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Breezy conditions as just two riders break 30 minutes in Wick 10-mile TT

30 April 2025
Breezy conditions as just two riders break 30 minutes in Wick 10-mile TT

Breezy conditions as just two riders break 30 minutes in Wick 10-mile TT

30 April 2025

Seven riders took part in Wick Wheelers’ second time trial of the season on a cool night.


Birdies aplenty as Efemey leads charge for handicap trophy at Reay

30 April 2025
Birdies aplenty as Efemey leads charge for handicap trophy at Reay

Birdies aplenty as Efemey leads charge for handicap trophy at Reay

30 April 2025

Saturday saw a fantastic entry of 74 golfers competing for glory in the Ronnie Wallace Open, which was once again sponsored by Norbloc Construction.


Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

26 April 2025
Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

26 April 2025

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


Anderson finishes first in Wick 10-mile time trial

24 April 2025
Anderson finishes first in Wick 10-mile time trial

Anderson finishes first in Wick 10-mile time trial

24 April 2025

After a season off, Stuart Anderson returned to take first place in Wick Wheelers’ opening 10-mile time trial of the 2025 season.


Caithness badminton quartet feature in trial event ahead of Island Games

23 April 2025
Caithness badminton quartet feature in trial event ahead of Island Games

Caithness badminton quartet feature in trial event ahead of Island Games

23 April 2025

Shona Mackay, Chloe Mackenzie, Mark Mackay and Mark McCoustra travelled to the Pickaquoy Centre for the R Clouston Orkney Championships 2025.


Wick and Thurso members take Navcommsta honours at Reay

23 April 2025
Wick and Thurso members take Navcommsta honours at Reay

Wick and Thurso members take Navcommsta honours at Reay

23 April 2025

Reay hosted the ladies’ Navcommsta Open on Saturday, with Hannah McLean taking the overall handicap prize while Laura Durrand was the scratch winner.


Scarlet throws first jack at St Fergus Bowling Club

22 April 2025
Scarlet throws first jack at St Fergus Bowling Club

Scarlet throws first jack at St Fergus Bowling Club

22 April 2025

St Fergus Bowling Club’s 2025 season was officially opened on Saturday when eight-year-old Scarlet Hutton threw the first jack.


North Apex gymnasts’ hard work is rewarded

22 April 2025
North Apex gymnasts’ hard work is rewarded

North Apex gymnasts’ hard work is rewarded

22 April 2025

A busy year of competitions for Wick-based North Apex Gymnastics Club began with two floor and vault events.


Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

21 April 2025
Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

Full ringside at Caithness Livestock Centre for ‘fantastic’ store cattle sale

21 April 2025

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts, on Monday sold 332 store cattle.


Silverware for Liam at Midlothian U12 championships

21 April 2025
Silverware for Liam at Midlothian U12 championships

Silverware for Liam at Midlothian U12 championships

21 April 2025

Caithness junior player Liam Sinclair (11), from Wick, had a successful visit to the RSL Midlothian under-12 championships in Penicuik.


YOUR VIEWS: ‘This is an environmental and human disaster on a unprecedented scale’

19 April 2025
YOUR VIEWS: ‘This is an environmental and human disaster on a unprecedented scale’

YOUR VIEWS: ‘This is an environmental and human disaster on a unprecedented scale’

19 April 2025

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and the Caithness Courier share their opinions on the latest issues.


Know how to spot bowel cancer early

19 April 2025
Know how to spot bowel cancer early

Know how to spot bowel cancer early

19 April 2025

April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, and NHS Highland is taking the opportunity to raise awareness of bowel screening, which aims to spot IT early.


Chisholm and Cameron are April Medal winners at Reay

16 April 2025
Chisholm and Cameron are April Medal winners at Reay

Chisholm and Cameron are April Medal winners at Reay

16 April 2025

It was another busy week on the fairways of Reay with some impressive scores posted across a number of competitions.


1313 prime, store and feeding sheep sold at Quoybrae

16 April 2025
1313 prime, store and feeding sheep sold at Quoybrae

1313 prime, store and feeding sheep sold at Quoybrae

16 April 2025

There were 403 old season prime lambs and 640 old season store lambs along with 270 feeding ewes and rams at Caithness Livestock Centre on April 14.


Close games for Shona and Chloe in the East of Scotland championships

15 April 2025
Close games for Shona and Chloe in the East of Scotland championships

Close games for Shona and Chloe in the East of Scotland championships

15 April 2025

Caithness badminton players Shona Mackay and Chloe Mackenzie travelled to Edinburgh to take part in the Yonex East of Scotland championships 2025.


Ideal golfing conditions as summer season gets under way at Thurso

15 April 2025
Ideal golfing conditions as summer season gets under way at Thurso

Ideal golfing conditions as summer season gets under way at Thurso

15 April 2025

The summer season at Thurso Golf Club got off to a great start on Saturday with the Captain versus Vice-Captain match, with 60 golfers taking part.


Sophie (11) makes Caithness badminton history with national title treble

15 April 2025
Sophie (11) makes Caithness badminton history with national title treble

Sophie (11) makes Caithness badminton history with national title treble

15 April 2025

Sophie Mackay (11) from Dunnet has made history by becoming the first junior or senior badminton player from Caithness to win a national title.


Thurso Bowling Club set for ‘come and try’ afternoon

14 April 2025
Thurso Bowling Club set for ‘come and try’ afternoon

Thurso Bowling Club set for ‘come and try’ afternoon

14 April 2025

Thurso Bowling Club opened for the 2025 season on Saturday with members enjoying their first game of bowls in beautiful sunshine.


Singles success for Ava in North of Scotland U17 championships

13 April 2025
Singles success for Ava in North of Scotland U17 championships

Singles success for Ava in North of Scotland U17 championships

13 April 2025

Caithness player Ava Cook won the girls’ singles in the 2025 North of Scotland junior U17 championships in Aberdeen, beating Riya Bhaskar the final.


Keeping bugs at bay with Caithness crop rotation

13 April 2025
Keeping bugs at bay with Caithness crop rotation

Keeping bugs at bay with Caithness crop rotation

13 April 2025

Gardening on the Edge by Diana Wayland


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