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Crossroads pupils in Celtic ‘twinning’ with Welsh school

Crossroads pupils in Celtic ‘twinning’ with Welsh school

YOUNGSTERS at Crossroads school have been learning all about Wales after forging a link with a primary in Cardiff.


Dream come true for young Barca fan

Dream come true for young Barca fan

MOST youngsters can only ever dream of standing on the same pitch as one of the best footballers of all time in a Champions League match.


Plan to reduce councillors backed

Plan to reduce councillors backed

EIGHT Highland councillors are set to be culled in a slimmed down version of the region’s local authority in 2017, it has emerged.


No messing about from new dog dirt campaign

No messing about from new dog dirt campaign

THE HIGHLAND Council are putting out a clear message to irresponsible dog owners in Caithness who allow their dogs to foul in public places.


Far north pre-school transport boost

Far north pre-school transport boost

A NEW transport service is being offered by a Caithness childcare group.


Dounreay work programme in shop window

Dounreay work programme in shop window

AN EVENT to promote contract and employment opportunities for decommissioning work at Dounreay was attended by companies from across the UK.


Drive to end mobile roaming fees

Drive to end mobile roaming fees

A CALL has been made for the European Union to scrap mobile phone roaming fees.


Academy hold off Huntly fightback

Academy hold off Huntly fightback

Wick Academy 3 Huntly 2


New helpline for sex crime victims

New helpline for sex crime victims

SURVIVORS of sexual violence can now get local support over the phone, by email and face-to-face.


End in sight for Portgower roadworks

End in sight for Portgower roadworks

ROADWORKS which has disrupted traffic for months on the northern most stretch of the A9 are close to completion.


Long gone for eight months after threatening police

Long gone for eight months after threatening police

A TEENAGER has been jailed for eight months for spitting at a police officer and threatening to put a blade to the neck of one of his colleagues.


Good behaviour bond for reckless passenger

Good behaviour bond for reckless passenger

A HUSBAND who put his wife’s life in danger by grabbing the steering wheel and pulling on the handbrake of the car she was driving has been asked…


Harper’s date for hypnotist

Harper’s date for hypnotist

WICKERS will get the unusual chance to be hypnotised this weekend at Harper’s Bar.


Chamber has its own success story as it continues to champion business community

Chamber has its own success story as it continues to champion business community

CAITHNESS Chamber of Commerce has become "a real success story" since its relaunch in 2009.


Jacky’s fundraising bid is a cut above the rest

Jacky’s fundraising bid is a cut above the rest

A FAR north woman has shaved her head in a bid to raise money for an Alzheimer’s charity.


Mario and Luigi and the Mighty Deerstalker

Mario and Luigi and the Mighty Deerstalker

TWO Castletown brothers are raising money for charity by taking on a 10-mile night run while dressed as two of Nintendo’s most famous creations.


Vandalism is senseless

Vandalism is senseless

Sir – As a child, I spent many happy hours at the Battery at Castlehill looking for Groatie buckies and exploring rock pools. It is gratifying to…


Young dancers step up to receive awards

Young dancers step up to receive awards

Violet Leitch School of Dancing has staged an awards ceremony for its 2013 Pupils of the


Hundreds get council aid to stay in their homes

Hundreds get council aid to stay in their homes

ALMOST 600 people in Caithness have received emergency funding from The Highland Council to enable them to pay the rent to stay in their homes.


Friends group in £3500 hospital donation

Friends group in £3500 hospital donation

The League of Friends of Caithness General Hospital has handed over a bariatric chair for the use of patients. The £3000 chair, the only one in…


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