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Local family show support for a Romanian dog shelter

Local family show support for a Romanian dog shelter

A CHARITY for stray dogs in Romania has received a much needed boost thanks to the efforts of a local woman and her family.


Old faces and places feature in Thurso heritage calendar

Old faces and places feature in Thurso heritage calendar

The latest calendar from Thurso Heritage Society, entitled The Way It Was, promises another trip down memory lane through its 12 archive photos.


Caithness screening for controversial big-game documentary

Caithness screening for controversial big-game documentary

Wick film-maker David Graham Scott claims his latest documentary will be his last and is inviting the public to come along to see it at Lyth.


Former Wick teacher celebrates 100th birthday

Former Wick teacher celebrates 100th birthday

Former Wick High School teacher Allan Abernethy received a card from the Queen on the occasion of his 100th birthday.


Renewable generation in Scotland at record levels

Renewable generation in Scotland at record levels

Newly released figures underline that green electricity generation forms "the backbone of Scotland's energy system", according to Scottish Renewables.


Chihuahua charity climb up Snowdon

Chihuahua charity climb up Snowdon

A Lyth-based model and her mini-dog have reached new heights by doing a charity climb of Snowdon – the highest mountain in Wales.


Jail sentence for sex offender who lied about letter from prison

Jail sentence for sex offender who lied about letter from prison

A former Wick man who professed his "undying love" for an underage girl he committed sex crimes against in a letter from prison has been jailed.


Tait and Macgregor win Wick darts memorial trophies

Tait and Macgregor win Wick darts memorial trophies

Harper’s Bar was the venue for the first Wick darts action of 2019/20 with the Karen Burke and Willie Keith memorial trophies being contested.


Wick airport needs to be more reliable and business-friendly to attract investment, say trade union reps

Wick airport needs to be more reliable and business-friendly to attract investment, say trade union reps

Caithness needs a reliable and more business-friendly airport to attract inward investment in the wake of the decommissioning at Dounreay


Far north could be training base for ops and maintenance for offshore industry

Far north could be training base for ops and maintenance for offshore industry

Caithness could become a base for training people in operations and maintenance work for offshore wind, Thurso and Wick Trade Union Council has heard.


Dornoch Castle Hotel’s 20-year celebration

Dornoch Castle Hotel’s 20-year celebration

ADVERTORIAL: As they look forward to 20 years of ownership of Dornoch Castle Hotel in 2020, the Thompson family are already in the mood to celebrate.


'Orwellian' planning system means local voices are ignored, says Caithness councillor

'Orwellian' planning system means local voices are ignored, says Caithness councillor

A councillor has said the planning system is "broken and over-centralised" after he was refused a meeting with the energy minister over a wind farm.


Greens remain rooted to bottom of table after defeat to classy Fifers

Greens remain rooted to bottom of table after defeat to classy Fifers

Caithness boss Sutherland rues growing injury list as Greens are thrashed by Howe of Fife


Orkney cup tie breaks up Vikings' flying start

Orkney cup tie breaks up Vikings' flying start

Thurso's 100 per cent league record put on hold as Jock Mackay Cup tie takes priority


Glass trophy honours former Reay greenkeeper

Glass trophy honours former Reay greenkeeper

Reay's senior section felt it fitting to commission a trophy in memory of Ian Mowat, who was for many years part-time and then full-time greenkeeper.


Wick indoor market organisers delighted with response

Wick indoor market organisers delighted with response

The organisers of Wick’s trial series of indoor markets say they are delighted with the response so far from stall holders and the public.


Quarter-century celebration for Hearing and Sight Care

Quarter-century celebration for Hearing and Sight Care

After 25 years of serving the Caithness community a sensory impairment service celebrated in style at the Pentland Hotel in Thurso.


Main is Freswick Trophy winner at Thurso

Main is Freswick Trophy winner at Thurso

Thurso Golf Club’s Freswick Trophy was played in windy but dry and warm conditions, with victory going to Andrew Main.


Wick vandals strike again as toilets are smashed

Wick vandals strike again as toilets are smashed

Councillors say they are appalled by the latest outbreak of vandalism in Wick in which the public toilets at Whitechapel Road were targeted.


Prime Minister is risking people's lives, says north MP

Prime Minister is risking people's lives, says north MP

Report warns medical supplies to the UK could be limited after a no-deal Brexit


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