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Wick Academy get new strips

Wick Academy get new strips

Wick Academy manager Barry Wilson (on left) receives the new-look home club strip from new sponsor, Thurso publican Scotty Youngson. Looking on is club…


Mackay and Allan sign new deals at Academy

Mackay and Allan sign new deals at Academy

Wick Academy FC have received a massive boost ahead of the north derby double header against Brora Rangers with the news that Sam MacKay and Davie Allan…


Mackay Steven’s goal in running for award

Mackay Steven’s goal in running for award

The 22-year-old swooped past Kilmarnock’s defence on Friday November 16 to put a 25 yard strike into the top right-hand corner of the net just three…


Chalmers and Petherbridge

Chalmers and Petherbridge

Stephanie Chalmers and Alistair Petherbridge, both of Newbury, Berkshire, married at Dunrobin Castle, Golspie. The bride is formerly of Hill of Forss.…


Police probe Wick assault

Police probe Wick assault

AN assailant who set upon three youths in Wick last week is wanted by police.


A new twist to Dickens’ classic

A new twist to Dickens’ classic

PRIMARY four and five pupils at Wick North school astounded and


Artist in the Spotlight - Jo Sutherland

Artist in the Spotlight - Jo Sutherland

Where do you live / how long have you been in Caithness for?


Beavers get creative at campfire concert

Beavers get creative at campfire concert

WICK Beavers and Cubs treated their parents to a campfire concert in order to qualify for their creative challenge and entertainer activity badges.


Can lifeboat crew avoid Christmas call-out surprise?

Can lifeboat crew avoid Christmas call-out surprise?

WHILE most people will be tucking into their turkey on Tuesday, several hard-working volunteers will be doing so with their eyes on their pagers rather…


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.


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