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Thurso Netball Club are on a flyer in impressive victory

Thurso Netball Club are on a flyer in impressive victory

Change of venue doesn’t impact performance.


Lybster hit Lochbroom with six of the best in Highland Amateur Cup

Lybster hit Lochbroom with six of the best in Highland Amateur Cup

Lybster set up date with Shetland opposition.


OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Cruise liner at Scrabster dwarfs my kayak!

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Cruise liner at Scrabster dwarfs my kayak!

A gentle paddle is a small adventure after a difficult few weeks for getting out and about


Wick Swimming Club splash their way to success in Orkney

Wick Swimming Club splash their way to success in Orkney

Terrific performances in Kirkwall.


Gun charge ‘not proven’ at Wick court

Gun charge ‘not proven’ at Wick court

A Westerdale man has been cleared of a charge that he left a shotgun outside his gun cabinet at his home.


Warning that Dounreay could be facing ‘prolonged’ industrial action over pay dispute

Warning that Dounreay could be facing ‘prolonged’ industrial action over pay dispute

Two unions at Dounreay are to strike on Wednesday after rejecting a new pay offer from management.


Annie’s Bakery is voted as finalist in major Scottish awards

Annie’s Bakery is voted as finalist in major Scottish awards

An Upper-Gills bakery is a finalist in the prestigious Scottish Baker of the Year Awards, it has just been announced.


Book fair in Murkle Hall this Saturday

Book fair in Murkle Hall this Saturday

Local author Glyn Salisbury is hosting what he thinks may be the first-ever book fair at Murkle Hall this Saturday (May 18).


Highland nature walks group signs up to SAMH mental health charter

Highland nature walks group signs up to SAMH mental health charter

A network of walking groups which operates in Thurso, Castletown and Wick has become the 700th organisation to sign up to a mental health charter.


Watch out for killer whales as John O’Groats set to be base of Orca Watch 2024

Watch out for killer whales as John O’Groats set to be base of Orca Watch 2024

Wildlife watchers are gearing up to look out for orcas and other marine creatures around the Caithness coast at a special event.


PICTURES: Movie-themed BBQ and quiz at Brough Bay

PICTURES: Movie-themed BBQ and quiz at Brough Bay

A movie-themed barbecue and quiz event set the scene at Brough Bay on Saturday, May 4.


Second half turnaround ‘showed what we’re made of’, says High Ormlie co-manager

Second half turnaround ‘showed what we’re made of’, says High Ormlie co-manager

High Ormlie Hotspur co-manager Liam Sutherland lauded the character of his players after they came back to win 3-2.


Pentland United boss laments ‘poor decision making’ despite second half comeback

Pentland United boss laments ‘poor decision making’ despite second half comeback

Pentland United co-manager Michael Gray reserved praise for his opposition number after his side were held for over an hour on Saturday.


Jack Dunnett: Remembering the award-winning potato breeder from Canisbay

Jack Dunnett: Remembering the award-winning potato breeder from Canisbay

OBITUARY: John (Jack) Miller Dunnett MBE BSc(Agric) PhD (Edin) DUniv FRAgS. 1929-2024


Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

Turbine storage site proposed in Thurso

A storage area for wind turbine components is being proposed between two housing estates at Pennyland in Thurso.


Feeling the heat in Wick!

Feeling the heat in Wick!

The scorching temperatures in Wick on Saturday marked the fifth hottest May day in the last 114 years, according to a local weather expert.


PICTURES: Caithness captures the spectacular Northern Lights show over the weekend

PICTURES: Caithness captures the spectacular Northern Lights show over the weekend

Intense solar activity on Friday evening and then on Saturday led to some spectacular sightings of the Aurora Borealis above Caithness.


Fond farewell to Highland League referee after final game between Wick Academy and Brora Rangers

Fond farewell to Highland League referee after final game between Wick Academy and Brora Rangers

Referee Billy Baxter blew his whistle for the final time in the league on Saturday, April 27.


MP’s sessions for seniors in Wick and Dunbeath

MP’s sessions for seniors in Wick and Dunbeath

Jamie Stone, MP for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross, is set to arrange two 'one-stop' support events for senior residents in Wick and Dunbeath.


Unite announces Dounreay strike action back on

Unite announces Dounreay strike action back on

Unite has announced strike action at Dounreay Power Station is back on after over 500 of its members rejected the latest wage offer.


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