Alan Hendry

The first round of this season’s North of Scotland Cup will feature a Caithness derby as Thurso take on Wick Academy in early September.

LANCASTER — Mayor R. Rex Parris pulled three of the four proposed assessment increases on property owners off the agenda prior to the Lancaster City Council meeting on Tuesday afternoon, effectively killing the drainage, landscaping and lighting assessments.

Maternity-related stays in patient accommodation adjacent to Raigmore Hospital have more than doubled over the past five years, it has emerged.

Wick gala chairperson Donna Plowman has praised the committee members for all their work and urged anyone willing to lend a hand to get in touch.

LAKE LOS ANGELES — Wilsona School District Superintendent Steve Doyle acknowledged the district has received a letter from the US Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, informing them of

The 183rd County Show again succeeded in bringing the community together by offering “something for everyone”, according to president Fiona Swanson.

A family fun day hosted by Thurso Community Development Trust was based on the theme of an enchanted garden – and it proved to be a magical success.

Long-serving forward Davie Allan is hoping his experience can rub off on the young players at Wick Academy after agreeing a contract extension.

NHS Highland has stressed that its patient lodges beside Raigmore provide “a supportive place to stay” for those who need to be close to services.

The future is bright for the open industrial section of the County Show, with youngsters playing their part alongside the more experienced entrants.