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Sparkie had cocaine in Wick bar

Sparkie had cocaine in Wick bar

COCAINE possession cost a Wick electrician £400 at Wick Sheriff Court on Friday.


Police seize weapons in Wick raid

Police seize weapons in Wick raid

A NUMBER of weapons and ammunition have been seized from a registered firearms dealer’s premises in Wick.


Anger over 'deathtrap' road conditions in Caithness

Anger over 'deathtrap' road conditions in Caithness

ANGRY residents in Lybster are claiming theirs is among a number of Caithness villages being ignored by gritters when icy conditions prove treacherous…


Benefits shake-up will leave people 'drowning in debt'

Benefits shake-up will leave people 'drowning in debt'

THE "evil" welfare reforms on the horizon will leave people in the Highlands an estimated £1.5 million a year worse off – amid a grim warning…


Caithness Business Spotlight: Jennifer Easton

Caithness Business Spotlight: Jennifer Easton

In the first of a new monthly feature we are running in association with the Highlands and Islands Federation of Small Businesses, we turn the spotlight…


Firm tackles Lithuanian nuclear plant clear-up

Firm tackles Lithuanian nuclear plant clear-up

The Caithness firm undertook the project for the Ignalina power station in Lithuania which closed down three years ago and was the last operational station…


Golden celebration marks ENABLE milestone

Golden celebration marks ENABLE milestone

MEMBERS and guests enjoyed the Caithness branch of ENABLE’s 50th anniversary ball held in the Weigh Inn, Thurso, at the weekend. They were entertained…


Group shine at championships

Group shine at championships

CAITHNESS street dancing group Rush.dance busted a few fancy moves when they competed against some of the best talent in the country.


Guild blankets to help needy families

Guild blankets to help needy families

ALL summer, members of Caithness Guilds have been busy knitting squares and making them up into blankets in a variety of shapes and sizes to celebrate…


Let's get our world treasure back to health

Let's get our world treasure back to health

But Scotland is attracting big inward investment to back the renewables revolution, our unemployment in Caithness and north Sutherland is far less than…


Loo closure creates new toxic scourge at Sandside

Loo closure creates new toxic scourge at Sandside

A FAR north coast beach notorious for its radioactive contamination is now blighted with a new form of toxic waste of the human kind.


New health review to focus on OAP care

New health review to focus on OAP care

David Flear, a member of the newly-established Highland Health and Social Care Committee, was speaking after it was confirmed a new review will be taking…


Race night proves a winner for Bettyhill good causes

Race night proves a winner for Bettyhill good causes

A FUNDRAISING horse race night held by the Bettyhill village hall committee raised £410, which has been distributed to three local charities.


SEPA eases rules on slurry spreadin

SEPA eases rules on slurry spreadin

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has announced it will be working with farmers and crofters to help them cope with weather-induced difficulties.


The Past In Pictures

The Past In Pictures

A SCENE from the River Thurso in days gone by when that area of the town looked so different.


Thrumster dance addict Tashy steps out to win silverware

Thrumster dance addict Tashy steps out to win silverware

Highland dancing fanatic eight-year-old Tashy Cormack of Thrumster was among the trophy winners at this year’s Granite City Championships in Aberdeen.


Valentine's card maintain Stableford lead

Valentine's card maintain Stableford lead

Despite a couple of blank holes on the way out, Manson got to the turn in 18 points, then proceeded to add the day’s best back nine of 21 points…


Village trail adventure for young fundraisers

Village trail adventure for young fundraisers


Vomiting bug hits Wick care home

Vomiting bug hits Wick care home

THE Seaview House care home in Wick was closed to visitors for over 48 hours after 10 residents were affected by the winter vomiting bug.


Wick striker gears up for Ibrox clash

Wick striker gears up for Ibrox clash

WICK striker Craig Gunn is hoping to be in the Elgin City team to take on Rangers at Ibrox on Sunday in the televised fourth round of the Scottish Cup.


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