NEWS

Music fans head to T in the Park

HUNDREDS of music fans from Caithness are expected to head south this weekend to attend T in the Park which celebrates its 20th anniversary.

Dead whale washed ashore at Thurso Beach

VETS from the Scottish Agricultural College are carrying out a post mortem into a Minke Whale which washed ashore Thurso Beach last night.

Bouquets prove a perfect pick-me-up

The award-winning florist took part in Lonely Bouquet Day, which involves bunches of flowers being left at a random location, which are available for…

BOWLS: Thurso eight through to Scottish finals

THURSO Bowling Club had triple success in the Ladies Scottish district finals in Inverness.

Dan is the top dog at Scrufts

The competition proved popular, with judge Sue Mileham being spoilt for choice in the various categories. She awarded the overall trophy to Dan, a cross…

Huge vessel rolls into deep-water harbour

A huge vessel drops anchor at Scrabster’s new deep-water pier on June 22 as captured by Stewart Gunn, Thurso.

Old bridge's days could be numbered

The Coghill Bridge, built in 1893, has deteriorated drastically in recent years with wooden planks starting to rot and fall into the river.

Special delivery arrives at hospital ward

The bed, along with special mattresses and cushions, cost £4700.

Scrabster Harbour takes on trainee thanks to funding

SCRABSTER Harbour Trust have taken on a new member of staff thanks to funding secured through The Highland Council’s Employment Grant scheme.

Accident victim to be laid to rest

THE FUNERAL of a Wick man who died in a car accident in east Sutherland will be held this week.

Grooms-to-be sought for new TV wedding series

CAITHNESS couples could get an opportunity to take part in a new television series.

Dutch dates for Caithness wind band

PUPILS from a local Caithness wind band have recently returned from a trip to Amsterdam where they played three successful concerts in the city.

Volunteers rally to support Thurso food bank

A NEW service to help families in Thurso who are struggling to get by due to escalating living costs will be established by the autumn.

Wick footbridge repairs complete

REPAIRS have been carried out to a popular bridge in Wick that has made it safe for walkers to cross.

Scotland in line for 6b euro boost

SIX billion euros could be spent in Scotland if a deal on the European Union’s long-term budget is approved later this year.

Surprise bouquets bring some summer cheer

BLOOMING marvellous was how a project designed to give a stranger a bouquet of flowers has been described by seven delighted discoverers.

Thurso car wash

THURSO firefighters are running their annual charity car wash on Saturday.

Big top’s appearance in Inverness could be its last

THE famous Moscow State Circus is in Inverness tomorrow – but it could be the last time it visits the city.

Braes report won't be ready until summer 2014

It follows criticism from Dounreay Stakeholder Group (DSG) and Caithness Transport Forum (CTF) over delays in the project to improve Berriedale Braes.