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Thurso rink crowned Scottish champions

Thurso rink crowned Scottish champions

THURSO Bowling Club’s ladies rink of Liz Rhodes, Joan Elder, Betty MacDonald and Judy Mowat returned from the national championships in Ayr as the…


Washington takes veteran title honours

Washington takes veteran title honours

CAITHNESS Cycling Club’s Alasdair Washington was on his best form this year to take the veteran title in the North of Scotland 50-mile championships…


We are losing our wildflower habitats

We are losing our wildflower habitats

SIR – In response to Morris Pottinger’s recent letter to the editor and as leader of the Caithness Biodiversity Group’s wildflower and…


Wick residents fed up with flooding

Wick residents fed up with flooding

RESIDENTS in Wick who have been plagued by flooding problems for years claim new measures to prevent drainage overflow have failed and are calling for…


Barrock truckers set for Emerald Isle adventure

Barrock truckers set for Emerald Isle adventure

FAR north trucking enthusiasts are hitting the road next week in a bid to visit every lifeboat station in the Emerald Isle to raise money for the RNLI…


Police urge Belladrum revellers to stay safe

Police urge Belladrum revellers to stay safe

FAR north revellers have been urged to stay safe at Belladrum 2012 which gets under way this weekend.


Wickers show their support on gala night

Wickers show their support on gala night

AS heavy rain pummelled Caithness on Saturday locals turned up with their umbrellas to watch Titanic sail down Wick’s Bridge Street.


Assurances given over GP practice

Assurances given over GP practice

A LONG-established Thurso medical partnership is about to come to an end following what was described as "an exceptionally difficult period".


Cottage upgrade given royal seal of approval

Cottage upgrade given royal seal of approval

PRINCE Charles was "absolutely delighted" with the £100,000 restoration of two former flagstone workers’ cottages in Castletown.


Dairy farm visit highlights industry crisis

Dairy farm visit highlights industry crisis

THE Duke of Rothesay concluded his tour of Caithness on Monday with a visit to a dairy farm a few miles south of Wick.


Fancy dress on Comm walk

Fancy dress on Comm walk

Piper Mark Moodie led the walkers – some in fancy dress – as they set off from Princes Street.


Marine energy park is a beacon for business

Marine energy park is a beacon for business

Greg Barker said the far north and the Northern Isles will play a vital part in meeting the country’s energy needs, stating the Government is now…


Nana Hotdog marks 60 years on the road

Nana Hotdog marks 60 years on the road

Despite her petite size she is quite definitely the matriarch of the Hercher family – the furthest north-based show people in Britain.


Nightclub curfew consultation launched

Nightclub curfew consultation launched

SCRAPPING the "Cinderella curfew" at a Thurso nightclub is necessary to benefit all licensed premises in the town, according to a Caithness councillor.


Some down home cookin' and just plain good eatin'

Some down home cookin' and just plain good eatin'

Perhaps it comes closest to managing that in the varieties of food under the umbrella of American cuisine.


Staff say a fond farewell to brickie Jimmy

Staff say a fond farewell to brickie Jimmy

BRICKIE Jimmy MaGee has become the first employee of builders Green and Cameron to retire from the company which was formed 42 years ago.


Takings down at rain-hit games

Takings down at rain-hit games

AROUND 3000 people attended Halkirk Highland Games on Saturday and generated £9000 in gate takings – but that was down about £3500 on…


The Cuillins can be a scary place!

The Cuillins can be a scary place!

It is just about possible to do the whole ridge without rock-climbing experience and equipment – if you know the routes round numerous impassable-looking…


The Olympic opener defined Britishness

The Olympic opener defined Britishness

THE self-styled "greatest show on Earth" has finally begun in London, seven years after the city won the right to host the Olympic Games.


Thurso cinema fans are voting with their feet

Thurso cinema fans are voting with their feet

The Thurso Cinema opened its doors on Friday afternoon as a sell-out audience watched The Dark Knight Rises, the final film in the new Batman trilogy.


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