NEWS

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Beneath the cliffs of Caithness – a sea kayak trip from Latheronwheel to Dunbeath

John Davidson joins Ben MacGregor for a short paddle down the east coast of Caithness as the pair enjoy ideal conditions for exploring the shore

McKenna will urge Caithness Ladies to improve in front of goal

Head coach Tom McKenna will challenge Caithness Ladies to show a more clinical edge in their next SWF Highlands and Islands League campaign.

Nicky Marr: It's better to be safe than sorry with cancer screenings

What do they say – better safe than sorry? Go for the scans, get checked out.

Last House pub in John O’Groats celebrates its Good Beer Guide credentials

Campaign for Real Ale officials travelled to John O'Groats to congratulate the Last House pub for making it into this year's Good Beer Guide.

Three months of roadworks to get under way at busy Thurso junction

A three-month programme of roadworks is about to get under way at a busy Thurso junction in a bid to improve safety and "better serve the community".

Community council elections to take place in Thurso and Watten and eight other areas in the Highlands

One hundred and sixteen community councils formed without requiring a ballot

Council calls for Highland communities to ask for support to help local roads be winter-ready

Residents across the Highlands are being encouraged to get in touch with the council's resilience team to help local communities be ready for winter.

Reigning champions Seaview make flawless start to darts season

Seaview made a perfect start to their Wick and District Darts League first division campaign, winning without reply against a new-look Harper's side.

Wildflower poem earns Caithness youngster a commendation in Highland contest

Halkirk's Ruby Everett was among half-a-dozen youngsters whose poems won commendations from across the Highland Council area.

Wick woman's double whammy pothole plight costs close to £300

A young mum spoke about the damage caused to her car after two pothole incidents on Wick's streets in the space of a few weeks.

Darren takes third place after two rounds of Northern Challenge

Darren Bain raced in the second round of the Northern Challenge at the Boyndie track at the weekend, looking to build on his first-round victory.

TRAVEL UPDATE: Lines reopen between Inverness and south after repair to flood damage

ScotRail have confirmed that lines have reopened between Inverness and locations in the south.

Flights between Inverness and Luton cancelled after blaze at Luton airport car park

All flights have been suspended in and out of Luton.

Webinars offer opportunity to talk tourism in Caithness and Sutherland

Businesses and communities in Caithness and Sutherland are being invited to take part in a series of Talking Tourism webinars over autumn and winter.

We are so proud of Abbie: Family's £6700 donation to Highland Hospice

A fundraising darts tournament in memory of much-loved Elaine MacKenzie has resulted in more than £6700 being presented to Highland Hospice.

Reay Golf Club: Senior winners receive prizes after Stableford competition

Players in the senior section at Reay have been competing over the summer months every Thursday in the North Point Senior Stableford competition.

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: Visitor Levy would 'make business owners unofficial tax collectors'

He says this is 'another example of the Scottish government proposing ill-conceived laws to cover the budget shortfalls.'

Thurso United under-14s are double winners in county competitions

Thurso United's under-14 squad achieved a league and cup double in the 2023 Caithness Youth Football Association season.

Krakens' second-half dominance brings bonus-point victory in Stornoway

The Krakens crossed the Minch for the first of back-to-back fixtures against Stornoway in Caledonia North Region League 2 and ran out 38-24 winners.

Woman is 'forever grateful' to Balmore staff after moving north with her dog to escape abusive relationship

The centre helped her deal with "a horrific situation"