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Dunnet beaver head bows out

Dunnet beaver head bows out

The 1st Dunnet Bay Beavers gave their leader a fond farewell at their latest meet as Audrey Halle bowed out after five years in charge of the colony.…


Postal staff say strike action 'is inevitable'

Postal staff say strike action 'is inevitable'

POSTAL services look set to be disrupted later this year as union officials confirmed they would take part in any strike action as a result of the privatisation…


Tenants fearing eviction despite council pledge

Tenants fearing eviction despite council pledge

BENEFIT claimants in Caithness are worried they will be turfed out of their homes as the bedroom tax begins to bite.


Tests reveal beached whale drowned

Tests reveal beached whale drowned

TESTS have concluded a whale washed ashore at Thurso beach died as a result of drowning.


Wick could host world skiff championships

Wick could host world skiff championships

I have multiple interests in the crews from Ullapool, Coigach, Helmsdale and Wick as they are all residents of my constituency, along with 41 others from…


Wraps to be taken off new Halkirk football pitch

Wraps to be taken off new Halkirk football pitch

The £500,000 Morrison Park will be officially opened on Wednesday, July 31, when Halkirk United take on Clachnacuddin in the first round of the…


Youngsters compete in mini Highland Games event

Youngsters compete in mini Highland Games event

Landward councillor Willie Mackay, who started all the events and acted as compere, said: “It was a very competitive games with all the schoolchildren…


Group quits campaign to open church gates

Group quits campaign to open church gates

THE activist group behind a campaign to open the gates at a Thurso tourist attraction which have been locked for six years has disbanded due to a lack…


Music fans head to T in the Park

Music fans head to T in the Park

HUNDREDS of music fans from Caithness are expected to head south this weekend to attend T in the Park which celebrates its 20th anniversary.


Dead whale washed ashore at Thurso Beach

Dead whale washed ashore at Thurso Beach

VETS from the Scottish Agricultural College are carrying out a post mortem into a Minke Whale which washed ashore Thurso Beach last night.


Bouquets prove a perfect pick-me-up

Bouquets prove a perfect pick-me-up

The award-winning florist took part in Lonely Bouquet Day, which involves bunches of flowers being left at a random location, which are available for…


BOWLS: Thurso eight through to Scottish finals

BOWLS: Thurso eight through to Scottish finals

THURSO Bowling Club had triple success in the Ladies Scottish district finals in Inverness.


Dan is the top dog at Scrufts

Dan is the top dog at Scrufts

The competition proved popular, with judge Sue Mileham being spoilt for choice in the various categories. She awarded the overall trophy to Dan, a cross…


Huge vessel rolls into deep-water harbour

Huge vessel rolls into deep-water harbour

A huge vessel drops anchor at Scrabster’s new deep-water pier on June 22 as captured by Stewart Gunn, Thurso.


Old bridge's days could be numbered

Old bridge's days could be numbered

The Coghill Bridge, built in 1893, has deteriorated drastically in recent years with wooden planks starting to rot and fall into the river.


Special delivery arrives at hospital ward

Special delivery arrives at hospital ward

The bed, along with special mattresses and cushions, cost £4700.


Scrabster Harbour takes on trainee thanks to funding

Scrabster Harbour takes on trainee thanks to funding

SCRABSTER Harbour Trust have taken on a new member of staff thanks to funding secured through The Highland Council’s Employment Grant scheme.


Accident victim to be laid to rest

Accident victim to be laid to rest

THE FUNERAL of a Wick man who died in a car accident in east Sutherland will be held this week.


Grooms-to-be sought for new TV wedding series

Grooms-to-be sought for new TV wedding series

CAITHNESS couples could get an opportunity to take part in a new television series.


Dutch dates for Caithness wind band

Dutch dates for Caithness wind band

PUPILS from a local Caithness wind band have recently returned from a trip to Amsterdam where they played three successful concerts in the city.


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