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This year’s Caithness festival of one-act plays was hailed as “a great showcase of local talent” after Thurso Players were chosen as winners.

Caithness Krakens booked their place in the quarter-finals of the National Shield with a 31-7 win away to first-time opponents Howe Harlequins.

One of Wick’s most prominent and popular hotels has been put up for sale.

There were wins for Castletown Poachers, Seaforth, Park and Harper’s “B” in Division One of Wick and District Darts League.

Campaigners from Encompass Caithness say they are thrilled to be part of a new region-wide network that will “create lasting change”.

Maree Todd is optimistic that “tangible improvements” are being made to limit the impact of landslips affecting the A9 at Scrabster.

A Thurso man has admitted a series of sexual-related offences against underage girls.

The penultimate event of North Highland Harriers’ trail run series was held at Burn of Whilk wind farm, with a choice of a five or eight-mile route.

Economic uncertainty and rising costs are among the main challenges faced by businesses in the Highlands, according to a recent survey.

At a community council meeting in Wick on Monday evening police stats reveal violence, drug possession and drink driving as key issues in the area.

Crofters are being warned they could be turfed out if they neglect their duties.

Caithness, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 735 store cattle.

Husband-and-wife duo Mark and Shona Mackay, along with 16-year-old Chloe Mackenzie, travelled to compete in the 2025 Glasgow Yonex Championships.

Maree Todd has warned of “catastrophic consequences” if social care providers in the far north are not exempt from a rise in national insurance costs.

The fairways have been busy at Reay Golf Club over the past couple of weeks with the women’s, men’s and senior sections all in action.

Gary Manson is hoping Wick Academy will have another strong run-in after they achieved back-to-back league wins for the first time this season.

Players volunteered to donate a week’s wages, while money also came from a bucket collection and proceeds from a 50/50 draw at recent home matches.

Leading Highland charities have joined forces in a bid to enhance disability services in the region.

John McGrath, who was 52 at the time he went missing, has not been seen since a sighting in the John O’Groats area on Saturday, March 2 last year.

A driver has been charged with drink-driving, another has been caught drug-driving and others were seen speeding during a police NC500 crackdown.