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Small-scale turbine plan being ‘slipped under the radar’

Small-scale turbine plan being ‘slipped under the radar’

HIGHLAND Council planners have been accused of trying to slip small-scale wind farms under the radar in an effort to meet Scottish Government targets…


Sponsor presents new strips to Thurso Gers

Sponsor presents new strips to Thurso Gers

Thurso Gers are seen here in their new strip and team jackets which were gifted to them by club sponsor Robbie Fraser. Robbie’s nephew Dougie Fraser…


The past in pictures

The past in pictures

Mary Lyall, of ‘Swinton’, George Street, Halkirk, submitted this photo of Thurso West Church young women’s group taken in April 1975.…


Triple triumph for Thurso motocross rider Troy

Triple triumph for Thurso motocross rider Troy

While the racing surface was damp but fast, the biting cold day made it less comfortable for the parents and spectators.


We salute our crofter forbears' skills

We salute our crofter forbears' skills

Crofters, in particular, made use of many odd bits and pieces, getting over their priceless poverty in their own ways. Apart from the ubiquitous dry-stone…


Wick endure's century's windiest September

Wick endure's century's windiest September

This misery had been caused by the stagnation of the position of this large amplification of the polar-front jet stream that subsequently, by virtue of…


Wick sailor in Black Sea mine hunt

Wick sailor in Black Sea mine hunt

A ROYAL Navy sailor from Wick has told of his recent experiences with a NATO task group in the Black Sea and Mediterranean.


Young Greens battle back after the break

Young Greens battle back after the break

They left at 12.30 on Friday lunchtime to catch the evening ferry across the Minch to Lewis.


Torrential rain set to hit Caithness

Torrential rain set to hit Caithness

UP to three inches of rain is set to fall in the space of 24 hours in Caithness as the Met Office issued a severe weather warning for the area.


Knife assault alleged in Wick

Knife assault alleged in Wick

A MAN was taken to hospital after suffering a superficial wound as a result of an assault which took place in Wick on Tuesday night.


Ackergill harbour

Ackergill harbour

Michael Beales, of Thurso Road, Wick, snapped this photo of Ackergill harbour at night.


Beauty is in the eye of the visitor

Beauty is in the eye of the visitor

New Courier columnist Alison Karlene Hodgins celebrates the natural and manmade attractions she has found since arriving in Caithness three weeks ago…


Borgie unveiling for new sculpture

Borgie unveiling for new sculpture

SCOTTISH artist Kenny Hunter is preparing to launch his largest and most challenging public art work yet in Borgie Forest, near Bettyhill.


Brownies’ first aid challenge joy

Brownies’ first aid challenge joy


Caithness postie delivers for local charities

Caithness postie delivers for local charities

CASTLETOWN postie Graeme Geddes admits he likes a challenge... and he has certainly lived up to that. Over the past few years, his desire to push himself…


Here’s to the next 80 years!

Here’s to the next 80 years!

WATTEN SWRI recently celebrated its 80th birthday.


Heroic effort raises cash

Heroic effort raises cash

A SUPERHERO effort from a group of young kids with their mothers acting as their sidekicks helped raised a three figure sum for vulnerable children across…


Loopallu beer tent is the perfect distraction

Loopallu beer tent is the perfect distraction

WE motorcycled down to Loopallu in a Ford Focus.


Memorial match scores funds for good causes

Memorial match scores funds for good causes

THE family of local teenage road accident victim Connor Craigie has handed over the proceeds of the second annual football tourney held in his memory.


Nowhere is safe from marching white monsters

Nowhere is safe from marching white monsters

AUTUMN approaches, though summer never truly arrived. This morning the first group of whooper swans came powering southward, having flown overnight from…


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