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Funeral next week of tragic motorcyclist Brent Larnach

Funeral next week of tragic motorcyclist Brent Larnach

THE funeral of a motorcyclist who was tragically killed in a road accident in Caithness will take place next week. Brent Larnach died when his bike collided…


Caithness groups urged to apply for regeneration funding

Caithness groups urged to apply for regeneration funding

COMMUNITY-led regeneration in the Far North could benefit from a new Scottish fund of up to £6 million a year. Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure…


Help me tell human story of the 101st

Help me tell human story of the 101st

Sir – I write to make an appeal to your readership for help with research I am conducting for a book project on the history of the 101st Heavy Anti-Aircraft…


Crafty display at Watten hall

Crafty display at Watten hall

RURAL arts and crafts will be on show this weekend. The Watten village hall committee is holding the arts event which begins today (Friday) and runs…


Academy and Keith set to battle it out for last remaining Scottish Challenge Cup place

Academy and Keith set to battle it out for last remaining Scottish Challenge Cup place

HARMSWORTH Park is set to host one of the most important games in its history as the Scorries make one final push for the Scottish Challenge Cup.


Rosebank wing closes at Caithness General Hospital following norovirus outbreak

Rosebank wing closes at Caithness General Hospital following norovirus outbreak

CAITHNESS General Hospital has been forced to close one of its wards to new admissions after a number of patients came into contact with the norovirus.


More work on horizon at Wester

More work on horizon at Wester

THE Wester construction site has had its busiest year to date and is looking to the future with confidence.


Turbines switched off in fears over safety

Turbines switched off in fears over safety

A LOCAL campaigner wants wind turbines removed from school grounds, claiming they pose a real risk to children.


12-point return proves decisive for Valentine

12-point return proves decisive for Valentine

THERE was a large turn out of 75 members for the meeting of the Caithness and Sutherland Seniors’ Golf Society at Brora last Thursday. They enjoyed…


Birdie run puts Klimas comfortably in front

Birdie run puts Klimas comfortably in front

THE Stableford played on Wednesday, May 2, at Wick Golf Club was won by Nicky Klimas (2) with 40 points, beating young Mark McAllan (28) on a better inward…


Branicht Walk helps North cancer sufferers

Branicht Walk helps North cancer sufferers

THE North Highland Cancer Information & Support Centre in Thurso has once again benefited from the Branicht Moonlight Walk, which takes place in Inverness.


Caithness teams in cup goals bonanza

Caithness teams in cup goals bonanza

THE Highland Amateur Cup invariably produces a run of high-scoring first round ties.


County’s runners make bid for world record

County’s runners make bid for world record

A GUINNESS world record attempt passing through Caithness on Monday is to bolstered by local supporters roped in by a Wick woman.


Cup win for Green in Mackay challenge

Cup win for Green in Mackay challenge

A TOTAL of 20 golfers gathered for the annual Mackay’s Golf Challenge which was staged at Wick Golf Club on Sunday (May 6). This is an annual social…


Defence holds as top two county sides remain unbeaten

Defence holds as top two county sides remain unbeaten

WICK Groats and Pentland United are primed to stage a rerun of last year’s joust to be Caithness county league kingpins.


Exam candidates can only try their best

Exam candidates can only try their best

WELL it’s that time of year again, exam time! Study leave has begun and now it’s time to get the books out and revise all the work we have done over the…


Martin Gunn bows out for Academy

Martin Gunn bows out for Academy

AN eager 18-year-old watched from the sidelines as Wick Academy made their Highland League debut in 1994 with a 3-0 defeat against Cove Rangers in front…


Players battle the May gobs for medal

Players battle the May gobs for medal

NOW the nights have lengthened the Newsbeat Summer League is played on Thursdays and Fridays at Thurso Golf Club. With the weather remaining decidedly…


Scorries aim for a dream finish

Scorries aim for a dream finish

IT started with a shock home defeat against Halkirk United in the North of Scotland Cup last July. It could end with qualification to the Scottish…


Sutherland shows supreme consistency

Sutherland shows supreme consistency

GOLFERS competing in the May Medal at Reay on Saturday experienced the four seasons in the space of four hours as periods of bright sunshine were interrupted…


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