NEWS

Renewable generation in Scotland at record levels

Newly released figures underline that green electricity generation forms "the backbone of Scotland's energy system", according to Scottish Renewables.

Chihuahua charity climb up Snowdon

A Lyth-based model and her mini-dog have reached new heights by doing a charity climb of Snowdon – the highest mountain in Wales.

Jail sentence for sex offender who lied about letter from prison

A former Wick man who professed his "undying love" for an underage girl he committed sex crimes against in a letter from prison has been jailed.

Tait and Macgregor win Wick darts memorial trophies

Harper’s Bar was the venue for the first Wick darts action of 2019/20 with the Karen Burke and Willie Keith memorial trophies being contested.

Wick airport needs to be more reliable and business-friendly to attract investment, say trade union reps

Caithness needs a reliable and more business-friendly airport to attract inward investment in the wake of the decommissioning at Dounreay

Far north could be training base for ops and maintenance for offshore industry

Caithness could become a base for training people in operations and maintenance work for offshore wind, Thurso and Wick Trade Union Council has heard.

Dornoch Castle Hotel’s 20-year celebration

ADVERTORIAL: As they look forward to 20 years of ownership of Dornoch Castle Hotel in 2020, the Thompson family are already in the mood to celebrate.

'Orwellian' planning system means local voices are ignored, says Caithness councillor

A councillor has said the planning system is "broken and over-centralised" after he was refused a meeting with the energy minister over a wind farm.

Greens remain rooted to bottom of table after defeat to classy Fifers

Caithness boss Sutherland rues growing injury list as Greens are thrashed by Howe of Fife

Orkney cup tie breaks up Vikings' flying start

Thurso's 100 per cent league record put on hold as Jock Mackay Cup tie takes priority

Glass trophy honours former Reay greenkeeper

Reay's senior section felt it fitting to commission a trophy in memory of Ian Mowat, who was for many years part-time and then full-time greenkeeper.

Wick indoor market organisers delighted with response

The organisers of Wick’s trial series of indoor markets say they are delighted with the response so far from stall holders and the public.

Quarter-century celebration for Hearing and Sight Care

After 25 years of serving the Caithness community a sensory impairment service celebrated in style at the Pentland Hotel in Thurso.

Main is Freswick Trophy winner at Thurso

Thurso Golf Club’s Freswick Trophy was played in windy but dry and warm conditions, with victory going to Andrew Main.

Wick vandals strike again as toilets are smashed

Councillors say they are appalled by the latest outbreak of vandalism in Wick in which the public toilets at Whitechapel Road were targeted.

Prime Minister is risking people's lives, says north MP

Report warns medical supplies to the UK could be limited after a no-deal Brexit

Pomp and ceremony in Thurso for historic ordination

Thurso was the setting for a historic moment on Saturday when a woman was ordained as a priest in the Episcopal church.

Drop-in sessions for Bad á Cheò Wind Farm Community Fund

Money from a local wind farm community fund is to be made available to help individuals increase their chances of getting a job.

Traill Hall future to be decided at meeting

A meeting is to take place on Saturday to try and decide the future of the Traill Hall in Castletown.

Parkrun and squash club provide publicly accessible defibrillator in Thurso

Running group Thurso parkrun, working with Thurso Squash Club, has installed a publicly accessible defibrillator in the foyer at the squash courts.