PLANS to close the inpatient ward at the Dunbar Hospital in Thurso and reduce the opening hours at the primary care emergency centre have been deferred.
A HOUSEWIFE from Thurso has won £250,000 on the National Lottery Turquoise scratchcard game. Sandra Swanson received the cheque outside the shop where…
Community pharmacies across the North are joining a national campaign to encourage people to take the life-saving bowel screening test.
A CAITHNESS police officer recalled a break-in at a tyre and exhaust centre in Wick when he gave evidence at a jury trial in the town’s sheriff court.…
A LUCKY Thurso couple are in the money after winning a quarter of a million pounds.
Highland councillors have given their support to high-speed trains running north of the border.
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Members of the Highland Council have welcomed the second Antisocial Behaviour Strategy for the Highlands, covering the period 2011 to 2016.
A new £50,000 fund has been launched by Zero Waste Scotland to help local communities tackle fly-tipping.
THE commander of Wattisham Flying Station near Ipswich and his 15-year-old-son have turned pedal power into hard cash on a cycle from Land’s End to John…
Energy North, formerly North Scotland Industries Group (NSIG), is launching the first annual Energy North Awards to celebrate energy in Scotland.
Wick Academy got their Highland League campaign properly under way today after racking up a 3-1 win over champions Buckie Thistle.
Wick Academy got their Highland Football League campaign properly underway today after racking up a 3-1 win over last year’s champions Buckie Thistle.
A GROUP of local people have been shown the traditional method of making baskets by an internationally renowned craftsman.
Warm, sunny weather brought out the crowds to support the Caithness General Hospital anniversary fete today (Saturday).
A SERIES of marine surveys will be undertaken to gather information on the biodiversity of the country’s seas.
THE rector of Wick High has said the school is going from “strength to strength” in light of recent exam results. Thomas McIntyre has praised his staff…
‘WHO Cares Wins" was the name and the motto of the team which romped to victory at the third event held for North of Scotland Newspapers’ Charity of the…
A BUTANE cylinder, which went on fire outside Thurso High School on Thursday afternoon, took about an hour to get under control. Two fire crews from Thurso…
Pentland United clinched the County League division-one title after coming out on top of an eight-goal thriller versus Wick Groats at Upper Bignold on…