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Stirkoke and Watten set sights on cup glory

Stirkoke and Watten set sights on cup glory

STIRKOKE and Watten have progressed to the final of the Caithness Small-bore Rifle Association’s competition for the Morven Cup.


Thomson sparkles in Winter Medal at Wick

Thomson sparkles in Winter Medal at Wick

THE fifth round of the Winter Medal was played at Wick last Sunday and scoring was high due to a very cold, near gale-force south-easterly wind, resulting…


Watten Fend off Stagers

Watten Fend off Stagers

AFTER 11 rounds of the Caithness Small-bore Rifle Association’s postal winter league programme, Watten "A", first-division leaders since the opening round,…


Is whisky really liquid gold?

Is whisky really liquid gold?

THIS month I take a look at a rapidly growing alternative use for whisky.


$100m Subsea 7 contract secures 100 Caithness jobs

$100m Subsea 7 contract secures 100 Caithness jobs

A TOTAL of 100 jobs have been secured in Caithness after Subsea 7 announced it has won a $100 million contract for a project off the west coast of Shetland.


Scanlon adds support to Home Heat Helpline

Scanlon adds support to Home Heat Helpline

AROUND 10,600 homes in the Highland Council area are entitled to some form of assistance with their fuel bills, according to a North MSP. That help…


The new Thin Lizzy had it all... yet something was missing

The new Thin Lizzy had it all... yet something was missing

FLEMISH rockers Triggerfinger took the Highland capital by storm as the legendary Thin Lizzy waited in the wings preparing to launch their own counteroffensive.


Two men seriously injured in Murkle crash

Two men seriously injured in Murkle crash

A 21-year-old man is said to be fighting for his life after being in a two-car collision in west Caithness.


Police probe attack on Wick dog walker

Police probe attack on Wick dog walker

A WOMAN in Wick attacked while walking her dog has told police the incident has left her a nervous wreck.


RAC event showcases fine Caithness food

RAC event showcases fine Caithness food

FINE food from the Far North received the royal seal of approval at an event designed to highlight the quality of produce that exists in the North.


Local pubs support jubilee late hours call

Local pubs support jubilee late hours call

CALLS for pubs and hotels to be allowed to open later to celebrate the Queen’s diamond jubilee this summer have been supported in Caithness.


'Copy and paste' claim over Wick schools report

'Copy and paste' claim over Wick schools report

THE consultation over the future of primary schools in Wick is under investigation by Scottish ministers for using an “exact copy” of a statement relating…


Angus braves elements to aid conservation

Angus braves elements to aid conservation

FACING driving wind, rain and mud may not seem like ideal working conditions but for Angus Spirit bad weather can often help him get to the root of a…


Hoteliers hold on to their star ratings

Hoteliers hold on to their star ratings

ACCOMMODATION providers in Caithness have maintained their quality ratings in a national guidebook.


Poor start but Scorries bag three points

Poor start but Scorries bag three points

‘IT’S probably the poorest we’ve played all season." That’s the view of Wick Academy manager Davie Kirkwood despite his team taking three points against…


Radio waves a boost for RNLI life-savers

Radio waves a boost for RNLI life-savers

A RADIO fundraiser has highlighted the work of the RNLI in Wick and collected hundreds of pounds for the charity.


Weir double sets up Academy for victory

Weir double sets up Academy for victory

ACADEMY made their way back from the west with a deserved 3-1 victory against a determined Fort William.


Wick police appeal for witnesses to vicious assault

Wick police appeal for witnesses to vicious assault

INFORMATION is being sought from the public after two men were viciously attacked in the early hours of Friday morning.


Dunnet beach cleaners gather storm litter

Dunnet beach cleaners gather storm litter

THE north end of Dunnet beach in Caithness now looks much tidier thanks to a clean-up operation organised by the Highland Council’s countryside rangers.


Murkle crash passenger transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

Murkle crash passenger transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

ONE of the passengers involved in a crash near Murkle on Monday has been transferred to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary.


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