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Regulator tells BT to drop broadband prices in the Far North

21 July 2011
Regulator tells BT to drop broadband prices in the Far North

Regulator tells BT to drop broadband prices in the Far North

21 July 2011

BROADBAND bills in the Far North are set to drop after BT were ordered to lower their prices. Telecom regulator Ofcom announced they will have to…


Rise in passenger numbers at Wick Airport

21 July 2011
Rise in passenger numbers at Wick Airport

Rise in passenger numbers at Wick Airport

21 July 2011

WICK Airport has seen a significant rise in passenger numbers over the last three months. The airport saw over 7000 passengers from April to July.…


One Caithness litterbug fined during Highland Council campaign

20 July 2011
One Caithness litterbug fined during Highland Council campaign

One Caithness litterbug fined during Highland Council campaign

20 July 2011

THE LATEST zero tolerance campaign against litter is proving that the message to keep the streets clean is getting through to people. During the two-week…


New scheme to develop future stars of rugby

20 July 2011
New scheme to develop future stars of rugby

New scheme to develop future stars of rugby

20 July 2011

Neil Livett, the new club development officer for Caithness Rugby Club believes the Far North is an untapped resource for rugby talent...


Speed bumps in Wick not way to tackle boy racers

20 July 2011
Speed bumps in Wick not way to tackle boy racers

Speed bumps in Wick not way to tackle boy racers

20 July 2011

PLANS to implement traffic-calming measures to deter antisocial drivers would be detrimental to Wick claims a local councillor.


Students blown away by Caithness hospitality

16 July 2011
Students blown away by Caithness hospitality

Students blown away by Caithness hospitality

16 July 2011

STUDENTS walking the length of the country said they have been blown away by the kindness and generosity of people in Caithness. Twenty-one-year-olds…


Call to re-evalutate Gaelic language plan

16 July 2011
Call to re-evalutate Gaelic language plan

Call to re-evalutate Gaelic language plan

16 July 2011

CAITHNESS is not against the promotion of Gaelic in the Highlands.


Council blasted as Thurso service point forced to close

15 July 2011
Council blasted as Thurso service point forced to close

Council blasted as Thurso service point forced to close

15 July 2011

A THURSO councillor has blasted the Highland Council after the town’s service point was forced to close on Tuesday. Donald Mackay is furious the office…


Scorries face Thurso in local derby

15 July 2011
Scorries face Thurso in local derby

Scorries face Thurso in local derby

15 July 2011

CONCENTRATION is what Wick Academy need to develop if they are to be a success in the Highland League this season.


Wick to face Orkney in pre-season friendly

08 July 2011
Wick to face Orkney in pre-season friendly

Wick to face Orkney in pre-season friendly

08 July 2011

WICK Academy manager David Kirkwood is taking nothing for granted when the club heads to the Northern Isles tomorrow for his side’s first pre-season match.


NCL champs Halkirk face Academy in NoS cup

05 July 2011
NCL champs Halkirk face Academy in NoS cup

NCL champs Halkirk face Academy in NoS cup

05 July 2011

NORTH Caledonian League champions Halkirk United will make the trip to Harmsworth Park to face Wick Academy later this month in the North of Scotland…


NCL champs Halkirk face Academy in NoS cup

05 July 2011
NCL champs Halkirk face Academy in NoS cup

NCL champs Halkirk face Academy in NoS cup

05 July 2011

NORTH Caledonian League champions Halkirk United will make the trip to Harmsworth Park to face Wick Academy later this month in the North of Scotland…


Glorious sunshine helps Castletown Gala get off to a successful start

04 July 2011
Glorious sunshine helps Castletown Gala get off to a successful start

Glorious sunshine helps Castletown Gala get off to a successful start

04 July 2011

BEAUTIFUL weather saw crowds flock to Castletown on Saturday night to enjoy the official opening event of the village gala.


Thurso woman walks to work... in Wick

02 July 2011
Thurso woman walks to work... in Wick

Thurso woman walks to work... in Wick

02 July 2011

REDUCING her carbon footprint in an adventurous way, a local woman left her car at home to raise money for charity.


Summer carnival theme for gala shop display contest

01 July 2011
Summer carnival theme for gala shop display contest

Summer carnival theme for gala shop display contest

01 July 2011

BUSINESSES in Wick are being encouraged to add their own splash of colour to the town’s biggest event.


Ill health forces town development manager to quit

01 July 2011
Ill health forces town development manager to quit

Ill health forces town development manager to quit

01 July 2011

THE man hired to help revitalise Wick and Thurso town centres has stepped down from the post.


Cut Gaelic plan to fund front-line care services, argues Coghill

27 June 2011
Cut Gaelic plan to fund front-line care services, argues Coghill

Cut Gaelic plan to fund front-line care services, argues Coghill

27 June 2011

MONEY should be withdrawn from the Highland Council’s Gaelic language plan to improve front-line care services in Caithness. That is the view of Councillor…


Proposals to integrate care services given green light

26 June 2011
Proposals to integrate care services given green light

Proposals to integrate care services given green light

26 June 2011

PLANS to integrate health, education and social care services in the Highlands have been approved. The Highland Council and NHS Highland agreed to proceed…


Wick Gala organisers issue final plea for help

26 June 2011
Wick Gala organisers issue final plea for help

Wick Gala organisers issue final plea for help

26 June 2011

THOSE behind the most-anticipated event in Wick’s calendar are making one last request for volunteers to come forward and make it the best yet.


Kirkwood holds first Academy training session since taking charge

24 June 2011
Kirkwood holds first Academy training session since taking charge

Kirkwood holds first Academy training session since taking charge

24 June 2011

THE new manager of Wick Academy has held his first training session since taking over at the helm of the Highland League side. David Kirkwood put the…


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