NEWS

MFR station site put up for sale for £325,000

MFR’s former Inverness base has been put up for sale after it vacated the building due to cutbacks.

Double class win for veteran racer Coghill in Scottish Sprint Championship

Caithness Car Club hosted two rounds of the Scottish Sprint Championship at the Golspie kart track, attracting 75 competitors from across Scotland.

Legal firm with Caithness connections to set up office in London’s Soho district

A solicitor’s practice with offices in Wick and Thurso is heading south of the border to set up a base in the centre of London.

Elderly man banned from Thurso after stalking late son’s former partner

A two-year non harassment order has been meted out to an elderly Fife man preventing him from contacting his late son’s long-time partner.

Backing from local businesses for Wick Squash Club is ‘absolutely brilliant’

Almost 30 local businesses have rallied round to give a much-needed financial boost to Wick Squash Club after it was faced with rising costs.

Long-serving Castletown groundsman praised for commitment

The man responsible for Castletown’s much-admired pitch has retired from his role as groundsman – 65 years after first volunteering at the club.

Ban on mobile phones in the classroom for pupils at Wick High School next term

Wick High School has come down hard on the use of mobile phones in the classroom by prohibiting their use by pupils in the school and on its grounds.

Simpson’s basket of seven secures Robertson Cup at Loch Watten

DFFA reached the mid-point of its Bank League last Friday when 15 members spent four hours fishing the unusually cold waters of Loch Watten.

Thurso man accused of assault and robbery fails to show up for trial at Wick court

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Thurso man after he failed to appear for a trial at Wick Sheriff Court on an assault and robbery charge.

Campbell keeps up excellent form with first place in Reay monthly medal

There was some excellent scoring in the women’s June Medal at Reay, with two relative newcomers and one club stalwart making up the top three.

Wick Groats’ delayed cup tie has knock-on effect on Archer Shield

Kevin Anderson believes Wick Groats will have to be at their best if they are to get past CK Interiors in the Highland Amateur Cup on Saturday.

Caithness wrestling promotion launches ‘urgent’ appeal for help to find Thurso home

Combat League Wrestling (CLW) says it urgently needs the support of the community to help it find a suitable venue in the town.

Lybster man found not guilty of gun threat in street

Lybster man Ricky McPhee has been cleared of threatening to shoot a young couple while they were on a walk through his home village.

Lybster ready for ‘huge test’ after thumping win at Castletown

Lybster are looking ahead to a “a huge test” against Pentland United next week after consolidating their place in the top four of CAFA Division One.

Watten earth does that mean? Confusing road sign seems a strange mix of English and Gaelic

Some drivers around Watten were perplexed over road signs showing a strange mix of English and Gaelic.

Visionary leadership and teamwork to be hailed

Nominations are open for the annual Highland Business Women Awards.

Lyth Arts Centre celebrates the sandy shores of Caithness

Lyth Arts Centre’s ‘Between Two Beaches’ programme celebrates the centre's unique location between two of the county's most beautiful beaches.

Altnabreac station saga highlights issues around rural realities

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

Thurso swimmer to compete in British championships

Thurso Amateur Swimming Club’s Edward Mills will compete in Sheffield in July after his success in the Scottish national age-group championships.

Fiona Macintosh: What Kung Fu Panda taught me about leadership

Fiona Macintosh of More than Motivation shares her insights on leadership.