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Sleeper service cuts plan 'barmy' says Dornoch campaigner

Sleeper service cuts plan 'barmy' says Dornoch campaigner

PROPOSED cuts to the Caledonian Sleeper service have been branded as “barmy” by a local rail campaigner.


Thurso pupils record some relay good times

Thurso pupils record some relay good times

MILLER Academy’s swimming team took part in the recent North of Scotland School Swimming Championships in Inverness.


Where does time come from?

Where does time come from?

I CANNOT say why I happened to pick up the small hardback book entitled The Gentlest Art. I suspect it was dawdling in the hope that whatever I was avoiding…


Tree getting ready for the arrival of the Vikings in Wick

Tree getting ready for the arrival of the Vikings in Wick

WICK is looking festive with the arrival of the Christmas tree in the town’s Market Place. Seasonal lights were put up around the town on Sunday by…


Canisbay youth hostel gets the chop

Canisbay youth hostel gets the chop

THE youth hostel at Canisbay is to close. SYHA Hostelling Scotland, Scotland’s largest network of youth hostels, says the Far North facility is one of…


Thurso teenager reversed bus out of Janet Street depot

Thurso teenager reversed bus out of Janet Street depot

A THURSO teenager has appeared in court after driving a bus without consent from the owner. Martin Budge appeared at Wick Sheriff Court on Monday and…


Wick High’s Take This tribute act is a YouTube hit

Wick High’s Take This tribute act is a YouTube hit

A CHILDREN in Need fundraising video produced by Wick High is turning into an internet sensation. Staff and pupils teamed up for the BBC charity appeal…


Second chance for Bower to form a community council

Second chance for Bower to form a community council

PEOPLE in the Bower area are to get a second chance to form a community council.


Teenager reported to fiscal following bus incident

Teenager reported to fiscal following bus incident

A 17-year-old has been reported to the procurator fiscal in connection with the removal of a bus from the depot in Thurso.


Children in Need concert raises funds at Wick High School

Children in Need concert raises funds at Wick High School

A concert at Wick High School on Friday raised awareness and funds for the BBC’s Children in Need appeal. Around 10 acts took to the stage in the main…


Sponsor a light for someone special in Caithness this Christmas

Sponsor a light for someone special in Caithness this Christmas

HIGHLAND Hospice is inviting people across the county to participate in this year’s Light up a Life campaign. Locals will have the opportunity to take…


John Thurso backs call for cheque guarantee card rethink

John Thurso backs call for cheque guarantee card rethink

LOCAL MP John Thurso has backed a report which urges a rethink over the recent abolition of the cheque guarantee card.


Scotland secretary Michael Moore says renewables work must not suffer as a result of independence referendum

Scotland secretary Michael Moore says renewables work must not suffer as a result of independence referendum

THE secretary of state for Scotland has said it is “very important” that crucial work in the renewables industry in the Far North is not undermined by…


RSPB awards short-list honour for Rob Gibson

RSPB awards short-list honour for Rob Gibson

FAR North MSP Rob Gibson has been short-listed for politician of the year in the Nature of Scotland awards. Winners of the awards, which are run by…


North Highland College gets funding boost from Wathegar 2 wind farm operators

North Highland College gets funding boost from Wathegar 2 wind farm operators

NORTH Highland College is to get a funding boost after signing a partnership agreement with Whirlwind Renewables. The agreement – formally signed on Friday…


Keiss road upgrade welcomed by Councillor Robert Coghill

Keiss road upgrade welcomed by Councillor Robert Coghill

A SECTION of the A99 road north of Keiss is set for improvements costing £550,000. The work is scheduled to get under way next year.


Douglas Fraser stands down as Castletown Community Council chairman

Douglas Fraser stands down as Castletown Community Council chairman

CASTLETOWN community council has no chairman following the resignation of Doug Fraser. He decided to stand down from the post he has held for five years…


Collecting Children in Need cash is a piece of cake for Gillock staff

Collecting Children in Need cash is a piece of cake for Gillock staff

Staff at Allans of Gillock are aiming to better last year’s Children in Need fundraiser – and this cake should go a long way to helping them do that.


Ackergill chef inspired by best in local produce

Ackergill chef inspired by best in local produce

FOR 10 years Kevin Dalgleish has been the chef at Ackergill Tower. In that time he has cooked for the great and the good, including top industry leaders…


A new prescription is needed for Dunbar

A new prescription is needed for Dunbar

I WANT to share with you, readers, my misgivings about the west Caithness health services review conducted by the North Highland Community Health Partnership. I…


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