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Is there a plan, or are we just floating around?

Is there a plan, or are we just floating around?

CROWDS thronged New York’s Times Square to take in the bells. Huge overhead screens on apartment blocks relayed images of the party atmosphere. Everyone…


New lease of life for failed Wick heat scheme

New lease of life for failed Wick heat scheme

A FAILED controversial heating scheme is set to be given a second chance ? after attracting “sufficient” support. Residents in Wick connected to the…


OBE for top hairdresser with Wick links

OBE for top hairdresser with Wick links

AN award-winning Edinburgh hairdresser whose father was born and bred in Wick has been named in the Queen’s New Year 2012 Honours List.


Royal twist as couple tie knot at Castle of Mey

Royal twist as couple tie knot at Castle of Mey

A WEDDING at the Castle of Mey on Hogmanay made a dream come true for a young Thurso bride.


Scorries boss says 2012 will be ‘an education’

Scorries boss says 2012 will be ‘an education’

ENTERING 2012 just one goal away from the Highland Football League’s top 10 has prompted Wick Academy manager Davie Kirkwood to make three New Year’s…


Soldier’s diary a story of sacrifice

Soldier’s diary a story of sacrifice

Somewhere in Blood Soaked France: The Diary of Corporal Angus Mackay, Royal Scots, Machine Gun Corps 1914-1917 Edited by Alasdair Sutherland Published…


Thousands gather to enjoy Thurso street party fun

Thousands gather to enjoy Thurso street party fun

AROUND 3000 people took in the New Year at the Hogmanay in Thurso street party.


Thurso girls have their sights set on pageant glory

Thurso girls have their sights set on pageant glory

TWO friends from Thurso have reached the finals of a national teenage beauty pageant.


Top London chefs head Ackergill foodie love-in

Top London chefs head Ackergill foodie love-in

TWO of the country’s top chefs will be heading to Caithness next year to take part in the county’s most renowned food event.


Two years in a row for club’s top bands at Thurso awards night

Two years in a row for club’s top bands at Thurso awards night

IT was a case of déjà vu at the Northern Nashville Country Music Club’s awards night. For the two top bands collecting trophies were the same ones…


Weather warning as wind batters Scotland

Weather warning as wind batters Scotland

GUSTS of up to 60 miles per hour and heavy rain are expected to hit Caithness today. The severe weather comes as part of the storm that is currently…


Last chance to comment on the Highland Council’s Gaelic Language Plan

Last chance to comment on the Highland Council’s Gaelic Language Plan

MEMBERS of the public have until Wednesday evening to give their views on the Highland Council’s second draft Gaelic Language Plan. The document looks…


Royal Mail makes its mark with jubilee stamps

Royal Mail makes its mark with jubilee stamps

THE Queen’s Diamond Jubilee and the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games are to be celebrated with the issue of some very special stamps throughout…


Noss Head mussels helped make marine survey a success

Noss Head mussels helped make marine survey a success

THE largest Horse Mussel bed in Scotland, found in waters near Caithness, was just one of many discoveries made during a massive marine survey earlier…


North MSP claims restricted driving licence would save lives and money

North MSP claims restricted driving licence would save lives and money

A RESTRICTED form of driving licence for new drivers could save up to 22 lives a year and around £80 million for the Scottish economy. That is the claim…


Happy New Year to all our online readers!

Happy New Year to all our online readers!

HOW are you celebrating Hogmanay this year? Are you attending a party in a community hall or local pub, or are you enjoying traditional first-footing…


ChildLine volunteers will spend New Year helping youngsters in distress

ChildLine volunteers will spend New Year helping youngsters in distress

CHILDLINE volunteers will be on duty over the New Year holiday period to ensure North children who have problems have someone to turn to. Over the 12…


Final Wick Academy game of the year rained off

Final Wick Academy game of the year rained off

Wick Academy’s last game of 2011 has been postponed due to a waterlogged Harmsworth Park. The Scorries were due to play the second leg of a festive…


NDA examines options for higher activity waste

NDA examines options for higher activity waste

A NEW report examines how the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority can better integrate the management of higher activity waste from the clean-up of its…


Being bullied? Don’t keep it to yourself

Being bullied? Don’t keep it to yourself

WHEN talking about schools, rarely do you come across a place that can boast a bullying free environment. Everyone has been bullied at one point or other…


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