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Highland League champions to get SFL promotion shot

Highland League champions to get SFL promotion shot

WICK Academy could have the chance to play in the Scottish Third Division if they win the Highland League after the SFA announced the formation of a new…


Justice of the Peace Court to close

Justice of the Peace Court to close

THE CAITHNESS Justice of the Peace Court is set to close after MSP’s voted to back changes to the Scottish court system.


Caithness firm placed in administration

Caithness firm placed in administration

WORKERS at Caithness Stone Industries Ltd face an uncertain future after the company was placed in administration.


Election turnout hits a new low

Election turnout hits a new low

THE number of people in Caithness choosing not to cast their vote is on the rise as polling stations reported new lows at the ballot boxes during the…


RAF Wick’s wartime role remembered in new book

RAF Wick’s wartime role remembered in new book

THE part reconnaissance flights from RAF Wick played during the Second World War are recalled in a new book which is based on the analysis of once top…


Dunbeath wind farm knocked back

Dunbeath wind farm knocked back

A PROPOSED wind farm at Dunbeath Estate has been refused by the Scottish Government.


Far north roads budget firmed up

Far north roads budget firmed up

OVER £2 million is to be spent on roads and bridges in Caithness and Sutherland.


Thurso youngsters rev up for Greenpower Challenge

Thurso youngsters rev up for Greenpower Challenge

A CAITHNESS primary school will be taking part in the Greenpower Challenge competition which involves a total of 650 pupils from all over Scotland.


Beach idyll disturbed by mafia minders and global unrest

Beach idyll disturbed by mafia minders and global unrest

ALMOST heaven – that’s Sunny Beach with miles and miles of golden sands.


All Groats encounter in cup final

All Groats encounter in cup final

JOHN O’Groats will play Wick Groats in the final of the Colin Macleod Memorial Cup next month.


Caithness councillors claim £200k in expenses

Caithness councillors claim £200k in expenses

THE price tag for Highland councillors’ salary and expenses for the last year is over £1,700,000, with nearly £200k going to councillors…


Disbury scores a handicap cut

Disbury scores a handicap cut

BRIGHT skies and a gentle wind greeted golfers at Reay on Saturday as they gathered to compete for glory in the June Medal.


Investing in art could be time well spent!

Investing in art could be time well spent!

Sir – With the news that Thurso Library looks set to remain closed for this year, which also affects the Swanson Gallery, people will be suffering…


Parents are up in arms at school bus axe

Parents are up in arms at school bus axe

ANGRY parents are to hold a meeting in Wick this afternoon to express their concerns about the loss of a bus service used by their children to get home…


Riders clock up top-five finish

Riders clock up top-five finish

CAITHNESS Cycling Club riders Allan Sutherland and Andrew "Hamper" MacLeod were on excellent form to finish in fifth place in the Garve 2-Up 25-mile time…


Jobs joy as MTDS is taken over

Jobs joy as MTDS is taken over

A CAITHNESS engineering firm, which was in financial trouble has been taken over, saving 26 local jobs.


William cleans up at busy Bettyhill Mod

William cleans up at busy Bettyhill Mod

THURSO High School pupil William Campbell claimed four trophies as Bettyhill staged the annual Sutherland and Caithness Provincial Mod on Saturday.


Acks impress to earn slot in quarter finals

Acks impress to earn slot in quarter finals

FOUR Caithness sides secured quarter-final berths in the CDFS Highland Amateur Cup following Saturday’s action-packed third round ties.


Boy racers turn Thurso street into 'Grand Prix' circuit

Boy racers turn Thurso street into 'Grand Prix' circuit

Landward councillor Willie Mackay and his wife Glynis were babysitting for a family member on Saturday night in Robert Dick Place.


Final whistle farewell for ref

Final whistle farewell for ref

JOHN Arrowsmith, right, who has retired after refereeing in Caithness for the last 23 years, was presented with a farewell gift from Suleiman Makhouli,…


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