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New apprentices still the 'lifeblood' of Dounreay

New apprentices still the 'lifeblood' of Dounreay

Nine DSRL and three JCL apprentices received their certificates from guest speaker Alan Simpson.


New champs crowned in bowls finale

New champs crowned in bowls finale

THURSO Bowling Club’s season climaxed with Finals Day when nine titles were decided over the course of the day. First on to the green were the finalists…


Still surprised by the flexibility of flagstone

Still surprised by the flexibility of flagstone

I NEVER thought we would run out of flagstone stories, there was always another usage round the corner and that is still applicable. We have looked at…


Survey reveals rise in Dounreay injuries

Survey reveals rise in Dounreay injuries

That was the finding of a survey which was carried out by consultants One Point Three Ltd after concerns were raised about safety performance at the plant.


Title crowns Wick Groats’ season

Title crowns Wick Groats’ season

WICK Groats had the perfect end to what has proved a vintage season when they won the Caithness County Division 1 title on Tuesday night.


Tony lands a double

Tony lands a double

DOUNREAY Fly Fishing Association’s boat competitions for 2013 drew to a close on a rather windy and occasionally wet Loch Watten on Saturday.


Wick artist's work is immortalised in book

Wick artist's work is immortalised in book

A BOOK featuring the work of Wick artist Ian Charles Scott is about to be published in America.


Wick sets sights on becoming helicopter hub

Wick sets sights on becoming helicopter hub

AVIATION businessman Andy Bruce believes Wick John O’Groats Airport is on the cusp of becoming a major service hub for the offshore oil and gas…


End of the road for B-fest

End of the road for B-fest

CAITHNESSIANS said goodbye to the spectacular show of B-fest on Saturday night, unbeknown to them, for the last time.


Fab four complete 72 holes in one day

Fab four complete 72 holes in one day

A TEAM of women golfers have completed a challenge to play Caithness’s four golf courses in 24 hours, raising £1773.15 in the process.


New jobs at Thurso firm thanks to lucrative deal

New jobs at Thurso firm thanks to lucrative deal

A CAITHNESS engineering firm is to create four new jobs after securing work in the renewable and oil and gas industries.


Sheepdog handler continues Midas touch

Sheepdog handler continues Midas touch

A LOCAL farmer has been winning trophies and titles all over the place this summer with his two trusty sheepdogs.


Volunteers unite to raise cancer charity cash

Volunteers unite to raise cancer charity cash

A NEW volunteer fundraising group has launched in Thurso to raise funds for Marie Curie Cancer Care.


Where are we as a nation?

Where are we as a nation?

"ROBERT Fraser Mackenzie was a prophet almost without honour in his own country. In a land of educational authoritarianism, he was a teacher of progressive…


Seashore roadshow comes to Caithness

Seashore roadshow comes to Caithness

THE Highland Seashore Roadshow is coming to Caithness, with adventures, exploring and games including a theatre workshop, free surf lessons and a fishing…


Litter endangering north marine life

Litter endangering north marine life

CHARITIES have warned Scotland’s marine wildlife along the north coast is at risk from litter.


Academy seal win early doors

Academy seal win early doors

Wick Academy 3 Fraserburgh 0


Blistering start for Wick’s B-fest

Blistering start for Wick’s B-fest

HUNDREDS of fans have flocked to a sun-drenched Wick Riverside to enjoy the far north’s biggest music festival, B-fest.


Gold award for salmon firm

Gold award for salmon firm

A BARROCK-based business is celebrating after winning awards at a prestigious national competition.


Purge on on-line delivery charges bears fruit

Purge on on-line delivery charges bears fruit

HIGHLAND Council’s trading standards department is at the leading edge of challenging companies on internet delivery charges.


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