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Focus North launches initiative to help organisations achieve climate change goals

A new partnership between Focus North and Net Zero Nation will support organisations in Caithness and Sutherland to achieve climate change goals.

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: More to learn across Highlands after election fallout

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Miller and Swanson are fastest in Wick and Thurso time trials

There were much-improved conditions for the latest 10-mile time trials held by Wick Wheelers and Caithness Cycling Club.

Huge prize pots attract best competitors for Halkirk Highland Games 2024

The Halkirk Highland Games 2024, a traditional and spectacular Scottish sporting event held in Caithness, will take place on Saturday, July 27.

‘We need our own council again’: Caithness plea after bottom ranking for Highland local authority area

Highland Council’s ranking as the worst-performing local authority area has led to a renewed call for Caithness to look after its own affairs.

Tough challenges await contestants in John O’Groats Strongest Man

The title of John O’Groats Strongest Man will be up for grabs again this weekend as musclebound competitors face a series of gruelling challenges.

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Staxigoe to Sarclet paddle takes simple planning compared to others

Shuttles are a necessary part of A to B kayak trips, but some are more complex than others

Ex-soldier Kev ‘deeply touched’ by Normandy cycling experience

Former soldier Kev Stewart felt “immense gratitude, pride and respect” when he took part in a charity cycling challenge around the Normandy beaches.

Late Wick granny to be honoured through skydive fundraiser

The granddaughter of a fondly remembered Wick resident who passed away in July is organising a skydive to ‘honour her memory’.

UHI North set to launch new peatland restoration training class

A new peatland restoration project is to be launched to Caithness businesses in early September.

North Coast Trail looks to take big strides in Caithness

The charity behind a planned long-distance walking route along the north coast is aiming to have the Caithness section up and running by next summer.

Tom McKenna hails ‘loyalty’ and ‘respect’ of squad following Archer Shield defeat

A late goal secured the win for Orkney.

‘Harry will never be forgotten’: Tributes to respected Wick historian

Wick historian Harry Gray will be remembered for his “encyclopaedic” knowledge of local heritage and his willingness to share it with others.

PICTURES: Doggy delights at Caithness Show with quality canines judged

Tails were wagging and noses sniffing as a mix of all shapes and sizes of dogs came together to be judged at the Caithness Show on Saturday.

Spaceport Sutherland developer Orbex to open office in London and expand its Forres base

Orbex will be the first UK rocket manufacturer to establish a base in London.

Highland nine-day music festival line-up revealed

Ceilidhs galore and a broad range of artists lined up for event credited with generating at least £8m for the Highland economy since launched.

‘TAKE 5!’ with Wick Players youth workshops

Wick Players has decided to run a brand new five-session drama workshop aimed at all youngsters between the ages of 11 and 16.

Is splitting up Highland Council the solution to improving public services?

The public has been having their say on whether or not they agree Highland Council has the worst public services in mainland Scotland.

Wick Academy boss aims to ‘fill void’ in midfield after three new signings announced

Kieran Macgregor, Callan Jessiman and George Ewing have agreed 2 year deals.

Caithness County Show: SWI members encouraged by membership growth

The SWI tent saw a big rise in baking entries, while secretary Alison Hill also pointed to encouraging signs of rising membership in some institutes.