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Anderson and Swanson are time trial winners at Wick and Thurso

Seven riders started the latest 10-mile time trial held by Wick Wheelers, while six faced the timekeeper in Caithness Cycling Club’s opening event.

PICTURES: See the new Skinnet cross-slab replica being put in place in Halkirk

A replica Pictish stone that has been painstakingly carved over the last 12 months was put in place earlier this week.

Halkirk face an uphill task as Acks continue their ‘ideal start’

Halkirk began the season with ambitions to be challenging for promotion but Michael Bremner admits it will now be “very difficult” to make up ground.

How the Flow Country can boost rural economy and benefit nature

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

Class win for Caithness driver in Scottish Rally Championship debut

Jack Ryan emerged with a trophy on his debut in the Scottish Rally Championship, the McDonald and Munro Speyside Stages in Moray.

‘Real risk’ of heating disruption and higher costs over RTS switch-off

North MSP Maree Todd has spoken of her growing concerns over a nationwide switch-off affecting householders with certain types of electricity meters.

Caithness landscape will be ‘ruined by renewables’ unless SNP changes stance on nuclear, says Thurso councillor

A Thurso councillor has challenged the SNP on its anti-nuclear stance after saying Caithness is becoming overrun with renewables.

What do the next Holyrood elections hold for the Highlands?

Exactly one year away from the vote we look at what the region wants and what could change.

Record turnout for annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick

A record 34 golfers took part in the annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick, with the annual gathering of family and friends now in its 21st year.

Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has urged people who live within or who may enter rural environments to exercise caution.

Caithness rhythmic gymnasts’ dynamic displays at 40th anniversary Gymfest

Six rhythmic gymnasts from Caithness wowed the crowd with two captivating routines at Scottish Gymfest’s 40th anniversary celebration in Motherwell.

Entries open for Highland Business Women Awards 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards are set to return for 2025.

Coop apologises to Caithness shoppers after hackers steal personal details

A Coop spokesperson said they apologised to Caithness shoppers for the lack of products in local stores after this week’s cyber attack.

Feeding sheep in high demand at Caithness mart

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 61 store cattle and 806 prime, store and feeding sheep.

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

A housing association has been ordered to apologise over failures to tackle anti-social behaviour that left a family feeling they had to move away.

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.

Stone welcomes better Caithness connections for internet inclusion

After Halkirk lost its title of having the ‘worst internet connection in the UK’, Jamie Stone MP applauded work to improve Caithness connections.

Dingwall police launch search for Liam Long (29)

Dingwall police have launched a search for a missing person (29) who has not been seen since April 29.

Highland charities and individuals shortlisted for annual Scottish awards

Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector.

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone