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Taylor puts field to shame at Rumster

Taylor puts field to shame at Rumster

Although it was a windy and sharp morning, conditions were good and many fast times were posted...


Thurso's Teen retires from social work role

Thurso's Teen retires from social work role

TEEN Gray, of Dirlot Place, Thurso, has retired after 38 years with the social work department in Caithness.


Well off the beaten track in barest Sutherland

Well off the beaten track in barest Sutherland

ONE of the delights of living in the northern Highlands is the ability to explore places that very few people ever visit. Indeed you can kid yourself…


Wick Academy back on track with historic win

Wick Academy back on track with historic win

FORMARTINE UNITED 0 - 2 WICK ACADEMY Scorers – Macadie (65), Allan (88). AFTER losing four on the bounce, Wick Academy got their league campaign back…


Wick car torch trio stay out of jail

Wick car torch trio stay out of jail

A SHERIFF told three young people who torched a car in Wick what they did was “extremely serious, foolish and dangerous” and stressed the consequences…


Wick couple's power surge blast shock

Wick couple's power surge blast shock

A HALLWAY explosion sparked by a power surge in Wick was so strong one local man believed fireworks had been set off in his home. Alice Chalmers and…


Wick's young players 'showed no fear' says boss

Wick's young players 'showed no fear' says boss

WICK manager Davie Kirkwood said he got the same performance he’s had all season from his players on Saturday... but, thankfully, a different result.


Youngsters in need of your help

Youngsters in need of your help

CAITHNESS RFC’s junior executive board is seeking parents and former rugby players to assist its youth teams...


CLIC Sargent’s Boxing Day Dip with a Nip returns to Thurso

CLIC Sargent’s Boxing Day Dip with a Nip returns to Thurso

THE second Dip with a Nip fundraising event is to be held in Caithness next month – and the organisers are hoping for an even bigger response than last…


Winter Celebrations 2011

Winter Celebrations 2011

Halloween to Hogmanay, and a lot more in-between!


Residents in Caithness over the age of 75 set to double in 20 years

Residents in Caithness over the age of 75 set to double in 20 years

FIFTEEN per cent of the local population will be over the age of 75 by 2033. That was what Sheena Macleod, the general manager of the North Highland Community…


Police report Caithness scrap metal dealers

Police report Caithness scrap metal dealers

TWO scrap metal dealers in Caithness have been reported to the procurator fiscal for allegedly failing to maintain proper records.


Charity fundraiser a tribute to band’s founder

Charity fundraiser a tribute to band’s founder

THE Caithness Big Band and friends are hosting another Night to Remember on Friday – the sixth grand charity fundraiser to be staged in memory of the…


Power surge affects hundreds of Wick homes

Power surge affects hundreds of Wick homes

A POWER surge in Wick on Thursday night affected hundreds of homes in the town.


ScotRail to invest £2m to tackle winter disruption

ScotRail to invest £2m to tackle winter disruption

SCOTRAIL is to invest £2 million to help services run more efficiently in severe winter conditions.


Waste awareness charity wants Caithness volunteers

Waste awareness charity wants Caithness volunteers

IF you’re keen on composting, recycling and waste-free cooking then a new volunteering opportunity could be for you.


Women’s work ‘undervalued’, says Labour MSP Rhoda Grant

Women’s work ‘undervalued’, says Labour MSP Rhoda Grant

NORTH MSP Rhoda Grant has spoken of the "persistence of the gender pay gap" as official labour market figures show the median hourly pay of women in full-time…


Planning meetings to be webcast from Inverness

Planning meetings to be webcast from Inverness

MAJOR changes to the Highland Council’s planning committee structure have been agreed.


Time to end uncertainty over classroom jobs, says SNP leader

Time to end uncertainty over classroom jobs, says SNP leader

THE SNP group on the Highland Council has urged the ruling administration to remove the jobs threat to 344 classroom assistants across the region.


Scarfskerry seal hospital nurses pups back to health

Scarfskerry seal hospital nurses pups back to health

THE Scottish SPCA has assisted British Divers Marine Life Rescue with the release of five seal pups in Evanton after they were rescued from various locations…


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