THE building of a new high school in Wick is expected to be delayed by a year if plans to create a three-to-18 campus go ahead.
WICK Academy’s recent run of good form will count for nothing if they don’t take maximum points from their next four scheduled games, insists manager…
THE survival of a horse whose stable was completely destroyed in winds of over 85 mph has been described as “nothing short of a miracle”.
POST offices in Caithness were forced to shut when a malfunction in the national system meant that they were unable to offer services to customers.
DETERMINED to draw on the positives from the six-goal thriller at Victoria Park, manager Davie Kirkwood said that Academy’s performance against Buckie…
TONIGHT the festive season officially begins as the curtain goes up on this year’s pantomime from the Thurso Players. For the fourth time John Glen…
A MAN has been taken to hospital after a train heading to Wick was derailed when it crashed into a fallen tree.
WICK Airport has continued to see the number of passengers passing through its doors rise when compared to figures from 12 months ago.
A WATTEN resident has spoken of his shock at hearing an 85ft tree crash into his garden during last night’s severe gales. Gordon MacFarlane, of Thor’s…
STREETS in Thurso have become congested as motorists try to avoid driving over speed bumps.
HEADING to Moray to take on the Highland League champions for the past two seasons, Davie Kirkwood wants his side to attack from the kick-off. Weather…
THE future of a Caithness cheese factory looks uncertain after the premises were completely destroyed by fire. The blaze swept through Sandy and Sandra…
AN advice service which was facing a funding cut by £60,000 has seen demands for its services rise by 40 per cent this year.
THE first significant winter weather of the season has caused disruption to travellers across the Far North.
HER modelling career has taken her all over the world and she has been pictured in some of the globe’s most glamorous locations.
MAKERS of the whisky which was recently named as the best on the planet are struggling to cope with demand due to the tipple’s growing popularity.
NOMINATIONS for a community council which faces extinction have to be received by the end of this week. The Highland Council has put out a plea for local…
A MOTORIST who lost control of his vehicle on the outskirts of Thurso due to icy conditions was unhurt.
NORTHERN Constabulary is appealing to the public in Wick to hand in a box of tablets which was lost this week. Acting Sergeant Brian Hamilton has reported…
SURFERS in the Far North have been braving the chilly winter days this week, taking the chance to ride the giant waves on the shores of Thurso East beach.…