Alan Hendry

Caithness Ladies have taken a big step towards a second Highlands and Islands League Cup final appearance after a convincing victory over Clach.

The Cattachs swept aside an under-strength Wick Academy team in a one-sided, record-breaking far north derby at Dudgeon Park on Wednesday night.

Thurso Swifts are in pole position in the race for the Caithness AFA play-off spot and the chance to earn promotion to Division One.

The Southern Kern Unified School District Board extended the contract of Superintendent Barbara E. Gaines for two years, to June 2029.

Bruce Player was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents at Seaview House for a champagne reception with afternoon tea.

Wick Harbour Authority is seeking new board members to serve a three-year term from this November, and a wide range of expertise would be welcome.

Michael Gray has paid tribute to the “unsung heroes” who work behind the scenes at Pentland United to provide a platform for the team to succeed.

Thurso and Halkirk United will kick off their respective North Caledonian League campaigns with a Caithness derby at Ham Park on Wednesday night.

Asa Sinclair praised the “exceptional” work rate of his Thurso Swifts team-mates after they booked their place in the CAFA end-of-season play-off.

Quartz Hill High School student Kierra Pierre wanted to push herself at the Young Marines National Leadership Academy Senior Leadership School in Fort Dix, NJ, in June.