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Cat siblings seek home

Cat siblings seek home

SYLVESTER and Pandora are two lovely seven-year-old cats waiting for a good home at the Caithness and Sutherland animal rescue and rehoming centre at…


Counting the cost after freak storm hits Wick

Counting the cost after freak storm hits Wick

THE worst storm in living memory caused hundreds of thousands of pounds worth of damage to Wick Harbour on Saturday as east Caithness was battered by…


Dual zoning call to end Bower school bus wrangle

Dual zoning call to end Bower school bus wrangle

A CALL has been made for Highland Council to adopt a dual zoning policy to deal with the transport problems being experienced by some pupils from Bower.


Eyewitness: worst storm in living memory

Eyewitness: worst storm in living memory

WATCHING in horror as the rising waters threatened to ruin her livelihood, a hairdresser thanked her parents and council staff for saving her business.


Firefighters offer cash to groups in the community

Firefighters offer cash to groups in the community

OVER the years, Thurso fire crew has been working hard to raise money for charities and organisations throughout Caithness.


Frenchman acquitted of causing death crash

Frenchman acquitted of causing death crash

A FRENCH holidaymaker accused of killing a Wick High teacher by dangerous driving has walked free after a jury returned a not proven verdict.


Halkirk Brownies meet panto stars

Halkirk Brownies meet panto stars

 The youngsters’ trip to the show last week was paid for by the Halkirk District Benefit Fund.


Juniors complete successful season

Juniors complete successful season

John O’Groats under-15s just about completed a clean sweep of trophies in the Caithness Boys Football Association summer season. The team won three…


Neil Gunn contest open for entries

Neil Gunn contest open for entries

ASPIRING and experienced authors of all ages have the chance to follow in the footsteps of acclaimed writer Michel Faber by entering this year’s…


New twist allows far north nightspots to open late

New twist allows far north nightspots to open late

FAR north nightclubs will be able to stay open until 4am over the festive period despite last week’s Highland Council blunder which put local extended…


Riders pick up prizes at club's trophy night

Riders pick up prizes at club's trophy night

Hughie Ross, of HMR Motorcycles, was on hand to present the trophies at the well-attended function.


Santa makes a surprise visit

Santa makes a surprise visit

Santa paid a visit to Miller Academy Primary School in Thurso to give gifts to the children. His visit followed a very busy week of Christmas concerts…


Santa's warm welcome at Monday Club

Santa's warm welcome at Monday Club


Spare a thought for the families missing a relative

Spare a thought for the families missing a relative

"Try to imagine


Thurso couple's double delight

Thurso couple's double delight

A CAITHNESS couple were overjoyed when their twin girls were born on the twelfth day of the twelfth month of the twelfth year of the century.


Young actors really shine at Xmas show

Young actors really shine at Xmas show

MOUNT Pleasant Primary pupils performed their annual Christmas show last Tuesday.


Cinderella Curfew officially abolished by licencing board

Cinderella Curfew officially abolished by licencing board

THE Cindrella Curfew which required two nightclubs in Thurso to refuse admission after midnight has been officially abolished.


Highland Council assesses storm damage

Highland Council assesses storm damage

THE Highland Council is taking stock of the damage to its eastern coastline following storm surges over the weekend which resulted in damage to existing…


Infinergy applies to build 24 turbines in West Caithness

Infinergy applies to build 24 turbines in West Caithness

INFINERGY has officially submitted its planning application for a 24-turbine wind farm at Limekiln stating the project will create new industries, jobs…


Dounreay begins returning nuclear material by rail

Dounreay begins returning nuclear material by rail

The first of approximately 90 packages of fast reactor breeder material has been delivered safely to Sellafield from Caithness.


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