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…
RESIDENTS in and around Bettyhill are being invited by Scottish Natural Heritage to an evening reception at Bettyhill village hall on Tuesday night from…
A WICK-based vet is set to star in an eight-part series which follows the work of vets in the Highlands and Islands.
TWO Caithness sports clubs have been awarded £4000 from the National Lottery. Caithness Disability Multi-Sport and Lybster Junior Football Club each received…
FAR North householders are being encouraged to cash in on a government scheme offering payments towards new renewable energy systems – before it ends…
THE Highland-based crisis Rape and Abuse Line has been working recently to raise the profile of the charity. It supports survivors and their families…
Wick Academy took a massive scalp when they thrashed title challengers Nairn County at Harmsworth Park.
SCOTLAND’S national animal welfare charity is seeking good homes in Caithness for several exotic creatures. The Scottish SPCA has received more than…
LOCAL MSP Rob Gibson has used First Minister’s Questions to call for the Highland Council to match the support the Scottish Government is showing for…
A NEW women’s fashion boutique has opened in Wick. The Dressing Room is located above J. Gunn & Co in Bridge Street in what was previously Maronique.
A FISHING boat has been rescued after it lost power while working in the Pentland Firth. Wick Lifeboat station received a distress call at 2.50pm…
EDINBURGH-based funk band James Brown is Annie journey to the Far North this weekend to play two consecutive gigs at the Commercial Bar in Thurso.
THE Highland Council has achieved a recycling rate of more than 40 per cent for the first time, it has emerged. At the same time, the public is reducing…
Dunnet Church was the setting for this couple's wedding...
PORT operators at Scrabster are denying a claim they are giving short shrift to small vessels which use the harbour.
SIR – As a prelude to Remembrance Sunday, I wish to remind your readers that organisations such as the Royal British Legion Scotland are here throughout…
FAR North MSP Rob Gibson has been involved in a war of words with a former parliamentary candidate this week – 140 characters at a time.
SIR – May we, through your columns, thank everyone who came along and supported Watten school parent council’s pudding night in the village hall?
THE Greens will be hoping to get back on the winning trail when they entertain Mackie Academy FPs at Millbank in Thurso tomorrow. Two successive defeats…
MUIR OF ORD ROVERS 2 - 0 THURSO THE Vikings’ North Caley season continues to be hamstrung by a lack of firepower.