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 coming to Lyth. The local arts centre is set to welcome Apocalypse – the debut show from new Scottish theatre company the Occasional…
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…
A FULL investigation has been launched after a minor leak was reported at Dounreay nuclear site. Operators Dounreay Site Restoration Limited (DSRL)…
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…
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…
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…
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…
EVEN those in Dragons’ Den couldn’t match a bunch of local Brownies for shrewd investments...
‘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…
The Science O3 photography awards evening held in Caithness Horizons in Thurso showcased work from around 24 keen local snappers – with the youngsters…
‘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…
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…
THE last club competition of the season, the Strokeplay Championship, played over 36 holes, was held at Wick last Saturday and Sunday.
THE recent visit to Caithness from the Chief Secretary to the London Treasury, Danny Alexander, was empty of any content whatsoever...
‘He’s sore and tired but he’s on a mission’
AN Australian pro surfer had nothing but praise for Caithness when he took one of the top titles on the British Surfing Calendar...
IT was a fine day at Thurso Golf Course on Saturday for the Ronnie Williamson Autumn Open...
Reay club captain ‘absolutely delighted’
Thousands sign up to oppose the changes mooted for Thurso’s Dunbar Hospital