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Wick man's family speak of his loss on 9/11

Wick man's family speak of his loss on 9/11

THE family of a Wick man who was a victim of the 9/11 terrorist attacks in America spoke of their loss yesterday as the 10th anniversary of the atrocity…


Wick not in grip of crime wave says police chief

Wick not in grip of crime wave says police chief

A CAITHNESS police chief said that statistics showing the number of incidents reported to officers do not indicate that Wick is “in the grip of a crime…


Assurance sought over council’s readiness to deal with winter weather

Assurance sought over council’s readiness to deal with winter weather

THE SNP group on the Highland Council has sought assurances over the authority’s preparations for winter maintenance.


Wick musician’s work set for Eden Court world premiere

Wick musician’s work set for Eden Court world premiere

A NEW work by a Wick musician gets its world premiere next week.


Ex-Highland League player Graham Munro seeks out coaches for US soccer club

Ex-Highland League player Graham Munro seeks out coaches for US soccer club

A FORMER Highland League player is on the hunt for football coaches to work in the burgeoning US youth soccer scene.


MSP Rob Gibson says anti-wind farm campaigners are 'selfish'

MSP Rob Gibson says anti-wind farm campaigners are 'selfish'

NORTH MSP Rob Gibson has accused anti-wind-farm campaigners of being selfish in their refusal to accept the long-term benefits of renewable energy to…


North police chief reacts to Salmond’s single force announcement

North police chief reacts to Salmond’s single force announcement

THE chief constable of Northern Constabulary has accepted a decision by the Scottish Government to push forward plans to create a single police force…


Academy manager wades in against defence

Academy manager wades in against defence

‘I left that dressing room leaving the players in no doubt that wasn’t good enough.' Davie Kirkwood lost his patience with his squad as Wick Academy failed…


Banff’s Paterson proves a master on the green

Banff’s Paterson proves a master on the green

THURSO’S outdoor bowling green once again provided a first-class venue for the North of Scotland Junior Masters at the weekend. With the surface back…


Castletown community leaders back bid for local control

Castletown community leaders back bid for local control

A CALL for more power to be returned to the people of Caithness has been backed by Castletown community council.


Drivers flouting Wick parking rules

Drivers flouting Wick parking rules

CALLS are being made to change the traffic restrictions in Wick town centre because motorists are constantly ignoring the rules.


Dunbar plans ‘not about patient care’

Dunbar plans ‘not about patient care’

PLANS to close the inpatient beds at the Dunbar Hospital and reduce the opening hours at the minor injuries unit have been branded “a cost-cutting exercise”.…


From dead cats to Waterloo teeth

From dead cats to Waterloo teeth

THIRTY or so years ago an American writer published a book of black comedy cartoons entitled, 101 Uses for a Dead Cat. The book was promoted with the…


Gold-getter John finishes season on a high note

Gold-getter John finishes season on a high note

CAITHNESS cycling world champion John Paul has finished his season on a high by retaining his British national sprint title. The 18-year-old, originally…


Lies claim over Dunbar Hospital changes

Lies claim over Dunbar Hospital changes

LOCAL health officials have been accused of telling lies at a meeting which discussed the future of the Dunbar Hospital in Thurso.


Now's the time to find joy in your life before it's too late

Now's the time to find joy in your life before it's too late

‘IT'S difficult to understand the sum of a person’s life. Some people will tell you it’s measured by the ones left behind. Some believe it can be measured…


Setting sail in calm waters

Setting sail in calm waters

I LOVE the Caithness weather, and we’ve had a fair bit of it in the last week. Days of glorious sunshine, light winds and calm seas, days of exhilarating…


Shebster sisters make international grade

Shebster sisters make international grade

SHEBSTER runners Emma and Oonagh Dunnett have competed in a 3.7km hill challenge which formed the selection race for the Junior Home International event.…


Thurso bakers on the rise

Thurso bakers on the rise

A THURSO bakery has been recognised for its product innovation and success on the international market.


University is great step forward for Highlands

University is great step forward for Highlands

IT has been an eventful few weeks. I was lucky enough to be invited to the official launch of UHI – a really proud moment. We now have our own fully fledged…


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