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Caithness anglers net a place in national semis

Caithness anglers net a place in national semis

FIVE Caithness anglers fished the Lake of Menteith last week when they were among the 56 fishermen who took part in the first round of the Scottish Fly…


Charity cash proves Thurso team's a winner

Charity cash proves Thurso team's a winner

AN amateur football club has proved it really is a winner. Not only did players secure cup success, they raised money to try to save their favourite Scottish…


Condemned toilet block set for its final flush

Condemned toilet block set for its final flush

THURSO’S condemned stand-alone toilet block in Riverside Road is to be demolished. Workmen arrived on site this week in preparation to clear the site. …


Dunnett twins notch up bests at Balmoral

Dunnett twins notch up bests at Balmoral

FOR many runners, the transition from cross-country to track or road competitions takes places in March/April, and this makes for cleaner kit and hopefully…


Far North growth plea to Salmond

Far North growth plea to Salmond

A PLEA has gone out asking First Minister Alex Salmond and his government to help stimulate growth in the Caithness economy in a bid to counter the rundown…


Fun in the sun gives town centre a boost

Fun in the sun gives town centre a boost

HUNDREDS of visitors to Wick town centre enjoyed a day of family fun in the sunshine at the weekend.


Groats score runaway victory

Groats score runaway victory

STAXIGOE United are licking their wounds after slumping to an embarrassing runaway defeat to local rivals Wick Groats.


Halkirk sharpshooters sweep the board

Halkirk sharpshooters sweep the board

FINALISTS in each of the categories – classes X, A, B, C and D – met on the Halkirk range in the competition run by the Caithness Small-bore Rifle Association…


Holyrood agrees Rob Gibson broke rules, it is claimed

Holyrood agrees Rob Gibson broke rules, it is claimed

HOLYROOD has ruled that local MSP Rob Gibson broke parliamentary rules by attempting to use public funds to promote two Caithness council candidates,…


It's show time for teen college band

It's show time for teen college band

THEIR tutors at Northern College should be pleased with City in Surveillance. Its five members, who came together on the Alness college’s music course,…


Joint ceilidh was a first

Joint ceilidh was a first

THE Edinburgh and District Shetland Association staged a joint ceilidh with the Edinburgh, Leith and District Orkney Association and the Edinburgh Caithness…


Kind Hazel helps fill Romanian care gap

Kind Hazel helps fill Romanian care gap

A DENTAL nurse is preparing for a trip to help some of the poorest children in Europe.


Letter sparks review in Karen Spruce case

Letter sparks review in Karen Spruce case

A LETTER has been sent to a sheriff about an embezzler who stole £22,000 from Wick Gala funds. Sheriff David Sutherland revealed he received the correspondence…


Madeline's 'birds' inspired by Caithness

Madeline's 'birds' inspired by Caithness

A CAITHNESS woman has been recognised as one of the country’s most talented artists after being short-listed for a major award.


Man who sank 'Belgrano' is proud of the job done

Man who sank 'Belgrano' is proud of the job done

THE British submariner who sank the General Belgrano in the Falklands War is proud of the job he and his crew-mates did.


Marathon effort for former squaddie

Marathon effort for former squaddie

A FORMER squaddie has pushed himself to the limit in a bid to raise vital funds for his fellow veterans. Mark Hendry, of Lybster, who served as an infantry…


Movies will be on the move in the Far North

Movies will be on the move in the Far North

A DIFFERENT kind of Olympic relay will make its way to the Far North this summer as part of the London 2012 celebrations. Hansel of Film – Shetland to…


New councillors urged to make sexual health a priority

New councillors urged to make sexual health a priority

A YOUTH leader has urged the fresh intake of Highland councillors to make better sexual health services for teenagers in the region an urgent priority.…


New venture gets harbour welcome

New venture gets harbour welcome

A NEW watersports and chandlery centre has opened at Wick hHarbour to capitalise on the increasing number of visitors to the local marina. The venture,…


On-form Sutherland is weekend champion

On-form Sutherland is weekend champion

THE Babcock International Cycling Weekend, promoted by Caithness Cycling Club, was a highly successful one with some excellent times, superb weather and…


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