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Supporting AIDS orphans becomes life mission for Lybster man

Supporting AIDS orphans becomes life mission for Lybster man

AT only five months old, Lilian was given little chance of survival as she was handed into a home for orphans who have been diagnosed with HIV and Aids.


Survey on historic mill restoration under way

Survey on historic mill restoration under way

WORK is due to begin next week on an ambitious project to restore the historic corn mill at John O’Groats.


Teenager in running for national junior cap

Teenager in running for national junior cap

A PROMISING young Wick footballer has the chance of being selected for an under-13 Scottish squad.


Thurso Co-op chemist’s in running for national award

Thurso Co-op chemist’s in running for national award


Times tumble at spring meet

Times tumble at spring meet

THE annual Elgin spring meet was attended by 15 clubs from all over the north district area, including an eight-strong team from Thurso Amateur Swimming…


Wholesaler’s new venture brings jobs boost to Wick

Wholesaler’s new venture brings jobs boost to Wick

FIFTEEN new jobs are set to be created in the next 18 months in Wick as a result of the launch of a new beer, wines and spirits division at an award-winning…


Charrettes gives public a say into future of towns

Charrettes gives public a say into future of towns

THE HIGHLAND Council have hailed a workshop event giving members of the public a chance to create new visions for Thurso and Wick a massive success.


Demolition job puts Academy top of the league

Demolition job puts Academy top of the league

WICK Academy are back in the driving seat for the Highland League title after a confident 4-0 victory over Clachnacuddin.


Wick youngsters have voice on shaping town’s future

Wick youngsters have voice on shaping town’s future

PRIMARY school pupils in Wick were represented at the public consultation Highland Council staged in Wick to help shape thinking on how to develop the…


Fears householders are ‘sleepwalking’ into bedroom tax

Fears householders are ‘sleepwalking’ into bedroom tax

COUNCIL house tenants in the Highlands hoping to flit into smaller homes because of the crippling impact of the looming "bedroom tax" have little chance…


Artist in the Spotlight - Nic McLean

Artist in the Spotlight - Nic McLean

Name: Nic McLean


Caithness ‘A’ celebrate inter-county success

Caithness ‘A’ celebrate inter-county success

CAITHNESS “A” badminton select are celebrating retaining the spoils in their annual tussle versus their counterparts from across the Pentland…


Caithness dancers shine as moves put to the test

Caithness dancers shine as moves put to the test

PUPILS from the Elise Lyall School of Dance in Wick picked up awards after being invited to attend the British Association of Teachers of Dancing Scholarships…


Fans urged to rally to cause of fortress Harmsworth

Fans urged to rally to cause of fortress Harmsworth

WICK Academy regulars Gary Manson and Sam Mackay both credit the rise in attendances at Harmsworth Park on a Saturday afternoon as being like having a…


Irish contractor hits back at Dounreay workforce claims

Irish contractor hits back at Dounreay workforce claims

AN Irish firm – one of several to have won multi-million pound construction contracts in Caithness and the rest of the Highlands – has hit…


Operators tight-lipped on nuclear booze find

Operators tight-lipped on nuclear booze find

Dounreay’s operators are keeping mum about the discovery of an empty alcohol container on the site which has sparked a major security probe.


Road chiefs ‘dragging heels’ over braes work

Road chiefs ‘dragging heels’ over braes work

TRANSPORT Scotland has been blasted by a far north business chief for the lack of action on improving a stretch of the A9 which is vital to future economic…


Appeal for motorist who almost hits Lollipop Man

Appeal for motorist who almost hits Lollipop Man

A LOLLIPOP man narrowly avoided serious injury when he was almost hit by a careless motorist on Tuesday morning.


MP's hear council concerns over bedroom tax

MP's hear council concerns over bedroom tax

CAITHNESS, Sutherland and Ross MP John Thurso has met with representatives of the Highland Council to hear its concerns about Welfare Reform and its ideas…


Thurso cinema scoops £50k to fund improvements

Thurso cinema scoops £50k to fund improvements

THURSO Cinema Ltd has beaten off competition from businesses across Scotland to secure £50,000 funding to help increase its range of facilities.


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