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Thurso hotel set for winter closure

21 October 2011
Thurso hotel set for winter closure

Thurso hotel set for winter closure

21 October 2011

STAFF at one of the county’s most historic hotels have been told its doors are set to shut during winter.


Some Caithness shops are no-go areas for the disabled, claims carer Della Smith

20 October 2011
Some Caithness shops are no-go areas for the disabled, claims carer Della Smith

Some Caithness shops are no-go areas for the disabled, claims carer Della Smith

20 October 2011

THE mother of a wheelchair user has blasted businesses based in the county’s two town centres for not being more user-friendly to disabled customers.


Wick councillor Graeme Smith fears police concerns will be ignored by Scottish Government

19 October 2011
Wick councillor Graeme Smith fears police concerns will be ignored by Scottish Government

Wick councillor Graeme Smith fears police concerns will be ignored by Scottish Government

19 October 2011

A WICK councillor fears that concerns about the creation of a single Scottish police force will be ignored by the Scottish Government.


Fear of hunger for county families

19 October 2011
Fear of hunger for county families

Fear of hunger for county families

19 October 2011

FAMILIES in the Far North face the threat of going hungry this winter as demand for food parcels spirals.


Heat or eat choice for Caithness residents

19 October 2011
Heat or eat choice for Caithness residents

Heat or eat choice for Caithness residents

19 October 2011

SOME Caithness residents are facing a heat-or-eat dilemma as the number of people struggling with debt soars.


Inconsiderate dog owners could drive away visitors from Dunnet Forest

18 October 2011
Inconsiderate dog owners could drive away visitors from Dunnet Forest

Inconsiderate dog owners could drive away visitors from Dunnet Forest

18 October 2011

ONE of the area’s most popular visitor attractions is being ruined by inconsiderate dog owners, claims a former resident.


Food parcel crisis in Caithness as demand grows

17 October 2011
Food parcel crisis in Caithness as demand grows

Food parcel crisis in Caithness as demand grows

17 October 2011

FOOD parcels which are donated to families in financial trouble in Caithness have been reduced by half due to lack of donations and increased demand in…


Wick Airport continues to see passenger rise

17 October 2011
Wick Airport continues to see passenger rise

Wick Airport continues to see passenger rise

17 October 2011

WICK Airport continues to see the number of travellers passing through its doors rise. Figures released by Highlands and Islands Airports show an increase…


Chef Darren Munro sets his sights on culinary success

14 October 2011
Chef Darren Munro sets his sights on culinary success

Chef Darren Munro sets his sights on culinary success

14 October 2011

CAITHNESS chef Darren Munro will be hoping to cook up a storm when he battles six others in the Highlands’ premier cooking competition.


Scorries aiming to keep Forres grounded

14 October 2011
Scorries aiming to keep Forres grounded

Scorries aiming to keep Forres grounded

14 October 2011

Kirkwood says Academy can clip the Can-Cans’ wings.


Thurso and Wick could soon have street pastors

13 October 2011
Thurso and Wick could soon have street pastors

Thurso and Wick could soon have street pastors

13 October 2011

‘FLIP flop angels", so-called for because they hand out shoes to drunk women tottering on high heels, may be introduced to Caithness next year. Plans…


Norscot gets million-pound contract for work to redevelop John O’Groats

12 October 2011
Norscot gets million-pound contract for work to redevelop John O’Groats

Norscot gets million-pound contract for work to redevelop John O’Groats

12 October 2011

A CAITHNESS firm has been awarded a million-pound contract as part of the regeneration project at John O’Groats. Bower-based timber frame manufacturer…


Micah wins out on adopted home turf

07 October 2011
Micah wins out on adopted home turf

Micah wins out on adopted home turf

07 October 2011

AN Australian pro surfer had nothing but praise for Caithness when he took one of the top titles on the British Surfing Calendar...


Surf’s up at Thurso for new documentary

07 October 2011
Surf’s up at Thurso for new documentary

Surf’s up at Thurso for new documentary

07 October 2011

THURSO East is set to play a major part in a documentary which will tell the story of the success of British surfing...


New shops in Wick and Thurso hailed as encouraging news by chamber of commerce chief Trudy Morris

06 October 2011
New shops in Wick and Thurso hailed as encouraging news by chamber of commerce chief Trudy Morris

New shops in Wick and Thurso hailed as encouraging news by chamber of commerce chief Trudy Morris

06 October 2011

RECENT news of business success is contributing to the optimistic outlook of the Far North economy. Caithness Chamber of Commerce chief executive…


‘It’s like being on top of the world’

05 October 2011
‘It’s like being on top of the world’

‘It’s like being on top of the world’

05 October 2011

HAVING fallen in love with dropping 15000 feet through the air, Jonathan Burt said he is sky high after realising his dream.


‘It’s like being on top of the world’

05 October 2011
‘It’s like being on top of the world’

‘It’s like being on top of the world’

05 October 2011

Wick man says becoming a qualified skydiver is a dream come true...


Witness plea as metal thefts rise

05 October 2011
Witness plea as metal thefts rise

Witness plea as metal thefts rise

05 October 2011

Recession blamed for opportunist raids


Bill Fernie says emergency tug cover is vital

04 October 2011
Bill Fernie says emergency tug cover is vital

Bill Fernie says emergency tug cover is vital

04 October 2011

THE Government needs only to look at the number of incidents in the northern seas to realise the importance of retaining emergency tug services. That…


North Lands Creative Glass residency set to inspire Katya Izabel Filmus

03 October 2011
North Lands Creative Glass residency set to inspire Katya Izabel Filmus

North Lands Creative Glass residency set to inspire Katya Izabel Filmus

03 October 2011

A RENOWNED international artist hopes to develop a new body of work after gaining a prestigious residency in Caithness. Katya Izabel Filmus has been…


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