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Mum blasts NHS Highland after nightmare journey

14 October 2016
Mum blasts NHS Highland after nightmare journey

Mum blasts NHS Highland after nightmare journey

14 October 2016

A WICK mother was forced to travel to Inverness in extreme weather to give birth on the same day an NHS Highland chief refused to travel to Wick to attend…


Cyclists fear for safety on far north roads

30 September 2016
Cyclists fear for safety on far north roads

Cyclists fear for safety on far north roads

30 September 2016

CYCLISTS have pulled out of a race this weekend because of safety concerns heightened by three club riders having been the victims of accidents in Caithness…


Pokémon Go making people 'less socially aware', claims Caithness minister

10 August 2016
Pokémon Go making people 'less socially aware', claims Caithness minister

Pokémon Go making people 'less socially aware', claims Caithness minister

10 August 2016

Pokémania has hit Caithness as players have been found congregating at well-known landmarks as well as obscure places to catch creatures such as…


Thurso strongman powers to UK title

06 August 2016
Thurso strongman powers to UK title

Thurso strongman powers to UK title

06 August 2016

THURSO strongman Ryan Macintosh proved he is the best of British when he powered his way in his weight class to claim the title of Britain’s Natural…


Ashleigh in fast lane in race for Compact Cup

16 June 2016
Ashleigh in fast lane in race for Compact Cup

Ashleigh in fast lane in race for Compact Cup

16 June 2016

ASHLEIGH Morris is on track to notch up her best season in the Scottish BMW Compact Cup.


Lorna is aiming for success in Scotland squad

22 May 2016
Lorna is aiming for success in Scotland squad

Lorna is aiming for success in Scotland squad

22 May 2016

LORNA Cormack remains the only female bowler from Thurso to have won a Scottish call-up in a career which spans three decades.


New tug o’war team is pulling together

21 May 2016
New tug o’war team is pulling together

New tug o’war team is pulling together

21 May 2016

CAITHNESS is looking to pull its weight on the national tug o’war scene as the first county team has been established.


Woman injured in pitbull attack

08 May 2016
Woman injured in pitbull attack

Woman injured in pitbull attack

08 May 2016

A DOG owner is recovering from a vicious attack from a pit bull as she attempted to defend her son’s pet dog.


McPhee will knuckle down to progress

27 April 2016
McPhee will knuckle down to progress

McPhee will knuckle down to progress

27 April 2016

GRADUATING from the school of hard knocks, Donald McPhee has come a long way since taking up bare-knuckle boxing.


'We must get right to stop ravens killing our sheep'

25 April 2016
'We must get right to stop ravens killing our sheep'

'We must get right to stop ravens killing our sheep'

25 April 2016

A farmer who lost 40 lambs in raven attacks is backing a new petition to take the birds off the protected species’ list and allow livestock owners…


Rockers help keep the wheels turning for fundraiser

18 March 2016
Rockers help keep the wheels turning for fundraiser

Rockers help keep the wheels turning for fundraiser

18 March 2016

THURSO rock band Estrella are releasing a charity single with the help of oil and gas industry workers to help people affected by cancer and leukaemia.


Caithness women are making their mark

13 March 2016
Caithness women are making their mark

Caithness women are making their mark

13 March 2016

CAITHNESS is punching well above its weight in girls’ and women’s rugby as the success of players in competitions and at international level…


Coach opposes tackling ban in schools

13 March 2016
Coach opposes tackling ban in schools

Coach opposes tackling ban in schools

13 March 2016

TEACHING the techniques of tackling safely in rugby is vital in ensuring players do not get seriously injured while playing the game, according to the…


Caithness netball is shooting for the top

10 March 2016
Caithness netball is shooting for the top

Caithness netball is shooting for the top

10 March 2016

SCHOOLGIRLS shooting hoops is resulting in netball becoming one of the fastest growing sports in Caithness which is now home to two teams which play in…


Captain says Caithness Ladies are ready for new challenges

05 March 2016
Captain says Caithness Ladies are ready for new challenges

Captain says Caithness Ladies are ready for new challenges

05 March 2016

CAITHNESS Ladies FC captain Hannah Morrison said her players are relishing the challenge of playing more games this year than ever before.


Reay groundsman responsible for 'grass roots' at home of Welsh rugby

27 February 2016
Reay groundsman responsible for 'grass roots' at home of Welsh rugby

Reay groundsman responsible for 'grass roots' at home of Welsh rugby

27 February 2016

CRAIG Campbell might work at the national stadium of one of the most passionate rugby nations in the world but you won’t see him switching allegiance…


Forum to focus on coaching in far north

27 February 2016
Forum to focus on coaching in far north

Forum to focus on coaching in far north

27 February 2016

ATHLETES who have competed at international level are among the guest speakers at a forthcoming weekend sports forum to be held in Thurso.


Children can follow in tyre tracks of F1 champ Lewis

27 February 2016
Children can follow in tyre tracks of F1 champ Lewis

Children can follow in tyre tracks of F1 champ Lewis

27 February 2016

FORMULA One world champion Lewis Hamilton started going along to his local racing circuit as an eight-year-old, setting him on the path to becoming one…


Teenager gets board and makes waves for medal success

21 February 2016
Teenager gets board and makes waves for medal success

Teenager gets board and makes waves for medal success

21 February 2016

IONA McLachlan was the surprise package at the Nordic Surf Games when she took on the best young Scandinavian boarders and finished on the podium.


Darts pupils are aiming for the double top

13 February 2016
Darts pupils are aiming for the double top

Darts pupils are aiming for the double top

13 February 2016

WICK High has become the first secondary school in Scotland to launch its own darts academy with dozens of teenagers stepping up to the oche as part of…


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