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Ritchie posts a fine round at Reay to clinch Banks Medal

Ritchie posts a fine round at Reay to clinch Banks Medal

SUNDAY saw Reay’s golfers compete for one of the oldest and finest trophies at the club – the Banks Medal.


Rothes will be ‘difficult proposition’

Rothes will be ‘difficult proposition’

WICK Academy’s attacking players will have to be on top form if they are to bring back three points on Saturday, manager Davie Kirkwood says...


Stalwart Scorrie will lead out against ICT

Stalwart Scorrie will lead out against ICT

A WICK Academy stalwart will celebrate another career highlight next week when he leads the side out against Scottish Premier League side Inverness Caledonian…


Sutherland wins out in fierce open battle at Wick

Sutherland wins out in fierce open battle at Wick

WICK Golf Club’s major event of the season, the Old Pulteney Open, was played on Saturday and Sunday and attracted the best entry for some years. The…


Talented ladies excelled with floral displays

Talented ladies excelled with floral displays

SIR – May I, through your columns, express my gratitude to everyone who helped to make the second Canisbay Church Flower Festival such a success?


Thurso pair lose out in quarter-finals

Thurso pair lose out in quarter-finals

THURSO Bowling Club’s Janet Sinclair and John Harris travelled to Hamilton last Friday to compete for the national mixed pairs title. They got off to…


Tunn is victor by one shot in Thurso open

Tunn is victor by one shot in Thurso open

THERE was a turnout of over 40 for the ladies’ Thurso Open at Thurso on Saturday.


We object to proposed Dunbar changes

We object to proposed Dunbar changes

SIR – We write to object to the proposed changes at Dunbar Hospital.


The Highland Council appoints Malcolm MacLeod as new planning head

The Highland Council appoints Malcolm MacLeod as new planning head

The Highland Council has appointed a new head of planning and building standards. He is Malcolm MacLeod, the council’s development plans manager.


Post office raids accused offered police a deal, Wick jury told

Post office raids accused offered police a deal, Wick jury told

A MAN accused of being involved in a series of break-ins in Caithness and other parts of the Highlands offered to do a deal with the police, a jury heard…


Thurso gig for Scottish rock star Fish

Thurso gig for Scottish rock star Fish

A ROCK star will be playing at a gig in Caithness next week as part of his current UK and European tour. Fish, the former Marillion front man who joined…


Distant shores emerged from mist

Distant shores emerged from mist

IT was 7.30am at Houton on Orkney. The fog was thick. The forecast was for a gradually increasing south-east wind, force four later."Do not underestimate…


Caithness taking 'robust stance' against drink-fuelled violence

Caithness taking 'robust stance' against drink-fuelled violence

THERE has been a fall in drink-related violence in Caithness, according to a senior police officer.


Caithness veterans rekindle memories at ceremony

Caithness veterans rekindle memories at ceremony

CAITHNESS was well represented at "a very poignant ceremony" which took place at the weekend to mark the 70th anniversary of the Arctic convoys which…


Confident Academy bounce back

Confident Academy bounce back

STRATHSPEY THISTLE 1 - 3 WICK ACADEMY Scorers – Strathspey: Ross (20). Wick: Macadie (22) Mackay (49, 55 pen). ACADEMY manager Davie Kirkwood said…


Feis youngsters prepare for Stornoway mod

Feis youngsters prepare for Stornoway mod

IN looking back over the first six months of Fèis Ghallaibh 2011 the many highlights that come to mind reflect a successful and busy assortment of pursuits…


Halikirk's cup dream is over

Halikirk's cup dream is over

INVERNESS CALEDONIAN THISTLE 1 - 0 HALKIRK UNITED Scorers – ICT: Whyte (19). HALKIRK United’s dream cup run came to an end when they were beaten by…


Inward nine sets Williamson apart at Thurso

Inward nine sets Williamson apart at Thurso

THE early players in Thursday’s Newsbeat Summer League at Thurso golf course definitely got the best of the weather as the rain started about midday and…


Mourners pay tribute to devoted Wick teacher

Mourners pay tribute to devoted Wick teacher

FAMILY, friends, colleagues and pupils turned out in force yesterday to pay their last respects to Kevin Costello.


Photos of Dounreay royal visits handed to Queen

Photos of Dounreay royal visits handed to Queen

AN album containing photos of royal visits to Dounreay has been handed to the Queen.


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