NEWS

Champions start season on a high

THE opening night of the Wick and District Pool League saw last season’s division two champions, Seaforth Club, face the division one holders Camps "2".…

Councillors voice safety fears over dim lights trial

FEARS that dimming streets lights in Caithness could lead to a rise in antisocial behaviour and affect road safety have been voiced by local councillors.

Dunbar redesign will meet needs of the people

SIR – I am writing in response to the article in the October 7 edition of the John O’Groat Journal entitled “Petition gives people a voice”.

Eyers-Chisholm

Tracy Eyers, of Lybster marries Lt David Chisholm (Royal Navy...

Kirk-Sutherland

Castletown couple tie the knot in Thurso...

Money will help provide the little extras

SIR – May we, through your pages, pass on our thanks to the members and staff of the Seaforth’s Club and all of those who made donations to raise money…

Paul rides towards his Olympic dream

A CAITHNESS world champion has moved one step closer to his dream of competing at London 2012...

Scorries aiming to keep Forres grounded

Kirkwood says Academy can clip the Can-Cans’ wings.

Shearer-Bisset

Ainsley Shearer and Graeme Bisset were married in Glenskirlie Castle, Stirling.

Sinclair-Johnston

Barbara Sinclair and Robert Johnstonewere married at sunset on Santorini.

Skotniczna- Paul

Thurso man marries his bride in Krakow, Poland...

Smith-Hegarty

Jason Smith, son of John and Arlene Smith, of Thurso married Kate Hegarty in London.

Street pastors plan for Wick and Thurso

VOLUNTEERS who patrol the streets at closing time in Britain’s major cities may soon be heading to Caithness. Street pastors are being considered for…

Thurso Co-op jobs under threat

THE possible loss of up to 11 jobs at a Co-op store in Thurso was yesterday described as “horrendous news for the town”. Local community councillor…

Tiara winner will be belle of the ball

ONE lucky woman attending a ball in Wick will be wearing a specially created, one-off tiara. Local jewellery designer Lynsey Reid, from Lark & Lily…

Trophy award was the icing on the cake

SIR – Through your columns, Wick flower baskets committee is delighted to announce that this year Wick gained another silver certificate for the Small…

Wick gala cash thief avoids jail

A WOMAN who stole £22,000 from Wick gala funds has avoided jail and been given more time to pay back the outstanding cash.

Law Society of Scotland’s Austin Lafferty will meet with Caithness solicitors

A SENIOR member of the Law Society of Scotland is to visit Wick to meet Caithness solicitors next week. Austin Lafferty, who is the Law Society’s vice-president,…

Thurso and Wick could soon have street pastors

‘FLIP flop angels", so-called for because they hand out shoes to drunk women tottering on high heels, may be introduced to Caithness next year. Plans…