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£30m 'peanuts' to fund Berriedale bypass

£30m 'peanuts' to fund Berriedale bypass

A PROPOSED upgrade of the Berriedale Braes has been branded “unacceptable” by a former Caithness councillor who claimed the only solution to the problem…


Caithness remembers the fallen

Caithness remembers the fallen

CAITHNESS remembered the dead of two world wars and other conflicts on Sunday with services which were held throughout the county.


Call to help save Thurso gala

Call to help save Thurso gala

VOLUNTEERS are desperately needed to make sure next year’s Thurso Gala goes ahead. The plea for people to commit to help run events comes after organisers…


‘Change at Georgemas’ cried Karachi clerk

‘Change at Georgemas’ cried Karachi clerk

Dan Mackay says a sense of humour is required to journey on the Far North line...


Die is cast for glass artists in Thurso

Die is cast for glass artists in Thurso

MENTION glass and most folk think first of window panes, drinking vessels or dinky ornaments – things to be handled gingerly. For many, the word “sculpture”…


Game strategy 'went to pot' says Kirkwood

Game strategy 'went to pot' says Kirkwood

A FAILURE to follow instructions is what led to three points being plucked from Wick Academy’s grasp at the weekend. That is according to Scorries…


Going like the wind

Going like the wind

THE North Highland Harriers’ second trail run of the series took place at the Causewaymire wind farm with a turnout of 40 enthusiastic runners...


ISA gift for kids that keeps on growing

ISA gift for kids that keeps on growing

GOOD grief! Fewer than six weeks to Christmas! Your favourite columnist is still pondering what to do for his summer hols, and here we are already in…


New Dounreay site operator to be revealed next week

New Dounreay site operator to be revealed next week

DOUNREAY workers will next week find out the identity of the site’s new operator. Two Anglo-American consortia are vying to take over the running of the…


Peak’s real drama lies in the crags

Peak’s real drama lies in the crags

Why Sutherland's hills are more inviting than those in the Lake District...


Rolls-Royce offers jobs pledge to Far North

Rolls-Royce offers jobs pledge to Far North

ROLLS-Royce is committed to Caithness and has work in the Far North until 2030 and beyond. That was the assurance given by the company to local MP John…


Silverware awards for club’s top performers

Silverware awards for club’s top performers

Wick Wheelers cycling club’s winners had a night out at Mackays Hotel, Wick.


Teen health guide is a double winner for Sylvia

Teen health guide is a double winner for Sylvia

A WICK-based Highland physiotherapist has received two further awards for her work on creating a leaflet on pelvic floor health awareness for teenagers…


Thurso pupils aiming to raise a grand for Pudsey Bear

Thurso pupils aiming to raise a grand for Pudsey Bear

“IT makes charity fun for the kids and the money goes to a very good cause.” That's why Thurso High School pupils get behind the BBC’s Children in Need…


Tourist chief hails Groats revamp

Tourist chief hails Groats revamp

THE £6 million redevelopment of John O’Groats is “an absolutely tremendous project” and one which should be “welcomed with open arms”.


Wraps come off Wick RBLS facelift

Wraps come off Wick RBLS facelift

THE Royal British Legion Scotland is celebrating its 90th year and, as part of the run-up to the special Poppyscotland collection, the opportunity was…


Scottish Open will return to Inverness next year

Scottish Open will return to Inverness next year

FAR North golf fans won’t have to reschedule for the Scottish Open which returns to Inverness next summer. The European Tour has confirmed the prestigious…


TV star Ray Mears enthralled by the Flow Country

TV star Ray Mears enthralled by the Flow Country

A programme featuring the Flow Country is to be screened later this month. Ray Mears travelled north as part of his latest TV series, Wild Britain, and…


Accolade for Northern Constabulary’s communications team

Accolade for Northern Constabulary’s communications team

NORTHERN Constabulary’s corporate communications team has been named runner-up in UK national police awards in the "outstanding in-house team of the year"…


War dead remembered in services across Caithness

War dead remembered in services across Caithness

RESIDENTS across Caithness turned out at war memorials across the county yesterday to remember the fallen.


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