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Like Eve, I chose the apples...

Like Eve, I chose the apples...

IT was a Saturday afternoon in Inverness, and I had a choice – go to Eden Court to hear First Minister Alex Salmond address the SNP conference or go to…


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mackay-Malarky

Mary-Leigh Mackay, formerly of Caithness married James Malarky at Meldrum House Hotel, Oldmeldrum.


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MacKenzie-Metcalfe

Annmarie Mackenzie and Simon Metcalfe, both of Sigurd Road, Thurso.


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Manson-Foreman

William Manson, formerly of Wick, and Julie Foreman were married in Paphos...


Need for feed solved prickly problem

Need for feed solved prickly problem

TODAY using that Scottish speciality crop of whins/gorse to feed your livestock seems a myth. How it was done even more so. Anyone who has ever come close…


Play park pipe dream is becoming a reality

Play park pipe dream is becoming a reality

A LOCAL village community project is within touching distance of providing a brighter fun-filled future for children in the area...


Quality mark reward for Scorries

Quality mark reward for Scorries

WICK Academy have successfully attained the Scottish Football Association standard quality mark award – an accolade which encourages and acknowledges…


Rail travel disruptions at the front of my mind

Rail travel disruptions at the front of my mind

Rob's weekly glance at life in Holyrood and at home...


‘Sluggish performance’ but Anglers take the points

‘Sluggish performance’ but Anglers take the points

CONVERTING sub-par performances into wins is a requisite for title-chasing teams.


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Sutherland-Smith

Denise Sutherland, of Willowbank, Wick, and Stuart Smith, of Howe, Lyth, were married at the Norseman Hotel, Wick.


Thurso big hitter hopes for glory in the ring

Thurso big hitter hopes for glory in the ring

WITH few other Far North females competing, Thurso boxer Sarah Harper spends most of her time sparring with the opposite sex. But the 24-year-old, from…


Vulcan jobs threat a 'massive blow'

Vulcan jobs threat a 'massive blow'

THE possible loss of over 200 jobs at the Vulcan nuclear submarine base in Caithness would be a “massive blow” to the Far North. That was said yesterday…


Wick businessman hopes new tartan will boost lifeboat funds

Wick businessman hopes new tartan will boost lifeboat funds

A WICK businessman has used his creative talents to design a new tartan which will help raise money for charity.


Police warn of pre-Christmas opportunistic thefts

Police warn of pre-Christmas opportunistic thefts

A FORMER police area inspector for Caithness has issued a warning about opportunistic crime in the run-up to Christmas.


Charity bake sale at the Groat office today!

Charity bake sale at the Groat office today!

A BAKE sale is being held at the Groat office in Wick from 10am today.


CHaP equipment in online auction

CHaP equipment in online auction

EQUIPMENT from a failed heating system in Wick is to feature on an online auction next week. The 14 items from Caithness Heat and Power include a generator,…


Newborn seal pup treated after Wick storm

Newborn seal pup treated after Wick storm

A NEWBORN seal pup which became separated from his mother in a storm is the first of many grey seals expected to be rescued by the Scottish SPCA this…


Far North landscape showcased in ‘Grand Tours of Scotland’ TV show

Far North landscape showcased in ‘Grand Tours of Scotland’ TV show

THE beautiful landscape of the Far North will be shown in a documentary following one man’s journey around Scotland.


County teenager proves he's a ploughing master

County teenager proves he's a ploughing master

GAVIN Munro cast off his tyro status on Saturday when he defeated a clutch of experienced campaigners to take the honours in the annual Far North vintage…


Caithness Relay for Life total exceeds £169k

Caithness Relay for Life total exceeds £169k

IT was the biggest event of its kind staged in the UK this year and now it has also raised a record-breaking amount of money too! Over 700 participants…


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