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‘Tremendous accolade’ for Wick team in National Historic Ships UK Awards

‘Tremendous accolade’ for Wick team in National Historic Ships UK Awards

The dedicated volunteers who look after the Wick Society’s historic fishing vessel Isabella Fortuna have been honoured in a national award scheme.


Firefighters rush to protect mail and parcels haul after A9 accident in Caithness

Firefighters rush to protect mail and parcels haul after A9 accident in Caithness

Firefighters from Wick were called out as a precaution after a van carrying parcels and mail was involved in an accident on the A9 in Caithness.


PICTURES: Farming event shows Caithness schoolchildren where their food comes from

PICTURES: Farming event shows Caithness schoolchildren where their food comes from

Primary pupils from Thurso, Wick and Dunbeath got some hands-on experience of agriculture at an educational event in Caithness Livestock Centre.


U13 badminton championships see Sophie and Liam achieve treble

U13 badminton championships see Sophie and Liam achieve treble

The second of the Caithness Junior Badminton Championship, for the under-13, took place at the East of Caithness Community Facility in Wick.


Giant wind farm off Caithness coast would have 355m high turbines and produce 2GW of electricity

Giant wind farm off Caithness coast would have 355m high turbines and produce 2GW of electricity

A planned offshore wind farm that looks set to dwarf the neighbouring Beatrice development would be a “low-risk” option, according to its developers.


Craig tops the leaderboard in Stableford competition at Reay

Craig tops the leaderboard in Stableford competition at Reay

Opportunities for competitive action were at a premium at Reay, but the seniors did manage to play the latest round of their Stableford competition.


Seaforth ladies earn a share of the points against Comm

Seaforth ladies earn a share of the points against Comm

Wintry weather disrupted this week’s fixtures in Wick and District Darts League with four games having to be postponed.


Singles titles go to Hania and Liam in U11 badminton championships

Singles titles go to Hania and Liam in U11 badminton championships

A total of 27 youngsters – 10 girls and 17 boys – competed in the under-11 Caithness Junior Badminton Championships at the weekend.


Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your fundraising heroes

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your fundraising heroes

Give back to the outstanding fundraisers in your community with a Heroes nomination


Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow and rapid thaw to pose flooding risk this weekend

Heavy snow followed by a rapid thaw and rain could cause disruption to many parts of the Highland this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


Christmas craft fair at Dunbeath museum

Christmas craft fair at Dunbeath museum

Dunbeath Heritage Museum will be hosting a special craft night and raising funds for the local primary school next week.


Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

Caithness smallholder offers advice to crofters with six months until new pay system comes into force

A Caithness smallholder is encouraging crofters to seek advice ahead of new environmental rules that come into force from next year.


New government has done little to ease the public’s pain

New government has done little to ease the public’s pain

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


Victory for Caithness U16s but coach sees room for improvement

Victory for Caithness U16s but coach sees room for improvement

Caithness United under-16s will need to improve their decision-making in the final third, as well as their finishing, coach Kevin Miller says.


Wintry conditions in Caithness may lead to power cuts

Wintry conditions in Caithness may lead to power cuts

The Met Office says snow and ice will likely result in difficult travelling conditions and possible power cuts in Caithness.


Met Office snow warning for Caithness extended by more than 24 hours

Met Office snow warning for Caithness extended by more than 24 hours

An active yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended into Thursday.


'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

'Do this and you may not be insured': Police warn drivers over defrosting of unattended vehicles after spate of thefts

Thieves have stolen a number of cars after drivers left them unattended to defrost amid the ongoing cold snap, police have warned.


PICTURES and VIDEO: Fag break nightmare as Thurso man has dog stolen from Inverness truck stop

PICTURES and VIDEO: Fag break nightmare as Thurso man has dog stolen from Inverness truck stop

A Thurso dog owner talked about his anguish and delight after his dog was stolen at Inverness and found a few days later in Elgin.


Photographer wins national award for swimmer portrait

Photographer wins national award for swimmer portrait

A photographer who lived in Caithness for four years years hopes her success in a national competition will raise awareness around mental health.


Wick army cadet (13) praised for ‘outstanding’ fundraising efforts

Wick army cadet (13) praised for ‘outstanding’ fundraising efforts

An army cadet from Wick has been praised for his inspirational community spirit after helping to raise more than £1800 for military veterans.


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