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Kirkwood: 'We're targeting everybody'

Kirkwood: 'We're targeting everybody'

NOVEMBER 5 certainly won’t be a day Wick Academy manager Davie Kirkwood will forget any time soon after his side beat title contenders Nairn County 5-3. The…


Lybster cub scouts set for camping thanks to MFR charity

Lybster cub scouts set for camping thanks to MFR charity

LYBSTER Cub Scouts have received a £400 grant from MFR Cash for Kids to buy tents.


Marine energy tie-up sealed for Scrabster

Marine energy tie-up sealed for Scrabster

A MARINE energy developer is forging a tie-up with Scrabster Harbour Trust in what is the first formal sign of the port’s involvement in the fledgling…


Morrison puts on the style to claim seniors win at Thurso

Morrison puts on the style to claim seniors win at Thurso

AFTER a month of pretty poor golfing weather, the Thurso seniors were treated to a lovely morning last Tuesday for round five of the EGGS Winter Stableford…


Sasa’s dream team look strong contenders for Wick league title

Sasa’s dream team look strong contenders for Wick league title

THE Camps Bar have gone top of division one in the Wick and District Darts League after a narrow win against the Blackstairs. As this was going on…


Self-rule vote delay is threat to Far North jobs, claims MP

Self-rule vote delay is threat to Far North jobs, claims MP

UNCERTAINTY over Scotland’s future in the Union is threatening investment in the Far North renewables sector, according to the local MP.


Spittal build project brings new insight into brochs

Spittal build project brings new insight into brochs

AN architecture project held at Spittal has given a greater insight into early stone brochs in Caithness. Caithness Archaeological Trust and the Archie…


Thurso harvest collection to help world’s poor

Thurso harvest collection to help world’s poor

THURSO West Church broke with tradition in having a retiring collection after its recent harvest service.


Thurso High parents warned of youth bust-up threat

Thurso High parents warned of youth bust-up threat

PARENTS of pupils at Thurso High were warned in a text message about the possibility youngsters were planning to travel to Wick in a large group at the…


Thurso star tops leader board

Thurso star tops leader board

THURSO and Wick’s two-plus-one handicap golfers, Dougie Thorburn and Ronnie Taylor respectively, took advantage of an excellent Brora links and perfect…


Tough times for Caithness deaf charity

Tough times for Caithness deaf charity

A CAITHNESS charity which helps people with hearing problems is facing “worrying times” because of budget cutbacks and reduced staff hours. But Deirdre…


VisitScotland boss Dr Mike Cantley to visit Caithness

VisitScotland boss Dr Mike Cantley to visit Caithness

A TWO-day visit to Caithness by a Scottish tourism boss has been described as “a great opportunity for the area”. Andrew Mackay, who owns the Norseman…


New report could pose threat to Thurso vet lab

New report could pose threat to Thurso vet lab

THE future of the vet lab in Thurso could come under the spotlight again following the publication today of a Scottish Government report.


Thurso’s Mark Reilly wins Inverness flight to Amsterdam

Thurso’s Mark Reilly wins Inverness flight to Amsterdam

A LUCKY Thurso resident has won a pair of return tickets from Inverness to Amsterdam after entering the route launch competition run by the Highland airport…


Dead whale sparks alarm in Wick Bay

Dead whale sparks alarm in Wick Bay

A DEAD whale in Wick Bay sparked an alarm on Sunday morning. Wick RNLI lifeboat Roy Barker II was diverted from an exercise after receiving reports of…


Olympic torch will visit John O’Groats

Olympic torch will visit John O’Groats

THE Olympic torch is coming to Caithness next year, it has been confirmed. The Highland Council revealed today the symbol of peace, unity and friendship…


SNH chairman to host Bettyhill information event

SNH chairman to host Bettyhill information event

RESIDENTS in and around Bettyhill are being invited by Scottish Natural Heritage to an evening reception at Bettyhill village hall on Tuesday night from…


Wick vet set to star in BBC series

Wick vet set to star in BBC series

A WICK-based vet is set to star in an eight-part series which follows the work of vets in the Highlands and Islands.


Lottery cash grants to Caithness sports clubs welcomed

Lottery cash grants to Caithness sports clubs welcomed

TWO Caithness sports clubs have been awarded £4000 from the National Lottery. Caithness Disability Multi-Sport and Lybster Junior Football Club each received…


Deadline approaching for renewable energy payments

Deadline approaching for renewable energy payments

FAR North householders are being encouraged to cash in on a government scheme offering payments towards new renewable energy systems – before it ends…


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