NEWS

Promotion is the target for Acks after ‘ideal start’ to league campaign

Promotion is the goal for Thurso Acks this season – and the early signs are promising, after two wins and back-to-back clean sheets.

Wellbeing centre to open in Thurso offering pilates, massage and sauna

Based at Ormlie Industrial Estate, Revival has been founded by Oonagh Corcoran.

Community-owned solutions can ‘offer hope’ for future

Holyrood Notebook By Ariane Burgess

Trunk road in Caithness to close overnight for 2 weeks as works carried out

The A99 will be closed overnight for a two-week spell next month while works are carried out to improve the road surface.

Brora benefactor envisages stronger links with Wick Academy if Cattachs go up

Brora Rangers benefactor Ben Mackay believes it will be “massive for football in the north” if the Cattachs succeed in stepping up to the SPFL.

GRAPE SCOT! Former Wick couple raise a glass to new vineyard venture

A former Wick couple have popped the cork on a new wine-making business in England.

Scarlet throws first jack at St Fergus Bowling Club

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

Third successive Scottish men’s title is ‘super-special’ for McLachlan

Scottish surfing champion Craig McLachlan is looking ahead to international competitions in Portugal and possibly Central America later this year.

North Apex gymnasts’ hard work is rewarded

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

Update on details of fire at former shop in Thurso town centre

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issued an update on the incident in Thurso yesterday when a fire broke out at the former M&Co shop.

New chief officer of education appointed for the Highlands

The Highland Council has appointed Bernadette Scott as chief officer education for primary and early years.

Fire at former M&Co shop in Thurso

Six fire engines spent three hours tackling a blaze at the former M&Co shop in Thurso last night (April 21).

Highland bishop praises ‘generosity and love’ of late Pope Francis

The Most Reverend Mark Strange of Moray, Ross and Caithness has shared his message of condolence upon the death of Pope Francis yesterday.

New John O’Groats Trail bridge at Loth is biggest project to be completed on Highland walking route

A new footbridge set to be officially opened on the John O’Groats Trail this week will be a symbol of the project’s long-term aims.

Jail warning for 80-year-old Sutherland man with ‘appalling attitude’

An elderly north Sutherland man has been warned that he could face a prison sentence if he doesn’t change his ways.

Extra-time free kick sends John O’Groats through in Highland Amateur Cup

Saleem Bremner’s superb free kick sealed a 4-3 extra-time victory for John O’Groats in Saturday’s preliminary round tie away to Golspie Stafford.

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

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

Silverware for Liam at Midlothian U12 championships

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

Community support initiative to start at Castletown – all welcome to come along and share ideas

The launch event for a community project to bring people together and support mental health will take place at the Drill Hall in Castletown on May 3.

‘You could not have scripted it better’: Sun shines on national surfing championships

NSSC chairman Jason Simpson hailed the Scottish National Surfing Championships as ‘probably the best-organised competition I’ve been involved with’.