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Celtic fan relishes prospect of ’Gers double-header

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

Gers back winning silverware . . . in Thurso


Obituary: Mary Nicolette Mackay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.


Ferry firm scraps photo identification for passengers

Ferry firm scraps photo identification for passengers

PASSENGERS travelling from Caithness to Orkney will no longer need to produce photographic ID when boarding Serco Northlink Ferries.


NHS says sorry to parents of premature baby

NHS says sorry to parents of premature baby

NHS Highland have made a personal and unreserved apology to a family for its failure to provide the required standards of care at a hospital in Wick and…


Cartoon capers at Hillhead

Cartoon capers at Hillhead

HILLHEAD Primary School in Wick launched its annual reading initiative on Friday in conjunction with Children in Need day.


Emma eyes Euro selection after podium finish

Emma eyes Euro selection after podium finish

But along with these come many opportunities and twins Emma and Oonagh Dunnett took on one of these recently when they made the journey to Glasgow for…


Flash mob inspires Pudsey project

Flash mob inspires Pudsey project

PUPILS from Mount Pleasant Primary School in Thurso acknowledged this year’s Children in Need theme of "Show Your Spots" by holding a "spot mob"!


Gala funds are music to pupils' ears

Gala funds are music to pupils' ears

Castletown Primary School received a cheque for £250 to purchase music stands while other groups to benefit this year are the Castletown Community…


Kieran lands Highland junior title

Kieran lands Highland junior title

WICK’s Keiran Ross was the star of the 35-strong far north contingent who traveleld to Inverness to take part in Highland Badminton Group’s…


Medal haul honours for Miller swim team

Medal haul honours for Miller swim team

THURSO’S Miller Academy swimming team is pictured following success at the recent Highland Schools Swimming Championship in Inverness. The boys’…


Mutch holds nerve to retain silverware

Mutch holds nerve to retain silverware

BRIAN Mutch retained the Caithness Indoor Bowling Association county singles title at the weekend, beating Watten stalwart Liam Swanson in a tense final.


Pulteneytown's Barbara says her farewells

Pulteneytown's Barbara says her farewells

BARBARA Ella retired after working for 21 years as a learning support assistant in Wick’s Pulteneytown Academy.


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