NEWS

Watten wind farm event highlights issues related to archaeological sites – can the old and the new coexist?

A public event at Watten village hall on Wednesday afternoon highlighted an aspect of wind farm construction related to archaeological sites.

Ashley Ann restructuring plan brings 'single-figure' redundancies

A small number of job losses have been announced at Ashley Ann, the Wick-based firm that designs and manufactures kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms.

Charity swim by Caithness woman raises over £1500 for Breast Cancer Now

Lesley Double from Thrumster did the 10.9 mile swim in stages last month

Manson hails 'incredible performance' as Wick Academy pick up first win of season

Wick Academy produced a scintillating performance against Clachnacuddin as they picked up their first win of the season in the Highland League.

Any views on Wick police? Come along and have your say

Join the Scottish Police Authority and Police Scotland on Wednesday, August 30 to hear about and give your views on new policing initiatives in Wick.

Memories of a childhood in Melness in the 1930s and 40s

While researching her family history, Laura Adkins learned more about her mother's childhood which was spent on the croft at Skinnet, Melness

Parkinson’s support group to hold sponsored walk from Thurso to Scrabster

Members of the Parkinson’s UK Caithness Support Group are organising a sponsored walk and are inviting people in the community to get involved.

Nicky Marr: Economic case needs to be made for radical Academy Street change

Have you seen Highland Council’s proposals for reducing through-traffic on Academy Street in Inverness?

Achkeepster estate near Thurso in deer larder deal with Forestry and Land Scotland

A private estate near Thurso has teamed up with its neighbour, Forestry and Land Scotland, to share a deer larder as part of a management agreement.

Return of Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair this weekend

All are welcome at the popular Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair free event on Saturday, August 19 from 10am to 4.30pm at Thrumster Mains.

RockNess 10 years on: In pictures

Take a trip down memory lane with a picture flashback from RockNess festival

Caithness coach looking for tighter performance ahead of new season

The Greens head for Invergordon on Saturday to complete their preparations for the start of their Caledonian Regional Division 1 campaign.

Smashed glass warning as Caithness bottle banks overflow

Bottle banks in areas of Caithness are filled to the gunwales with bottles and jars that are creating a broken glass hazard around them.

MAREE TODD: Digital connections are vital to Highlands and Islands

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd

Newly crowned champions Wick Groats have become 'stronger and stronger'

Newly crowned champions Wick Groats have become "stronger and stronger" as the 2023 season has progressed, according to their manager Kevin Anderson.

We'll show utmost respect to Keiss in play-off, says Castletown manager

Tom McKenna has insisted Castletown will show "the utmost respect" to Keiss when the teams meet in Friday's relegation/promotion play-off in Wick.

Large show of hill lambs from Caithness and Sutherland at Quoybrae livestock centre

Quoybrae, Aberdeen & Northern Marts sold 6799 prime and store lambs, feeding ewes and rams incorporating Dunbeath, Bettyhill, Forsinard and north-west

Wick daycare service manager 'delighted' with recognition for staff team

Changes made at the centre resulted in a rating of "very good" following an unannounced visit.

Caithness Ladies 'moving in right direction' after victory over Sutherland

Head coach Tom McKenna says Caithness Ladies are showing that they can now compete with the best teams in the SWF Highlands and Islands League.

Wick club members visit Spittal and Mey gardens

Wick and District Gardening Club's latest day out involved visits to the Auld Post Office B&B in Spittal and the garden at the Castle of Mey.