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Caithness fire calls to be routed to Dundee base

Caithness fire calls to be routed to Dundee base

A FORMER police officer said the loss of a Highland-based fire and rescue control centre could be a cost-cutting measure too far.


Wick draw Lossie in League Cup

Wick draw Lossie in League Cup

WICK Academy have been drawn at home to Lossiemouth in the first round of the Highland League Cup.


‘Apologise or be reported to watchdog'

‘Apologise or be reported to watchdog'

THE leader of Highland Council’s political opposition – who accused a top official of "stifling democracy" – has been ordered to apologise…


Discount scheme stalls as Halkirk fuel outlet closes

Discount scheme stalls as Halkirk fuel outlet closes

A BID to make part of Caithness eligible for government-backed road fuel discounts has spluttered to a halt.


Hard-working volunteers transform school's wildlife garden

Hard-working volunteers transform school's wildlife garden

THE final touches have been made to an environmentally-friendly project at Bower school.


‘One of the most ridiculous things I’ve seen written is that 60 is the new 40’

‘One of the most ridiculous things I’ve seen written is that 60 is the new 40’

SINCE my deletion I’ve become increasingly aware of the plethora of rubbish that gets written about ageing and the enticement that goes with it.…


Restricted championship sees intense competition

Restricted championship sees intense competition

THURSO High’s games hall recently staged Caithness Badminton Association’s restricted championship, the first of its two senior competitions,…


Runners gearing up for Castle of Mey 10k

Runners gearing up for Castle of Mey 10k

THE Castle of Mey 10k is entering its sixth year with an enthusiastic following of runners and events within the county promoting a swell in interest…


Stefan Sutherland death being re-investigated, police say

Stefan Sutherland death being re-investigated, police say

POLICE are re-investigating the circumstances of the death of a young man whose body was found near his village home in Caithness over four months ago.


Wilson named as new Elgin City manager

Wilson named as new Elgin City manager

WICK Academy manager Barry Wilson has been named as the new man in charge of Elgin City. 


 North credit union highlighted

North credit union highlighted

THE benefits of being a member of the Hi-Scot Credit Union are to be promoted by Highland Councillors.


New protection for phone users

New protection for phone users

PEOPLE and small businesses taking out new landline, broadband or mobile contracts should from now on be protected against mid-contract price rises.


Caithness twitchers spot 102 bird species in single day

Caithness twitchers spot 102 bird species in single day

A TOTAL of 102 different species of birds have been spotted in Caithness in a day by local bird-watchers.


Star search launched for Commonwealth Games ceremonies

Star search launched for Commonwealth Games ceremonies

A SEARCH has been launched to find 3000 people to be the stars of the opening and closing ceremonies at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games in six months’…


Man jailed for texting threats

Man jailed for texting threats

A MAN has been jailed for sending threatening text messages to a woman.


UK Minister returns to Caithness family roots

UK Minister returns to Caithness family roots

A SENIOR member of the UK Government paid a brief visit to Caithness today (Friday).


Hamnavoe returns with new look

Hamnavoe returns with new look

SAILING into port with a brand new look, the Hamnavoe returned to service today after three weeks out of operation.


Bookies tip Barry Wilson to take over at Elgin City

Bookies tip Barry Wilson to take over at Elgin City

BARRY Wilson has been named by bookmakers as favourite to take over as manager of SPFL League Two club Elgin City.


Jim makes landmark cycle ride to work

Jim makes landmark cycle ride to work

But Jim Coll routinely pedals a 38-mile round trip to get from his home at Dunnet to his desk at the Highland Council offices in Wick.


Halkirk set to join fuel discount scheme

Halkirk set to join fuel discount scheme

HALKIRK is one of seven new areas in the Highlands and Islands which could be included in a fuel discount scheme.


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