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Sailors in brush with killer whales

Sailors in brush with killer whales

YACHT club sailors had a thrilling encounter with a pod of killer whales while racing in the Pentland Firth.


School scoff goes down a treat

School scoff goes down a treat

Last Wednesday, with the Jolly Roger flying on their school flagpole, pupils and staff at Lybster Primary dressed up as pirates for a special Pirates…


Thurso artist realises her dream in US

Thurso artist realises her dream in US

AFTER leaving Scotland for the Big Apple almost 20 years ago, a Thurso artist is set have to her work displayed at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington…


Thurso FC fun days are a big hit

Thurso FC fun days are a big hit

THURSO FC held their annual youth fun days at Sir Georges Park on Saturday and Sunday.


To see a skilled dyker at work was absolutely magic

To see a skilled dyker at work was absolutely magic

THE crofter many a time made a little money working elsewhere to eke out his few acres.


Wick Academy aiming to make club history in Scottish Cup

Wick Academy aiming to make club history in Scottish Cup

In what will be the longest away trip of the Scottish Cup second round, Wick Academy will be hoping to beat SFL opposition for the first time when they…


Wick Groats players shine at awards night

Wick Groats players shine at awards night


Stagecoach to take part in talks over improved access for disabled passengers

Stagecoach to take part in talks over improved access for disabled passengers

REPRESENTATIVES from Stagecoach are set to meet with a disabled group to talk about the lack of access for wheelchair users on buses travelling north…


Specsavers claim Wick is an island

Specsavers claim Wick is an island

SPECSAVERS might want to take their own advice from their famous slogan after claiming that towns based in Caithness and Sutherland were islands.


US alt-rockers hit Thurso tonight

US alt-rockers hit Thurso tonight

One of the biggest bands Thurso’s Newmarket Bar has ever seen is to grace the stage tonight.


Airport changes name to cash in on Groats revamp

Airport changes name to cash in on Groats revamp

The name extension is designed to bring about more business to the airport through its association with John O’Groats which has been transformed…


Alleged fraud of £23k slammed as ‘moral bankruptcy’

Alleged fraud of £23k slammed as ‘moral bankruptcy’

THE chances of recovering £23,000 – which was paid into a failed businessman’s personal bank account by Highland Council – are…


Brass ensemble launches new Thurso concert series

Brass ensemble launches new Thurso concert series

Formed in 2006 at the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland, Pure Brass has quickly become a prominent ensemble within the Scottish chamber music scene.


Caithness pupils warned about online risks

Caithness pupils warned about online risks

Over 300 primary seven pupils took part in Caithness Safe Highlander which was held at Wick Assembly Rooms as part of a community safety and crime prevention…


Car cruise raises cash for new play equipment

Car cruise raises cash for new play equipment

STAFF and pupils in the Caithness Early Years Autism Centre in Wick – including those pupils who require an enhanced curriculum – were delighted…


Cheer as ram trade buoyant at Quoybrae

Cheer as ram trade buoyant at Quoybrae

A TOTAL of 178 rams went through the ring of Aberdeen and Northern Marts’ Quoybrae centre.


Dunnet woodland training wins award

Dunnet woodland training wins award

The prize was awarded for the best education and training project. It was earned as a result of the training provided by the trust while its new woodland…


Green-fingered Scallywags scoop top gardening prizes

Green-fingered Scallywags scoop top gardening prizes

Scallywags Nursery children are pictured here with the trophy they were delighted to win at the recent Mey and District Gardening Club flower and vegetable…


Highland Council cheque scam like DiCaprio film plot

Highland Council cheque scam like DiCaprio film plot

The authority’s audit and scrutiny committee was updated about the fraud and irregularity investigations council auditors had carried out during…


Musical edge to Wild North events

Musical edge to Wild North events

TWO Caithness musicians will be among those taking part in the first Wild North Festival.


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