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Orca spotted in far north

Orca spotted in far north

OUTDOOR enthusiasts have been treated to a number of recent sightings of the majestic killer whale around the Caithness coastline.


Missing Thurso teenager found safe

Missing Thurso teenager found safe

Missing teenager Kieran Angus who had been reported missing in Thurso on Friday has been traced safe and well in Wick.


Far north seal ‘sanctuaries’ earmarked

Far north seal ‘sanctuaries’ earmarked

TWO far north sites have been designated as locations where seals will be protected from harassment when they come ashore.


Serious assault alleged

Serious assault alleged

A YOUNG Caithness man appeared in private at Wick Sheriff Court on Friday in connection with a serious assault in Thurso. Mark Aitken, who is 21 and comes…


SSPCA makes an unusual find

SSPCA makes an unusual find

A CALL to try and rescue an iguana stuck up a Thurso tree has left many people with red faces.


Video - Servicemen honoured in Armed Forces Day ceremony

Video - Servicemen honoured in Armed Forces Day ceremony

MEMBERS of the armed forces who risked and lost their lives defending their country's freedom were honoured at a special ceremony in Wick.


Police confirm identity of man found dead in North Sutherland

Police confirm identity of man found dead in North Sutherland

CUMBRIA Police have confirmed that the body found off the North Sutherland coast was that of a man who went missing from his home in Kendal.


Man hurt as water pipes burst at his home

Man hurt as water pipes burst at his home

A MAN has been taken to hospital after he was left injured when water pipes burst at a block of flats in Wick.


‘Mindless yoofs’ only acting the same way their ancestors did

‘Mindless yoofs’ only acting the same way their ancestors did

IT takes a deleted man with time on his hands to recognise the true eminence of a grey old town at the end of the road to nowhere.


Caithness schools could benefit from Commonwealth legacy

Caithness schools could benefit from Commonwealth legacy

PUPILS in Caithness could be throwing balls, hitting shuttlecocks and reading stopwatches which will have been used at next month’s Commonwealth…


Trial of alleged threat of syringe attack begins

Trial of alleged threat of syringe attack begins

THE trial of a man charged with threatening to stab three people with a syringe which contained a liquid he claimed if injected could give someone AIDS…


Body found off North Sutherland coast

Body found off North Sutherland coast

POLICE have confirmed that a body has been recovered from the sea off the coast of North Sutherland.


Caithness businesses named as food and drink finalists

Caithness businesses named as food and drink finalists

A Thurso cocktail bar and a bakery at Upper Gills have been shortlisted for one of the food and drink industry’s most prestigious awards.


Dozen at wheel while over the limit

Dozen at wheel while over the limit

DRIVERS in the Highlands and Islands are being reminded of the ‘Don’t Risk It’ message being delivered by Police Scotland following…


Young Farmers prepare for charity chug

Young Farmers prepare for charity chug

FORSS Young Farmers are to undertake a sponsored tractor run next month to raise money for a children’s charity.


Blaze breaks out at Murkle farm

Blaze breaks out at Murkle farm

INVESTIGATIONS are being carried out into the unknown circumstances which resulted in a fire causing damage to farm buildings at Murkle.


Star DJs help unveil new Waterfront lounge

Star DJs help unveil new Waterfront lounge

THE Waterfront Nightclub will be opening its new upstairs lounge when it welcomes two renowned DJs to Wick for its big celebration next month.


Talk on impact of turbines on Flow Country birds

Talk on impact of turbines on Flow Country birds

THE effects of the construction of wind farms and their operation on birds is to be looked at in a Thurso seminar.


NHS Highland website offers holiday travel tips

NHS Highland website offers holiday travel tips

PEOPLE are being urged to prepare ahead of the school summer break to ensure they have a safe and healthy holiday at home or abroad.


VIDEO - Wick RBLS Pipe Band begin summer season

VIDEO - Wick RBLS Pipe Band begin summer season

WICK RBLS Pipe Band began its summer season of outdoor performances at Market Square on Saturday night.


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