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Search on for Scotland's greenest community

Search on for Scotland's greenest community

COMMUNITY groups across Scotland are being invited to show off their green credentials and enter a new national Greener Together Community Award scheme.


Wilson agrees new contract at Wick Academy

Wilson agrees new contract at Wick Academy

BELIEVING that he can achieve silverware success was the motivation behind Barry Wilson's decision to sign a new two year contract with Wick Academy.


Scorries struggle to single goal win

Scorries struggle to single goal win

Scorer: Weir (23)


Public praised for towns plan

Public praised for towns plan

THE people of Wick and Thurso have been praised for taking part in a project to help develop a new vision for their towns.


Hairdressing student shaves head for charity

Hairdressing student shaves head for charity

THURSO hairdressing student Shannon Swanson experienced a close shave on her 18th birthday when she cut off her hair to raise money for charity.


North police leave " a legacy of success."

North police leave " a legacy of success."

A LEGACY of success is being left by Northern Constabulary and the Northern Joint Police Board.


The Oxides to play at Thurso.

The Oxides to play at Thurso.

THURSO will be the venue for a night of rock music next weekend.


Dog mess problems referred to community wardens.

Dog mess problems referred to community wardens.

ONGOING problems with litter and dog fouling in parts of Castletown are to be referred to the new community wardens.


Stunt riders set to cause storm in Caithness

Stunt riders set to cause storm in Caithness

HORSE events in Caithness will be taken to a whole new level tomorrow when the county is set to host its first ever stunt show.


100 years on and pipers are still going strong

100 years on and pipers are still going strong

ONE hundred years ago, a number of pipers and drummers got together and formed Thurso Pipe Band.


Charretes £43k price tag defended

Charretes £43k price tag defended

They insist they were value for money for the taxpayer and that the more hands-on involvement will streamline the planning process.


Dounreay chief steps down after a year

Dounreay chief steps down after a year

Roger Hardy has confirmed he is to step down at the end of the month when Mark Rouse will take over.


From our old files...

From our old files...

25 YEARS AGO


Goal hero Geruzel bags first hat-trick

Goal hero Geruzel bags first hat-trick

WITH Davie Allan and Richard Macadie suspended and Alan Farquhar set to miss out for the next few weeks with a torn calf muscle, there was a feeling Wick…


Greens look to sign off on a high

Greens look to sign off on a high

CAITHNESS tomorrow take their season’s bow at Millbank with their sights firmly set on completing a RBS Caledonian League 1 double over Orkney.


Harvest comes in six months late

Harvest comes in six months late

Harvesting began in August but was short-lived after the weather window closed in, with the lion’s share of crops left out in the fields in a number…


MP 'in favour' of welfare reforms

MP 'in favour' of welfare reforms

LOCAL MP John Thurso has revealed he is "broadly in favour" of changes to the welfare system –provided there are safeguards put in place.


Neep sowing was an all-hands task

Neep sowing was an all-hands task

Dry weather in May and early June was desirable, nay essential. The land was worked to desperation, harrowed, rolled, grubbed, then all over again, sometimes…


Riverside development is key to Wick's future

Riverside development is key to Wick's future

WICK has never made the best use of its riverside in the past but the key to a successful future could be along its banks.


Schools make a splash at gala

Schools make a splash at gala

Pulteneytown Academy won the gala prize for schools with over 100 pupils. Councillor Willie Mackay presents the trophy to Abby Cook and Liam Harper while…


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