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Groats on top at halfway stage in Caithness 7s League

Groats on top at halfway stage in Caithness 7s League

Groats lead the way at the halfway stage of the Caithness 7s League, moving two points clear after their 6-3 win against Halkirk.


New temporary Wick post office service 'could be extended'

New temporary Wick post office service 'could be extended'

A new fixed-base post office in Wick is set to open in January – and the man behind the plans is confident he can make it work.


Santa's sleigh returns to Wick

Santa's sleigh returns to Wick

Find out where to see Santa on Wednesday and Thursday this week!


Pupils' stories will give an insight into Caithness life in 2020

Pupils' stories will give an insight into Caithness life in 2020

WICK VOICES: An update on the Wick Society's online oral history project by Doreen Leith


Covid-related job losses 'deeply concerning', says Caithness business leader

Covid-related job losses 'deeply concerning', says Caithness business leader

Trudy Morris has warned that figures revealing the scale of Covid-related job losses give a stark insight into the impact of the pandemic.


Thurso coaching role has helped me rediscover my passion for football, says McKenna

Thurso coaching role has helped me rediscover my passion for football, says McKenna

Former Wick Academy manager Tom McKenna says he has rediscovered his passion for football since getting involved in the coaching set-up at Thurso.


Crossroads kids delighted with their royal Christmas cake

Crossroads kids delighted with their royal Christmas cake

Youngsters at Crossroads Primary School are delighted with their latest royal Christmas cake, courtesy of the Duke of Rothesay.


Nativity scarecrows take up residence in Thurso church garden

Nativity scarecrows take up residence in Thurso church garden

Scarecrows are featuring in a nativity scene outside a Thurso church, following on from a scarecrow competition in the town earlier this year.


Brandon on top of world after topping country charts in Australia

Brandon on top of world after topping country charts in Australia

A Caithness musician is feeling on top of the world after hitting the top spot in an Australian country music chart.


Employment awards for Wick High pupils

Employment awards for Wick High pupils

Senior pupils gain employment award thanks to local youth organisation.


NHS Highland detects 12 new Covid cases

NHS Highland detects 12 new Covid cases

A DOZEN new cases of Covid-19 have been detected across the NHS Highland region for the second day in a row.


Coastguard issues safety advice for Christmas coastal dippers

Coastguard issues safety advice for Christmas coastal dippers

In light of the rising popularity of open-water swimming, HM Coastguard has issued salient advice to those lured in by the call of the wild.


Fun Christmas jumpers at Halkirk

Fun Christmas jumpers at Halkirk

Caithness Riding Club members got in the spirit of Christmas on Saturday with a festive themed fun jumping event.


Fish net £1000 for Caithness FM toy appeal

Fish net £1000 for Caithness FM toy appeal

A Christmas toy appeal has landed a welcome boost of £1000 thanks to the generosity of a number of Scrabster-based companies.


Wick's 'Tree of Kindness' brings cheer to the elderly

Wick's 'Tree of Kindness' brings cheer to the elderly

A supermarket in Wick is helping bring some Christmas kindness out to elderly people who may be feeling lonely and isolated at this time of year.


North MP welcomes blood donor move as 'old rules were rooted in homophobia'

North MP welcomes blood donor move as 'old rules were rooted in homophobia'

Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP Jamie Stone has welcomed changes that mean more gay and bisexual men can be blood donors.


Army cadets raise thousands of pounds in Walking Home for Christmas Challenge

Army cadets raise thousands of pounds in Walking Home for Christmas Challenge

Army cadets from Caithness have helped to raise thousands of pounds with the aim of improving the mental health of armed forces veterans.


Charities benefit from Thurso High School's Christmas jumper day

Charities benefit from Thurso High School's Christmas jumper day

Two charities will benefit from a Christmas jumper day at Thurso High School arranged by Olivia Warner as part of her leadership award.


Retired north MSP Rob Gibson examines story of land reform in new book

Retired north MSP Rob Gibson examines story of land reform in new book

Former north politician Rob Gibson is the author of a new book on the story of land reform, a subject that has always been close to his heart.


Wick Academy give a helping hand to Caithness FM Toy Appeal

Wick Academy give a helping hand to Caithness FM Toy Appeal

Wick Academy players Richard Macadie and Sean Campbell took time out before training on Saturday to make a donation to the Caithness FM Toy Appeal.


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