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Torquil’s time trumps rivals

Torquil’s time trumps rivals

A HEALTHY entry of first timers took part in Wick Triathlon Club’s annual mini triathlon on Sunday.


Tourism push 'key' to expanding cruise trade at Scrabster

Tourism push 'key' to expanding cruise trade at Scrabster

MORE needs to be done to promote Scrabster as a tourist hub, but progress has been made in attracting visitors to the area.


Weir steals it for Academy from Nairn at the death

Weir steals it for Academy from Nairn at the death

A MOMENT of magic from Davie Allan was the difference on Wednesday evening as Academy finally beat County after two heartbreaking reverses earlier this…


Young Players stage museum show

Young Players stage museum show

The “Inaugural Meeting of the Great Guild of Museologists” will be performed on Friday from 7-8.30pm for Museums at Night, the annual UK-wide…


Pilot whale sighting off Thurso beach sparks alert

Pilot whale sighting off Thurso beach sparks alert

MARINE rescue services were on high alert after pilot whales were spotted less than 100 metres from Thurso beach, sparking fears of them being beached.


Fireball blazes to victory in second event

Fireball blazes to victory in second event

A BRIEF respite between the heavy winds of the previous week and the strong weather to come opened up an opportunity for the Pentland Firth Yacht Club…


Moment of magic earns Academy late winner

Moment of magic earns Academy late winner

Wick Academy 1 Nairn County 0


Award honours for Thurso High bright spark

Award honours for Thurso High bright spark

THURSO High pupil Michael Stone has been awarded the Arthur Yates Memorial Shield.


Dounreay upgrades hotspot detection kit

Dounreay upgrades hotspot detection kit

Site licence company DSRL has confirmed that it is to replace existing detectors with carbon fibre layer equipment, which is better able to identify the…


Family’s fight to find peace helping others

Family’s fight to find peace helping others

Wick couple Hayley and Raymond Grant tell Courier columnist Dan Mackay of their heartbreak at losing their baby son and how they’re turning the…


Footballer emergency prompts life-saving equipment donation

Footballer emergency prompts life-saving equipment donation

The first presentation, an electronic examination couch with arm rest and a blood pressure cuff and a lamp, was made at the Thurso and Halkirk medical…


Highland home care service faces flak

Highland home care service faces flak

Chief executive Elaine Mead said an action plan has been drawn up to ensure the service “will be fit for the future.”


Jobs at risk as MTDS applies to go into administration

Jobs at risk as MTDS applies to go into administration

THIRTY staff at Mowat Technical and Design Services (MTDS) face an uncertain future as the company has applied to go into administration.


Scorries extend 100% home record with emphatic win

Scorries extend 100% home record with emphatic win

WICK ACADEMY 4, HUNTLY 0


Wick face crunch match for third spot

Wick face crunch match for third spot

DEFEAT to Nairn County at Harmsworth Park tonight would mean Wick would have to settle for fourth place.


Winners cock-a-hoop at club fun day

Winners cock-a-hoop at club fun day

Guests and carers from across the county enjoyed an afternoon of games including darts, skittles, putting and target hoops.


Driver clocked travelling 116 mph at Hempriggs

Driver clocked travelling 116 mph at Hempriggs

POLICE in Wick are warning motorists to observe the speed limit after two drivers were pulled over after being recorded going over 100 mph.


Thurso lifeboat rescues anglers adrift off Murkle

Thurso lifeboat rescues anglers adrift off Murkle

TWO anglers had to be towed back to port after their vessel suffered engine failure two miles off the Caithness coast this morning (Monday).


Plea for locals to get involved in Deaf Awareness Week

Plea for locals to get involved in Deaf Awareness Week

CAITHNESS residents have been urged to mark Deaf Awareness Week by following a deaf charity’s top communication tips.


Westminster launches inquiry into bedroom tax

Westminster launches inquiry into bedroom tax

THE controversial bedroom tax is to be the subject of an inquiry by the Scottish Affairs Committee.


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