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Knockout success at sun-Keiss Gala

Knockout success at sun-Keiss Gala

THE weather gods smiled on Keiss Gala at the weekend when the emphasis was very much on fun and frolics.


Rugby legends help Greens celebrate gold

Rugby legends help Greens celebrate gold

A PACKED programme of events was held at the weekend by Caithness Rugby Football Club to mark its golden jubilee celebrations. Known as the Greens, the…


Secret trail that’s a natural wonder

Secret trail that’s a natural wonder

THE Hanging Gardens of Babylon were said to have been one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Sight-seers who visited the abundant floral phenomena…


Smile - it's your first day at school!

Smile - it's your first day at school!

STARTING primary school is a significant milestone in the life of any youngster. Pictured here are the new intakes at 10 Caithness rural primaries. Missing…


Thurso lifeboat picks up sick crewman

Thurso lifeboat picks up sick crewman

THURSO lifeboat carried out a medical evacuation from a cargo vessel after a crewman became ill during a transatlantic journey.


Watten finale for Dounreay anglers

Watten finale for Dounreay anglers

DOUNREAY Fly Fishing Association completed its 2012 championship on Saturday when 13 members fished for the Parry Trophy on Loch Watten.


Wick airport hours cutback slammed

Wick airport hours cutback slammed

THE decision to close Wick Airport for part of Friday morning and all day Saturday was slammed as "absolutely pathetic" by a Caithness councillor this…


Tribute paid as RAF officer Samuel Bailey laid to rest

Tribute paid as RAF officer Samuel Bailey laid to rest

THE funeral of the third RAF officer who died when two planes came down just off the Caithness coast in the Moray Firth has taken place.


Lifeboat transports ill ‘Atlantic Mermaid’ crewman ashore

Lifeboat transports ill ‘Atlantic Mermaid’ crewman ashore

THURSO lifeboat carried out a medevac from a cargo vessel after a crewman took ill during a transatlantic journey.


Council consults in bid to find £12m savings

Council consults in bid to find £12m savings

THE Highland Council is asking the public for ways to find nearly £12 million in savings in the next two years.


Wick darts ace Jo aims to double cancer charity cash

Wick darts ace Jo aims to double cancer charity cash

WICK-based pub Harper’s Bar are helping one of their darts players soar to new heights.


Academy's unbeaten run destroyed by determined Deveronvale

Academy's unbeaten run destroyed by determined Deveronvale

Scorers - Vale: Duncan (2, 37), Watt (26), Morrison (49, 68), Lombardi (62)


Great deal on rail travel for over-55s.

Great deal on rail travel for over-55s.

A RETURN train ticket to anywhere in Scotland for under £20 sounds like a dream come true for far north day trippers but that’s exactly what…


Caithness man caught with contraband cigarettes

Caithness man caught with contraband cigarettes

A CAITHNESS man landed in trouble for the first time when he bought some cheap cigarettes in Glasgow.


Beatles tribute band back in Wick

Beatles tribute band back in Wick

THE Fab Four are to play a Caithness pub tonight (Friday).


Thurso boat vandalism

Thurso boat vandalism

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a laid-up boat in Thurso was vandalised.


Kevin Bridges’ second Wick gig sells out in under two hours

Kevin Bridges’ second Wick gig sells out in under two hours

A SECOND night with Scottish comedian Kevin Bridges in Caithness has sold out.


Staxigoe and Pentland square up in bid to land first trophy

Staxigoe and Pentland square up in bid to land first trophy

STAXIGOE United and Pentland United will tonight have the chance to banish their cup final woes from earlier in the season when they bid to get their…


Greens coach relishes challenge of facing star-studded Steelers

Greens coach relishes challenge of facing star-studded Steelers

MILLBANK is expected to be buzzing tomorrow as Caithness RFC launches its 50th anniversary season with a glamour match versus a side laced with former…


Kirkwood aims for third league win on the spin

Kirkwood aims for third league win on the spin

WICK Academy manager Davie Kirkwood reckons that he and his opposite number this weekend have a lot in common.


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