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Mixed pair honours for Tam and Claire

Mixed pair honours for Tam and Claire

TAM Mulraine and Claire Thain (second and third from left) triumphed in the Wick and District Darts League mixed pairs competition held in the Seaview…


Pubwatch warning of life bans for violence

Pubwatch warning of life bans for violence

CAITHNESS Pubwatch is set to take a tougher stance on violence in licensed premises after it issued only its second life ban.


The University of the Third Age: round-up

The University of the Third Age: round-up

‘THE Appliance of Science’ was the title of the latest talk presented to members of the Caithness branch of the U3A (University of the Third…


Wick’s February was a tale of two halves

Wick’s February was a tale of two halves

WICK’S weather statistics for February 2013 portrayed an unremarkable picture for the late winter period. It was drier than normal while, in terms…


Mackay-Steven called up for Scotland

Mackay-Steven called up for Scotland

Dundee United winger Gary Mackay-Steven could be in line to win his first senior cap after being named in the Scotland squad for the forthcoming…


Trolley dash thief avoids jail

Trolley dash thief avoids jail

TROLLEY dashing to catch a train with almost £580 worth of stolen goods, a Sutherland man narrowly avoided jail when he appeared at Wick Sheriff…


Caithness Deaf Care hosts forum

Caithness Deaf Care hosts forum

A forum to help raise awareness about the needs of people with hearing problems in the Highlands was held in Thurso’s Weigh Inn last Friday.


Castletown are quiz champs

Castletown are quiz champs

THE annual primary school quiz, organised by Thurso Rotary Club, was this year won by hosts Castletown.


Club’s golden milestone celebrated

Club’s golden milestone celebrated

A LANCASHIRE couple were guests of honour at Caithness Cycling Club’s 50th anniversary dinner held in the Station Hotel, Thurso. Ian Marshall and…


Councillor taken to task for no-show

Councillor taken to task for no-show

A CAITHNESS Highland Councillor has been criticised again for his absence at meetings of Castletown and District Community Council.


Holyrood Notebook with Rhoda Grant

Holyrood Notebook with Rhoda Grant

I WAS delighted to hear that Thurso Cinema, which has been trading for only seven months, is to expand and create up to 10 new jobs.


Home needed for 10-year-old cat

Home needed for 10-year-old cat

PUSS Puss is a lovely older lady aged around 10 years old.


Lowly Fort make the muted Scorries sweat

Lowly Fort make the muted Scorries sweat

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New cadet force for far north

New cadet force for far north

YOUNGSTERS in the north coast of Sutherland have been given the chance to join the Army Cadet Force in their home area after the setting up of a detachment…


Pennyland performance goes down a storm

Pennyland performance goes down a storm

THURSO’s Pennyland primary school returned with a clutch of awards following their participation in this year’s Rock Challenge competition…


Pupils go daffs daft to support cancer charity

Pupils go daffs daft to support cancer charity

PUPILS and staff at Wick’s South School bounced back from a setback in their drive to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care. The children had…


Rail bosses accused of delaying new barrier work

Rail bosses accused of delaying new barrier work

NETWORK Rail has admitted Halkirk’s Bridge Street level crossing is not safe for motorists after negotiating a second out-of-court settlement, according…


Rotarians celebrate 50th birthday

Rotarians celebrate 50th birthday

HELPING good causes in Caithness and across the world, Wick Rotary Club has marked half a century of existence with a celebratory evening.


Scouts commemorate special Founder’s Day

Scouts commemorate special Founder’s Day

LIKE their counterparts up and down the country, over 120 members of the scouting fraternity in Caithness had a parade and special service to mark the…


Sunset beyond Dunnet Forest

Sunset beyond Dunnet Forest

Dana Meiklejohn, of Eddana, Dunnet took this shot of a sunset beyond Dunnet Forest.


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