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Councillor David Flear hits out at failure to consider Wick Airport

Councillor David Flear hits out at failure to consider Wick Airport

LANDWARD Caithness councillor David Flear has criticised the Highland Council for failing to take the Far North into account when considering the future…


Culloden events give an insight into battlefield

Culloden events give an insight into battlefield

WEEKEND events at Culloden battlefield, just outside Inverness, in October are set to give youngsters and their families the chance to learn more about…


Towheads for Wester site make their way through Wick

Towheads for Wester site make their way through Wick

A HUGE equipment delivery for a Caithness firm may cause some disruption to roads around Wick today.


A bowl of tea and plenty to eat

A bowl of tea and plenty to eat

A BOWL o’ tea was standard in many houses of early acquaintance, along with a jug of milk and a bowl of sugar, though I have often seen an empty 1lb jam…


A fine malt to take with you to the North Pole

A fine malt to take with you to the North Pole

ON Saturday, as I was writing this column, the travel programme Excess Baggage started on Radio 4. A few minutes in and I heard Jock Wishart talking…


Caithness firms aim to cash in on marine energy boom

Caithness firms aim to cash in on marine energy boom

CAITHNESS firms have enjoyed a strong showing at Scotland’s largest marine energy conference and exhibition in Inverness this week.


Crash tragedy cyclists were celebrating anniversary

Crash tragedy cyclists were celebrating anniversary

A CYCLIST killed in a road tragedy at Auckengill this week had been in the North on holiday celebrating her first wedding anniversary.


From peaceful Wick to the horrors of war

From peaceful Wick to the horrors of war

BROWSING in the Wick Society’s Johnston Collection provides a constant stream of interesting images that shine a light on hidden details of our local…


‘Go for it,’ Scorries boss tells players

‘Go for it,’ Scorries boss tells players

IT’S Scottish Cup run number one for new Wick Academy manager Davie Kirkwood this weekend and he has a very simple message for his squad – “go for it”.…


Local is not always the best option

Local is not always the best option

SIR – Rob Gibson, SNP MSP for Caithness, Sutherland and Ross, asks the question of Caithness, “Do people want a decentralised council?” – and then answers…


Moderator's message of peace for Bettyhill faithful

Moderator's message of peace for Bettyhill faithful

THE High Church of Farr played host to the current moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland on Sunday. The Right Reverend A. David…


New marine energy vessel sails into Gills

New marine energy vessel sails into Gills

THE first supply ship purpose-built for the developing marine energy market in the Pentland Firth and Orkney waters made its first visit to Caithness…


New rules put stop to cheap booze in Caithness

New rules put stop to cheap booze in Caithness

NEW regulations which will ban the sale of alcohol at discount prices are discriminating against sensible drinkers, according to a local councillor.


Reay girls bring home silverware from foray to St Andrews

Reay girls bring home silverware from foray to St Andrews

THE long trip to St Andrews, the home of golf, paid dividends for two young Caithness golfers last weekend. Reay Golf Club’s Eleanor Tunn and Lauren…


Shock at county’s roads death toll

Shock at county’s roads death toll

ALMOST half of all road deaths in the Highlands and Islands this year have taken place in Caithness...


Tributes for top-class vets

Tributes for top-class vets

TWO vets have been honoured for their dedicated service to livestock producers in the Far North.


We rode and camped on six-day trek

We rode and camped on six-day trek

SIR – To mark my 40th birthday, I rode in a “Coast to Coast Challenge” group raising funds for World Horse Welfare.


Westminster needs to adopt the ‘Plan MacB’ approach

Westminster needs to adopt the ‘Plan MacB’ approach

SINCE the historic election results of May the SNP’s poll ratings along with those for independence have increased and ratings are significantly positive…


Win tickets to see the final Harry Potter movie

Win tickets to see the final Harry Potter movie

HARRY Potter fans will have the opportunity to see the final instalment of the movie series on the big screen this coming week when the Picture House…


Highland Council budget almost balanced for 2012/13

Highland Council budget almost balanced for 2012/13

THE Highland Council has announced it is close to balancing its budget for 2012/13. But it has stressed it will have to find savings of £27 million…


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