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Shinty 'throws in' to the Caithness sporting scene

23 January 2015
Shinty 'throws in' to the Caithness sporting scene

Shinty 'throws in' to the Caithness sporting scene

23 January 2015

CAITHNESS is hoping to make a mark in the shinty world in 2015 as the county’s only club enters a tournament for the first time.


Elderly man rescued from house fire

23 January 2015
Elderly man rescued from house fire

Elderly man rescued from house fire

23 January 2015

AN elderly man was rushed to hospital after he was injured when a log rolled off a fire on to a rug and set his living room on fire.


Threat to future of Wick Hogmanay street party

14 January 2015
Threat to future of Wick Hogmanay street party

Threat to future of Wick Hogmanay street party

14 January 2015

WICK’s Hogmanay street party was almost cancelled hours before it was due to go ahead because of a lack of volunteers.


Victory for Caithness flag drive

21 November 2014
Victory for Caithness flag drive

Victory for Caithness flag drive

21 November 2014

CAITHNESS will become the first mainland county in Scotland to have an official flag and the public will decide what it will be!


Boom time for Wick harbour

17 October 2014
Boom time for Wick harbour

Boom time for Wick harbour

17 October 2014

WICK Harbour has experienced two of its busiest months in recent years thanks to developments in the renewable industry and the export of resources from…


Silence over ‘vote No or lose your job’ claim

17 September 2014
Silence over ‘vote No or lose your job’ claim

Silence over ‘vote No or lose your job’ claim

17 September 2014

BOSSES at Dounreay have refused to answer claims that they have tried to influence their staff on how they should vote in tomorrow’s independence…


Work extra hours or face sack, Thurso Co-op staff told

01 August 2014
Work extra hours or face sack, Thurso Co-op staff told

Work extra hours or face sack, Thurso Co-op staff told

01 August 2014

STAFF at a Thurso supermarket claim they have been given an ultimatum to work extra hours or face being sacked.


Is this stone evidence of wizard’s grave?

13 July 2014
Is this stone evidence of wizard’s grave?

Is this stone evidence of wizard’s grave?

13 July 2014

AN unusual discovery made by a local historian at the site of what could be a wizard’s grave in Watten may be the evidence needed to prove the story…


It’s all kicking off – who’s your favourite to win World Cup?

13 June 2014
It’s all kicking off – who’s your favourite to win World Cup?

It’s all kicking off – who’s your favourite to win World Cup?

13 June 2014

THE greatest show on earth kicked off in São Paulo last night as Brazil and Croatia played the first game of the 2014 World Cup.


Hotel goes from dismal to delightful in just four years

11 June 2014
Hotel goes from dismal to delightful in just four years

Hotel goes from dismal to delightful in just four years

11 June 2014

ONCE known as one of the dingiest places in the country, John O’Groats was yesterday the focus of a top architectural award.


Plans in hand for Caithness baton relay events

28 May 2014
Plans in hand for Caithness baton relay events

Plans in hand for Caithness baton relay events

28 May 2014

Special events are being held in Thurso, Wick and John O’Groats, while a team of runners carry the baton on the most northerly mainland leg of its…


Tesco chiefs told to build Thurso store or lose permission

21 May 2014
Tesco chiefs told to build Thurso store or lose permission

Tesco chiefs told to build Thurso store or lose permission

21 May 2014

THE long-running wrangle over Tesco’s abortive plans for a new superstore in Thurso has taken a fresh twist.


Play hopes to unravel mystery behind lawyer’s death

10 May 2014
Play hopes to unravel mystery behind lawyer’s death

Play hopes to unravel mystery behind lawyer’s death

10 May 2014

LAWYER Willie McRae was working on a case involving alleged dumping of nuclear waste into the sea at Dounreay when he was found seriously injured in Wester…


North writers get their five minutes of fame

30 April 2014
North writers get their five minutes of fame

North writers get their five minutes of fame

30 April 2014

LIGHTS, camera, action! Film crews travelled the length and breadth of Caithness as six short movies written by local writers were filmed over the weekend.


Ackergill set to reopen after £1m refurbishment

23 April 2014
Ackergill set to reopen after £1m refurbishment

Ackergill set to reopen after £1m refurbishment

23 April 2014

THE county’s only five star hotel which was destroyed by a fire at new year is set to reopen to the public following a £1 million refurbishment.


Club veteran Morris admits final is 'biggest game'

18 April 2014
Club veteran Morris admits final is 'biggest game'

Club veteran Morris admits final is 'biggest game'

18 April 2014

WHEN Andrew Morris first joined Caithness RFC as a back row in 1996, he never thought he’d see the day when he would be playing in a national final.


'We're ready for them' says confident McIntosh

18 April 2014
'We're ready for them' says confident McIntosh

'We're ready for them' says confident McIntosh

18 April 2014

‘THEY’LL be ready for us, but we’ll be ready for them."


Halkirk fire hit store owner hopes to open in temporary premises

09 April 2014
Halkirk fire hit store owner hopes to open in temporary premises

Halkirk fire hit store owner hopes to open in temporary premises

09 April 2014

THE owner of a general store in Halkirk destroyed by fire fears it could be months before he is able to reopen.


Hopes running high for training track success

09 April 2014
Hopes running high for training track success

Hopes running high for training track success

09 April 2014

PLANS to build a 400-metre running track in Thurso may soon be under starter’s orders after council representatives and project supporters met to…


Wrangle over £100k Academy cash fund

02 April 2014
Wrangle over £100k Academy cash fund

Wrangle over £100k Academy cash fund

02 April 2014

A RENEWED bid is being made to enable Wick Academy to benefit from a six-figure sum raised in its name, which has been languishing in a bank account for…


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