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Groats on course for title defence

Groats on course for title defence

WICK Groats ground out an ugly 1-0 win on Wednesday to retain their 100 per cent record in their Caithness division-one title defence. It proved yet…


Gymnasts perform thrilling routine

Gymnasts perform thrilling routine

MEMBERS of Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics were among 1500 gymnasts (61 teams in all) from all over the UK who displayed their talents and abilities to…


Local contractor built air crash monument

Local contractor built air crash monument

SIR – May I, through your columns, thank Bert Gunn who contacted me after my article, “Mystery still surrounds eagle’s rock air crash”, appeared in last…


Lone rider Broughton takes six points

Lone rider Broughton takes six points

IT was a week of restricted activity for Caithness Cycling Club with no open racing in the south and only one rider in the local weekly 10-mile time trial.…


No leukaemia cluster... that’s just not true!

No leukaemia cluster... that’s just not true!

EARLY May saw the release of the Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment’s (COMARE) 14th report into leukaemia in the under-fives…


Reay players struggle to break par

Reay players struggle to break par

THE breezy and blustery weather did not deter the golfers of Reay on Saturday in their efforts to secure glory in the Captain’s Prize.


Ronnie clinches cup win

Ronnie clinches cup win

THURSO Bowling Club saw the gent’s section take over the green last Saturday as the Allan Cup Handicap Singles took place.


Steven leads the way at Wick

Steven leads the way at Wick

GORDON Steven jnr led the way in the first round of the club championship held at Wick on Wednesday, May 25, with a two-over-par 71 which was an excellent…


Talk of a steam roller in the Scottish Parliament

Talk of a steam roller in the Scottish Parliament

THIS week in Parliament we have followed up the Scottish Government ministerial appointments with electing our presiding officer and her deputies. Now…


‘We help people to aspire to do better’

‘We help people to aspire to do better’

PULTENEYTOWN People’s Project is a difficult organisation to label, according to Katrina MacNab. The chief executive officer describes the running the…


Wick primaries still at risk in schools review

Wick primaries still at risk in schools review

PRIMARY schools in Wick are the only ones in Caithness which could be closed or amalgamated by a Highland Council review. That possibility emerged this…


Young pedallers post good times

Young pedallers post good times

WEEK seven in the Wick Wheelers 10-mile time trials returned to the normal route on a difficult night.


Police find missing Glasgow man’s clothes at Keiss

Police find missing Glasgow man’s clothes at Keiss

CLOTHES found at a Caithness beach belong to a man who has been missing for over a week, it has been revealed. John McKee (45), from Auldhouse in…


Log on to new website and find your ideal car

Log on to new website and find your ideal car

THE launch of an exciting new North of Scotland Newspapers website means users can now view thousands of cars for sale in the Highlands, Moray and Banffshire…


Northern Constabulary launches crackdown on domestic abuse

Northern Constabulary launches crackdown on domestic abuse

A CAMPAIGN aimed at preventing and detecting domestic abuse has been launched in Caithness. Part of Northern Constabulary’s enforcement initiative…


Wick and Thurso RNLI lifeboats called to aid stricken Faroese vessel

Wick and Thurso RNLI lifeboats called to aid stricken Faroese vessel

THURSO lifeboat The Taylors was called out for the second time in 10 hours this morning (Thursday) after a Faroese fishing vessel, with 14 people on board,…


Wick football tournament to honour Scott Mackenzie’s memory

Wick football tournament to honour Scott Mackenzie’s memory

THIS weekend will see the return of a popular football tournament in memory of a talented teenager. The Scott Mackenzie Memorial Tournament will take…


Former ‘Groat’ reporter to stand in Aberdeen council by-election

Former ‘Groat’ reporter to stand in Aberdeen council by-election

HALKIRK-born journalist and community politician Hamish Mackay has announced he is entering the fray as an independent candidate in a key Aberdeen City…


Thurso couple are wild at heart for wedding anniversary

Thurso couple are wild at heart for wedding anniversary

A Thurso couple have signed up to take part in the annual WildHearts WolfTrek, an outdoor challenge taking place in the Highlands August 6th, organised…


Thurso lifeboat stalwart honoured with Old Pulteney award

Thurso lifeboat stalwart honoured with Old Pulteney award

THE maritime industry has paid tribute to a man who has given 38 years of service to saving lives. Thurso's Billy Farquhar was awarded the Old Pulteney…


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