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Kirkwood agrees new deal to stay at Harmsworth Park

Kirkwood agrees new deal to stay at Harmsworth Park

Davie Kirkwood said he took less than 60 minutes to agree to stay on as manager of Wick Academy. The club confirmed today that he has agreed to an…


Wick Academy overcome stubborn Lossie

Wick Academy overcome stubborn Lossie

WICK Academy's hopes of playing the Scottish Challenge Cup next season are back on track after three second half goals eventually saw off a defensive…


Blairgowrie challenge for Thurso golfer Douglas Thorburn

Blairgowrie challenge for Thurso golfer Douglas Thorburn

THURSO golfer Douglas Thorburn will be taking part in a prestigious competition next weekend. He will be a member of the north district team which is…


Elections over – now which groups are going to run the Highland Council?

Elections over – now which groups are going to run the Highland Council?

A GAME of political hardball is now under way and control of the Highland Council is the prize after all the election results, bar one, were announced…


Serco awarded Northern Isles ferry contract

Serco awarded Northern Isles ferry contract

NORTHLINK Ferries have lost the contract to operate ferry routes between Caithness and the Northern Isles after the Scottish Government awarded the route…


Three new councillors for Caithness – Neil MacDonald, Alex MacLeod and Roger Saxon

Three new councillors for Caithness – Neil MacDonald, Alex MacLeod and Roger Saxon

THREE new Caithness councillors will take their places in the council chamber in Inverness after securing the support of the voting public.


Visits planned as 15 interested in Keiss abattoir

Visits planned as 15 interested in Keiss abattoir

MORE than 15 enquiries have been made about a Caithness abattoir and meat processing company which has gone into administration. That was revealed…


Academy looking for revenge

Academy looking for revenge

WICK manager Davie Kirkwood is out for revenge as the Scorries gear up for their last three games of the season. Early campaign defeats to Huntly,…


Amateur cup action for county sides

Amateur cup action for county sides

NEW Wick Groats manager George Groat is expecting a hot reception tomorrow when he takes his side to play in his home village of Lybster on Highland Amateur…


Aurora takes right tack to a fine victory

Aurora takes right tack to a fine victory

MEMBERS of Wick Model Yacht Club enjoyed a beautiful day for sailing on Saturday with a light breeze fantastic for an easy stroll around the loch at Sarclet.…


Beach wins accolade, but for how long?

Beach wins accolade, but for how long?

DUNNET Bay is the only beach in Caithness to have been commended for water quality by the Marine Conservation Society this year – but the county risks…


Birdie start sets McAllan up for medal honours in Wick

Birdie start sets McAllan up for medal honours in Wick

THERE was an excellent turnout for the Sinclair Medal played at Wick Golf Club last Sunday.


Bremner on target for cup progress

Bremner on target for cup progress

ACKS defeated Wick duo Rovers and Francis Street Club to claim their place in the last eight of the Colin MacLeod Cup.


Brilliant round on Reay links puts Moore in the lead

Brilliant round on Reay links puts Moore in the lead

THE Reay Golf Club links has been a busy place over the past two weekends, with three well-attended competitions played over a course which is in great…


Caithness anglers net a place in national semis

Caithness anglers net a place in national semis

FIVE Caithness anglers fished the Lake of Menteith last week when they were among the 56 fishermen who took part in the first round of the Scottish Fly…


Charity cash proves Thurso team's a winner

Charity cash proves Thurso team's a winner

AN amateur football club has proved it really is a winner. Not only did players secure cup success, they raised money to try to save their favourite Scottish…


Condemned toilet block set for its final flush

Condemned toilet block set for its final flush

THURSO’S condemned stand-alone toilet block in Riverside Road is to be demolished. Workmen arrived on site this week in preparation to clear the site. …


Dunnett twins notch up bests at Balmoral

Dunnett twins notch up bests at Balmoral

FOR many runners, the transition from cross-country to track or road competitions takes places in March/April, and this makes for cleaner kit and hopefully…


Far North growth plea to Salmond

Far North growth plea to Salmond

A PLEA has gone out asking First Minister Alex Salmond and his government to help stimulate growth in the Caithness economy in a bid to counter the rundown…


Fun in the sun gives town centre a boost

Fun in the sun gives town centre a boost

HUNDREDS of visitors to Wick town centre enjoyed a day of family fun in the sunshine at the weekend.


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