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Thurso ladies suffer semi-final defeat

Thurso ladies suffer semi-final defeat

THURSO Bowling Club’s ladies’ triple of Jillian Tewnion, Janet Sinclair and Lorna McDermid saw their hopes of lifting the national title dashed on Sunday…


Wick edition of new novel a hit with locals

Wick edition of new novel a hit with locals

THE launch of a special Wick edition of the final book in a trilogy by local writer James Fleming was a success.


Wick Wheelers' Henry claims ladies’ TT points trophy

Wick Wheelers' Henry claims ladies’ TT points trophy

WEEKS 15 and 16 in the Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile Time Trial League took a beating from the wind as times suffered.


Young plays an ace at Lybster Open

Young plays an ace at Lybster Open

THE Lybster Open, sponsored by Scrabster Seafoods Ltd, was held last Saturday in excellent weather. The winner of the scratch prize was Lybster member…


Sandside gardens open day raises £1250 for charity

Sandside gardens open day raises £1250 for charity

A RECENT open day at Sandside Estate gardens near Reay has been hailed as a huge success by organisers. Around 30 well-maintained vintage and early…


Youngsters urged to get snapping

Youngsters urged to get snapping

BUDDING Caithness snappers could get a chance to become the Junior Scottish Nature Photographer of the Year.


Local taxis to provide service for rail passengers heading to Orkney

Local taxis to provide service for rail passengers heading to Orkney

SCOTRAIL is to provide a taxi-on-request service to travellers arriving at Thurso by train who are heading for Orkney.


Wick Thistle celebrate a return to first-division football

Wick Thistle celebrate a return to first-division football

WICK Thistle are looking forward to sampling life in the top flight for the first time in four seasons.


Locals urged to get dancing as Strictly Caithness kicks off

Locals urged to get dancing as Strictly Caithness kicks off

A fabulous charity dance competition in aid of Highland Hospice is set to salsa and jive its way into the county.


Two new primaries proposed to replace four in Wick

Two new primaries proposed to replace four in Wick

A drop in the number of primary schools in Wick from four to two is being proposed by the Highland Council.


Man arrested over charity collection allegations in Wick

Man arrested over charity collection allegations in Wick

A FOREIGN national has been arrested by Northern Constabulary in connection with suspicious activity involving alleged collections in Wick for charity.


Thurso police warn of bank charges phone scam

Thurso police warn of bank charges phone scam

POLICE in Thurso have warned locals of a possible telephone scam through which people are offered the chance to claim money lost through bank charges…


BBC Radio 1 DJ’s guerilla gig at Belladrum

BBC Radio 1 DJ’s guerilla gig at Belladrum

Revellers travelling to the Belladrum festival this weekend will have the opportunity to experience a redefined live music experience courtesy of a group…


Project aims to spark up youthful ambition in Caithness

Project aims to spark up youthful ambition in Caithness

YOUNG people across the North are to be encouraged and inspired to take qualifications in science, technology, engineering and maths.


Academy fight back in heated encounter

Academy fight back in heated encounter

WICK ACADEMY 3 - 3 CLACHNACUDDIN Scorers – Wick: Weir (14, 61), M. Steven (42). Clach: Pollock (1, 4), B. MacLeod (16). WEEK one of the 2011-12 Scottish…


Bad drivers get the hump in Wick

Bad drivers get the hump in Wick

SPEED bumps are to be installed outside the Norseman Hotel in Wick in a bid to crack down on the “cultural scourge” of antisocial drivers plaguing guests…


Consultant fears for future of Caithness hospital

Consultant fears for future of Caithness hospital

A CONSULTANT at Caithness General Hospital says he has grave concerns for the future of health facilities in rural areas.


Duke of Rothesay marks Caithness General's anniversary

Duke of Rothesay marks Caithness General's anniversary

PRINCE Charles, the Duke of Rothesay, followed in the footsteps of his late grandmother when he visited Caithness General yesterday – almost 25 years…


Getting to grips with a wide portfolio

Getting to grips with a wide portfolio

THE parliament is in recess this month and the pace has changed a bit – I have been out and about in the Highlands and Islands and this has allowed me…


Great support for Thrumster broch dig

Great support for Thrumster broch dig

HUGE local support for a community dig has been hailed as a major factor in its success. Around 45 people turned out over three weeks to help the Yarrows…


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