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Sun shines for Caithness General Hospital fete

Sun shines for Caithness General Hospital fete

Warm, sunny weather brought out the crowds to support the Caithness General Hospital anniversary fete today (Saturday).


Marine survey to focus on Noss Head waters

Marine survey to focus on Noss Head waters

A SERIES of marine surveys will be undertaken to gather information on the biodiversity of the country’s seas.


Praise for Wick pupils as school goes from ‘strength to strength’

Praise for Wick pupils as school goes from ‘strength to strength’

THE rector of Wick High has said the school is going from “strength to strength” in light of recent exam results. Thomas McIntyre has praised his staff…


‘Who Cares Wins’ takes top spot in NOSN pub quiz

‘Who Cares Wins’ takes top spot in NOSN pub quiz

‘WHO Cares Wins" was the name and the motto of the team which romped to victory at the third event held for North of Scotland Newspapers’ Charity of the…


Butane cylinder fire brought under control within an hour at Thurso High

Butane cylinder fire brought under control within an hour at Thurso High

A BUTANE cylinder, which went on fire outside Thurso High School on Thursday afternoon, took about an hour to get under control. Two fire crews from Thurso…


Pentland United are champions after taking victory in eight-goal thriller

Pentland United are champions after taking victory in eight-goal thriller

Pentland United clinched the County League division-one title after coming out on top of an eight-goal thriller versus Wick Groats at Upper Bignold on…


Going ‘Ga-ga’ as Keiss celebrates with a village gala

Going ‘Ga-ga’ as Keiss celebrates with a village gala

A village will be going “Ga-Ga” over the weekend as a special singer tops off its annual gala. A Lady Ga-Ga tribute act is heading up festivities at…


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Caithness General Hospital in Wick celebrates with fete

Caithness General Hospital in Wick celebrates with fete

STAFF at Caithness General Hospital are hoping the sun shines on Saturday as they celebrate 25 years of being at the heart of the community.


Put on your dancing shoes and come on down!

Put on your dancing shoes and come on down!

IT’S not too late to come on down and take part in a fantastic dance event which is set to get the county rocking.


Borgie Boys show off their pulling powers

Borgie Boys show off their pulling powers

A RECORD-breaking 16 teams wrestled for honours in a pub quiz which heralded the start of Bettyhill Gala...


Busby’s new putter pays dividends

Busby’s new putter pays dividends

CLUB treasurer Stewart Busby (17) led the way with an excellent total of 39 points in the Wick seniors’ open contest, beating Jocky Durrand (15) on a…


‘Disgust’ as home of dead pensioner is ransacked

‘Disgust’ as home of dead pensioner is ransacked

A FAMILY have spoken of their disgust at finding their relative’s remote home in Caithness ransacked just days after he passed away.


Harnessing horse power for thrashing

Harnessing horse power for thrashing

I HAVE dwelt enough on flails, on small hand mills and the large high-speed drum mills I knew and worked with, but I must not overlook the crofter’s mill.…


Reay's Mackay disqualified despite huge score

Reay's Mackay disqualified despite huge score

LAST Saturday brought calm conditions and bright skies as the golfers of Reay teed up for the August Medal.


There is money in the hills

There is money in the hills

FROM this day forward, all grouse are well advised to keep their feet firmly planted in the heather. Any excursion aloft is likely to bring a blast…


Thurso battle but suffer semi-final defeat

Thurso battle but suffer semi-final defeat

THURSO Bowling Club’s hopes of a top-10 final spot were dashed when they were beaten 6-2 by Inverness Bowling Club last Sunday.


Truckin’ trek is an ‘arresting’ success

Truckin’ trek is an ‘arresting’ success

AN American truck, motorcycle outriders, police "arrests" and a huge sum of money – one couple from Caithness really know how to shake up the end-to-end…


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