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Lybster garage enjoys a shock rise in repairs

Lybster garage enjoys a shock rise in repairs

A rural garage owner has been doing a roaring trade in replacement springs and shock absorbers thanks to the state of some of the county’s roads.


Far north musicians to star in new TV show

Far north musicians to star in new TV show

ARTISTES from across the far north are to star on a new weekly TV show dedicated to showcasing the area’s musical talent.


Ban on visiting partially lifted at Raigmore

Ban on visiting partially lifted at Raigmore

RAIGMORE Hospital in Inverness has been partially reopened to visitors.


Four people charged with assaulting woman

Four people charged with assaulting woman

FOUR people have been charged with attacking a woman with sticks and baseball bats as well as punching and kicking her to the head.


Wick gig for Dundee’s The View

Wick gig for Dundee’s The View

SCOTTISH indie rock band The View have announced a gig in Wick this April as part of their UK tour.


SWRI showtime in Wick

SWRI showtime in Wick

THE East of Caithness SWRI Bulb Show is returning to bring a fabulous display of colour to Wick.


Wick court to get new procurator fiscal depute

Wick court to get new procurator fiscal depute

THE new procurator fiscal depute covering the spot left by David Barclay will take up his post in the coming week.


Plaudits for council welfare staff in the Highlands

Plaudits for council welfare staff in the Highlands

A SENIOR Caithness councillor has praised the work carried out by local authority staff on issues relating to welfare reform.


Substitute secures three points for Wick

Substitute secures three points for Wick

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Reay groundsman responsible for 'grass roots' at home of Welsh rugby

Reay groundsman responsible for 'grass roots' at home of Welsh rugby

CRAIG Campbell might work at the national stadium of one of the most passionate rugby nations in the world but you won’t see him switching allegiance…


Forum to focus on coaching in far north

Forum to focus on coaching in far north

ATHLETES who have competed at international level are among the guest speakers at a forthcoming weekend sports forum to be held in Thurso.


Children can follow in tyre tracks of F1 champ Lewis

Children can follow in tyre tracks of F1 champ Lewis

FORMULA One world champion Lewis Hamilton started going along to his local racing circuit as an eight-year-old, setting him on the path to becoming one…


Tartan contest for pupils before Wick High School move

Tartan contest for pupils before Wick High School move

SECONDARY pupils in Wick have been challenged to create a new tartan that will celebrate relocating to their new school in nine months’ time.


Scrabster cruising towards record

Scrabster cruising towards record

SCRABSTER Harbour is set to welcome a record number of cruise liners this year.


SSE powers ahead with far north road repairs

SSE powers ahead with far north road repairs

SSE is to carry out temporary emergency repairs to a number of rural roads in Caithness where it accepts damage has been caused by HGV traffic associated…


Venture North makes plea to music promoters

Venture North makes plea to music promoters

VENTURE North is calling on music promoters to get involved in a new leaflet being compiled by the tourism body.


SNP win concessions on Highland Council cuts

SNP win concessions on Highland Council cuts

HIGHLAND Council has made £29 million of savings after agreeing on its 2016/17 budget by accepting an alternative package drawn up by SNP councillors.


Volunteer appeal by ex-joiner to build bothies for refugees

Volunteer appeal by ex-joiner to build bothies for refugees

A FORMER joiner is looking to start a new charity to create a business in Caithness that would manufacture “bothies for refugees” across the…


Making news is all in a day’s work for Colin

Making news is all in a day’s work for Colin

A FORMER Thurso High School pupil is appearing on television screens across Scotland as he is now part of the team which delivers the STV six o’clock…


Call for help to track down the people behind the discovery of Ava

Call for help to track down the people behind the discovery of Ava

PRECIOUS little is known about “Ava”, other than she was probably well-to-do and aged about 20 when she met her end in her native Caithness.


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