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Police urge care after Murkle crash

Police urge care after Murkle crash

MOTORISTS are being warned to be extra vigilant on rural roads after four people were involved in a serious crash in the west side of the county.


Ancient coins found in Caithness

Ancient coins found in Caithness

A LOCAL man is celebrating a once-in-a-lifetime discovery after digging up a hoard of ancient coins in Caithness.


Bayview battle to derby triumph in leagu

Bayview battle to derby triumph in leagu

BAYVIEW "1" were victorious in the Lybster derby in this week’s Wick and District Pool League action.


Halkirk '1' march on at the top

Halkirk '1' march on at the top

THE top two in the Thurso and District Pool League went head to head in the first of a double-header.


Halkirk cup shock: ‘We didn’t deserve to win’

Halkirk cup shock: ‘We didn’t deserve to win’

THE form book was turned on its head on Saturday as the Anglers slumped to a shock cup knockout at the hands of lowly Clach.


Nature provides starting point for Thurso pupils' art

Nature provides starting point for Thurso pupils' art

BEAUTY is said to be in the eye of the beholder, and when one considers a piece of artwork there is a distinct expressive language or power where thoughts…


Ross edges victory at Thurso

Ross edges victory at Thurso

THE dry, bright but cold weather over the weekend enabled Thurso Golf Club members to contest two competitions. On Saturday round seven of the Winter…


Stirkoke and Watten set sights on cup glory

Stirkoke and Watten set sights on cup glory

STIRKOKE and Watten have progressed to the final of the Caithness Small-bore Rifle Association’s competition for the Morven Cup.


Thomson sparkles in Winter Medal at Wick

Thomson sparkles in Winter Medal at Wick

THE fifth round of the Winter Medal was played at Wick last Sunday and scoring was high due to a very cold, near gale-force south-easterly wind, resulting…


Watten Fend off Stagers

Watten Fend off Stagers

AFTER 11 rounds of the Caithness Small-bore Rifle Association’s postal winter league programme, Watten "A", first-division leaders since the opening round,…


Is whisky really liquid gold?

Is whisky really liquid gold?

THIS month I take a look at a rapidly growing alternative use for whisky.


$100m Subsea 7 contract secures 100 Caithness jobs

$100m Subsea 7 contract secures 100 Caithness jobs

A TOTAL of 100 jobs have been secured in Caithness after Subsea 7 announced it has won a $100 million contract for a project off the west coast of Shetland.


Scanlon adds support to Home Heat Helpline

Scanlon adds support to Home Heat Helpline

AROUND 10,600 homes in the Highland Council area are entitled to some form of assistance with their fuel bills, according to a North MSP. That help…


The new Thin Lizzy had it all... yet something was missing

The new Thin Lizzy had it all... yet something was missing

FLEMISH rockers Triggerfinger took the Highland capital by storm as the legendary Thin Lizzy waited in the wings preparing to launch their own counteroffensive.


Two men seriously injured in Murkle crash

Two men seriously injured in Murkle crash

A 21-year-old man is said to be fighting for his life after being in a two-car collision in west Caithness.


Police probe attack on Wick dog walker

Police probe attack on Wick dog walker

A WOMAN in Wick attacked while walking her dog has told police the incident has left her a nervous wreck.


RAC event showcases fine Caithness food

RAC event showcases fine Caithness food

FINE food from the Far North received the royal seal of approval at an event designed to highlight the quality of produce that exists in the North.


Local pubs support jubilee late hours call

Local pubs support jubilee late hours call

CALLS for pubs and hotels to be allowed to open later to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee this summer have been supported in Caithness.


'Copy and paste' claim over Wick schools report

'Copy and paste' claim over Wick schools report

THE consultation over the future of primary schools in Wick is under investigation by Scottish ministers for using an “exact copy” of a statement relating…


Angus braves elements to aid conservation

Angus braves elements to aid conservation

FACING driving wind, rain and mud may not seem like ideal working conditions but for Angus Spirit bad weather can often help him get to the root of a…


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