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£3.4m community centre set to open in Wick

20 January 2012
£3.4m community centre set to open in Wick

£3.4m community centre set to open in Wick

20 January 2012

THE long-awaited Pulteneytown People’s Project community centre finally opens its doors to the public on Monday.


Furious Thurso councillor quits youth club

20 January 2012
Furious Thurso councillor quits youth club

Furious Thurso councillor quits youth club

20 January 2012

A LOCAL councillor has quit Thurso Youth Club’s management committee in a fury over a move which he claims will negatively impact the “most vulnerable…


Heritage group wins public vote

20 January 2012
Heritage group wins public vote

Heritage group wins public vote

20 January 2012

A CAITHNESS village heritage group has been voted as the people’s choice in a new annual arts award.


Kirkwood tells his team to have faith

20 January 2012
Kirkwood tells his team to have faith

Kirkwood tells his team to have faith

20 January 2012

WICK Academy manager Davie Kirkwood is taking on the role of preacher man ahead of this weekend’s rearranged fixture against Keith. The Scorries boss’s…


Radio 1 star set for DJ gig in Thurso

20 January 2012
Radio 1 star set for DJ gig in Thurso

Radio 1 star set for DJ gig in Thurso

20 January 2012

BBC Radio 1’s head of comedy will travel to Thurso next weekend for a live DJ set...


Twitter exchange reveals rivals’ views on self-rule

20 January 2012
Twitter exchange reveals rivals’ views on self-rule

Twitter exchange reveals rivals’ views on self-rule

20 January 2012

THREE former rivals for the local Holyrood seat have been taking to the social networking site, Twitter, to talk about Scotland’s independence referendum.


£8.5m council offices plan gets final go-ahead

18 January 2012
£8.5m council offices plan gets final go-ahead

£8.5m council offices plan gets final go-ahead

18 January 2012

A NEW "one-stop shop" for council services in Wick’s town centre has been given the green light...


North rail barriers pledge hailed as great news

18 January 2012
North rail barriers pledge hailed as great news

North rail barriers pledge hailed as great news

18 January 2012

CAITHNESS is on the "right track" to rail safety, according to a local councillor.


Scorries undone by Vale keeper’s stunning efforts

18 January 2012
Scorries undone by Vale keeper’s stunning efforts

Scorries undone by Vale keeper’s stunning efforts

18 January 2012

ONE name was on everyone’s lips after Deveronvale beat Wick Academy 2-0 at Princess Royal Park on Saturday. That name belonged to 24-year-old James Blanchard.


Talks to be held over Monday Club’s future

17 January 2012
Talks to be held over Monday Club’s future

Talks to be held over Monday Club’s future

17 January 2012

AN emergency meeting is being held tomorrow night by a popular Thurso club which caters for adults with learning disabilities. The Monday Club has…


Woman escapes Strath Halladale house fire

17 January 2012
Woman escapes Strath Halladale house fire

Woman escapes Strath Halladale house fire

17 January 2012

A LOCAL woman could only sit and watch as fire swept through part of her croft house last night.


Merger fears pose risk of delay for new Wick school

13 January 2012
Merger fears pose risk of delay for new Wick school

Merger fears pose risk of delay for new Wick school

13 January 2012

SCOTTISH Government ministers have been asked to scrutinise plans to amalgamate two primary schools in Wick – sparking fears the scheme could be delayed. Parents’…


‘We’re fighting fit and raring to go’ says Kirkwood

13 January 2012
‘We’re fighting fit and raring to go’ says Kirkwood

‘We’re fighting fit and raring to go’ says Kirkwood

13 January 2012

ATTACK is the best form of defence, according to Wick Academy manager Davie Kirkwood as he prepares for tomorrow’s trip to Princess Royal Park to take…


Early finish option for Wick school

11 January 2012
Early finish option for Wick school

Early finish option for Wick school

11 January 2012

A CONSULTATION at Wick High School could result in pupils finishing early one day a week.


Thurso pub now a live music venue

11 January 2012
Thurso pub now a live music venue

Thurso pub now a live music venue

11 January 2012

A POPULAR Thurso pub has become a fully fledged live music venue.


Rain-soaked ground poses threat to Scorries game

06 January 2012
Rain-soaked ground poses threat to Scorries game

Rain-soaked ground poses threat to Scorries game

06 January 2012

RAIN could put out the fighting spark in Wick Academy’s first game of 2012. Heavy showers over the past week have caused surface water to build up…


New lease of life for failed Wick heat scheme

04 January 2012
New lease of life for failed Wick heat scheme

New lease of life for failed Wick heat scheme

04 January 2012

A FAILED controversial heating scheme is set to be given a second chance ? after attracting “sufficient” support. Residents in Wick connected to the…


Royal twist as couple tie knot at Castle of Mey

04 January 2012
Royal twist as couple tie knot at Castle of Mey

Royal twist as couple tie knot at Castle of Mey

04 January 2012

A WEDDING at the Castle of Mey on Hogmanay made a dream come true for a young Thurso bride.


Scorries boss says 2012 will be ‘an education’

04 January 2012
Scorries boss says 2012 will be ‘an education’

Scorries boss says 2012 will be ‘an education’

04 January 2012

ENTERING 2012 just one goal away from the Highland Football League’s top 10 has prompted Wick Academy manager Davie Kirkwood to make three New Year’s…


Thurso girls have their sights set on pageant glory

04 January 2012
Thurso girls have their sights set on pageant glory

Thurso girls have their sights set on pageant glory

04 January 2012

TWO friends from Thurso have reached the finals of a national teenage beauty pageant.


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