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Cut on the cards in sweep for radioactive particles

Cut on the cards in sweep for radioactive particles

MONITORING for radioactive particles on beaches in Caithness could be reduced if recommendations by the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency are given…


Dunnet forest day out offers hands-on fun

Dunnet forest day out offers hands-on fun

Highland Council countryside rangers teamed up with Science O3 to organise an educational day on topics such as basket-making, bats, whales, bushcraft,…


Entrepreneur's £10k-winning pitch

Entrepreneur's £10k-winning pitch

AN entrepreneur has been handed a five-figure sum of cash after winning a competition designed to encourage business growth in the north Highlands.


Far north knitters support orphan appeal

Far north knitters support orphan appeal

CAITHNESS scarfs and hats are soon to be heading to the former Cold War eastern bloc after local knitters backed an appeal for woollen goods and toys…


Gardener lifts the lid on his time at Uppark

Gardener lifts the lid on his time at Uppark

BERRIEDALE SWRI members met in the Portland Hall for their September meeting.


Legion rapped for having alcohol at County Show dance

Legion rapped for having alcohol at County Show dance

A WARNING has been issued to Thurso’s Royal British Legion club after it allowed 100 people to illegally drink alcohol during this year’s…


Lybster celebrates 80 years

Lybster celebrates 80 years

A NUMBER of members of Lybster SWRI celebrated the 80th anniversary of its foundation with a meal and evening out in the village’s Portland Arms…


Narrow miss for senior duo

Narrow miss for senior duo

HAVING been postponed from the previous week because of stormy weather, the last meeting of the season for members of the Caithness and Sutherland Seniors’…


Public survey to determine why people are reluctant to fly via Wick airport

Public survey to determine why people are reluctant to fly via Wick airport

A SURVEY has been launched to find out why people in the far north or so reluctant to travel through Wick John O’Groats Airport.


Pupils help transform school shelter

Pupils help transform school shelter

Members of the eco committee at Halkirk school pose with their newly-decorated shelter shed along with eco teacher representative Carolyn Castle. Pupils…


Pupils line up to board 'walking bus'

Pupils line up to board 'walking bus'

Pupils at Halkirk Primary prepare to take the ‘walking bus’ to school. A walk to school week has been organised to encourage sustainability…


Reduction in airport opening times due to lack of funding

Reduction in airport opening times due to lack of funding

A DECISION to reduce opening hours at Wick Airport was taken on cost grounds, it was revealed last night.


Second-half comeback wins day for Caithness

Second-half comeback wins day for Caithness

CAITHNESS 6 - 5 SUTHERLAND


Thurso game show produces lots of laughs but little loot

Thurso game show produces lots of laughs but little loot

THURSO’S Stepping Stones centre was packed this week for the Monday Club’s version of the popular TV game show Deal or No Deal.


Wick could be without a tree this Christmas

Wick could be without a tree this Christmas

FEARS that no star will shine over Wick’s winter wonderland this year are growing as the public faces a bleak festive season without a Christmas…


Young Greens starlets display their skills

Young Greens starlets display their skills

FIVE Caithness teams played at the Ross Sutherland junior rugby tournament on Saturday – one micros (Primary 1-3), two P4/5s and two P6/7s.


End-to-End route to receive revamp

End-to-End route to receive revamp

A £6 million funding package will deliver a more comprehensive cycling network throughout Scotland, including improvements to a world-famous tourist…


Airport passenger survey launched

Airport passenger survey launched

PEOPLE in the far north are being asked to share their views on why they choose not to use Wick John O' Groats Airport to fly to destinations.


Estrella tune up for first European tour

Estrella tune up for first European tour

CAITHNESS rock band Estrella set off on their first European tour later this month.


Health chiefs urged to do what’s best for patients

Health chiefs urged to do what’s best for patients

HEALTH chiefs need to recognise what the real healthcare needs of Caithness are before making any decisions to change services that will affect patients.


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