NEWS

Scrabster ferry gets makeover

IMPROVEMENTS are being made to the Hamnavoe ferry which operates between Scrabster and Stromness.

Scorries knocked off their perch as Cove go top

Scorers - Cove: Redford (6) Scully (58) Johnson (60) Wick: D Allan (35)

Latest Tesco plans for Thurso go on display

TESCO is to hold a public exhibition of its proposed new supermarket in Thurso to coincide with its application for a three year extension of its planning…

Children’s writer heading to Wick

POPULAR Scottish children’s writer Cathy MacPhail is to visit Caithness next month.

Wick targeted for deprived area funding

HIGHLAND Council is to give priority to community and volunteer organisations in Wick as it makes available £104,000 for deprived areas.

Nostalgic reunion for Elise Lyall dance school

A SPECIAL show is to take place in Wick this weekend celebrating past and present students of the Elise Lyall School of Dance.

Art for charity's sake

Flow Country Arts held its annual exhibition at the Norseman Hotel as they sold a range of pieces to raise money for Caithness General Hospital and Highland…

Bower youngsters are buzzing over go-karts

They were funded by MFR’s Cash for Kids appeal and will encourage the youngsters to get active even in the poorer winter weather.

Bumper response to Blythswood shoebox appeal

Thurso’s Mount Pleasant Primary School organised the collection of 89 filled shoeboxes for the Blythswood appeal. After making up the boxes, they…

Canisbay Show silverware on display

Organisers of Canisbay Show let their hair down for a stovie dance in the village hall during which winners at the popular annual summer event received…

Celtic fan relishes prospect of ’Gers double-header

CAITHNESS footballer Craig Gunn could be appearing live on television twice within the space of seven days as Elgin City take on Glasgow Rangers in league…

Gers back winning silverware . . . in Thurso

Obituary: Mary Nicolette Mackay

MARY Nicolette Mackay, or Netta, as she was known, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, October 30, at Pentland View Care Home, Thurso, where she had…

Past in Pictures

Any reader with a picture they’d like to share can e-mail a copy to editor@nosn.co.uk with ‘The Past in Pictures’ in the subject line,…

Quilters' showcase held in Wick

Lyn Ball’s quilting guild moved their yearly showing to the town from Freswick this year as they needed more space to hang all their work.

Skyfall track proves Animals are far from extinct

And with the most recent line-up – The Animals And Friends – original drummer John Steel reveals he’s still up for the kind of international…

Thurso research centre forges links with China

SENIOR Chinese academics were treated to a full taste of the far north when they visited Scotland last week.

Wick High sets new record for Pudsey

A wide range of activities last week raised £4,501.12, with money still to come.

Wick musician's concert is a family affair

Andy, who is best known as children’s entertainer Mr Boom, will sing a selection of original songs he’s written over the years as well as…

Thanks for the generosity

Sir – May I take this opportunity to thank Castletown and community for their generous response to the 2012 Blythswood Shoebox Appeal.