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Uniteds clash in Halkirk showdown

Uniteds clash in Halkirk showdown

TOMORROW’S Eain Mackintosh Cup final will be a west versus east affair after Pentland United and Staxigoe United progressed in contrasting fashions…


Wilson knocks back pro offer to stick with Wick Academy

Wilson knocks back pro offer to stick with Wick Academy

TURNING down the opportunity to manage a professional football club was the hardest decision Barry Wilson said he has ever had to make.


All set for bowling bonanza in Caithness

All set for bowling bonanza in Caithness

PEOPLE are being invited to come and watch “the biggest bowling tournament in the North of Scotland” this weekend in Wick.


Pentland Firth turbine forums

Pentland Firth turbine forums

PLANS on how Caithness will accommodate the proposed surge of wave and tidal turbines in the Pentland Firth will be discussed in Thurso next week.


Move to expand wheelchair-friendly taxis

Move to expand wheelchair-friendly taxis

DISABLED access groups and taxi operators are to hold discussions with Highland Council about possible changes in licensing policy which could lead to…


Wilson turns down Queen of the South job

Wilson turns down Queen of the South job

Wick Academy manager Barry Wilson has turned down the chance to become manager at first division Queen of the South to stay at Harmsworth Park.


Wilson offered Queen of the South job

Wilson offered Queen of the South job

Wick Academy manager Barry Wilson is set to decide in the next 24 hours if he will accept the offer to become manager at Queen of the South.


Brownies have fun in the summer sun

Brownies have fun in the summer sun

The 6th Wick Brownies have had a hectic programme of summer activities over the past couple of weeks with visits to the Strathspey steam railway and the…


Capital success for Mey group

Capital success for Mey group

Mother and daughter Fiona and Sarah Macleod both did well to endure and pass a three-hour practical test overseen by Grandmaster In Hyuk Suh. These were…


Halkirk Brownies visit pottery

Halkirk Brownies visit pottery

Halkirk Brownies enjoyed an end-of-term trip to Northshore Pottery at Mill of Forse in Latheron. The girls all tried their hand at making a pot, under…


Halkirk pit stop for Model T enthusiasts

Halkirk pit stop for Model T enthusiasts

A MOTORCADE of Model T Fords graced far north roads at the weekend on the latest stage of a 900-mile north of Scotland rally being undertaken by 10 devotees…


High flier Jack relishes royal honours

High flier Jack relishes royal honours

A THURSO teenager will hit the peak of his glittering Boys’ Brigade career by picking up royal honours during a ceremony at St James’s Palace…


Is Wick the UK's most dismal town?

Is Wick the UK's most dismal town?

Sir - It is often said that the hardest thing to see is that in front of your eyes. This seems to be particularly true for Highland Council in Wick. As…


Mary-Ann's Cottage

Mary-Ann's Cottage

Featuring Mary-Ann’s Cottage, near Dunnet, we look at the Calder family and how they came to croft at Westside


Pupils get NHS career insight

Pupils get NHS career insight

HIGH school pupils from the far north interested in a career in the caring professions have been given an insight into some of the options open to them…


Rapper from wrong side of tracks cuts deal

Rapper from wrong side of tracks cuts deal

Courier columnist Dan Mackay catches up with Wick’s resident rapper Ebo the Vandal whose new album has been getting rave reviews.


Retired coastguard honoured for saving lives

Retired coastguard honoured for saving lives

HELPING to prevent one of the biggest maritime disasters in history 14 years ago, a former coastguard has been recognised for his part in saving lives…


Watten celebrate wonder year

Watten celebrate wonder year

Members gathered at Watten Hall for the annual presentation of club trophies following their triumphs in county rinks, triples and pairs. They missed…


World wrestling stars bound for Wick

World wrestling stars bound for Wick

WICK will be the venue for an upcoming American wrestling event.


Visitors asked to share memories of ‘Wild North’

Visitors asked to share memories of ‘Wild North’

AN INTERACTIVE campaign inviting people to share their memories of visiting Caithness and Sutherland has been given a five figure boost from VisitScotland.


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