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Jobs at risk as MTDS applies to go into administration

Jobs at risk as MTDS applies to go into administration

THIRTY staff at Mowat Technical and Design Services (MTDS) face an uncertain future as the company has applied to go into administration.


Scorries extend 100% home record with emphatic win

Scorries extend 100% home record with emphatic win

WICK ACADEMY 4, HUNTLY 0


Wick face crunch match for third spot

Wick face crunch match for third spot

DEFEAT to Nairn County at Harmsworth Park tonight would mean Wick would have to settle for fourth place.


Winners cock-a-hoop at club fun day

Winners cock-a-hoop at club fun day

Guests and carers from across the county enjoyed an afternoon of games including darts, skittles, putting and target hoops.


Driver clocked travelling 116 mph at Hempriggs

Driver clocked travelling 116 mph at Hempriggs

POLICE in Wick are warning motorists to observe the speed limit after two drivers were pulled over after being recorded going over 100 mph.


Thurso lifeboat rescues anglers adrift off Murkle

Thurso lifeboat rescues anglers adrift off Murkle

TWO anglers had to be towed back to port after their vessel suffered engine failure two miles off the Caithness coast this morning (Monday).


Plea for locals to get involved in Deaf Awareness Week

Plea for locals to get involved in Deaf Awareness Week

CAITHNESS residents have been urged to mark Deaf Awareness Week by following a deaf charity’s top communication tips.


Westminster launches inquiry into bedroom tax

Westminster launches inquiry into bedroom tax

THE controversial bedroom tax is to be the subject of an inquiry by the Scottish Affairs Committee.


£80m HIE investment helps support jobs

£80m HIE investment helps support jobs

HIGHLANDS and Islands Enterprise (HIE) has invested £80 million across the region over the past year, helping to support the redevelopment of key…


Dounreay picks up British Safety Council award

Dounreay picks up British Safety Council award

DOUNREAY Site Restoration Ltd has won a prestigious international safety award with merit from one of the world’s leading health and safety organisations.


LGBT helpline set to launch in Scotland

LGBT helpline set to launch in Scotland

THE first national helpline to support lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in Scotland is set to be launched.


‘Hamnavoe’ docks at Rosyth ahead of crankshaft delivery

‘Hamnavoe’ docks at Rosyth ahead of crankshaft delivery

THE Hamnavoe has docked at Rosyth while efforts are continuing to find a replacement passenger ferry.


Independent wins Caithness seat

Independent wins Caithness seat

THE new Highland councillor for Landward Caithness is Gillian Coghill. The Independent candidate comfortably won the by-election which was caused by the…


Blackstairs side take first pool title

Blackstairs side take first pool title

An impressive team performance ended the Camps players’ hopes of a fourth straight league and cup double.


Bremner and Tait

Bremner and Tait

Lynne Bremner and Andrew Tait, of Willowbank, Wick, were married at Bunchrew House Hotel, Inverness. Picture: Julie Fraser Photography


Castle of Mey 10k

Castle of Mey 10k

WITH just over a week to go, attention is turning to the final preparations for the fifth Castle of Mey 10k.


Downgrade of court would be 'nonsensical'

Downgrade of court would be 'nonsensical'

WICK Sheriff Court could be downgraded under plans to create a more cost-effective service.


Dunnet exile had big role in ending American war

Dunnet exile had big role in ending American war

Much too much for a short article on a subject not my best, but worth mentioning is one of Dunnet’s famous sons, Richard Oswald.


Energy firm offers croft to community

Energy firm offers croft to community

A WIND farm giant has offered a Watten croft house on its land to three local community councils.


Farr battle to gutsy draw

Farr battle to gutsy draw

FARR High’s shinty team was in action last Saturday in the second of their bi-annual matches versus Kinlochbervie. On each of their two previous…


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