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Movies will be on the move in the Far North

Movies will be on the move in the Far North

A DIFFERENT kind of Olympic relay will make its way to the Far North this summer as part of the London 2012 celebrations. Hansel of Film – Shetland to…


New councillors urged to make sexual health a priority

New councillors urged to make sexual health a priority

A YOUTH leader has urged the fresh intake of Highland councillors to make better sexual health services for teenagers in the region an urgent priority.…


New venture gets harbour welcome

New venture gets harbour welcome

A NEW watersports and chandlery centre has opened at Wick hHarbour to capitalise on the increasing number of visitors to the local marina. The venture,…


On-form Sutherland is weekend champion

On-form Sutherland is weekend champion

THE Babcock International Cycling Weekend, promoted by Caithness Cycling Club, was a highly successful one with some excellent times, superb weather and…


Players are runner-up at national drama finals

Players are runner-up at national drama finals

TAKING to the stage in front of a sellout audience, Thurso Players wowed the crowds with their Shakespeare-inspired play at the Scottish final of the…


Pooch helps raise charity cash

Pooch helps raise charity cash

LUI the black Labrador — along with family and friends — recently held a coffee morning in the Royal British Legion in Thurso.


Ross scores 31 to clinch duke’s salver victory in Thurso

Ross scores 31 to clinch duke’s salver victory in Thurso

THE Duke of York Salver was contested over 13 holes at Thurso Golf Club last Thursday. Stanley Ross played the front nine holes in three over par for…


Scottish artists’ work highlights memory loss

Scottish artists’ work highlights memory loss

MEMORIES are to most people prized possessions they hold close to their hearts but, for those who start to forget, it can be a heartbreaking experience…


Stage set for a true classic

Stage set for a true classic

THE enduring tale of Kidnapped will be brought to life at Lyth Arts Centre next week. Cumbernauld Theatre will present its version of the classic Robert…


Title within reach for the Can-Cans

Title within reach for the Can-Cans

FORRES Mechanics go into this Saturday’s home game against Fraserburgh knowing that three points will be enough to secure the Highland League title.


Under-15s run amok in clash with Brora

Under-15s run amok in clash with Brora

CAITHNESS United’s under-15s broke the club’s all-time scoring record when they ran amok against their Highland Youth Development League rivals Brora…


Wick crash victim takes first steps

Wick crash victim takes first steps

A BACK-seat passenger who was seriously injured in a two-car collision near Murkle has taken his first steps in over three months. Kevin Morrice (37),…


Wick man caught up in Bronx shootnig

Wick man caught up in Bronx shootnig

A WICK man who was caught up in an American college shooting has spoken about the dramatic incident, which left a student injured. Ian Scott, an internationally-respected…


Wick staff engineer a first for tidal project

Wick staff engineer a first for tidal project

EQUIPMENT manufactured by a Wick-based company is being used in an underwater noise study in the Pentland Firth as part of the MeyGen tidal project in…


Winter league competition is first of its kind

Winter league competition is first of its kind

CAITHNESS Riding Club ran a very successful showjumping and dressage league over the winter months in Halkirk’s indoor riding centre.


Fewer Highland voters headed for Thursday’s polls

Fewer Highland voters headed for Thursday’s polls

THE average turnout of voters in the Highland Council elections has dropped from the last contest five years ago. The count started at 9am in Inverness…


Reids of Caithness in running for best bakers award

Reids of Caithness in running for best bakers award

AN award-winning Caithness bakery is up for a new accolade which could see it named as the best in Scotland. Gary Reid said that he couldn’t hold back…


Voting under way at the polls in Caithness

Voting under way at the polls in Caithness

RESIDENTS in Caithness have started voting this morning (Thursday) now that polling day to elect the region’s next local authority has arrived.


Archive photos trigger royal memories at Mey

Archive photos trigger royal memories at Mey

SANDY McCarthy dashed past the Queen Mother to win a children’s race at the Mey Games in 1971.


Bryson’s uniquely witty treatise on domesticity

Bryson’s uniquely witty treatise on domesticity

The big man tackles an even bigger topic, writes J.A.J.


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