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Local charities urged to attend SCVO roadshow

Local charities urged to attend SCVO roadshow

Charities and voluntary organisations across the Highlands will get the chance to find out "How to do things differently" at a roadshow being staged by…


‘I-Spy’ guide features the Far North’s Flow Country

‘I-Spy’ guide features the Far North’s Flow Country

The Flow Country in Caithness is among the North nature reserves being promoted in a new Michelin I-Spy guide from VisitScotland and Scottish Natural…


Jail for Wick man who threatened to shoot the mother of his child

Jail for Wick man who threatened to shoot the mother of his child

A THREAT to shoot a former partner has landed a Wick man a 26-month jail sentence.


Sam Mackay re-signs for Wick Academy

Sam Mackay re-signs for Wick Academy

WICK Academy midfielder Sam Mackay has signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with the club. The 22-year old, who is considered as one of the brightest…


Photo contest will celebrate festival’s 10th birthday

Photo contest will celebrate festival’s 10th birthday

SIR – The Caithness International Science Festival has been running science events for 10 years. To celebrate, festival organiser Science O3 is launching…


Big cat fear over Sutherland sheep losses

Big cat fear over Sutherland sheep losses

A large cat may have been responsible for attacks on livestock in Sutherland.


A unique take on Stroma’s fortunes

A unique take on Stroma’s fortunes

IT is rare for three artists in different disciplines to come together to capture a moment in time.


Jobs lost as Haldanes store in Wick gets set to close

Jobs lost as Haldanes store in Wick gets set to close

AROUND 20 staff will lose their jobs on Tuesday, June 14, when Haldanes supermarket in Wick shuts up shop.


Wick High School is far from crisis, says rector Thomas McIntyre

Wick High School is far from crisis, says rector Thomas McIntyre

WICK High can offer its pupils a bright future, according to its rector. Thomas McIntyre said the school is not going through a crisis, despite claims…


New Thurso dental clinic at Dunbar Hospital will cater for 6000

New Thurso dental clinic at Dunbar Hospital will cater for 6000

A NEW dental clinic due to open at Dunbar Hospital in Thurso shortly should cater for around 6000 patients.


£8m college centre close to completion

£8m college centre close to completion

THE new multi-million-pound engineering centre at North Highland College UHI in Thurso has reached a milestone.


Arts project will celebrate Groats’ heritage

Arts project will celebrate Groats’ heritage

THE iconic John O’Groats House Hotel will be turned into a “visual spectacular” this summer as the area’s long-awaited new dawn finally nears the horizon.…


A wonderful place to live if you like deprivation!

A wonderful place to live if you like deprivation!

SOME years ago I attended a meeting in London. The venue was the 20th floor of a multistorey office block. As I waited for business to commence one…


Coghill calls for hard line on litter

Coghill calls for hard line on litter

A LOCAL councillor has called for a “really hard line” to be taken against people who drop litter and don’t clean up after their dogs.


Final day thrills for model yachters

Final day thrills for model yachters

THE final sailing day of Wick Model Yacht Club’s short season was one of the most exciting of this year.


Fraser leads way in cup challenge

Fraser leads way in cup challenge

THURSDAY heralded a welcome improvement in the weather for the eighth round of the Newsbeat Summer League at Thurso.


Halkirk athlete's invite from star

Halkirk athlete's invite from star

WORLD-record-breaking distance running star Haile Gebrselassie has personally invited a local athlete to take part in an elite Ethiopian race next year.…


Maternity bed axe pledge for county

Maternity bed axe pledge for county

CAITHNESS mums-to-be will not be affected by changes being tested at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.


Music fest youngsters wow judges

Music fest youngsters wow judges

COMPETITORS in this year’s Caithness Music Festival continued to wow judges as the event approaches its climax. Adjudicators were astonished and delighted…


New dad slams Raigmore maternity rule

New dad slams Raigmore maternity rule

A NEW Thurso father has hit out after his mother had to spend five-and-half hours in a hospital waiting room while his girlfriend prepared to give birth.…


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