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Renowned Dounreay engineer Jonathan Kirk dies aged 90

Renowned Dounreay engineer Jonathan Kirk dies aged 90

A DOUNREAY engineer who worked at the plant for 30 years has died at the age of 90. Jonathan (Jon) Kirk, who was born in 1921, joined the Atomic Energy…


The end of the world is nigh... at Lyth Arts Centre

The end of the world is nigh... at Lyth Arts Centre

THE end of the world is coming to Lyth. The local arts centre is set to welcome Apocalypse – the debut show from new Scottish theatre company the Occasional…


The Broch’s brace puts edge over Academy

The Broch’s brace puts edge over Academy

Wick Academy failed to keep the score level on an even keel against Fraserburgh. The Broch made their intent to take the three points clear as soon…


Small leak secured at Dounreay nuclear plant

Small leak secured at Dounreay nuclear plant

A FULL investigation has been launched after a minor leak was reported at Dounreay nuclear site. Operators Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL)…


Brave Annette Ward conquers her fear of heights for charity abseil

Brave Annette Ward conquers her fear of heights for charity abseil

A MARRIED mother of two from Dunnet who was given just one year to live seven years ago abseiled off the Forth Bridge last weekend for charity. Annette…


Pop rockers Hazey Janes to play Thurso gig

Pop rockers Hazey Janes to play Thurso gig

DUNDONIAN pop rockers the Hazey Janes are coming to Thurso later this month for the first time. The four-piece is touring Scotland in October to promote…


Thurso van bid by Claire Hughes needs your vote

Thurso van bid by Claire Hughes needs your vote

A THURSO mum is making an eleventh-hour appeal to raise cash which could help bring home a critically ill British teacher stranded in Singapore. Claire…


A bad attack of the DTs all round

A bad attack of the DTs all round

THERE is something compelling about Donald Trump. It is partly the hair, partly the flisting, partly the gall. He makes you think of the bad guy in a…


Brownies make £5 go a long way

Brownies make £5 go a long way

EVEN those in Dragons’ Den couldn’t match a bunch of local Brownies for shrewd investments...


Celebrity accolade for caring Julie

Celebrity accolade for caring Julie

‘I AM proud to say I have the biggest, happiest family in the country." That was the glowing response from Julie Coghill after receiving national acclaim…


Creative kids shine in the science festival photo contest

Creative kids shine in the science festival photo contest

The Science O3 photography awards evening held in Caithness Horizons in Thurso showcased work from around 24 keen local snappers – with the youngsters…


Dog search team hails new start

Dog search team hails new start

‘A BRILLIANT new start." That was how the chairwoman of a Caithness search group hailed the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Northern Constabulary…


Hillhead kids on top of the world

Hillhead kids on top of the world

A SCHOOL in Wick is one of just 14 in Scotland to receive recognition for its international links – and one of the first two in Highland to achieve the…


Magnificent seven puts Taylor in front

Magnificent seven puts Taylor in front

THE last club competition of the season, the Strokeplay Championship, played over 36 holes, was held at Wick last Saturday and Sunday.


Maritime safety is about saving lives... not money

Maritime safety is about saving lives... not money

THE recent visit to Caithness from the Chief Secretary to the London Treasury, Danny Alexander, was empty of any content whatsoever...


Mark still going strong in epic challenge

Mark still going strong in epic challenge

‘He’s sore and tired but he’s on a mission’


Micah wins out on adopted home turf

Micah wins out on adopted home turf

AN Australian pro surfer had nothing but praise for Caithness when he took one of the top titles on the British Surfing Calendar...


Morris enjoys a back nine reversal of fortune

Morris enjoys a back nine reversal of fortune

IT was a fine day at Thurso Golf Course on Saturday for the Ronnie Williamson Autumn Open...


North District places after Reay juniors impress

North District places after Reay juniors impress

Reay club captain ‘absolutely delighted’


Petition ‘gives people a voice’

Petition ‘gives people a voice’

Thousands sign up to oppose the changes mooted for Thurso’s Dunbar Hospital


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