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Good causes get share of walk cash

Good causes get share of walk cash

THE annual Comm Walk held in Thurso in July raised the fantastic sum of £5500.


Highland World with Sharon Pottinger

Highland World with Sharon Pottinger

WHEN Vince Cable announced at the recent Chamber of Commerce dinner that every morning the Government started at 9am with a red tape reduction session,…


Home sought for friendly Cuddles

Home sought for friendly Cuddles

CUDDLES is an adult male rabbit who was sadly found abandoned along with his sister. He's a very friendly boy who is quite happy to be handled.


Mystery good Samaritans’ vital aid for stricken child

Mystery good Samaritans’ vital aid for stricken child

A YOUNG Caithness mother yesterday spoke about her "absolutely terrifying" ordeal when her young son collapsed on the street and seemed to stop breathing.


New head for far north business lobby

New head for far north business lobby

NORTH Sutherland woman Joan Campbell has stepped down after a 12-year stint with the Caithness and Sutherland branch of the Federation of Small Businesses…


Stripping away the myths, does God exist?

Stripping away the myths, does God exist?

Dan Mackay reflects on the real meaning of Christmas and the challenge Christians have of getting their message over in an increasingly secular society


Thurso at night

Thurso at night


Greens back Movember initiative

Greens back Movember initiative

Caithness Ist XV squad seen here after their last home match mud-splattered and sporting their Movember moustaches in support of the national charitable…


Caithness edge lead in intercounty contest

Caithness edge lead in intercounty contest

CAITHNESS Badminton Association travelled across the Pentland Firth to pit their wits against Orkney in their annual intercounty opening "A" and "B" matches.


Young kickboxers step up a grade

Young kickboxers step up a grade

THURSO Nemesis Kickboxing Academy last week had its first presentation evening to celebrate the achievements of its students who sat and passed their…


Darts action hits bullseye

Darts action hits bullseye

THE latest action in Wick & District Darts League featured the annual pairs championship in the two men’s leagues and the women’s league.


Youngsters rehearse Lybster nativity

Youngsters rehearse Lybster nativity

LYBSTER School classes P1-3 are seen here hard at work rehearsing for their musical nativity which is being presented to the public in the village community…


Curtain up on Wick play

Curtain up on Wick play

IT’S curtain up tonight for the opening of the Wick Players’ annual Christmas play.


Frenchman denies causing Caithness death crash

Frenchman denies causing Caithness death crash

A SCHOOL teacher who was driving a car which was involved in a collision which killed a colleague denied in evidence that she had strayed towards the…


Appeal for readers to take part in new ‘Courier’ feature

Appeal for readers to take part in new ‘Courier’ feature

DID you, or someone in your family/circle of friends, leave Caithness to study or start a career?


Seaview fundraiser boosts local groups

Seaview fundraiser boosts local groups

AN event staged at Seaview House in Wick to benefit the town’s Playbox nursery and Caithness Deaf Care has raised over £1000.


Caithness councillor faces election expense charges

Caithness councillor faces election expense charges

Landward representative Alex Macleod has confirmed that he stepped down from the council’s ruling SNP group earlier today (Monday) after Northern…


Original Factory Shop look to support Caithness charities

Original Factory Shop look to support Caithness charities

STAFF at The Original Factory Shop in Thurso and Wick are on the look-out for a local good cause to be their charity partner for 2013 as part of the retail…


Funding available to clear snow paths

Funding available to clear snow paths

THE Highland Council has written to all community councils to let them know that assistance will be available to any communities who wish to help clear…


Change at helm of far north business lobby

Change at helm of far north business lobby

NORTH Sutherland Joan Campbell has stepped down after a 12 year stint with the Caithness and Sutherland branch on the Federation of Small Businesses’…


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