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Swanson is fastest in Caithness Cycling Club 10-mile time trial

Swanson is fastest in Caithness Cycling Club 10-mile time trial

Stuart Swanson posted the fastest time in Caithness Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial, while Wick Wheelers’ event had three personal bests.


£100 million Thurso masterplan could launch biggest changes in more than a generation

£100 million Thurso masterplan could launch biggest changes in more than a generation

The ambitious plans involve schools, businesses and the most important local agencies like NHS, police, coast guard and Dounreay.


Caithness farmer picks ewe and two lambs for Royal Highland supreme sheep award

Caithness farmer picks ewe and two lambs for Royal Highland supreme sheep award

Kenneth Sutherland Snr picked a ewe and her two lambs from Andrew Baillie and family, Carstairs, as supreme sheep at the Royal Highland Show.


PICTURES: Cuppas and cakes for the Keiss community thanks to primary school kids and staff

PICTURES: Cuppas and cakes for the Keiss community thanks to primary school kids and staff

Parents, family members, and residents were delighted to be invited to a special afternoon tea event at Keiss Primary organised by staff and pupils.


North Highland Harriers take part in tough Highland Cross event

North Highland Harriers take part in tough Highland Cross event

Caithness athletes were well represented at the Highland Cross on Saturday, when participants in the 41st staging of the event endured hot conditions.


School sport awards in Highland have more than doubled over past year

School sport awards in Highland have more than doubled over past year

Highland schools are showing their passion for sport, with more than 60 of them now proud recipients of a SportScotland School Sport Award.


Memorial garden benefits from Wick Thistle ‘teamwork and enthusiasm’

Memorial garden benefits from Wick Thistle ‘teamwork and enthusiasm’

Wick’s World War II memorial garden in Bank Row has again benefited from the community spirit of amateur football team Wick Thistle.


PICTURES: Friend and ambassador remembered on Wick RNLI Harbour Day

PICTURES: Friend and ambassador remembered on Wick RNLI Harbour Day

The coxswain of Wick lifeboat has paid tribute to the “amazing” fundraising efforts of a dedicated RNLI supporter from Helmsdale who died last month.


PICTURES: Wild swimmers brave the elements for solstice dip and catch glimpse of sunrise

PICTURES: Wild swimmers brave the elements for solstice dip and catch glimpse of sunrise

Two groups of wild swimmers took to the cold Caithness waters around the Wick area to celebrate the rising of the summer solstice sun.


Book now for Tuesday’s ‘Caithness Experience Matters Advisory Panel’ at Pulteney Centre in Wick

Book now for Tuesday’s ‘Caithness Experience Matters Advisory Panel’ at Pulteney Centre in Wick

A charity supporting people with mental health issues and other disabilities has a free event at the Pulteney Centre in Wick on Tuesday at 12.30pm.


Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Comedy duo visiting Highland pubs to highlight the industry’s crisis

Thinking Drinkers Tom Sandham and Ben McFarland are visiting 25 Scottish pubs on a 1000-mile journey.


Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

Scottish Parliament called to recognise Highland community council convention on renewables project

It reiterates the demands for a pause on develops and applauds how it ‘amplified’ concerns with the ‘industrialisation of natural landscapes’.


Acks can be proud, says Innes after Highland Amateur Cup exit

Acks can be proud, says Innes after Highland Amateur Cup exit

Kyle Innes said his Thurso Acks team-mates should be “incredibly proud” of how far they have come after bowing out of the Highland Amateur Cup.


Castletown man hails ‘brilliant feeling’ at reaching John O’Groats after 1000-mile Lejog cycle

Castletown man hails ‘brilliant feeling’ at reaching John O’Groats after 1000-mile Lejog cycle

A Castletown man has raised more than £4000 for a charity close to his heart after completing the thousand-mile cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats


‘Mighty sigh of relief’ for Pentland United as holders go through to face Avoch

‘Mighty sigh of relief’ for Pentland United as holders go through to face Avoch

Michael Gray admitted Pentland United had been “staring defeat in the face” against Inverness Athletic before emerging as 5-3 winners in extra time.


Third towhead in seven days taken through Wick to Subsea 7 site

Third towhead in seven days taken through Wick to Subsea 7 site

Another huge Subsea 7 towhead has been transported through Wick – the third in a week, with others due to follow before the end of August.


PICTURES: Caithness Pride 2025 arrives in Thurso

PICTURES: Caithness Pride 2025 arrives in Thurso

See our selection of pictures from the historic day as LGBTQ+ people and their allies gathered together to celebrate.


Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Crime surge sparks demand for Highland Council to call on John Swinney to deliver more police and better funding

Two councillors say the ‘Scottish Government must show greater support for the police service’.


Pride can spark a ‘new chapter’ for LGBTQ+ people in Caithness

Pride can spark a ‘new chapter’ for LGBTQ+ people in Caithness

Although many said leading up to and on the day itself that they felt isolated, huge numbers turned out in Thurso to show their support.


Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

Highland Council to debate twin moves for region-wide controls on short term lets

Serious concerns about lack of control spark twin moves for action by Labour, Highland Alliance, and Greens.


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