NEWS

Tribute to crew of 'Isleford' which sank off Wick

A WARTIME tragedy will be commemorated when a plaque is unveiled to the 15 men who lost their lives when their boat sank off Wick almost 70 years ago.…

Wick nursery worker attacks council snack move

A YEARLY budget of less than £175 to provide snacks at a Wick nursery was yesterday described as “absolutely crazy”.

Weather-hit Wick River path maintenance work abandoned

PATH maintenance work at Wick’s Riverside was abandoned on Sunday as severe weather battered the North.

Caley turn on the style in Manson testimonial

Gary Manson was given a standing ovation as he was piped in for his testimonial match to celebrate 10 years at Wick Academy. Caley brought up a strong…

Caley turn on the style for Manson testimonial

Gary Manson was given a standing ovation as he was piped in for his testimonial match to celebrate 10 years at Wick Academy.

Screen Machine viewers set for Harry Potter blockbuster

MOVIE fans in the north coast will get an opportunity to see the final Harry Potter film when the Screen Machine visits the area.

Thurso police appeal for witnesses

TWO appeals have been made by police in Thurso after damage was caused to a van and a house window last week.

‘Ozzy’ Osborne heads for Groats in Convoy for Heroes challenge

“OZZY” Osborne is set to come to Caithness – along with an “ape” – to promote a fundraising venture.

Academy face Coldstream in Scottish Cup

WICK Academy have been handed a home tie in the Scottish Cup first round against East of Scotland League side Coldstream. The draw was made this morning…

Academy to face Coldstream in Scottish Cup

WICK Academy have been handed a home tie in the Scottish Cup first round against East of Scotland League side Coldstream.

Heavy rain and gales hit Caithness

MUCH of Caithness was hit by severe weather conditions over the weekend.

Thurso lifeboat aids cargo ship in gale-force conditions

THURSO lifeboat crew was called out in gale-force conditions to go to the aid of a cargo vessel which had lost power.

Wick concert for the Alexander Brothers

THE Alexander Brothers will be coming to Caithness next month as part of their Take Me Back tour of Scotland.

Caithness gets a chance to see which way the wind blows

AS the debate about “big wind” farms rages on, the issues surrounding the “small wind” or agricultural level turbines have been brought to the fore.

Element beaters are relay amazing!

Hundreds of fundraisers battled the elements to raise over £125,000 for charity.

Pupils set for Driving Ambitions sessions in Caithness

SIXTH-year pupils in Caithness are due to take part in the Driving Ambition scheme.

Scorries are beaten at Rothes

Wick Academy suffered a 2-1 defeat in this afternoon's Highland League match against Rothes at Mackessack Park.

Police crack down on uninsured North drivers

NORTH police will this weekend target drivers who have failed to insure their vehicles.

Teenagers take on Groats challenge to raise brain tumour charity funds

FIVE young men from Northamptonshire are cycling the length of the country for charity.

Tickets go on sale for ‘X Factor’ winner Matt Cardle gigs

'X Factor' winner Matt Cardle has confirmed intimate North gigs ahead of the release of his new single and album. The singer will perform at the Ironworks…