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WATCH: ‘One Last Run’ convoy assembles in Wick to honour teenager Kaden Askew

WATCH: ‘One Last Run’ convoy assembles in Wick to honour teenager Kaden Askew

Cars and motorcycle club members from Caithness came together on Saturday to embark on “One Last Run” to honour 15-year old Kaden Askew.


‘Do you want to go to prison?’ sheriff asks Wick man

‘Do you want to go to prison?’ sheriff asks Wick man

A Wick man who failed to pay a fine and complete unpaid work was warned by a sheriff that he faces a jail term if he doesn’t do as he’s told.


Acclaimed Thurso musician and filmmaker launches soundtrack album of award-winning Flow Country film

Acclaimed Thurso musician and filmmaker launches soundtrack album of award-winning Flow Country film

A Thurso musician and filmmaker has just released his first solo album based on the soundtrack of his recently acclaimed eco film.


Caithness amateur football champions raise over £7000 for Sophie’s Story

Caithness amateur football champions raise over £7000 for Sophie’s Story

Pentland United have raised well over £7000 for Sophie’s Story after an “unbelievable” response from the public to their 24-hour running challenge.


Software update to end passengers’ train transfer woes at Inverness station

Software update to end passengers’ train transfer woes at Inverness station

Frustrated rail passengers transferring trains in Inverness will soon enjoy a more hassle-free experience, in a move championed by a local MSP.


PICTURES: Cars and motorbikes turn out for ‘One Last Run’ in memory of Wick teenager Kaden Askew

PICTURES: Cars and motorbikes turn out for ‘One Last Run’ in memory of Wick teenager Kaden Askew

A total of seven bikes and around 30 cars turned out to sound their horns and rev their engines for “One Last Run” in memory of the 15-year-old.


Rendall says Scorries are getting ‘better and better’

Rendall says Scorries are getting ‘better and better’

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

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

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

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

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.


Orkney band Mockingbird to headline new Thurso music event, KW1-Fest

Orkney band Mockingbird to headline new Thurso music event, KW1-Fest

A highly rated Orkney band are heading over the water to headline a gig in Thurso on Saturday, March 1.


Wick harbour premiere for Covid bell-ringing film

Wick harbour premiere for Covid bell-ringing film

A film in which handheld bells send out clanging echoes of the Covid pandemic will have its premiere at Wick harbour next weekend.


Relax in Caithness nature with new inspiring film

Relax in Caithness nature with new inspiring film

A new film is hoping to inspire less confident people out into the Caithness countryside to help with relaxation and wellbeing.


Classical music star to feature in Thurso cinema screenings

Classical music star to feature in Thurso cinema screenings

Audiences at the Merlin Cinema in Thurso will be able to celebrate the 75th birthday of classical music star André Rieu at two screenings in April.


Royal plant remains sacred to this day – as well as being a sign of love

Royal plant remains sacred to this day – as well as being a sign of love

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


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

‘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’

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


Son urges people to donate blood after seeing real benefits for dad

Son urges people to donate blood after seeing real benefits for dad

It wasn’t until his dad contracted leukemia that Neil Urquhart began donating blood regularly.


Personal experience of Thor House care, Grid constraints make power useless and Concerns at Altnabreac plans

Personal experience of Thor House care, Grid constraints make power useless and Concerns at Altnabreac plans

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