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Theatre fest goes west

Theatre fest goes west

THE annual showcase of theatre talent in Caithness is set to be an all-western affair when the curtain goes up on the stage in Thurso next month.


Thorburn chalks up third triumph of the season

Thorburn chalks up third triumph of the season

THE recent spell of cold and wet weather was partly to blame for the poor entry of just 35 at the North Golf Alliance fixture played over the Tain links…


Wick face Vale in second round

Wick face Vale in second round

WICK Academy have been handed a tough draw in the second round of the Breedon Aggregates Highland League Cup.


Pentland Firth could become first energy park in Scotland

Pentland Firth could become first energy park in Scotland

THE Pentland Firth is on course to become the first marine energy park in Scotland, it has emerged.


Police launch crackdown on speeding drivers at Keiss

Police launch crackdown on speeding drivers at Keiss

SPEED checks are set to be introduced in a Caithness village after concerns from parents who fear for their children’s lives due to the actions of dangerous…


Biffy Clyro to headline at RockNess 2012

Biffy Clyro to headline at RockNess 2012

THE first acts performing at RockNess 2012 have been announced.


Gibson blasts Earl of Caithness over self-rule comments

Gibson blasts Earl of Caithness over self-rule comments

CLAIMS that Orkney and Shetland should have the right to remain in the UK if Scotland became independent have been criticised by the MSP for Caithness,…


Support groups urged to join Holyrood protest to fight child abuse

Support groups urged to join Holyrood protest to fight child abuse

SUPPORT groups in Caithness are being invited to join in a global protest against child abuse.


Wick seniors enjoy special treat

Wick seniors enjoy special treat

A BELATED celebration of the bells was appreciated by over 140 senior citizens who had the chance to wish everyone a Happy New Year at an event which…


£500k to fund repair of historic buildings in Pulteneytown

£500k to fund repair of historic buildings in Pulteneytown

GRANTS totalling almost £500,000 are to help bring derelict buildings in a historic part of Wick back to life.


Birds of a feather flock to Thurso show

Birds of a feather flock to Thurso show

CANISBAY poultry breeder Bettine Macaulay was celebrating when she took the overall honours in her class at Thurso Ornithological Society’s annual show. Staged…


Five to be tried over alleged torture

Five to be tried over alleged torture

THE trial of five men who have been accused of kidnapping and attempting to murder a Caithness father-of-two in Portugal is set to go ahead later this…


Halkirk woman tells of lightning shock

Halkirk woman tells of lightning shock

A HALKIRK woman narrowly missed out on a shock at the weekend when lightning struck her holiday home and caused an oil tank to burst into flames.


Vandals launch boulder through church window

Vandals launch boulder through church window

‘THOUGHTLESS vandalism" is how a local priest described the damage.


‘We deserve better,’ say former Woolies staff

‘We deserve better,’ say former Woolies staff

FORMER Woolworths staff in Caithness have hit out after learning that they will not receive a share of a multi-million-pound compensation deal.


Wick High gets glowing report from HMIE inspectors

Wick High gets glowing report from HMIE inspectors

A GLOWING report from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education heralds a new era for Wick High School.


Bettyhill lightning strike causes fire that could be seen for miles

Bettyhill lightning strike causes fire that could be seen for miles

BETTYHILL residents are hoping the old saying lightning never strikes twice rings true after it caused a fire that could be seen for miles at the weekend.


Caithness Woolies workers lose out in compensation deal

Caithness Woolies workers lose out in compensation deal

FORMER Woolworths employees in Caithness have been told they do not qualify for a share of a £67.8 million compensation payout because the branches they…


Allan the match hero in hard-fought draw

Allan the match hero in hard-fought draw

DAVIE Allan continued his prolific goal-scoring form into the new year as Wick Academy picked up another point on the road after a hard-fought draw at…


Cassidy fails to overcome handicap difference

Cassidy fails to overcome handicap difference

A GROUP of 16 competitors gathered at Thurso Squash Club for the annual Dounreay Site Restoration Limited Handicap tournament...


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