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Caithness artist launches paper boat quest

Caithness artist launches paper boat quest

2ND Thurso beavers have been working away folding little paper boats to help one of the latest projects from a local artist.


Row in car led to court appearance

Row in car led to court appearance

A 44-YEAR-OLD first offender has appeared in court over a row which broke out over whether or not she was wearing a seat belt.


Far north darts ace laid to rest as legends pay tribute

Far north darts ace laid to rest as legends pay tribute

THE biggest names in world darts have paid tribute to a man who many claim to be the greatest darts player to have come from the north of Scotland.


Wick swimming pool is up for sale

Wick swimming pool is up for sale

HIGHLAND Council has put Wick swimming pool up for sale with the facility set to close when the new Wick High campus opens later this year.


Caithnessians urged to help fill empty homes

Caithnessians urged to help fill empty homes

RESIDENTS in Caithness are being invited to report empty homes as part of a nationwide bid to bring houses back into use.


Kayden flies out for life changing operation

Kayden flies out for life changing operation

KAYDEN Gordon has begun his journey across the Atlantic to undergo an operation that will hopefully help him to walk for the first time.


Golden generation on way for Scorries

Golden generation on way for Scorries

THE future is bright at Wick Academy according to the club’s under-17 manager, who believes they are producing a golden generation of youngsters.


Four drug related deaths in Caithness in eight months

Four drug related deaths in Caithness in eight months

FOUR people in Caithness have died from drug misuse in the last eight months as police have voiced concerns about the increased use of legal…


Far north duo charged with robbery bid

Far north duo charged with robbery bid

TWO men have been charged with using weapons in an attempted robbery at a takeaway restaurant in Thurso and acting with a third man in an attempted break-in…


Oilworkers bid to join thin blue line

Oilworkers bid to join thin blue line

A NUMBER of former oilworkers in Caithness who have been made redundant are looking to start new careers as police officers.


Dounreay N-shipments go under the spotlight

Dounreay N-shipments go under the spotlight

LOCAL MP Paul Monaghan, will be addressing the annual general meeting of Highlands Against Nuclear Transport (HANT).


Highland youngsters urged to get creative

Highland youngsters urged to get creative

YOUNG people keen to develop their own creative community projects are being encouraged to apply to a new fund to get them up and running.


Quoybrae mart on the telly

Quoybrae mart on the telly

QUOYBRAE is included in a new television documentary which will be looking at the day-to-day running of the biggest agricultural mart in Scotland.


Wind farm plans for Golticlay go on view

Wind farm plans for Golticlay go on view

PUBLIC exhibitions are to be held giving people an update on the Golticlay wind farm plans and a chance to share their views and ask questions on it.


Highland hospital donations drop

Highland hospital donations drop

DONATIONS to hospitals in the Highlands have dropped in the last 12 months, according to figures released by NHS Highland.


Roll up for cut-price rail deal

Roll up for cut-price rail deal

A NEW £5 advance fare has been launched by ScotRail – its biggest ever discounted ticket.


Caithness to stage two more funding forums

Caithness to stage two more funding forums

PEOPLE are to be given a bigger say in deciding which good causes in Caithness will benefit from Highland Council’s local discretionary fund after…


Film with double Wick link misses out on final Oscar short leet

Film with double Wick link misses out on final Oscar short leet

A FILM, which a Caithness businessman helped fund, has missed out on making the final short leet for Oscar nominations.


Cove Rangers v Wick Academy - MATCH POSTPONED

Cove Rangers v Wick Academy - MATCH POSTPONED

SUB zero temeperatures have resulted in the postponement of Cove Rangers and Wick Academy more than 24 hours before kick off.


Keeping track of gritters

Keeping track of gritters

HAVE you ever wondered where council gritters have been deployed across the Highlands?


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