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Lybster arts showcase

Lybster arts showcase

NORTHLANDS Creative Glass in Lybster will be holding an art exhibition of watercolour and oil paintings by George Johnston.


Share your memories of Queen's Coronation

Share your memories of Queen's Coronation

ROCKETS shot skywards and burst into a variety of colours above the thousands of people who had turned out at Wick’s riverside.


Artist in the Spotlight - Jenny Mackenzie Ross

Artist in the Spotlight - Jenny Mackenzie Ross

Inspiration springs from unexpected sources for sculptor Jenny Mackenzie Ross


Bracey on top as catches prove elusive

Bracey on top as catches prove elusive

Strong winds and heavy rain meant only four anglers recorded catches, with Toby Bracey following up his dominance of last year’s Watten competitions…


Budding potters take pride in their work

Budding potters take pride in their work

STRATHNAVER Museum’s recent programme of resident artists, run in conjunction with the Mackay Country Project, included a contribution from internationally…


Caithness youngsters shine for Team North

Caithness youngsters shine for Team North

Their team-mates  came from clubs across the Highlands and Islands and they took on seven other clubs from the north and east of Scotland.


Far north MP champions 'fairer' pensions bill

Far north MP champions 'fairer' pensions bill

He gave his backing to the measures announced in the Queen’s Speech on Wednesday. The Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross MP claimed the proposals…


Fergie on the phone? You’re having a laugh!

Fergie on the phone? You’re having a laugh!

THERE aren’t many people who would tell Sir Alex Ferguson to b****r off when he is asking to speak to someone.


Former Ger to run Thurso soccer school

Former Ger to run Thurso soccer school

A FORMER SPL league winner wIll be heading to Thurso this summer hoping to uncover the next Gary Mackay-Steven or Shane Sutherland in Caithness.


Future of Dunbeath GP practice hanging in the balance

Future of Dunbeath GP practice hanging in the balance

COMMUNITY representatives in Dunbeath fear they could be the latest rural part of the Highlands and Islands left without a permanent GP for a lengthy…


Greens fall at the final hurdle

Greens fall at the final hurdle

The 40th competition at Pickaquoy attracted 14 sides, though a recent drop-off in visiting clubs continued with  Grangemouth and Peebles the only…


Halkirk lose out to JOG in five-goal thriller

Halkirk lose out to JOG in five-goal thriller

NINE Caithness teams remain in the hunt for the Highland Amateur Cup after last weekend’s first round.


Junior wardens are role models

Junior wardens are role models

THE success of a pilot project in Thurso where youngsters looked at how their town could be improved is set to be extended to other parts of the Highlands…


Memorial day to honour much-missed country ranger

Memorial day to honour much-missed country ranger

A MEMORIAL day to celebrate the life of a much-missed Caithness countryside ranger will be held this weekend.


New-style festival is a big hit

New-style festival is a big hit

CAITHNESS Youth Football Association hosted under-7 and under-9 festivals at the Naver all-weather pitch in Thurso on Saturday.


Orcadians in doubles double

Orcadians in doubles double

THE 35th Caithness Darts weekend, sponsored by Old Pulteney, got under way last Friday night with a £500 first prize singles in the Francis…


Planning chief says sorry over Dunnet debacle

Planning chief says sorry over Dunnet debacle

A PLAN to install a controversial sculpture at Dunnet Head viewpoint is to be dropped.


Serco faces fresh criticism over lack of a 'plan B'

Serco faces fresh criticism over lack of a 'plan B'

A VITAL passenger ferry remains out of action – despite a plea two weeks ago from the Caithness business community to restore it.


Site visits bring history books to life

Site visits bring history books to life

THE 19th century was heavily on the agenda in Bettyhill at the weekend with a two-day course on the topic facilitated by Farr High School.


Thomson prevails in all-Keiss final

Thomson prevails in all-Keiss final

Star of the opening rounds was Sinclair Bay’s Milky Ronaldson, who knocked out two former winners on his way to booking a semi-final spot.


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