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Dunbeath drink-driver may forfeit car

Dunbeath drink-driver may forfeit car

FOUR times over the legal alcohol limit while behind the wheel may result in a drink-driver seeing the vehicle he was driving being confiscated.


Henderson finishes seventh at Commonwealth Games

Henderson finishes seventh at Commonwealth Games

SARAH Henderson just missed her target of winning a Commonwealth Games medal when she finished seventh in the 50 metre prone rifle event at the Barry…


Road upgrade will help transportation of Strathy turbines

Road upgrade will help transportation of Strathy turbines

CONSTRUCTION work aimed at easing traffic congestion while 33 turbines are transported from Scrabster Harbour to north Sutherland is complete.


John Paul knocked out of Keirin semi final

John Paul knocked out of Keirin semi final

FORMER World under-19 champion John Paul has failed to qualify for the final of the Men's Keirin at the Commonwealth Games.


Oliphant retires in 20km velodrome final

Oliphant retires in 20km velodrome final

The 32-year-old  from Milton was impressive in qualifying when he finished second in the second qualifying heat, edged out for first place…


Hundreds line streets to kick off Wick Gala – watch video here!

Hundreds line streets to kick off Wick Gala – watch video here!

WICK town centre exploded into colour as hundreds of people packed the streets to celebrate the opening ceremony of this year’s gala.


Commonwealth Games premiere for renewable energy animation

Commonwealth Games premiere for renewable energy animation

A VIDEO highlighting the benefits of renewable energy to Scotland has been premiered at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.


Retailers set to introduce carrier bag charges

Retailers set to introduce carrier bag charges

RETAILERS in Caithness are being urged to be prepared for new laws which will enforce businesses to make a 5p charge for all single-use bags.


Church appeal for World War One artefacts

Church appeal for World War One artefacts

A FINAL appeal has been put out for people to add any artefacts they have to do with World War One to a special exhibition.


North MSP urges Government to act over Israel attacks

North MSP urges Government to act over Israel attacks

A NORTH MSP has called on the UK Government to pursue sanctions against Israel over its attacks on Gaza.


Coastguards warn of seaside dangers

Coastguards warn of seaside dangers

COASTGUARDS have issued a warning to help keep people safe by the sea.


Teenager fined £400 for posting racist tweet about Chelsea FC striker

Teenager fined £400 for posting racist tweet about Chelsea FC striker

A 17-year-old who posted on Twitter racist and abusive remarks towards a Chelsea Football Club player has been fined £400.


Thurso teenager Kieran Angus (15) reported missing

Thurso teenager Kieran Angus (15) reported missing

A TEENAGER from Thurso has been reported missing.


Luxury liner ‘Sea Cloud II’ pays a visit to Scrabster

Luxury liner ‘Sea Cloud II’ pays a visit to Scrabster

SCRABSTER Harbour welcomed its penultimate cruise ship of the season when 96 tourists sailed into port on a luxury three-mast passenger liner.


Games setback for Lybster cyclist John Paul

Games setback for Lybster cyclist John Paul

LYBSTER cyclist John Paul suffered a disappointing start to his Commonwealth Games campaign when he failed to qualify for the men’s sprint top-12…


Missing Helmsdale teenager traced safe and well

Missing Helmsdale teenager traced safe and well

POLICE have confirmed Lucy Taylor who went missing from her home in Helmsdale on Tuesday morning was traced safe and well on Thursday night.


Good luck to Caithness athletes taking part in Commonwealth Games!

Good luck to Caithness athletes taking part in Commonwealth Games!

CAITHNESS athletes are getting set to take part in the biggest sporting event Scotland has ever held as the opening ceremony for the 2014 Commonwealth…


End-to-end trek with a difference

End-to-end trek with a difference

A CHARITY walker is preparing for an end-to-end marathon with a difference. Instead of making the slog between John O’Groats to Land’s End,…


Festival time for far north

Festival time for far north

CAITHNESS people will get an opportunity to get involved in this year’s Wild North Festival 2014.


Search is on for NHS local heroes

Search is on for NHS local heroes

PEOPLE from Caithness are being urged to nominate their local health care hero.


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