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‘Morale high’ at Caithness football club after £18k funding windfall

‘Morale high’ at Caithness football club after £18k funding windfall

The club has hailed the award as a ‘huge step forward’.


Discipline, respect, fitness and fun: Katherine leading Kuk Sool Won revival in Wick

Discipline, respect, fitness and fun: Katherine leading Kuk Sool Won revival in Wick

A Kuk Sool Won revival is under way in Wick, led by an instructor who has been studying the traditional Korean martial art since the age of eight.


More walking maps printed as Wick Paths Group work nights continue

More walking maps printed as Wick Paths Group work nights continue

Wick Paths Group’s map of local walking routes has proved so popular that thousands more copies are being printed after a £600 donation.


Wick youth football club to host training camp this summer

Wick youth football club to host training camp this summer

GOAL Academy and BGK Goalkeeping Academy will be bringing a football and goalkeeper camp to Wick next month in partnership with East End FC.


‘Significant’ water scarcity warning to be issued for north river ‘next week unless flows improve’

‘Significant’ water scarcity warning to be issued for north river ‘next week unless flows improve’

Water scarcity in a far north river could be raised to the highest alert level next week - unless flows improve.


Thurso author prepares for debut fantasy novel release

Thurso author prepares for debut fantasy novel release

Inquisitive – the first novel from author Stephen DG Frame – is due for release on June 28, 2025.


£11.5m railway upgrade disruption begins this weekend, passengers warned

£11.5m railway upgrade disruption begins this weekend, passengers warned

Rail passengers on the Far North Line are being reminded that no trains will travel north of Dingwall for three weeks from this Sunday.


PICTURES: Music to their ears for Thurso care home residents

PICTURES: Music to their ears for Thurso care home residents

Residents at a Thurso care home have been enjoying music and play with two blocks of Play Away intergenerational classes in the home.


Tractor Addict’s epic challenge set to depart Caithness

Tractor Addict’s epic challenge set to depart Caithness

A self-professed tractor addict is set to embark on an epic journey in a classic tractor from John O’Groats to Land’s End.


Thurso college features in new UHI energy guide to boost workforce

Thurso college features in new UHI energy guide to boost workforce

Employers looking to upskill their workforce or attract fresh talent to the north can tap into a new energy guide from UHI North, West and Hebrides.


White-lining works in Caithness helping to ‘improve road safety’

White-lining works in Caithness helping to ‘improve road safety’

Highland Council says it has completed 150km of white-lining works across Caithness, Sutherland and Skye, with work ongoing elsewhere in the Highlands


Wick to host free amateur performance of classic concerto to mark 75th anniversary

Wick to host free amateur performance of classic concerto to mark 75th anniversary

A huge string orchestra will be gathering in the Wick Assembly Rooms this Saturday, under the baton of conductor Susie Dingle.


We’ll be underdogs in Stannergill Cup final, says Castletown captain

We’ll be underdogs in Stannergill Cup final, says Castletown captain

Captain Danny Mackay accepts Castletown will be underdogs when they welcome Staxigoe United to Back Park for the inaugural Stannergill Cup final.


Mental health message at the heart of Come Ashore Cup weekend

Mental health message at the heart of Come Ashore Cup weekend

This weekend will witness the fourth staging of the Come Ashore Cup, the annual rugby veterans’ challenge between Caithness and Orkney.


Campaigner says Wick resurfacing work ‘will make a great difference’

Campaigner says Wick resurfacing work ‘will make a great difference’

Highland Council’s resurfacing programme in the Wick area “will make a great difference”, according to Iain Gregory from Caithness Roads Recovery.


New away kit handed over to Halkirk

New away kit handed over to Halkirk

Halkirk FC were presented with a new away kit prior to their Eain Mackintosh Cup tie against Keiss at Recreation Park this week.


Student with head injury from stag do kicked side of police car

Student with head injury from stag do kicked side of police car

Inverness Sheriff Court heard he was "disorientated” after all and got fed up waiting for treatment at Raigmore Hospital.


Calder proves productive for Imlach in All Lochs competition

Calder proves productive for Imlach in All Lochs competition

Dounreay Fly Fishing Association held an evening All Lochs competition on Friday as part of the 2025 Boat League championship.


Tough wind provides a stern examination in NC500 Caithness Links Open

Tough wind provides a stern examination in NC500 Caithness Links Open

Round one of the annual NC500 Caithness Links Open was played at Wick Golf Club on Saturday, with the second and final round at Reay on Sunday.


Helmsdale solstice festival to honour heritage of ‘Herring Girls’

Helmsdale solstice festival to honour heritage of ‘Herring Girls’

A festival celebrating the contributions of women to Scotland’s fishing heritage will take place in Helmsdale later this month.


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