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Killer dog in Watten farm attack

25 April 2012
Killer dog in Watten farm attack

Killer dog in Watten farm attack

25 April 2012

A CAITHNESS farmer who found over a dozen lambs dead in a horrific scene in his field near Watten is blaming the irresponsible actions of a dog owner…


Local bookies expect deluge of Grand National punters

14 April 2012
Local bookies expect deluge of Grand National punters

Local bookies expect deluge of Grand National punters

14 April 2012

PUNTERS in Caithness will be hoping their horse will be first past the post as thousands of bets are placed on today’s Grand National.


Caithness turbine objector in wind theft claim

13 April 2012
Caithness turbine objector in wind theft claim

Caithness turbine objector in wind theft claim

13 April 2012

A RENEWABLE energy developer is claiming a plan to erect four new turbines near its wind farm in Caithness would affect its productivity.


Mother foresaw son’s tragic death on 'Titanic'

13 April 2012
Mother foresaw son’s tragic death on 'Titanic'

Mother foresaw son’s tragic death on 'Titanic'

13 April 2012

THE death of a Skerray man who lost his life in the Titanic disaster was predicted days before the tragedy, it has emerged.


Wick's derby demolition a sign of the future

13 April 2012
Wick's derby demolition a sign of the future

Wick's derby demolition a sign of the future

13 April 2012

THE six-goal demolition of Brora Rangers has shown how far Academy have come under the stewardship of Davie Kirkwood, according to Rab Mulheron.


Country stars hit a high note in Halkirk

11 April 2012
Country stars hit a high note in Halkirk

Country stars hit a high note in Halkirk

11 April 2012

COUNTRY music fans from across the world descended on Halkirk at the weekend as a sellout crowd enjoyed the biggest music festival in the Far North.


North Highland College to get Nigg training spin-off

11 April 2012
North Highland College to get Nigg training spin-off

North Highland College to get Nigg training spin-off

11 April 2012

THURSO could become the training centre for hundreds of young workers from across the Highlands, it has emerged.


Plea made for new Wick fire station

11 April 2012
Plea made for new Wick fire station

Plea made for new Wick fire station

11 April 2012

CASH which could become available to build a new fire station in Thurso – or upgrade it – should be pulled to replace the facility in Wick. That’s…


Crash victim’s father delighted by memorial cruise response

09 April 2012
Crash victim’s father delighted by memorial cruise response

Crash victim’s father delighted by memorial cruise response

09 April 2012

A CONVOY of 200 vehicles took part in a memorial cruise in Caithness yesterday to promote road safety. Around 500 people participated in the tribute to…


Councillors agree to Gaelic language plan

07 April 2012
Councillors agree to Gaelic language plan

Councillors agree to Gaelic language plan

07 April 2012

COUNCILLORS have agreed to the second-generation Gaelic language plan which will be implemented in the Highlands over the next four years.


Christopher Durrand Memorial Cruise to promote road safety

07 April 2012
Christopher Durrand Memorial Cruise to promote road safety

Christopher Durrand Memorial Cruise to promote road safety

07 April 2012

OVER 500 people are expected to take part in a special event tomorrow to help promote road safety in Caithness. Those involved in the Christopher…


Rescue group’s plea to recruit marine mammal medics

06 April 2012
Rescue group’s plea to recruit marine mammal medics

Rescue group’s plea to recruit marine mammal medics

06 April 2012

MORE trained medics are needed to help rescue stranded mammals that are found washed ashore. That’s according to British Divers Marine Life Rescue…


Blow as jobs go at Numax

04 April 2012
Blow as jobs go at Numax

Blow as jobs go at Numax

04 April 2012

A LACK of progress in the marine energy industry in Caithness has forced an engineering firm to mothball its local base.


Caithness farming to play crucial role in economy

04 April 2012
Caithness farming to play crucial role in economy

Caithness farming to play crucial role in economy

04 April 2012

RURAL Caithness has a huge part to play in the future of the Scottish economy as the UK continues to tackle a tough financial climate.


Castletown pupils keep Olympic spirit alive

30 March 2012
Castletown pupils keep Olympic spirit alive

Castletown pupils keep Olympic spirit alive

30 March 2012

THE Olympic spirit is burning brightly in Castletown – despite pupils not getting the chance to run with the official torch.


Darts champ’s death felt locally

30 March 2012
Darts champ’s death felt locally

Darts champ’s death felt locally

30 March 2012

League founder pays tribute to Jocky Wilson...


Dog survives 100ft cliff plunge

16 March 2012
Dog survives 100ft cliff plunge

Dog survives 100ft cliff plunge

16 March 2012

A DOG astounded rescuers when it fell an astonishing 100ft from a cliff near Wick — and survived. Archie the labrador slipped after leaping onto a…


Groats 'unsurpassed' as a natural retreat

14 March 2012
Groats 'unsurpassed' as a natural retreat

Groats 'unsurpassed' as a natural retreat

14 March 2012

RENEWABLE energy is not the only industry in which Caithness can play a leading role as part of the development of Scotland’s economy.


Scorries left to ponder on five goal rout

14 March 2012
Scorries left to ponder on five goal rout

Scorries left to ponder on five goal rout

14 March 2012

IT was a game where everything went wrong but on Saturday it will be put right, said assistant manager Richard Hughes in the wake of Wick Academy’s humiliating…


US professor impressed by county’s kids

14 March 2012
US professor impressed by county’s kids

US professor impressed by county’s kids

14 March 2012

THE biggest science festival in the North of Scotland is expected to be the best to date with hundreds of people across the county set to attend events...


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