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Stunning Scorries fightback breaks Brora hearts

Stunning Scorries fightback breaks Brora hearts

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North flies the flag with plenty of pride

North flies the flag with plenty of pride

ALL across the far north, homes, businesses and tourist attractions are flying the new Caithness flag with pride.


Cromarty Bridge to close for maintenance

Cromarty Bridge to close for maintenance

MOTORISTS on the A9 north of Inverness are being reminded that the Cromarty Bridge will close on Saturday, April 9, from 4-9am as part of a refurbishment.


Man dies after falling from cliff near Durness

Man dies after falling from cliff near Durness

A MAN in his sixties has died after falling from a cliff in north-west Sutherland on Thursday afternoon.


Accused jailed after slashing ex-girlfriend’s face

Accused jailed after slashing ex-girlfriend’s face

A MAN who slashed his former girlfriend to the face with a kitchen knife at her home has been jailed for three years.


Man jailed after breaking into Wick newsagent

Man jailed after breaking into Wick newsagent

A MAN who broke into a shop in Wick and stole four bottles of vodka has been jailed for six months.


Scottish Hydro stores to close in Thurso and Wick

Scottish Hydro stores to close in Thurso and Wick

THURSO and Wick are set to see a well-known name disappear from their high streets after it emerged Scottish Hydro Electric retail shops will close within…


Missing man believed to have been seen in Bettyhill

Missing man believed to have been seen in Bettyhill

OFFICERS are continuing to appeal for information to help trace Justin Smith who has been reported missing from the Avon and Somerset area.


Wick pick up three points on the West Highland Way

Wick pick up three points on the West Highland Way

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Battling Thurso girls compete in national finals

Battling Thurso girls compete in national finals

Thurso High were narrowly defeated by Hawick in the final of the Scottish Netball Bronze Plate in Motherwell.


New home sought for under-threat nursery

New home sought for under-threat nursery

PARENTS who fear for the future of a Wick nursery are looking to save it by moving it into new premises when its home for the last 30 years is demolished.


A9 roadworks under way near Latheron junction

A9 roadworks under way near Latheron junction

REPAIR work has begun on a section of the A9 on the Causewaymire immediately north of the Latheron junction.


Police probe Thurso house raid

Police probe Thurso house raid

POLICE in Thurso are appealing for information following a theft from a house in the town’s Queens Square.


First national junior cap for Thurso teen

First national junior cap for Thurso teen

A Thurso teenager is looking forward to earning his first junior Scottish cap.


Time is right for Halkirk clock tower repairs

Time is right for Halkirk clock tower repairs

Repairs are under way to the clock tower of the Ross Institute in Halkirk.


Georgemas railhead could benefit Caithness economy

Georgemas railhead could benefit Caithness economy

EFFORTS are being made to increase the use of the multimillion-pound railhead at Georgemas.


Seaview Hotel wins WDDL title

Seaview Hotel wins WDDL title

The Wick and District Darts League's Division One championship is staying in John O'Groats as the Seaview Hotel successfully retained the title.


Missing Englishman could be in the far north

Missing Englishman could be in the far north

POLICE are keen to trace a man missing from the Somerset area who they believe may have travelled to Thurso.


Dog fouling fines to double to £80

Dog fouling fines to double to £80

DOG owners who fail to pick up after their pets will face a fine of £80 from April 1 – double the current fixed-penalty rate.


Flow Country tower is shortlisted

Flow Country tower is shortlisted

THE lookout tower at Forsinard has been shortlisted for the Royal Incorporation of Architects in Scotland (RIAS) 2016 awards.


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