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Pentland United players need to win individual battles in Avoch clash

Pentland United players need to win individual battles in Avoch clash

The Stabbies are the only Caithness team left in this season’s Highland Amateur Cup and they can expect a tough test against Avoch on Saturday.


Second win of the year in Subaru Cup for Caithness driver

Second win of the year in Subaru Cup for Caithness driver

Caithness driver Jack Ryan had a successful trip to Dalbeattie for round four of the Asset Alliance Group Scottish Rally Championship at the weekend.


Thurso Top Ten progress to semis afters seeing off Golspie

Thurso Top Ten progress to semis afters seeing off Golspie

Sunday saw the Thurso Bowling Club gents’ Top Ten take on Golspie in the quarter-finals of the competition and they went on to secure an 8-0 victory.


Pairs from county and beyond compete in Reay Mixed Open

Pairs from county and beyond compete in Reay Mixed Open

The scratch competition was won by Thurso’s Laura and Willie Durrand, while Carol and Colin Paterson of the home club took the handicap honours.


Police Scotland warn sexual predators in Caithness to get help or get caught

Police Scotland warn sexual predators in Caithness to get help or get caught

Police Scotland sends a warning to those in Caithness viewing sexual images of children and using technology to contact kids to get help now.


Community clean up team clears Thurso boating pond

Community clean up team clears Thurso boating pond

A local community advocate pulled together a group of volunteers to clear weeds and algae from Thurso boating pond at the weekend.


Munro and MacPhee take county championship honours at Thurso

Munro and MacPhee take county championship honours at Thurso

The county championship, played at Thurso Golf Club on Saturday, was run in conjunction with the JGC Open and attracted a healthy field of almost 50.


‘We didn’t want them to win the league against us’: Wick Groats already looking to next season

‘We didn’t want them to win the league against us’: Wick Groats already looking to next season

Kevin Anderson accepts that the county league title race is effectively finished despite Wick Groats’ 4-2 victory over table-topping Pentland United.


Special report from students at Thurso High School on Battle Of The Bands event

Special report from students at Thurso High School on Battle Of The Bands event

A special correspondence came in from Thurso High School student reporters Maisie Swart and Lily-Rose Carlise, about a Battle of the Bands event.


More finalists revealed for the Highland Business Women Awards 2025

More finalists revealed for the Highland Business Women Awards 2025

The shortlist for the Highland Business Women Awards has been selected by the judges.


Holyrood Notebook: ‘Central wildfire equipment resource is needed’

Holyrood Notebook: ‘Central wildfire equipment resource is needed’

There are a few things we all have to face up to from a land management point of view in the Highlands, says MSP Edward Mountain.


Miller breaks 24-minute barrier for first time this year

Miller breaks 24-minute barrier for first time this year

Stuart Anderson was again fastest for Wick Wheelers, from Danny Miller and Stuart Swanson, while Iain Miller led the way in Caithness CC’s event.


Near-perfect conditions for Dounreay Fly Fishing Association’s Parry 66 event

Near-perfect conditions for Dounreay Fly Fishing Association’s Parry 66 event

After it was postponed due to strong winds at the end of June, DFFA held its Parry 66 Trophy competition on Saturday at Loch Calder.


More than 40 volunteers join forces for summer spruce-up in Wick

More than 40 volunteers join forces for summer spruce-up in Wick

More than 40 volunteers rallied round to give Wick its summer spruce-up, ensuring the town would be looking its best for the County Show and gala.


Milestone for Thurso Repair Café with 100th fix ahead of July session

Milestone for Thurso Repair Café with 100th fix ahead of July session

Thurso Community Development Trust’s popular Repair Café is back this Saturday, with the team focusing on a new theme: “Ready, Steady, Fix It!”


‘We just want the town to enjoy it’: Wick set for extra day of gala activities

‘We just want the town to enjoy it’: Wick set for extra day of gala activities

Wick’s annual gala week programme is so packed this year that it will extend into an extra full day of activities after the second Saturday.


Lejog charity runner opens up about mental health issues after pro baseball career with LA Dodgers

Lejog charity runner opens up about mental health issues after pro baseball career with LA Dodgers

A Land’s End to John O’Groats runner dropped by Watten to be interviewed on the last leg of his mammoth run for the Homeless World Cup Foundation.


‘I think I’ve killed mum!’: Sheriff slams ‘arrogance and stupidity’ of horror A9 crash driver

‘I think I’ve killed mum!’: Sheriff slams ‘arrogance and stupidity’ of horror A9 crash driver

Gregor MacKay (24), from Caithness, caused a head-on smash on the trunk road at Delny, near Invergordon, which left his mum disabled and impaired.


Thurso kids have stars in their eyes at school Oscars event

Thurso kids have stars in their eyes at school Oscars event

Primary 7 pupils at Mount Pleasant enjoyed a truly star-studded evening to mark the school’s end-of-year celebration and awards night.


Over 17,000 baby boxes delivered to families across Highlands

Over 17,000 baby boxes delivered to families across Highlands

A local MSP has praised the scheme, which was introduced in 2017.


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