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Eurowind apply to build windfarm at Lyth

Eurowind apply to build windfarm at Lyth

PLANS to build a new wind farm at Lyth have officially been submitted to the Highland Council by renewables developer Eurowind.


Gary Mackay Steven called up for Scotland squad

Gary Mackay Steven called up for Scotland squad

GARY Mackay Steven has been called up by Gordon Strachan to the Scotland squad for its forthcoming World Cup qualifying match with Croatia in June.


Hamnavoe’s return delayed until Thursday

Hamnavoe’s return delayed until Thursday

SCRABSTER ferry the Hamnavoe is now likely to return to service on Thursday – two days later than expected.


Repairs finished at storm damaged harbours

Repairs finished at storm damaged harbours

WORK has been completed on clean-ups and repairs at four Caithness harbours damaged as a result of December’s storms.


Wilson wants trophies for Wick Academy

Wilson wants trophies for Wick Academy

Barry Wilson wants to win silverware for Wick Academy believing that he has the squad capable of doing it next season.


Awesome foursome secures third for Academy

Awesome foursome secures third for Academy

Wick Academy 4 Deveronvale 1


Countdown begins to Midsummer Night’s Scream in Thurso

Countdown begins to Midsummer Night’s Scream in Thurso

THE streets of Thurso will be littered with hordes of zombies as runners attempt to negotiate the course of a very different fun run.


New lease of life for historic Groats hotel

New lease of life for historic Groats hotel

ONE of the most iconic hotels in the north is set to be given a new lease of life when it reopens later this summer.


Head-butter is jailed

Head-butter is jailed

A FOUR month jail sentence was imposed on a Caithness man after he assaulted the person who made “an unpleasant and rude remark” about his…


Hamnavoe set to return to service on Tuesday

Hamnavoe set to return to service on Tuesday

FERRY services between Scrabster and Stromness are set to return to normal three days earlier than planned as a damaged ferry is expected to come back…


To-wit to-woo poser for brothers

To-wit to-woo poser for brothers

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Caithness councillor’s plea to stamp out homophobia in schools

Caithness councillor’s plea to stamp out homophobia in schools

HIGHLAND Council needs to do more to tackle homophobia in the Highlands, particularly in schools, according to Councillor Alex MacLeod.


Acks get new training kit

Acks get new training kit


Boost for African HIV orphans’ charity

Boost for African HIV orphans’ charity

LAST summer, Thurso High School’s sixth year pupil Emma Dunnett attended one of the annual Rotary Youth Leadership Award camps in the outdoor activity…


Campbell romps to Stableford success

Campbell romps to Stableford success

There was a clear winner of the Thursday competition with ‘Sid’ Campbell being six points in front of his nearest rival. 


Castle of Mey wins top green accolade

Castle of Mey wins top green accolade

IT is acknowledged as one of the top tourist attractions in the north of Scotland and now it is one of the most environmentally friendly too.


Dogs the focus at Bower fun day

Dogs the focus at Bower fun day

Caithness Canine Dog Agility Team proved a major attraction at last Saturday’s fun day held in Bower by the KW K9 Rescue Dog organisation. The day…


Double delight for Thurso FC's Murray

Double delight for Thurso FC's Murray

Thurso FC striker James Murray won the player-of-the-year title as well as the top scorer in his side’s championship-winning campaign.


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…


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