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Buckie ‘there for the taking’ says Kirkwood

09 December 2011
Buckie ‘there for the taking’ says Kirkwood

Buckie ‘there for the taking’ says Kirkwood

09 December 2011

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…


Occumster cheese factory destroyed by blaze

09 December 2011
Occumster cheese factory destroyed by blaze

Occumster cheese factory destroyed by blaze

09 December 2011

THE future of a Caithness cheese factory looks uncertain after the premises were completely destroyed by fire. The blaze swept through Sandy and Sandra…


Caithness CAB U-turn 'the right decision'

07 December 2011
Caithness CAB U-turn 'the right decision'

Caithness CAB U-turn 'the right decision'

07 December 2011

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.


County braced for 80mph gales

07 December 2011
County braced for 80mph gales

County braced for 80mph gales

07 December 2011

THE first significant winter weather of the season has caused disruption to travellers across the Far North.


Faraway locations... but the cause is close to Caithness

07 December 2011
Faraway locations... but the cause is close to Caithness

Faraway locations... but the cause is close to Caithness

07 December 2011

HER modelling career has taken her all over the world and she has been pictured in some of the globe’s most glamorous locations.


Wick distillery calls halt on whisky orders

07 December 2011
Wick distillery calls halt on whisky orders

Wick distillery calls halt on whisky orders

07 December 2011

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.


Last chance for Bower residents to form a community council

06 December 2011
Last chance for Bower residents to form a community council

Last chance for Bower residents to form a community council

06 December 2011

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…


Motorist caught out on icy Caithness road is unhurt

05 December 2011
Motorist caught out on icy Caithness road is unhurt

Motorist caught out on icy Caithness road is unhurt

05 December 2011

A MOTORIST who lost control of his vehicle on the outskirts of Thurso due to icy conditions was unhurt.


Wick police warning after tablets lost

02 December 2011
Wick police warning after tablets lost

Wick police warning after tablets lost

02 December 2011

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 brave the chill to ride the waves at Thurso East

02 December 2011
Surfers brave the chill to ride the waves at Thurso East

Surfers brave the chill to ride the waves at Thurso East

02 December 2011

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.…


Opportunistic thefts are on the increase

02 December 2011
Opportunistic thefts are on the increase

Opportunistic thefts are on the increase

02 December 2011

But police say the numbers of other crimes are falling dramatically...


Thurso's Team Lovely set for festive dip

02 December 2011
Thurso's Team Lovely set for festive dip

Thurso's Team Lovely set for festive dip

02 December 2011

THIS festive season a hardy group of Thurso women and children will be taking the plunge to help children suffering from cancer.


Wonder strike give Academy fans cause to cheer

30 November 2011
Wonder strike give Academy fans cause to cheer

Wonder strike give Academy fans cause to cheer

30 November 2011

CLACHNACUDDIN 1 - 2 WICK ACADEMY Scorers – Clach: Dougal (79). Wick Academy: Shearer (87), Cunningham (89). SCOTLAND took a battering from extreme…


SNP members back cross-border rail service

26 November 2011
SNP members back cross-border rail service

SNP members back cross-border rail service

26 November 2011

HIGHLAND-based SNP elected representatives have united in support for investment in cross-border rail services linking the North with London.


Dunbar diabetes telehealth clinics trial a success

26 November 2011
Dunbar diabetes telehealth clinics trial a success

Dunbar diabetes telehealth clinics trial a success

26 November 2011

DIABETIC patients in Caithness have been taking part in a new telehealth clinic that aims to help speed up appointments with consultants. The North Highland…


Drastic medicine for Doctor Leask's house in Wick

25 November 2011
Drastic medicine for Doctor Leask's house in Wick

Drastic medicine for Doctor Leask's house in Wick

25 November 2011

A DERELICT building which has turned into an eyesore in Wick town centre looks set to be demolished.


Wick couple slam £12.50 postcode surcharge

25 November 2011
Wick couple slam £12.50 postcode surcharge

Wick couple slam £12.50 postcode surcharge

25 November 2011

A LOCAL couple asked to pay an extra £12.50 to have a package delivered from Inverness to Wick claim they have been ripped off. Dane and Jo Sutherland,…


Caithness braces itself for hurricane-force winds

24 November 2011
Caithness braces itself for hurricane-force winds

Caithness braces itself for hurricane-force winds

24 November 2011

CAITHNESS is bracing itself this weekend for extreme weather as hurricane-force winds are set to batter the Far North. The Met Office has issued a…


Sleeper service cuts plan 'barmy' says Dornoch campaigner

23 November 2011
Sleeper service cuts plan 'barmy' says Dornoch campaigner

Sleeper service cuts plan 'barmy' says Dornoch campaigner

23 November 2011

PROPOSED cuts to the Caledonian Sleeper service have been branded as “barmy” by a local rail campaigner.


Thurso teenager reversed bus out of Janet Street depot

22 November 2011
Thurso teenager reversed bus out of Janet Street depot

Thurso teenager reversed bus out of Janet Street depot

22 November 2011

A THURSO teenager has appeared in court after driving a bus without consent from the owner. Martin Budge appeared at Wick Sheriff Court on Monday and…


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