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First points on board for Wick teams

First points on board for Wick teams

THE Seaforth Club and Francis Street Club “1” secured their first two points of the season in Wick and District Pool League, both with 6-5 victories.


Halkirk United fight back to lift cup

Halkirk United fight back to lift cup

GOLSPIE SUTHERLAND 1 - 2 HALKIRK UNITED MISSING in action in the first half, the Anglers stormed back to get their hands on the first North Caley…


I came away feeling angry and upset

I came away feeling angry and upset

SIR – I am loathe to bring a note of discord to what should be a day of remembering and gratitude, but I feel I have to write to complain about the prayer…


New arts plea for upcoming schools

New arts plea for upcoming schools

Writer claims drama initiative would bring economic benefits...


New lease of life for failed energy scheme

New lease of life for failed energy scheme

Tenants asked to sign up to the Ignis initiative...


NHS says sorry to cancer victim’s family

NHS says sorry to cancer victim’s family

AN apology has been issued to the family of a man who was discharged inappropriately from Caithness General Hospital last year and who later died from…


Poppy honour for Sutherland fundraiser

Poppy honour for Sutherland fundraiser

A VETERAN fundraiser from north Sutherland was recently recognised by Poppyscotland for long service as a collector on behalf of the Earl Haig Fund.


Rip-off delivery charge firms cause anger in Caithness

Rip-off delivery charge firms cause anger in Caithness

PEOPLE in Caithness and other rural areas are being ripped off by companies who charge them huge additional costs for deliveries.


Scorries boss plans for bad-weather breaks

Scorries boss plans for bad-weather breaks

WICK Academy manager Davie Kirkwood can’t understand why his squad is not playing a rescheduled fixture this weekend.


Superb effort nets Hunter top spot in Wick Stableford

Superb effort nets Hunter top spot in Wick Stableford

THE third Winter Stableford was played at Wick Golf Club last Sunday. The course was in good condition and this resulted in low scoring with seven players…


Thurso competitors bring home medals from schools meet

Thurso competitors bring home medals from schools meet

THURSO High School recently sent a team of 24 swimmers to the annual Highland schools meet in Inverness. The team ranged from first to fifth-year pupils.…


Thurso students turn back clock to wartime

Thurso students turn back clock to wartime

STAFF and students at North Highland College in Thurso observed the two minutes’ silence at 11am on Armistice Day. Many assembled in Café at Morven…


Wick remembrance service prayer sparks anger

Wick remembrance service prayer sparks anger

A REMEMBRANCE Day service in Wick “demeaned” the memory of the men and women who died in two world wars and other conflicts. That was claimed this…


Passers-by concerned over rotting seal carcass in Wick.

Passers-by concerned over rotting seal carcass in Wick.

A DEAD seal lying on the banks of Wick River is to be removed by the Highland Council. The assurance was given to Landward Caithness councillor Willie…


Highland landscape the star of latest Disney Pixar film ‘Brave’

Highland landscape the star of latest Disney Pixar film ‘Brave’

THE Highland landscape has provided the inspiration for the latest Disney Pixar blockbuster which is set to hit the screens next year.


Wick pupils get set for Children in Need fundraising extravaganza

Wick pupils get set for Children in Need fundraising extravaganza

WICK High School is going viral ahead of tomorrow’s BBC Children in Need appeal. Three S5 pupils – Jamie Bacon, Stephanie Harper and Gillian Campbell…


Locals should have their say over ‘crackpot’ rail suggestions

Locals should have their say over ‘crackpot’ rail suggestions

CAITHNESS, Sutherland and Ross MSP Rob Gibson has urged locals to help shape the future of the railway services in Scotland. Mr Gibson was commenting…


Fixture date changes for Wick Academy’s festive games

Fixture date changes for Wick Academy’s festive games

THE local Christmas and New Year football derbies have been changed to Friday night kickoffs.


Plea for new blood to stop closure of Staxigoe hall

Plea for new blood to stop closure of Staxigoe hall

A VILLAGE hall committee has issued a last-ditch appeal for new blood – “before the keys are handed back to the council and the windows are boarded up”. Secretary…


Caithness shoppers urged to be on their guard against fake websites

Caithness shoppers urged to be on their guard against fake websites

SHOPPERS are being warned not to be duped into buying counterfeit sports clothes and equipment from bogus websites. The warning comes from the Highland…


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