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A wet and windy winter? Let it snow

A wet and windy winter? Let it snow

IT’S time to look out your snow shovel and Faroese-wool long johns if recent weather forecasts are anything to go by, as several experts are predicting…


Caithness building firms upbeat in face of slowdown

Caithness building firms upbeat in face of slowdown

THE construction industry in the Far North is as healthy as ever, according to local firms.


Disenfranchised, disengaged and disillusioned

Disenfranchised, disengaged and disillusioned

SIR – I wholeheartedly agree with Rob Gibson (John O’Groat Journal, August 26). The Highland Council, to my mind, no longer speaks for, or adequately…


Dounreay nuclear fuel rail plan under fire

Dounreay nuclear fuel rail plan under fire

OPPOSITION is growing to plans to use the rail line for moving consignments of spent fuel from Dounreay to west Cumbria. A local authority lobby group…


Early blow as Greens suffer cup defeat

Early blow as Greens suffer cup defeat

ORKNEY 31 - 11 CAITHNESS LOSING a cup game in the first competitive fixture for six years versus old rivals Orkney is not the ideal way to launch the…


Haw Hawes in front on Reay safari

Haw Hawes in front on Reay safari

ON Saturday, Reay hosted a unique event in the Caithness golfing calendar, the Safari Open, jointly sponsored for the first time by NDSL and JF Nuclear. …


Juniors set for an exciting tournament in Thurso

Juniors set for an exciting tournament in Thurso

SOME of Scotland’s top young outdoor bowlers will be in action in Thurso this weekend at the North of Scotland Junior Masters.


Jury at Wick raids trial told of call patterns

Jury at Wick raids trial told of call patterns

A POLICE intelligence analyst this week gave evidence about mobile phones which were believed to have been used by the two men accused of 15 break-ins…


Keiss puds night brings sweet taste of success

Keiss puds night brings sweet taste of success

OVER 80 people armed with spoons turned up to sample around 25 delicious desserts at last Thursday’s Pudding Night, held in aid of the Keiss Family Community…


Kirkwood wary as Wick face injury-hit Vale

Kirkwood wary as Wick face injury-hit Vale

DEVERONVALE’S injury crisis is being taken with a pinch of salt by Davie Kirkwood.


Late goals deny Anglers a victory

Late goals deny Anglers a victory

A NEW-look Balintore gave United a rude wake-up to their defence of the North Caledonian League on Saturday.


Mackay clings to runner-up spot as season ends for Wick club

Mackay clings to runner-up spot as season ends for Wick club

WEEK 18 in the Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile time trials saw 13 take part with two riders from Caithness Cycling Club.


Pairs tribute to Dorothy on Rosebank green

Pairs tribute to Dorothy on Rosebank green

THE Dorothy Budge Memorial Pairs Cup, sponsored by Dorothy’s son, Peter, and daughter, Avril, and their families, was played on Saturday, August 27, at…


Poor start to season for Caithness U15

Poor start to season for Caithness U15

CAITHNESS United’s new-look under-15s faced a demanding early season schedule of two trips in four days to play Highland Youth Development League fixtures.…


Residents praise 'superb' Wick care home

Residents praise 'superb' Wick care home

A WICK care home has been praised for its "caring and professional approach" to the people who use the service.


Scorries celebrate despite ICT victory

Scorries celebrate despite ICT victory

WICK ACADEMY 1 - 4 INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE Scorers – Wick: D. Allan (65). ICT: Dingwall (32), Shinnie (43, 89 pen), Sutherland (53). MORE than…


Sutherland races into Caithness club's top position

Sutherland races into Caithness club's top position

IN Caithness Cycling Club’s latest 10-mile time trial there were no fewer than three personal bests achieved and a total of five riders who clocked their…


Sutherland seniors excel over Caithness

Sutherland seniors excel over Caithness

THURSO Golf Club hosted the inaugural Caithness against Sutherland seniors’ match last week.


Sutherland win back trophies from Caithness

Sutherland win back trophies from Caithness

TWO Sutherland clubs recovered both trophies from Caithness in the annual Caithness-Sutherland women’s team inter-club golf competition at Brora on Saturday.…


Thurso in nine-goal rout

Thurso in nine-goal rout

CLACHNACUDDIN ‘A’ 1 - 9 THURSO CLACH’S youngsters endured a torrid baptism on Saturday as the Inverness side made its return to North Caley ranks.


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