten man will carry out 120 hours of unpaid community work as a punishment for sending a woman indecent images on WhatsApp.


Annual dressage competition held by Caithness Pony Club

Annual dressage competition held by Caithness Pony Club

Annual dressage competition held by Caithness Pony Club

24 February 2025

Caithness Pony Club held its annual dressage competition at the indoor riding centre in Halkirk on Friday, with Mary Elder as judge for the day.


Green group’s achievements to be celebrated

Green group’s achievements to be celebrated

Green group’s achievements to be celebrated

24 February 2025

A Highland partnership that has worked to reduce waste is to look back at its achievements as it gets ready to wind up after three years.


Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

Hospital vascular surgery patient ‘left in limbo’ for 2 months waiting on urgent life-and-death operation

23 February 2025

‘Shambolic’ Raigmore Hospital staff shortages left a man traumatised after waiting two months for urgent surgery to tackle a life-and-death condition.


Young motorbiker stopped after weaving through Wick street ‘to avoid potholes’

Young motorbiker stopped after weaving through Wick street ‘to avoid potholes’

Young motorbiker stopped after weaving through Wick street ‘to avoid potholes’

23 February 2025

A court heard why a young Caithness motorcyclist was weaving about on a Wick street... he was trying to avoid potholes.


Man who made threats at Caithness hospital ordered to do unpaid work

Man who made threats at Caithness hospital ordered to do unpaid work

Man who made threats at Caithness hospital ordered to do unpaid work

22 February 2025

A Lybster man who behaved in a threatening or abusive manner at Caithness General Hospital has been ordered to carry out 130 hours of unpaid work.


Connor’s charity walk for MND in honour of aunt who was ‘always smiling’

Connor’s charity walk for MND in honour of aunt who was ‘always smiling’

Connor’s charity walk for MND in honour of aunt who was ‘always smiling’

22 February 2025

Connor Whitelaw will honour the memory of his auntie Gwen Ferguson by walking the West Highland Way in April to raise funds for MND Scotland.


Thurso swimmer is Scottish schools champion

Thurso swimmer is Scottish schools champion

Thurso swimmer is Scottish schools champion

21 February 2025

Thurso High School’s Tom Armitage took gold in the 200m backstroke at the Scottish schools championships, going one better than last year.


Wick man broke into town’s Co-op

Wick man broke into town’s Co-op

Wick man broke into town’s Co-op

21 February 2025

A Wick man who broke into a local store with intent to steal food was ordered to carry out 100 hours of unpaid community work.


Work order for Nairn drink-driver caught with knuckleduster near Spittal

Work order for Nairn drink-driver caught with knuckleduster near Spittal

Work order for Nairn drink-driver caught with knuckleduster near Spittal

21 February 2025

A man who admitted drink-driving and being in possession of a knuckleduster in Caithness has been ordered to carry out 120 hours of unpaid work.


Man faces trial over alleged abductions and abuse at Wick homes

Man faces trial over alleged abductions and abuse at Wick homes

Man faces trial over alleged abductions and abuse at Wick homes

21 February 2025

A house in Wick was cordoned off and a police firearms incident declared after George Harper is alleged to have embarked on a catalogue of abuse.


‘Madness’ and ‘absolute nonsense’: Speed limit changes criticised as ‘lazy answer’

‘Madness’ and ‘absolute nonsense’: Speed limit changes criticised as ‘lazy answer’

‘Madness’ and ‘absolute nonsense’: Speed limit changes criticised as ‘lazy answer’

21 February 2025

Proposals to reduce speed limits for cars from 60 to 50 mph on single carriageways have been rejected as a “lazy answer to improving road safety”.


‘I just know he'll be looking down on them all smiling’ - Highland car groups answer Wick mum’s request for ‘One Last Run’ in memory of ‘car mad’ teenage son

‘I just know he'll be looking down on them all smiling’ - Highland car groups answer Wick mum’s request for ‘One Last Run’ in memory of ‘car mad’ teenage son

‘I just know he'll be looking down on them all smiling’ - Highland car groups answer Wick mum’s request for ‘One Last Run’ in memory of ‘car mad’ teenage son

20 February 2025

Car enthusiasts in Wick are coming together this weekend to honour the memory of “car mad” teenager Kaden Askew, who died earlier this month.


Mum’s tribute after tragic loss of teenage son Kaden Askew as Wick community rallies to ‘honour his memory’

Mum’s tribute after tragic loss of teenage son Kaden Askew as Wick community rallies to ‘honour his memory’

Mum’s tribute after tragic loss of teenage son Kaden Askew as Wick community rallies to ‘honour his memory’

20 February 2025

15-year-old Kaden Askew died suddenly on Tuesday, February 11 after becoming unwell at his home.


Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

Will police be forced to cut Highland officer numbers?

20 February 2025

That’s the fear after Police Scotland’s chief warned the force will need to review officer recruitment to meet rising National Insurance costs.


Fine over bump in Thurso parking area

Fine over bump in Thurso parking area

Fine over bump in Thurso parking area

20 February 2025

A Halkirk woman who failed to stop after an accident she caused was fined £300 at Wick Sheriff Court on Wednesday.


70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

70mph gales to hit Highlands, Met Office warns

20 February 2025

Gales of up to 70mph are set to batter the Highlands this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


‘It was about gritting your teeth and trying to get through it’: Academy lose out in almost impossible conditions

‘It was about gritting your teeth and trying to get through it’: Academy lose out in almost impossible conditions

‘It was about gritting your teeth and trying to get through it’: Academy lose out in almost impossible conditions

20 February 2025

A spectacular strike by Kyle Henderson proved too little, too late for Wick Academy as they were beaten 2-1 by Clachnacuddin in a howling gale.


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