NEWS

Caithness ladies earn first points of season with 4-0 win against Orkney

Caithness ladies earned their first points of the season after a dominant display against their Orkney counterparts in Thurso on Sunday.

At least 26 Covid cases in Caithness in latest seven-day period

There were at least 26 positive tests for Covid-19 in Caithness, and 20 in Sutherland, during the most recently recorded seven-day period.

Crofting Commission appoints new convener

Malcolm Mathieson has been named as the new convener of the Crofting Commission.

Morven Mackenzie celebrates double success at Caithness Riding Club Show

Caithness Riding Club enjoyed good weather for the summer show at the weekend, held at Netherton Farm, Bilbster.

Visiting at NHS Highland hospitals to remain at level one of Covid-19 framework

Visiting at Caithness General and all other NHS Highland hospitals will remain within level one of the Covid-19 framework for now.

Thurso firefighters' fundraising match with Rangers legends to go ahead next June

A new date has been set next summer for a fundraising football match between Thurso firefighters and a team of ex-Rangers stars.

Retirement presentation at Thurso for firefighter Eric

Thurso and Dounreay firefighter Eric Gunn has been honoured by his colleagues after retiring on the day he turned 60.

Caithness sheep farmer's Royal Highland Showcase success after 25-year break

A Caithness farmer took top prizes at the online Royal Highland Showcase with his North Country Cheviot sheep after returning from a long absence.

League and cup double for John O’Groats in Caithness 7s

John O’Groats celebrated a league and cup double in this season's Caithness 7s competitions, winning the title along with the Bain and Wade Cup.

King Charles heads to John O'Groats for 40 days of songs and marathons

Caithness residents will be well aware of his namesake visiting the Castle of Mey but this Charles is heading to the county for a gruelling challenge

UK only cruise ship voyages resume from today

Cruise Scotland has welcomed the Scottish Government’s confirmation that domestic cruising at Scottish ports and harbours can resume once again

Greenpeace ship arrives in Wick tomorrow for latest campaign

A Greenpeace ship will arrive in Wick tomorrow (Tuesday, July 20), as the campaigning group embarks on the second leg of its Just Transition Tour.

Significant hazard reduction at Dounreay is ‘made in Caithness’

One of the most significant hazards at Dounreay has been removed in a 40-hour operation, using cutting-edge tools designed and made in Caithness.

Thurso pupil Katie wins Arthur Yates Memorial Shield

Every year the local Labour Party makes an award to a Thurso High School pupil in honour of Arthur Yates. This year's recipient is Katie Chalmers.

NICKY MARR: This transition feels like the end of something that has kept us safe

Does it feel like it’s almost over? South of the border restrictions will be almost non-existent from Monday, and Scotland could follow soon.

Applications sought for AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year award

The AgriScot Diversified Farm of the Year award is open to farming businesses able to demonstrate excellence in a diversified farm-based enterprise.

Grants for homes awarded to 13 crofters

Grants to improve housing or build new homes in some of Scotland’s most marginal communities have been awarded to 13 crofters.

Highland music tuition fees to be waived in next school year

A plan to waive music tuition fees in the next school year will hit the right note with pupils in the Highlands as a result of a funding package.

Johnston images provide a unique pictorial social history of Caithness

HERITAGE MATTERS: The Wick Society's regular column about local heritage

Mirages are no trick of the eye

Weather Watch by Keith Banks