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Plans submitted for satellite launch site in Sutherland

11 February 2020
Plans submitted for satellite launch site in Sutherland

Plans submitted for satellite launch site in Sutherland

11 February 2020

The latest generation of small communications satellites could be launched into Earth orbit from north Sutherland within the next two years.


Thurso RNLI called out after report of boat adrift

11 February 2020
Thurso RNLI called out after report of boat adrift

Thurso RNLI called out after report of boat adrift

11 February 2020

Lifeboat volunteers were called out on Monday night following a report from police that a boat was adrift near the entrance to the River Thurso.


Fort off the bottom after last-gasp win at Turriff

10 February 2020
Fort off the bottom after last-gasp win at Turriff

Fort off the bottom after last-gasp win at Turriff

10 February 2020

Fort William climbed off the bottom of the Highland League after a dramatic 2-1 victory at Turriff United on Saturday.


Thurso development part of 'exciting year' for Premier Inn

07 February 2020
Thurso development part of 'exciting year' for Premier Inn

Thurso development part of 'exciting year' for Premier Inn

07 February 2020

The Premier Inn at Thurso is among a series of developments by the national chain that will bring 735 new hotel beds to Scotland this year.


Auction mart memorabilia to go on show at Forss

06 February 2020
Auction mart memorabilia to go on show at Forss

Auction mart memorabilia to go on show at Forss

06 February 2020

Memorabilia from Thurso's former auction mart is to be showcased at an open day in Forss Hall on Saturday, February 15.


Lord Maclennan memorial service will be held in Sutherland

04 February 2020
Lord Maclennan memorial service will be held in Sutherland

Lord Maclennan memorial service will be held in Sutherland

04 February 2020

A memorial service is to be held in Sutherland in the early summer for Lord Maclennan of Rogart, the former far north MP who died last month aged 83.


Gordon Campbell: a force of nature and a genuine one-off

31 January 2020
Gordon Campbell: a force of nature and a genuine one-off

Gordon Campbell: a force of nature and a genuine one-off

31 January 2020

Former election candidate Gordon Campbell, who has died aged 82, was a man of "guts and gumption". A personal reflection by Alan Hendry


Pentland Ferries' MV Alfred nominated for award

29 January 2020
Pentland Ferries' MV Alfred nominated for award

Pentland Ferries' MV Alfred nominated for award

29 January 2020

Pentland Ferries' new £14 million vessel MV Alfred is in contention for an international accolade.


Gordon Campbell, 'the Caithness Capercaillie', dies aged 82

29 January 2020
Gordon Campbell, 'the Caithness Capercaillie', dies aged 82

Gordon Campbell, 'the Caithness Capercaillie', dies aged 82

29 January 2020

Gordon Campbell, the maverick independent candidate who livened up a series of election campaigns in the far north, has died at the age of 82.


Caithness sporting trophy found in Edinburgh vaults

24 January 2020
Caithness sporting trophy found in Edinburgh vaults

Caithness sporting trophy found in Edinburgh vaults

24 January 2020

An appeal has gone out for information about an old Caithness sporting trophy which was found in the vaults of a luxury Edinburgh jewellery business.


The narrow win that started it all for Lord Maclennan

23 January 2020
The narrow win that started it all for Lord Maclennan

The narrow win that started it all for Lord Maclennan

23 January 2020

Alan Hendry offers a personal reflection on the long political career of Lord Maclennan of Rogart, the former far north MP, who has died aged 83


John Thurso hails Lord Maclennan’s passion for the arts

21 January 2020
John Thurso hails Lord Maclennan’s passion for the arts

John Thurso hails Lord Maclennan’s passion for the arts

21 January 2020

Former far north MP John Thurso highlighted Lord Maclennan’s passion for the arts as well as his record in fighting for his constituents.


Tributes paid to Lord Maclennan, a 'truly great man'

19 January 2020
Tributes paid to Lord Maclennan, a 'truly great man'

Tributes paid to Lord Maclennan, a 'truly great man'

19 January 2020

Tributes have been paid to Lord Maclennan of Rogart, the former far north Liberal Democrat MP, who has died aged 83.


200th goal well worth the wait for record scorer Macadie

08 January 2020
200th goal well worth the wait for record scorer Macadie

200th goal well worth the wait for record scorer Macadie

08 January 2020

Richard Macadie has revealed that he was sure his 200th competitive goal for Wick Academy would come in Saturday’s game at home to Fort William.


Outgoing boss tips Fort William to rise up from bottom spot

06 January 2020
Outgoing boss tips Fort William to rise up from bottom spot

Outgoing boss tips Fort William to rise up from bottom spot

06 January 2020

Outgoing manager Russell MacMorran is convinced Fort William will climb away from bottom spot in the Highland League by the end of the season.


Wick manager praises 200-goal Macadie as 'professional through and through'

06 January 2020
Wick manager praises 200-goal Macadie as 'professional through and through'

Wick manager praises 200-goal Macadie as 'professional through and through'

06 January 2020

Manager Tom McKenna hailed Richard Macadie as “professional through and through” after the attacking midfielder scored his 200th goal for Academy.


Landmark goals for Macadie and Manson as Academy start 2020 with a win

06 January 2020
Landmark goals for Macadie and Manson as Academy start 2020 with a win

Landmark goals for Macadie and Manson as Academy start 2020 with a win

06 January 2020

Wick began 2020 with a win that was convincing enough in the end, but they didn’t have it all their own way against a spirited Fort William side.


A splashing start to 2020 at Thurso community dip

02 January 2020
A splashing start to 2020 at Thurso community dip

A splashing start to 2020 at Thurso community dip

02 January 2020

The first New Year's Day dip in Thurso proved to be a splash hit, with 120 people taking the plunge – and now it is set to become an annual event.


McKenna sees bright future for Wick as talented youngsters come through

01 January 2020
McKenna sees bright future for Wick as talented youngsters come through

McKenna sees bright future for Wick as talented youngsters come through

01 January 2020

Tom McKenna is predicting a bright future for Wick Academy after giving three 16-year-olds a taste of Highland League action in the defeat at Buckie.


All fired up to maintain a Wick New Year tradition

27 December 2019
All fired up to maintain a Wick New Year tradition

All fired up to maintain a Wick New Year tradition

27 December 2019

Mervyn Hill and his team of helpers will be keeping up a fiery midwinter tradition at Wick's Bignold Park as the clocks strike 12 on Hogmanay.


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