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Carolyne is a sucker for abandoned labs

Carolyne is a sucker for abandoned labs

CAROLYNE Poulton is a remarkable woman, warm-hearted, kind and invariably smiling. She and her husband live a few miles to the north of Lyth amidst the…


Discovering the wonders of automatons

Discovering the wonders of automatons

EFFORTS to imitate life by mechanical means fostered development of mechanical principles, which led to the production of more complex mechanisms. In…


Irish singer to star in BBC Alba's Halkirk festival rerun

Irish singer to star in BBC Alba's Halkirk festival rerun

The series will feature Irish crooner Lisa McHugh who took the Halkirk festival by storm on its final night. The 23-year-old, from Letterkenny, has become…


‘It’s a sad loss for the town’

‘It’s a sad loss for the town’

ADOPTED Caithnessian David Morrison, who has died at the age of 71, was yesterday described as "a man of considerable stature" and "a stalwart supporter…


John O'Groats Harbour Day

John O'Groats Harbour Day


Kirkwood factor played part in Wick Academy defeat

Kirkwood factor played part in Wick Academy defeat

The caretaker manager, who was been put in temporary charge of the squad after the departure of Davie Kirkwood, said the former manager’s absence…


Learning to drive does not stop when you pass your test

Learning to drive does not stop when you pass your test

Driving gives you a sense of freedom, a means of going wherever and whenever you want.  Every day, teenagers turn 17 and are eligible to drive. To…


Legends take on locals

Legends take on locals

A DUO of darting legends and a rising star on the circuit took to the oche on Friday night at Wick Assembly Rooms to face local players.


New-look riding centre revealed

New-look riding centre revealed

MEMBERS of the Caithness branch of the Indoor Riding Association had a red-letter day on Saturday when they unveiled the newly facilities at their base…


Pennyland pupils celebrate school’s 50th anniversary

Pennyland pupils celebrate school’s 50th anniversary

P7 pupils of Thurso’s Pennyland School give a flavour of what will be on display during their 50th anniversary open evening


Pet Appeal

Pet Appeal

MEG is a three-year-old female collie cross and Shandy is a ten year old neutered male collie cross.


Police probe continues in train tragedy

Police probe continues in train tragedy

A PROBE was continuing yesterday into the circumstances surrounding the death of a man who was run over by a train in Caithness.


Salmond foresees good prospects for students

Salmond foresees good prospects for students

THE RENEWABLE industry will be a realistic prospect for future employment for graduates of North Highland College UHI, Alex Salmond has pledged.


Thurso swimmers return victorious from Orkney

Thurso swimmers return victorious from Orkney

THURSO Amateur Swimming Club made a successful return to Orkney to retain the West Mainland Chamber of Commerce Trophy which they won after a close-fought…


Waiting for the school bus is a real family affair

Waiting for the school bus is a real family affair

BOWER Primary School has a real family friendly feel to it this term.


Wick ladies collect golf silverware

Wick ladies collect golf silverware

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Wick: the Venice of the north - surely not!

Wick: the Venice of the north - surely not!

We returned to Wick recently for the Bfest at the Riverside. No kids with us this time and no rabbits hopping – just ourselves, a middle-aged and…


Boy rescued from Thurso cliff

Boy rescued from Thurso cliff

A boy was rescued by police officers in Thurso after they were trapped on a cliff due to sudden incoming tides.


Pentland Firth sailings cancelled

Pentland Firth sailings cancelled

NORTHLINK have announced that it has cancelled its 4.45pm service from Stromness to Scrabster and the 7pm sailing from Scrabster to Stromness due to adverse…


Everyone's a winner with our new Hospice Lucky Numbers!

Everyone's a winner with our new Hospice Lucky Numbers!

ONE of the best-loved charities in the north is set to boost its finances after teaming up with Scottish Provincial Press in an exciting new fundraising…


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