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New dental clinic a result of 'innovative partnerhsip'

23 January 2013
New dental clinic a result of 'innovative partnerhsip'

New dental clinic a result of 'innovative partnerhsip'

23 January 2013

THE new dental unit at the Dunbar Hospital in Thurso is "a fantastic facility" and one which is "very much needed".


Wick Harbour faces £500k storm repairs

23 January 2013
Wick Harbour faces £500k storm repairs

Wick Harbour faces £500k storm repairs

23 January 2013

THE cost of the damage at Wick Harbour caused by last month’s severe storms has been estimated at just under £500,000.


£1m bid to breathe new life into Castletown hall

18 January 2013
£1m bid to breathe new life into Castletown hall

£1m bid to breathe new life into Castletown hall

18 January 2013

THE Traill Hall in Castletown is an important, historic building and should be saved.


Businesswoman fears opposition to public art could thwart project

16 January 2013
Businesswoman fears opposition to public art could thwart project

Businesswoman fears opposition to public art could thwart project

16 January 2013

A LOCAL businesswoman has hit out at opponents of a plan to install sculptures at two tourist hotspots in Caithness.


Community body probes Groats lease agreement

11 January 2013
Community body probes Groats lease agreement

Community body probes Groats lease agreement

11 January 2013

A FREEDOM of information request may be made by a Caithness community council to find out details about a lease of land to Natural Retreats for its £6…


Public gives thumbs down to proposed sculptures

11 January 2013
Public gives thumbs down to proposed sculptures

Public gives thumbs down to proposed sculptures

11 January 2013

A PLAN to install sculptures at two tourist hot-spots in Caithness has been put on hold following a public backlash.


Pipe band marches into centenary year

11 January 2013
Pipe band marches into centenary year

Pipe band marches into centenary year

11 January 2013

THURSO Pipe Band reaches a notable milestone in its long and distinguished history when it celebrates its centenary this year.


Jobs boost in far north as Subsea 7 lands new contract

09 January 2013
Jobs boost in far north as Subsea 7 lands new contract

Jobs boost in far north as Subsea 7 lands new contract

09 January 2013

THE Caithness economy has been given a welcome boost following a multi-million-pound contract awarded to Subsea 7.


Jobs fear as DE Shoes seeks buyer in ‘difficult times’

09 January 2013
Jobs fear as DE Shoes seeks buyer in ‘difficult times’

Jobs fear as DE Shoes seeks buyer in ‘difficult times’

09 January 2013

STAFF at DE Shoes shops in Wick and Thurso and other parts of Scotland face an uncertain future as the company is “going through very difficult…


Surfer survives double run-in with shark

21 December 2012
Surfer survives double run-in with shark

Surfer survives double run-in with shark

21 December 2012

A SURFER who learned his skills in Caithness waters this week described his life-threatening double encounter with a tiger shark in Australia as "the…


Dual zoning call to end Bower school bus wrangle

19 December 2012
Dual zoning call to end Bower school bus wrangle

Dual zoning call to end Bower school bus wrangle

19 December 2012

A CALL has been made for Highland Council to adopt a dual zoning policy to deal with the transport problems being experienced by some pupils from Bower.


Pied Piper inspires Thurso Players panto

14 December 2012
Pied Piper inspires Thurso Players panto

Pied Piper inspires Thurso Players panto

14 December 2012

THE tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin is the theme for this year’s panto by the Thurso Players.


Mystery good Samaritans’ vital aid for stricken child

12 December 2012
Mystery good Samaritans’ vital aid for stricken child

Mystery good Samaritans’ vital aid for stricken child

12 December 2012

A YOUNG Caithness mother yesterday spoke about her "absolutely terrifying" ordeal when her young son collapsed on the street and seemed to stop breathing.


Highland hospital donations top £500,000

30 November 2012
Highland hospital donations top £500,000

Highland hospital donations top £500,000

30 November 2012

CHARITABLE donations to hospitals, wards and departments within NHS Highland in the past year have totalled more than £500,000.


New health review to focus on OAP care

30 November 2012
New health review to focus on OAP care

New health review to focus on OAP care

30 November 2012

David Flear, a member of the newly-established Highland Health and Social Care Committee, was speaking after it was confirmed a new review will be taking…


Celtic fan relishes prospect of ’Gers double-header

23 November 2012
Celtic fan relishes prospect of ’Gers double-header

Celtic fan relishes prospect of ’Gers double-header

23 November 2012

CAITHNESS footballer Craig Gunn could be appearing live on television twice within the space of seven days as Elgin City take on Glasgow Rangers in league…


Green light givent to takeover of town centre eyesore

16 November 2012
Green light givent to takeover of town centre eyesore

Green light givent to takeover of town centre eyesore

16 November 2012

A DECISION to allow Highland Council to take over an eyesore building in Thurso has been described as "a step forward but a long way from the end of the…


Hair-raising art ushers in new Thurso barber’s

16 November 2012
Hair-raising art ushers in new Thurso barber’s

Hair-raising art ushers in new Thurso barber’s

16 November 2012

A NEW hairdresser which opened in Thurso yesterday (Thursday) is a cut above when it comes to decoration.


New cultural hubs scheme wins backing

16 November 2012
New cultural hubs scheme wins backing

New cultural hubs scheme wins backing

16 November 2012

He took the opportunity to get an update on the proposed facility at Ham during a visit to the county on Friday.


Mike Russell hails a new future for education in Wick

14 November 2012
Mike Russell hails a new future for education in Wick

Mike Russell hails a new future for education in Wick

14 November 2012

He gave his backing to the £19.8 million project during a visit to the school on Friday when he was shown round the premises by rector Thomas McIntyre…


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