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Strip boost for Watten players

Strip boost for Watten players

Recently re-formed county division two team Watten FC have been presented with a strip by George Calder, of Central Caravans, Oldhall. Mr Calder (second…


Sun date for sister planet

Sun date for sister planet

THE astronomical event of the year, some would say of the century, will take place in June.


Thurso Lifeboat crew take to TV for old photo project

Thurso Lifeboat crew take to TV for old photo project

VOLUNTEERS at Thurso Lifeboat Station posed for the camera to re-create an image of their predecessors taken almost 100 years ago...


Top honour for Bower artist

Top honour for Bower artist

A YOUNG artist from Bower has become the first winner of a prestigious new prize at a London exhibition. Madeline Mackay (23) took home the top prize…


Volunteers make splash with Trinkie

Volunteers make splash with Trinkie

FOR many people in Wick, it is a place of fond childhood memories of lazy days in the summer enjoying a splash by the seaside. Now a volunteer group is…


Wee B gives music fans a taste of summer to come

Wee B gives music fans a taste of summer to come

FANS are set to get a taster of the Far North’s biggest music festival when several of its acts take to the stage at an intimate venue this weekend.


Wick prepares for Gaelic extravaganza

Wick prepares for Gaelic extravaganza

PREPARATIONS are almost complete for the Caithness and Sutherland Provincial Mod which takes place in Wick next weekend. Hundreds of visitors are expected…


Scrabster's Jennifer Bodek makes Diet or Die plea to prime minister

Scrabster's Jennifer Bodek makes Diet or Die plea to prime minister

A LOCAL woman has written to Prime Minister David Cameron in a bid to get government funding for a helpline she set up for people struggling with their…


Baby deer found stuck in a hole at Brora is making good progress

Baby deer found stuck in a hole at Brora is making good progress

TWO roe deer fawns who had become separated from their mothers are coming on leaps and bounds – thanks to an animal care charity.


Leader promises ‘progressive policies’

Leader promises ‘progressive policies’

THE new man at the helm of the Highland Council has pledged to support jobs and help employers – a stance vital to the authority. Newly elected council…


Runners look to future after flagship race

Runners look to future after flagship race

AFTER six months of organising by the North Highland Harriers, the flagship road race is over for another year. Race kit has been cleaned and put away,…


Bower Young Farmers show off agri skills

Bower Young Farmers show off agri skills

THE North Agri Skills competition was held this month at Dingwall auction mart.


Caithness cars battle rain at Silverstone

Caithness cars battle rain at Silverstone

THERE were top-10 places for young Caithness engineers when they pitted their skills against the best in the country at Silverstone. Two teams from North…


Caithness health support group earns high praise

Caithness health support group earns high praise

?CAITHNESS Chest and Heart Support Group has received a glowing tribute from its patron, Lord-Lieutenant Anne Dunnett.


Civic leader role ‘a tremendous honour’

Civic leader role ‘a tremendous honour’

WICK councillor Gail Ross is the new civic leader of Caithness. The SNP representative takes over the role from David Bremner who held the post for five…


Daughters showcase mum’s crafting talents

Daughters showcase mum’s crafting talents

A DETERMINED husband’s wish to hold an exhibition of his beloved wife’s craft work came true – just weeks after he passed away. Doreen Bremner was known…


Diamond fun as Thurso celebrates jubilee

Diamond fun as Thurso celebrates jubilee

THURSO will be hosting a weekend of activities to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The programme of events – organised by the Thurso Town Improvements…


In a LEGOLAND resort far, far away...

In a LEGOLAND resort far, far away...

Lightsabers at the ready for a battle against Darth Vader himself. Reporter Gavin Musgrove has lots of fun at the new Star Wars-themed attraction at Windsor.…


Job club demise ‘a big worry’

Job club demise ‘a big worry’

PEOPLE looking for work in Caithness have been dealt a blow with the news that a well-used job club is being forced to close. The Thurso group has failed…


Local museum hope for buried treasure

Local museum hope for buried treasure

ONE of the most significant hoards of coins to have been found in Caithness looks set to be displayed at a museum in the county. Metal detector enthusiast…


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