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Evan retains singles trophy

Evan retains singles trophy

In the singles championship, Evan Sutherland narrowly beat Robbie Mackay to win the trophy for the second year running.


Ex-soldier on hunger strike after benefits axed

Ex-soldier on hunger strike after benefits axed

A FORMER soldier who served his country for 13 years and was left disabled has gone on hunger strike after his benefits were withdrawn due to mistakes…


Grant extends his series lead

Grant extends his series lead

Though it was warmer than previous nights, grit and determination were still required to power the bike home into the teeth of a strong wind.


Highlands could benefit from big-ticket sports facility

Highlands could benefit from big-ticket sports facility

LAST week the news that a certain football manager was retiring upstaged the state opening of the Westminster Parliament. Not that the news from the Queen’s…


Lifeboats net £1000 from Loch Watten meet

Lifeboats net £1000 from Loch Watten meet

THURSO RBL angling section hosted its new Highland area charity event on Loch Watten on Saturday which replaces the Highland Federation competition which…


Miller are tops in the pool

Miller are tops in the pool

Thurso’s Miller Academy were victorious in the town’s primary schools swimming championships at the Thurso pool. They prevailed in a competitive…


New course record set at Mey 10k

New course record set at Mey 10k

A FRESHENING Caithness wind greeted the 387 10K runners and 94 Mey Mile participants at the Castle of Mey for the annual road races around the castle…


Public 'would accept new nuclear power station'

Public 'would accept new nuclear power station'

A MAJORITY of Caithness people would accept another nuclear power station in the far north.


Queens are second division champions

Queens are second division champions

The summer pool league kicks off next month with pubs and clubs having until May 31 to enter by contacting the league secretary on 07450 993155.


Rosses reign at Reay

Rosses reign at Reay

The tough conditions were reflected in the CSS which rose to 71.


Schoolboy to run charity mile in memory of aunt

Schoolboy to run charity mile in memory of aunt

AN eight-year-old boy ran the Mey Mile on Sunday in memory of his aunt and to raise cash for a charity trying to find a cure for a rare form of cancer.


Serco pressed to cough up for loss of trade

Serco pressed to cough up for loss of trade

Landward Caithness member Alex MacLeod has written the firm’s managing director Stuart Garrett to ask what steps it is taking to help small businesses…


St Fergus trio taste victory on home green

St Fergus trio taste victory on home green

After the dust had settled from round one, both Rosebank teams and one each from Lybster and Thurso had departed the competition.


Students team up with mission in fishy fundraiser

Students team up with mission in fishy fundraiser

NORTH Highland College UHI is aiming to help a local charity raise some money and at the same time let its students gain valuable experience.


Sutherland sets personal best in national race debut

Sutherland sets personal best in national race debut

The course is based at Freuchie and a tailwind on the initial downhill section made for a rapid start on the fast course. This was the Thurso rider’s…


Taylor's strong finish clinches scratch prize

Taylor's strong finish clinches scratch prize

Difficult scoring conditions were reflected in the CSS of 72 and there were 21 no-returns.


Thurso concert showcases wealth of talent

Thurso concert showcases wealth of talent

A GROUP of talented musicians in Thurso High School recently got together to stage a concert.


'Toothless' area committee under fire

'Toothless' area committee under fire

Landward Caithness councillor Willie Mackay said Monday’s meeting in the Assembly Rooms in Wick looks like providing “another round of non…


Top Joe's claim derby honours

Top Joe's claim derby honours

Keith Foubister scored in the second minute to make it 1-0 to the hosts after converting a Derek Campbell cross. Mark Munro doubled the lead for TJ’s…


Trio gear up for Nevis challenge

Trio gear up for Nevis challenge

THREE local adventurers are attempting to climb the highest peak in Scotland to raise money for three worthy causes.


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