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Caithness Ladies targeting back-to-back wins against Nairn

Caithness Ladies targeting back-to-back wins against Nairn

Caithness Ladies will be aiming for back-to-back wins against Nairn St Ninian when the sides meet in the SWF Highlands and Islands League on Sunday.


Thurso scientist’s ‘gratitude’ after completing epic 110km ultra-run across the Flow Country

Thurso scientist’s ‘gratitude’ after completing epic 110km ultra-run across the Flow Country

A Thurso-based peatland expert has completed a long-held ambition to run across the Flow Country to mark World Heritage Day.


We can’t stand by and let oil and gas skills go to waste, says north MP

We can’t stand by and let oil and gas skills go to waste, says north MP

Jamie Stone described North Sea oil and gas workers as “immensely valuable” to the UK and insisted their skills must not be allowed to go to waste.


Young Scorries set for Highland League U18 championship play-off

Young Scorries set for Highland League U18 championship play-off

Wick Academy’s under-18s are one game away from being crowned Highland League champions in their age group.


Alyn delighted with progress made by Thurso coaching venture

Alyn delighted with progress made by Thurso coaching venture

AG Coaching has made great progress in its first year and a half, and Alyn Gunn says he is looking forward to welcoming more big clubs to Thurso.


‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

‘Giving back is really important’: Highland firm is latest to give blood together

A team of staff from a firm with branches throughout the Highlands has become the latest to organise a corporate blood donation.


‘No alternative to custody’ after man hit with car

‘No alternative to custody’ after man hit with car

A Forss man who subjected a driver to a sustained assault in Thurso, has been jailed for six months.


Two out of two as champions Pentland United see off John O’Groats

Two out of two as champions Pentland United see off John O’Groats

Pentland United made it two wins out of two in the CAFA top flight, while in the second division Wick Thistle also continued their winning start.


Anderson finishes first in Wick 10-mile time trial

Anderson finishes first in Wick 10-mile time trial

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


Seventy-year-old Wick squash player set to earn first Scottish cap

Seventy-year-old Wick squash player set to earn first Scottish cap

Wick squash player Willie Jappy is looking forward to winning his first Scottish cap at the age of 70 in the Masters Home International competition.


£250k Caithness fund boost offers hope for more graduate and apprenticeship roles in far north

£250k Caithness fund boost offers hope for more graduate and apprenticeship roles in far north

A quarter of a million pounds has been pledged to help create further jobs and training opportunities in the far north.


Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

Spending watchdog warns of Highland Council ‘challenges’ in delivering vision on roads, transport, buildings and digital

A public spending watchdog says Highland Council faces “challenges” in delivering ambitious infrastructure improvements in the next 20 years.


Caithness badminton quartet feature in trial event ahead of Island Games

Caithness badminton quartet feature in trial event ahead of Island Games

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


Call for inheritance tax changes to be paused during farm profitability review

Call for inheritance tax changes to be paused during farm profitability review

A farming union leader is urging the UK government to call a halt to changes to inheritance tax until a review into farm profitability is complete.


Wick Ladies’ Day Tipsy Tea Party raises almost £2400 for charity

Wick Ladies’ Day Tipsy Tea Party raises almost £2400 for charity

The annual Ladies’ Day Tipsy Tea Party organised by MS People Caithness raised almost £2400 as guests gathered in their stylish outfits.


From historic cars to holiday memories as Halkirk centre opens for season

From historic cars to holiday memories as Halkirk centre opens for season

Summer holiday mementoes and plastic suits created for the nuclear industry are among the exhibits at Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre.


History-making moment is highlight of school pupils’ football careers to date

History-making moment is highlight of school pupils’ football careers to date

The North of Scotland senior boys’ team were presented with the Scottish Cup trophy at Ross County’s stadium.


All aboard as vintage mini bus set to arrive at John O’Groats!

All aboard as vintage mini bus set to arrive at John O’Groats!

A trio of passengers are set to arrive in John O’Groats on Friday - on a tiny vintage bus.


Wick and Thurso members take Navcommsta honours at Reay

Wick and Thurso members take Navcommsta honours at Reay

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


Violin triumph for Thurso teen at National Youth Orchestra of Scotland concert

Violin triumph for Thurso teen at National Youth Orchestra of Scotland concert

A Thurso teenager, taught violin by her mother, was delighted to play in a concert with the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland.


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