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Harper's seal league title

Harper's seal league title

???HARPER’S have clinched Caithness Indoor Bowling Association’s first-division league title by beating Halkirk in their final match.


Heart-warming response to call for help to reopen paths

Heart-warming response to call for help to reopen paths

Sir – I write on behalf of both Dunnet Forestry Trust and everyone who enjoys using the community forest. Through your letters column we would like to…


Hyacinths the star in club show

Hyacinths the star in club show

WICK and District Gardening Club held its annual bulb show in the St Fergus Church hall last week when members and friends enjoyed a colourful display…


Jason notches up record times

Jason notches up record times

A THURSO swimmer bidding for Paralympic qualification notched up record times and personal bests at the first of two trials last week. Eighteen-year-old…


Keep space clear for ambulances

Keep space clear for ambulances

Sir – May we, through your letters page, notify those who will be visiting Caithness General Hospital in Wick that some remedial work is being carried…


Keiss side take division two title

Keiss side take division two title

SINCLAIR Bay defeated Harper’s 8-3 on Monday night to become Wick and District Pool League’s division two champions.


Kirkwood’s ranting days are now over

Kirkwood’s ranting days are now over

THE days of Wick Academy manager Davie Kirkwood ranting and raving at his players are over as he is determined to draw on the positives after his side’s…


Minister hails company's green credentials

Minister hails company's green credentials

A CAITHNESS renewable energy firm has gained a crucial industry accreditation.


Mixed results for Caithness in postal league contests

Mixed results for Caithness in postal league contests

?CAITHNESS Small-bore Rifle Association is participating in division two of the National Small-bore Rifle Association’s postal league.


MP tells groups to cash in on coastal fund

MP tells groups to cash in on coastal fund

?FAR North MP John Thurso is encouraging groups to apply for funding under the UK Government’s newly launched Crown Estate Coastal Communities Fund.


Petition launched to keep Thurso square's trees

Petition launched to keep Thurso square's trees

AROUND 200 people have signed a petition to oppose plans to remove trees at the gardens in Sir John’s Square in Thurso.


Players put to the test at Thurso

Players put to the test at Thurso

THE 10th round of the Thurso Golf Club Winter League was played in testing, windy conditions on Saturday.


Road repair plan given green light

Road repair plan given green light

A CONTROVERSIAL formula used to divvy up cash from a £2 million pot to carry out emergency pothole repairs in the Highlands has been backed, despite a…


Sinclair the best of nine top marksmen

Sinclair the best of nine top marksmen

????WICK Old Stagers’ marksman John Sinclair has gained the senior individual indoor championship title in the Caithness Small-bore Rifle Association’s…


Site visit over wind farm extension plan

Site visit over wind farm extension plan

A DECISION on an extension to a Caithness wind farm could be months away after Highland councillors agreed a site visit was needed.


Stones will celebrate coastline's glory days

Stones will celebrate coastline's glory days

? Artist Gavin LockhartNORTH-coast artist Gavin Lockhart has been commissioned to undertake the next stage of public art at John O’Groats, with a…


String quintet event promises grand finale

String quintet event promises grand finale

A GRAND finale to Thurso Live Music Association’s present season of concerts is promised with a performance by the Divertimenti string quintet...


Strong finish but Vikings fall short

Strong finish but Vikings fall short

GOLSPIE SUTHERLAND............. 3 THURSO ..................................... 2 SATURDAY’S defeat at King George V Park extended Thurso’s run of thin…


Wydmuch keeps it steady for one-stroke victory

Wydmuch keeps it steady for one-stroke victory

???THE final medal of the winter season was played at Wick last Sunday with 39 members entering the competition.


Young Ross triumphs in the teeth of the wind

Young Ross triumphs in the teeth of the wind

EARLY March has brought with it some extremely strong winds, testing golfers at Reay to their limit in several club competitions.


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