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Academy edge Forres in five goal thriller

Academy edge Forres in five goal thriller

Despite racing into a 3-0 lead, Wick Academy were left to hang on to pick up the three points. Sam Mackay scored twice as he inspired the Scorries…


Council’s cleaning team receives national excellence award

Council’s cleaning team receives national excellence award

THE Highland Council’s education, culture and sport cleaning service has received an award for being the most improved performer in the Association of…


Scanlon backs Scottish whisky trade

Scanlon backs Scottish whisky trade

NORTH MSP Mary Scanlon has highlighted the importance of the scotch whisky industry to the area. Mrs Scanlon, who is the Tory spokeswoman for enterprise…


Wick lifeboat in first call out of the year

Wick lifeboat in first call out of the year

A FISHING boat which got its ropes tangled between its propellers had to be rescued by the RNLI this week.


Elderly woman hospitalised after Wick road accident

Elderly woman hospitalised after Wick road accident

AN elderly woman was taken to Caithness General Hospital in Wick today after being in a road accident in the town. One vehicle was also involved in the…


Keep Janny on the tranny!

Keep Janny on the tranny!

JANICE Forsyth is getting the chop. It seems that after 18 years her Saturday morning Radio Scotland programme no longer fits the bill.


Black-belt families get a kick out of martial art

Black-belt families get a kick out of martial art

GETTING a kick out of life is literally something two Caithness families know all about. Mike Ritchie, from Thurso, his son, Michael, and daughter,…


Dounreay cash boost for science festival

Dounreay cash boost for science festival

THE future of a local science festival has been secured after it agreed a three-year deal worth £15,000. The Caithness International Science Festival…


Far North's larder is the best you can get

Far North's larder is the best you can get

THANK goodness we are into February; January must be the longest and most depressing month of the year.


Green target top four finish

Green target top four finish

A THIRD successive victory has allowed the Greens to change their focus from survival in the RBS Caley 1 League to eyeing a top-four place.


Jim serves up an unexpected treat

Jim serves up an unexpected treat

IT was once considered nothing more than creel bait for fishermen who regarded it as worthless on the market. But thanks to an award-winning restaurant…


New addition to Wick fishing fleet

New addition to Wick fishing fleet

THE smash and fizz of a bottle of champagne on a ship’s hull heralded a new addition to the fishing fleet in Wick on Saturday.


Frequency of car health checks will not be changed

Frequency of car health checks will not be changed

THERE will be no changes made to the frequency of MOTs, it has been confirmed. North Labour MSP David Stewart wrote to the UK transport secretary,…


Local services urged to enter Care Accolades scheme

Local services urged to enter Care Accolades scheme

LOCAL social services are being encouraged to enter Scotland’s national awards for the care sector. The deadline for entries to this year’s Care Accolades…


Lybster artist Patricia Niemann set for museum show

Lybster artist Patricia Niemann set for museum show

A CAITHNESS-based goldsmith, glass artist and designer is to have her work displayed at an exhibition in the West Midlands this summer. Lybster-based…


Eastern Star shines out for charities

Eastern Star shines out for charities

THE Order of the Eastern Star Wick Chapter No 400 raised £600 for local charities when it organised a stall at last year’s County Show.


Event has a real community feel

Event has a real community feel

THE Castle of Mey 10k is the flagship event of the North Highland Harriers and this year has an organising committee consisting of 12 NHH members and…


From newspaper office to council HQ

From newspaper office to council HQ

LOCAL government has had a presence in Wick’s Market Place for decades and the decision to build on the same spot will keep this historic link alive.


Halkirk photographer turns spotlight on sport

Halkirk photographer turns spotlight on sport

STUNNING images featuring local sport has earned Caithness photographer James Gunn two accolades.


Keiss wool handler gets Scotland call-up

Keiss wool handler gets Scotland call-up

A CAITHNESS crofter is aiming to prove she’s shear class when she takes on the best in the world at a competition in New Zealand. Sally Crowe (34) is…


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