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Karyn turns into Filipino soap star

23 August 2013
Karyn turns into Filipino soap star

Karyn turns into Filipino soap star

23 August 2013

A CAITHNESS teenager is set to become a well-known face in the Philippines after moving there almost a year ago.


Survey reveals rise in Dounreay injuries

23 August 2013
Survey reveals rise in Dounreay injuries

Survey reveals rise in Dounreay injuries

23 August 2013

That was the finding of a survey which was carried out by consultants One Point Three Ltd after concerns were raised about safety performance at the plant.


Wick artist's work is immortalised in book

23 August 2013
Wick artist's work is immortalised in book

Wick artist's work is immortalised in book

23 August 2013

A BOOK featuring the work of Wick artist Ian Charles Scott is about to be published in America.


New jobs at Thurso firm thanks to lucrative deal

21 August 2013
New jobs at Thurso firm thanks to lucrative deal

New jobs at Thurso firm thanks to lucrative deal

21 August 2013

A CAITHNESS engineering firm is to create four new jobs after securing work in the renewable and oil and gas industries.


Plans to restore historic memorial

16 August 2013
Plans to restore historic memorial

Plans to restore historic memorial

16 August 2013

A BID is being made to restore a Caithness war memorial which commemorates the sacrifices made by local men at historic battles such as Waterloo, Trafalgar…


'Sinking ship' warning over county economy

16 August 2013
'Sinking ship' warning over county economy

'Sinking ship' warning over county economy

16 August 2013

That is the warning made this week by the GMB union which has accused the agencies responsible for getting work into the area of blowing "a lot of hot…


Scrabster secures marine power first

14 August 2013
Scrabster secures marine power first

Scrabster secures marine power first

14 August 2013

THE first maintenance contract secured by Scrabster harbour since its £20 million redevelopment was yesterday described as "a positive and promising…


Thurso Ripper sleuth became country’s top cop

02 August 2013
Thurso Ripper sleuth became country’s top cop

Thurso Ripper sleuth became country’s top cop

02 August 2013

A TOP detective who came from Caithness and investigated some of the most famous crimes in the Victorian era is to be the subject of a new book.


Million pound handout to help north's poorest

31 July 2013
Million pound handout to help north's poorest

Million pound handout to help north's poorest

31 July 2013

ALMOST £1 million is to be made available to Highland Council to help people in the north who have been affected by changes to housing benefit.


Pair’s marathon tribute to ‘special friend’

19 July 2013
Pair’s marathon tribute to ‘special friend’

Pair’s marathon tribute to ‘special friend’

19 July 2013

A TOTAL of £3500 has been raised for charity by two Caithness women who lost "a special friend" to cancer last year.


Scooty make belated return to far north

19 July 2013
Scooty make belated return to far north

Scooty make belated return to far north

19 July 2013


Wick charity worker speaks of life in Middle East troublespot

17 July 2013
Wick charity worker speaks of life in Middle East troublespot

Wick charity worker speaks of life in Middle East troublespot

17 July 2013

A CAITHNESS charity worker has spoken about the political turmoil which is engulfing Egypt and has resulted in the deaths of at least 50 people.


Ewing full of praise for heat scheme

19 June 2013
Ewing full of praise for heat scheme

Ewing full of praise for heat scheme

19 June 2013

A WICK district heating scheme has been hailed as a trailblazer in Scotland by Scottish Energy Minister Fergus Ewing.


Jobs on line as stone firm hits the rocks

12 June 2013
Jobs on line as stone firm hits the rocks

Jobs on line as stone firm hits the rocks

12 June 2013

THE far north economy suffered "a big blow" yesterday when it was confirmed Caithness Stone Industries Ltd has been placed in administration. The move…


Lifeboat crew in poignant mission

12 June 2013
Lifeboat crew in poignant mission

Lifeboat crew in poignant mission

12 June 2013

THE ashes of a local man have been laid to rest in a poignant ceremony off the Caithness coast – fulfilling his last wish.


Caithness firm placed in administration

11 June 2013
Caithness firm placed in administration

Caithness firm placed in administration

11 June 2013

WORKERS at Caithness Stone Industries Ltd face an uncertain future after the company was placed in administration.


Jobs joy as MTDS is taken over

07 June 2013
Jobs joy as MTDS is taken over

Jobs joy as MTDS is taken over

07 June 2013

A CAITHNESS engineering firm, which was in financial trouble has been taken over, saving 26 local jobs.


Locals must return to high street to stop decline

05 June 2013
Locals must return to high street to stop decline

Locals must return to high street to stop decline

05 June 2013

THE closure of DR Simpson in Wick and Jim Bews in Thurso was yesterday described as “a real shame” by a local business leader.


Jobs blow as town centre shops close

05 June 2013
Jobs blow as town centre shops close

Jobs blow as town centre shops close

05 June 2013

TWO well-known Caithness shops are to close today with the loss of 18 jobs.


Mum's horror as baby was born 11 weeks early

31 May 2013
Mum's horror as baby was born 11 weeks early

Mum's horror as baby was born 11 weeks early

31 May 2013

Alison Sutherland, who lives with her husband Jon and family in South Street, Keiss, spoke about the battle her son Alex had to survive. He only weighed…


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