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Thurso among streaming venues for science lecture

Thurso among streaming venues for science lecture

Thurso is one of the venues at which youngsters and their families can experience the world’s longest-running science lecture series this week.


New squash club roof at Wick thanks to local funders

New squash club roof at Wick thanks to local funders

Wick Squash Club held its first competition of the season to mark the reopening of the premises after contractors had replaced the leaking old roof.


Pony Club presentation of awards

Pony Club presentation of awards

A new trophy has been presented to the Caithness branch of the Pony Club in memory of former district commissioner James Campbell, Thurso.


'Your vote matters' is message from Highland returning officer

'Your vote matters' is message from Highland returning officer

People in Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross and the two other Highland constituencies are being reminded that their vote matters.


Animal rescue centre warns of buying pets for Christmas

Animal rescue centre warns of buying pets for Christmas

Re-homing centre will not offer pets to be homed during festive period


Wick fire station cheques are handed over

Wick fire station cheques are handed over

A community open day at Wick fire station to mark its 50th anniversary earlier this year raised £1000 for good causes in Caithness.


Caithness spirits waltz into Vienna

Caithness spirits waltz into Vienna

Two local tipples were showcased at a major international market in Vienna.


Deferred entry to school welcomed

Deferred entry to school welcomed

Highland Council will allow families an extra year's nursery education funding if they choose to defer their child's entry to primary school.


Highlands may have tourist tax 'by 2021'

Highlands may have tourist tax 'by 2021'

PLANS for a tourist tax in the Highlands could take a big step forward next week when councillors vote on whether to further explore the idea.


Beatrice wind farm takes renewable energy industry award

Beatrice wind farm takes renewable energy industry award

The £2.5bn Beatrice offshore wind farm off the east Caithness coast has capped a momentous year by winning a top renewable energy industry award.


Timescale set for bringing John O'Groats Mill back into public use

Timescale set for bringing John O'Groats Mill back into public use

The historic mill at John O'Groats could be back in public use in the next two years.


Politicians desperately need to get back to the day-to-day issues

Politicians desperately need to get back to the day-to-day issues

ELECTION PROFILE: Andrew Sinclair, Scottish Conservative and Unionist candidate for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross


60-year-old cuttings are a lasting reminder of Wick family link to trawler disaster

60-year-old cuttings are a lasting reminder of Wick family link to trawler disaster

Press cuttings on the loss of the George Robb off the Caithness coast 60 years ago today have a special significance for Allan Tait and his family.


McKenna would be happy to consign recent form to history with scrappy win

McKenna would be happy to consign recent form to history with scrappy win

Manager Tom McKenna insists Wick Academy's previous good form against Strathspey Thistle will count for nothing when the sides meet this weekend.


Grounds for complaint are nil for Anglers boss

Grounds for complaint are nil for Anglers boss

Halkirk United boss Ewan McElroy said his team could have no complaints after being well beaten at home by Invergordon in the North Caledonian League.


Cool, calm Vikings refuse to panic at Bunillidh

Cool, calm Vikings refuse to panic at Bunillidh

Thurso hold off determined Bunillidh Thistle challenge to win 4-1


Relegation may be an act of mercy for beleaguered Greens

Relegation may be an act of mercy for beleaguered Greens

Demotion to the Caledonia League looms large as Caithness suffer 114-0 thrashing at Ardrossan


Kevin independent review is a police first

Kevin independent review is a police first

The independent review into the death of Wick man Kevin McLeod is the first requested by Police Scotland since it was formed six years ago.


Fishing boats add to Wick memorial fundraising effort

Fishing boats add to Wick memorial fundraising effort

The Seafarers Memorial Group in Wick has received another major boost thanks to the generosity of two fishing boats, the Reaper and the Opportune.


Wick Players exhibition at Nucleus

Wick Players exhibition at Nucleus

A display of props, costumes and other memorabilia from Christmas pantos past and present is currently on at the Nucleus archive in Wick.


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