NEWS

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.

Football club takes on responsibility for life-saving defibrillators in Castletown

Castletown’s community-minded football club now has responsibility for four potentially life-saving defibrillators in the village.

Bridge over Wick’s Telford mill lade in ‘a serious state of collapse’

Fears have emerged that a bridge could collapse, cutting off the only road access to a Wick riding school and potentially affecting the distillery.

‘A rogue and a rascal’: John Gow, the Wick-born pirate

A look at the eventful life of John Gow, the Wick-born pirate who was hanged at London’s Execution Dock 300 years ago today.

‘What we have created is amazing’: Come Ashore Cup set to raise £9000

The Come Ashore Cup continues to go from strength to strength as the fourth staging of the event in Kirkwall at the weekend proved a big attraction.

Great results for Caithness RDA at Cranloch regional qualifier

Members of the Caithness RDA branch achieved some great results when they competed in a regional qualifier at Cranloch Riding Centre in Moray.

Turbine deliveries through Wick due to be completed by Thursday

Turbine components are being transported through Wick this week on the first stage of their journey to a wind farm site near the Causewaymire.

Young people to share their voices on Highland during conference in Inverness

The annual Highland Youth Parliament (HYP) conference will take place at Inverness Leisure Centre on Friday, June 13.

Court hears of gun threat to couple in Caithness street

A healthcare support worker told a court on Tuesday of the shocking moment when a man pointed a gun at him and his partner in a Caithness street.

Thurso footballer agrees deal to sign for Ross County

He left Dingwall at 17, but has now returned as a Scotland international.

PICTURES: Hope for the future after ‘joyful and positive’ local Mod

Around 50 separate competitions were held at Farr High School last Saturday as part of the Caithness and Sutherland Provincial Mod.