6+ hour, 21+ min ago  (380+ words) A team of eight students from Halkirk-based martial art club Caithness Tang Soo Do had a successful trip to the Scotland Tang Soo Do Scottish Championships held in Inverness. This competition was a commemorative event to mark 40 years in martial…...

3+ hour, 43+ min ago  (731+ words) The owner of Thurso's newest eatery has spoken out to address a wave of online controversy, promising to make full amends for operational issues that occurred while he was away on an emergency family trip. Danny Jackson, owner of The…...

7+ hour, 38+ min ago  (383+ words) Scotland supporters from Caithness didn't get downhearted when their World Cup travel plans were disrupted by stormy weather. They responded to a flight delay in Nashville by having a "wee party" in the airport terminal " and giving an uplifting rendition…...

11+ hour, 49+ min ago  (914+ words) A Caithness head teacher has said the government's proposed ban on social media for under-16s is a "good move" that sends a "positive message" to parents and pupils. The UK government's proposal to ban social media apps for young people…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (530+ words) NHS Highland's smoking cessation nurse for Caithness has been thanked for giving "a stark reminder" about the risks associated with vaping " among young people in particular. Allan Bruce, chairman of the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council (RBWCC), wrote to…...

2+ day, 8+ hour ago  (153+ words) The concluding rounds of the county triples were held on the Rosebank green, with the trophy going to St Fergus after an all-Wick final. Two teams from each of the clubs in Caithness " Thurso, Rosebank, St Fergus and Lybster " went…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago  (1054+ words) Castletown's players have been praised for the "hard work and hunger" they showed in seeing off Wick Groats in midweek. The village side ran out 4-1 winners in Tuesday night's Caithness AFA Division One fixture at Back Park. Manager Tom Mc…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (281+ words) A Lyth-based model and stable owner has smashed her fundraising target after leading an emotional 12-mile charity trek along the coast in memory of her late father. Natalie Oag, owner of the Horsin' Around stables, organised the special event to…...

3+ day, 12+ hour ago  (522+ words) This year's vintage and classic rally at John O'Groats set new records by attracting 200-plus entries and a crowd of more than 4000 spectators. Organisers paid tribute to the "commitment, enthusiasm and teamwork" of the dedicated team of volunteers who stage…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago  (202+ words) Wick Amateur Swimming Club welcomed Tain Amateur Swimming Club for a head-to-head competition at East Caithness Community Facility. It was the first meet outwith its annual club gala that Wick had hosted. The event drew a large number of entries…...