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Hard work is reflected in results for 15-year-old Caithness runner

Hard work is reflected in results for 15-year-old Caithness runner

Billy Sutherland has said all the hours spent training and travelling have “definitely been worth it” after an encouraging start to the season.


Thurso community trust chairperson praised as ‘transformational force’ as she prepares to step down

Thurso community trust chairperson praised as ‘transformational force’ as she prepares to step down

Helen Allan has been hailed as “an inspiration and a role model” after it was announced that she will be stepping down as chairperson of TCDT.


Yellows are aiming to clinch Caley North 3 title

Yellows are aiming to clinch Caley North 3 title

Caithness 2nd XV can clinch Caley North League Division 3 if they secure a win in their final match, at home to Fraserburgh this weekend.


Thurso ladies’ monthly medal goes to Mackay on countback

Thurso ladies’ monthly medal goes to Mackay on countback

From a field of 16, Julie Mackay took the ladies’ April Medal at Thurso Golf Club with a score of 116 (43) 73, beating Laura Durrand on countback.


Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

Highland Council has fifth worst roads in Scotland with maintenance shortfall estimate of £10 million a year

One councillor slams administration ‘hypocrisy’ over question to the leader who hits back saying he gave ‘an honest, factual answer’.


Caithness teenager with collection of indecent child images avoids jail

Caithness teenager with collection of indecent child images avoids jail

A Scarfskerry teenager who had a library of indecent online images has avoided a jail sentence.


Thurso teenager signs new contract with Inverness Caledonian Thistle

Thurso teenager signs new contract with Inverness Caledonian Thistle

He has signed a new one-year deal.


Man jailed over Caithness cannabis factory in ruined mansion plans to appeal

Man jailed over Caithness cannabis factory in ruined mansion plans to appeal

One of two men jailed for operating a cannabis factory at a ruined Caithness mansion is to appeal against the conviction and the sentence.


Caithness SWI bowlers claim trophy after tie

Caithness SWI bowlers claim trophy after tie

Indoor Bowlers from the Caithness Federation of the SWI have regained the Pentland Bowl from their counterparts in Orkney.


Caithness artists on the hunt for historical exhibition catalogues

Caithness artists on the hunt for historical exhibition catalogues

A north artists’ group is looking for copies of early exhibition catalogues as it prepares to host its 90th anniversary event.


Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

Highland Labour MSP Rhoda Grant to stand down at the 2026 Holyrood election

She says that it has been an ‘honour’ to serve the region but it is ‘now time to make way for others.’


Wick litter-pick volunteers collect 262 bags of rubbish – and a trampoline

Wick litter-pick volunteers collect 262 bags of rubbish – and a trampoline

A total of 480 public-spirited citizens – most of them children – played their part in this year’s springtime litter-picking events in the Wick area.


‘Maybe they need to hear a different voice’: Boyd steps down as Greens’ head coach

‘Maybe they need to hear a different voice’: Boyd steps down as Greens’ head coach

Caithness Rugby Club is looking for a new head coach for its men’s 1st XV after parting company with Cameron Boyd.


MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

MeyGen tidal scheme growth ‘no threat to seals’ report says

The potential threat to harbour seals from tidal energy developments in the Pentland Firth has been deemed to be hypothetical rather than realistic.


Fundraising car treasure hunt for Caithness Rural Transport

Fundraising car treasure hunt for Caithness Rural Transport

Caithness Rural Transport is holding a car treasure hunt this Saturday, starting at the Pulteney Centre, to raise funds towards community buses.


Photo competition brings a £300 boost for Wick Flowers

Photo competition brings a £300 boost for Wick Flowers

The volunteers responsible for Wick’s colourful array of flower tubs have been recognised for their efforts in a national competition.


Guest speaker tells Wick gardening club about This Farming Life

Guest speaker tells Wick gardening club about This Farming Life

Caithness crofter Sally Crowe was the guest speaker at Wick and District Gardening Club’s latest meeting in the Nethercliffe Hotel this week.


PICTURES: Highland nightscapes on show at Caithness Science Festival photography exhibition

PICTURES: Highland nightscapes on show at Caithness Science Festival photography exhibition

The night sky took centre stage with the opening of the Night Skies Photography Competition Exhibition and prizegiving at Thurso Art Gallery.


Alex retains President’s Quaich in DFFA Boat League opener

Alex retains President’s Quaich in DFFA Boat League opener

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association opened its Boat League series with a competition on Loch Watten that saw 19 members fish for the President’s Quaich.


Thurso esplanade ‘armed chase’ case is dropped – but could return

Thurso esplanade ‘armed chase’ case is dropped – but could return

The case against two men alleged to have chased two teenagers along the harbour, esplanade and beach at Thurso while armed has been dropped, for now.


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