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Researchers say Caithness should be proud of ‘elite midwife’ Christian Couper

University researchers have said that Caithness should be proud of an “elite midwife” from two centuries ago who delivered almost 4000 babies.

‘It’s up there with gala week now’: Wick RNLI set for Harbour Day

Lifeboat volunteers are hoping the “phenomenal” level of support for the annual Wick RNLI Harbour Day continues this weekend.

Nations Senior Cup was ‘an amazing experience’ for Caithness badminton trio

Caithness badminton players Carole Begg, Jane Grant and John Durrand were in the Scotland team that competed in a four-day age-grade event in Spain.

Thurso’s former Socially Growing shop available as community space after makeover

The former Socially Growing shop in Thurso town centre has been given a new lease of life as a community space that local groups can hire.

Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre raises over £10,000 for lifeboat service

The annual Thurso RNLI Summer Fayre at Scrabster was opened by Mac Macgill and featured stalls, pipe band, Highland dancers and emergency services.

PICTURES: Knockout publicity for Caithness as boxing legend Tyson Fury hits Groats on busy filming schedule

Boxing legend Tyson Fury dropped into John O’Groats for a no-frills car camping stay last night as part of a filming schedule for a new Netflix series

‘She makes a friend of everybody’ - The Highland walking group that is making a real difference for visually impaired people

John Davidson joined a visually impaired walking group in the Highlands and learned that the support they offer is invaluable to its members

Pride ‘more important’ in areas like Caithness

Dr Emma Miller has lived in rural communities around the world, and has seen the impact that visibility can have on the next generation.

Thurso players take top places as Reay Senior Open attracts entry of 72

Another busy week saw Reay hosting its annual Senior Open, sponsored by G G Mackay Ltd, with an entry of 72 golfers from the Highlands and beyond.

Pentland United looking for improvement in Highland Amateur Cup clash

Pentland United will have to raise their energy levels when they face Inverness Athletic in the Highland Amateur Cup, says co-manager Michael Gray.

Reay nursery staff delighted after ‘incredible achievement’ in gaining top marks for inspection report

A charity run Caithness nursery is celebrating after receiving a glowing report from the Care Inspectorate.

Newton Park pupils raise thousands for air ambulance appeal

Pupils at Newton Park Primary School in Wick have raised thousands of pounds for an appeal by Scotland’s Charity Air Ambulance.

Business women will be ready to party!

Support from local firms helps make Highland Business Women Awards so special.

Wick Wheelers take team award in annual interclub time trial

Wick Wheelers and Caithness Cycling Club held their annual interclub time trial, this year hosted by the Wheelers and run from Thurso to Wick.

PICTURES: Tiny therapy pony and chihuahua head up charity walk for Wick care home residents and raise over £700

A model and riding stables owner from Lyth headed up a fundraising walk along with her therapy horse, Mr Bojangles, and pet chihuahua, Louis Vuitton.

Energy costs still rising despite Labour’s promises

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Handcuffed to Megrahi: Former Caithness police officer tells of Lockerbie link

A former Caithness police officer has been recalling the “very surreal” experience of being handcuffed to Lockerbie bomber Abdelbaset al-Megrahi.

Wick Academy to host open day at Harmsworth Park this weekend

Wick Academy will be hosting an open day this Saturday at Harmsworth Park as the countdown to the new Highland League season begins.

Excitement over Pride event partially because ‘it didn’t feel like something that would happen here’

Cassie Greenford shares why the first ever Pride March in Caithness is important for her, the LGBTQ+ community and the general population.

Thurso cycling volunteers grateful for support over trishaw storage base

Cycling charity volunteers now have a permanent storage facility for their three-wheeled bike, thanks to a funding award and support from businesses.