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Mining industry inspires Bower art student’s work

Mining industry inspires Bower art student’s work

AN art student from Bower has exhibited mining-inspired ceramics as part of her degree show in Aberdeen.


New North sheriff principal appointed

New North sheriff principal appointed

He will replace Sir Stephen Young who has retired.


Obituary: Iain Hume Fraser

Obituary: Iain Hume Fraser

IAIN Fraser, who died suddenly at his home in Dingwall on May 29, aged 69, was brought up in Edinburgh.


Wick duo complete Edinburgh Moonwalk

Wick duo complete Edinburgh Moonwalk

A WICK-based fitness instructor and a local hairdresser recently walked the walk after talking the talk -- going through the streets of Edinburgh in their…


Youngsters make far north trek in memory of late uncle

Youngsters make far north trek in memory of late uncle

HUGH Mackay was only 10 years old when he tragically died from leukaemia in 1980.


Rail terminal is a major boost

Rail terminal is a major boost

CAITHNESS has its best opportunity to increase rail freight services on the far north line since the end of the Second World War.


Council’s five-year plan ignores welfare reforms

Council’s five-year plan ignores welfare reforms

THE lack of reference in the Highland Council’s new programme to what support could be offered to the thousands of people expected to be hit by…


Vulcan site in nuclear accident response exercise

Vulcan site in nuclear accident response exercise

A NUCLEAR accident response exercise is set to take place tomorrow as part of the Ministry of Defence contingency planning arrangements.


Council leader Drew Hendry welcomes £120m broadband cash

Council leader Drew Hendry welcomes £120m broadband cash

THE Leader of the Highland Council, Councillor Drew Hendry, has welcomed a Scottish Government investment of £120 million in the delivery of superfast…


Wick lifeboat takes Dutch yacht under tow

Wick lifeboat takes Dutch yacht under tow

WICK RNLI lifeboat Roy Barker II responded on Saturday morning to a Mayday call from the 37ft Dutch yacht, Josephine. The vessel, with two people on…


Caithness West election due following members’ deaths

Caithness West election due following members’ deaths

CANDIDATES considering standing for two vacancies on Caithness West Community Council have until 4pm on Wednesday to return their election nomination…


Care partnership’s first meeting

Care partnership’s first meeting

A NEW care partnership which has been formed in Caithness will meet for the first time next week.


Charity pair prepare for Groats cycle challenge

Charity pair prepare for Groats cycle challenge

THE only way is Essex – that’s how two men from the English county are viewing their Land’s End to John O’Groats cycling challenge which starts on Monday. Andy…


£100 reward for return of boy’s missing cockerel

£100 reward for return of boy’s missing cockerel

A £100 reward has been offered for any information which leads to the safe return of a missing cockerel belonging to a 10-year-old boy.


Estrella perform in world’s shortest street gig in Wick

Estrella perform in world’s shortest street gig in Wick

ESTRELLA have played on some big stages during their career but none as small as the one they took to in Wick today. The Thurso band performed tracks…


Murkle crash accused admits careless driving

Murkle crash accused admits careless driving

A DRIVER whose lack of attention resulted in a two-car collision has been allowed to keep his licence. Grant Anderson plead guilty to driving without…


MS group to hold open day in Wick St Fergus

MS group to hold open day in Wick St Fergus

THE Caithness branch of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Scotland is holding an open day in Wick on Saturday.


Assynt Mountain Rescue Team in ‘Everest’ challenge

Assynt Mountain Rescue Team in ‘Everest’ challenge

A LOCAL mountain rescue team is preparing to scale the equivalent height of Mount Everest in under 24 hours. Assynt Mountain Rescue Team – which covers…


Sutherland sets new course record

Sutherland sets new course record

CAITHNESS Cycling Club’s weekly 10-mile time trial was held on the slower Shebster course last week due to roadworks but conditions were good with little…


1500 attend show season opener

1500 attend show season opener

THE agricultural show season kicked off in Caithness on Saturday with the Canisbay Show.


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