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Thurso's Thorburn lifts fifth title

Thurso's Thorburn lifts fifth title

FOUR previous winners as well as all four members of the Wilson Cup winning team took part in the Thurso Golf Club men’s ?championships. The quarter-finals,…


Vikings lose out in first round of cup

Vikings lose out in first round of cup

THE Vikings made an early exit from the AJG North of Scotland Cup on Saturday after their first competitive clash with a Highland League outfit at Sir…


Wick chemist staff put best foot forward

Wick chemist staff put best foot forward

A CHARITY walk undertaken by staff from the Wick branch of Boots has raised around £500 for Macmillan Cancer Support.


Wick flower baskets group chases award

Wick flower baskets group chases award

THE group responsible for Wick’s flower baskets is going for gold this year with its second entry to the Scotland in Bloom competition. Volunteers have…


Wick kirk to celebrate 'other' royal wedding

Wick kirk to celebrate 'other' royal wedding

A CHURCH in Wick is marking the UK’s “other” royal wedding next week with a two-day exhibition.


Wick’s Taylor clinches tri-county trophy

Wick’s Taylor clinches tri-county trophy

FIVE Caithness triathletes recently travelled to Lerwick in Shetland to compete in the tri-county championships.


Late goals earn Halkirk a shock win over Wick Academy in North Cup

Late goals earn Halkirk a shock win over Wick Academy in North Cup

WICK Academy’s attempt to go one better this year in the North of Scotland Cup came to a premature end after two late goals earned Halkirk a shock win.


Holiday-makers feared for their lives after becoming trapped in Stroma sea cave

Holiday-makers feared for their lives after becoming trapped in Stroma sea cave

A GROUP of English holiday-makers feared for their lives after becoming trapped in a sea cave during a sightseeing tour from John O’Groats.


Whale rescuers at Durness did all they could, says Audrey Gunn

Whale rescuers at Durness did all they could, says Audrey Gunn

RESCUERS "gave everything they had" to try to save the whales stranded at Kyle of Durness, according to a local woman involved in the bid to keep them…


Colourful characters make Wick Gala opener a night to remember

Colourful characters make Wick Gala opener a night to remember

KNIGHTS of the Round Table, Oompa-Loompas and a box of Chocolate Fingers marched through Wick on Saturday night, which signalled only one thing – it’s…


Heart failure patients enjoying better quality of life

Heart failure patients enjoying better quality of life

CHRONIC heart failure patients in Highland are enjoying a better quality of life for longer, thanks to the work of the Heart Failure Service, which is…


Clubland grand-dame DJ Grammafone set for Belladrum gig

Clubland grand-dame DJ Grammafone set for Belladrum gig

A 69-year-old DJ from Gloucester is proving herself to be a sensation on the dance floors of some of the UK’s hottest clubs.


Local women’s groups urged to apply for funding

Local women’s groups urged to apply for funding

AN appeal has been issued to women’s groups in Caithness to apply for funding before it is too late.


Wester launches pipeline in record time

Wester launches pipeline in record time

A PIPELINE constructed at Subsea 7’s Wester site has been launched in record time.


NHI chairman David Whiteford calls on Government to focus on the North

NHI chairman David Whiteford calls on Government to focus on the North

ONE of the north’s leading business figures has stressed that Scotland’s fragile rural economies must not be ignored – particularly at a time of recession.


£10k NESTA funding boosts Borgie cabin venture

£10k NESTA funding boosts Borgie cabin venture

A PROJECT which aims to revive a north-coast log cabin as a meeting place for the community has received a £10,000 windfall.


Locals urged to join Butterfly Conservation’s ‘tiger’ hunt

Locals urged to join Butterfly Conservation’s ‘tiger’ hunt

CAITHNESS householders are being urged to venture into their gardens after dark this weekend to search for ‘tigers’.


Marine development cash will boost local projects

Marine development cash will boost local projects

THE HIGHLANDS is set to benefit by almost £2 million from marine development in the region.


Newmarket Bar celebrates birthday with a musical feast

Newmarket Bar celebrates birthday with a musical feast

A Thurso bar has laid on a feast of musical entertainment next weekend for a massive birthday bash.


Free T in the Park downloads will delight festival fans

Free T in the Park downloads will delight festival fans

CAITHNESS fans who enjoyed music from the T Break Stage at T in the Park will have an opportunity from next week to download free some of the songs they…


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