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Record turnout for annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick

Record turnout for annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick

A record 34 golfers took part in the annual Mackays’ Golf Challenge in Wick, with the annual gathering of family and friends now in its 21st year.


Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

Very high to extreme risk of wildfire in place across the north of Scotland

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has urged people who live within or who may enter rural environments to exercise caution.


Caithness rhythmic gymnasts’ dynamic displays at 40th anniversary Gymfest

Caithness rhythmic gymnasts’ dynamic displays at 40th anniversary Gymfest

Six rhythmic gymnasts from Caithness wowed the crowd with two captivating routines at Scottish Gymfest’s 40th anniversary celebration in Motherwell.


Entries open for Highland Business Women Awards 2025

Entries open for Highland Business Women Awards 2025

The Highland Business Women Awards are set to return for 2025.


Coop apologises to Caithness shoppers after hackers steal personal details

Coop apologises to Caithness shoppers after hackers steal personal details

A Coop spokesperson said they apologised to Caithness shoppers for the lack of products in local stores after this week’s cyber attack.


Feeding sheep in high demand at Caithness mart

Feeding sheep in high demand at Caithness mart

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 61 store cattle and 806 prime, store and feeding sheep.


Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

Family ‘overwhelmed’ by anti-social behaviour win apology from Highland housing association

A housing association has been ordered to apologise over failures to tackle anti-social behaviour that left a family feeling they had to move away.


Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Government agrees 51 major energy projects across Highlands in just three years

Scottish Conservatives slam quango responsible for ‘industrial jungles’.


Stone welcomes better Caithness connections for internet inclusion

Stone welcomes better Caithness connections for internet inclusion

After Halkirk lost its title of having the ‘worst internet connection in the UK’, Jamie Stone MP applauded work to improve Caithness connections.


Dingwall police launch search for Liam Long (29)

Dingwall police launch search for Liam Long (29)

Dingwall police have launched a search for a missing person (29) who has not been seen since April 29.


Highland charities and individuals shortlisted for annual Scottish awards

Highland charities and individuals shortlisted for annual Scottish awards

Run annually by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector.


Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Blessed by the Pope’s humility and grace – regardless of my Protestant upbringing

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone


Castletown player faces spell on sidelines after ‘nasty’ clash of heads

Castletown player faces spell on sidelines after ‘nasty’ clash of heads

Lewis Swan will be sidelined for Castletown’s next few games after being injured in a clash of heads during a county league match on Friday night.


RASASH shortlisted for Charity of the Year at Scottish Charity Awards

RASASH shortlisted for Charity of the Year at Scottish Charity Awards

Highland charity, Rape and Sexual Abuse Service Highland (RASASH) has been shortlisted as a finalist for Charity of the Year.


Boyndie is next stop for Caithness karting ace Jack (9)

Boyndie is next stop for Caithness karting ace Jack (9)

The Boyndie karting circuit near Banff is the next stop for Jack Elder after his promising start to the year in the Micromax class.


Village’s huge poppy display ‘for all those from Caithness who died in the war’

Village’s huge poppy display ‘for all those from Caithness who died in the war’

Remembrance efforts in London inspired one Caithness community to display a giant tribute to 1300 people from the county whose lives were lost in war.


‘They absolutely love it’: Organisers praise ‘unbelievable’ support for Wick darts weekend

‘They absolutely love it’: Organisers praise ‘unbelievable’ support for Wick darts weekend

Organisers of the annual Friends of the Glass darts weekend in Wick have described it as “fantastic for the town” after a record turnout.


Ex-Caithness copper and MSP ‘shocked’ by neglected police stations

Ex-Caithness copper and MSP ‘shocked’ by neglected police stations

Tim Eagle says 113 police stations ‘are in need of repair or unfit for use’ telling John Swinney the ‘neglect must end’.


Caithness army veteran on NC500 fundraising trip

Caithness army veteran on NC500 fundraising trip

An ex-military man from Castletown is trekking around the NC500 as part of a fundraising bid to help homeless veterans.


A9 route from Caithness to close for overnight works

A9 route from Caithness to close for overnight works

A half-kilometre stretch of the northern A9 is due to be resurfaced next month, with a full road closure in place during the works.


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