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…
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.…
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,…
THE Babcock International Cycling Weekend, promoted by Caithness Cycling Club, was a highly successful one with some excellent times, superb weather and…
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…
LUI the black Labrador — along with family and friends — recently held a coffee morning in the Royal British Legion 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…
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…
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…
FORRES Mechanics go into this Saturday’s home game against Fraserburgh knowing that three points will be enough to secure the Highland League title.
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…
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),…
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…
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…
CAITHNESS Riding Club ran a very successful showjumping and dressage league over the winter months in Halkirk’s indoor riding centre.
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…
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…
RESIDENTS in Caithness have started voting this morning (Thursday) now that polling day to elect the region’s next local authority has arrived.
SANDY McCarthy dashed past the Queen Mother to win a children’s race at the Mey Games in 1971.
The big man tackles an even bigger topic, writes J.A.J.