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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…


Rape and abuse charity offers confidential help

Rape and abuse charity offers confidential help

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…


Five star Scorries thrash County

Five star Scorries thrash County

Wick Academy took a massive scalp when they thrashed title challengers Nairn County at Harmsworth Park.


Exotic creatures need rehomed, says SSPCA

Exotic creatures need rehomed, says SSPCA

SCOTLAND’S national animal welfare charity is seeking good homes in Caithness for several exotic creatures. The Scottish SPCA has received more than…


Plea to council to support Women’s Aid

Plea to council to support Women’s Aid

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…


New Wick fashion shop The Dressing Room trading well

New Wick fashion shop The Dressing Room trading well

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.


Wick boat rescued after losing power at Stroma

Wick boat rescued after losing power at Stroma

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…


Funk band James Brown is Annie stage back-to-back Thurso gigs

Funk band James Brown is Annie stage back-to-back Thurso gigs

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.


Council hits recycling target of 40%

Council hits recycling target of 40%

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…


Craigie-Winchester

Craigie-Winchester

Dunnet Church was the setting for this couple's wedding...


Creel boat owner airs Scrabster harbour gripe

Creel boat owner airs Scrabster harbour gripe

PORT operators at Scrabster are denying a claim they are giving short shrift to small vessels which use the harbour.


Free advice on war pensions

Free advice on war pensions

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…


Gibson and Mackay lock horns in a war of words

Gibson and Mackay lock horns in a war of words

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.


Great support for pudding night

Great support for pudding night

SIR – May we, through your columns, thank everyone who came along and supported Watten school parent council’s pudding night in the village hall?


Greens face must-win match at Millbank

Greens face must-win match at Millbank

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…


Gutsy fightback fails to deliver for Vikings

Gutsy fightback fails to deliver for Vikings

MUIR OF ORD ROVERS 2 - 0 THURSO THE Vikings’ North Caley season continues to be hamstrung by a lack of firepower.


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