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Thurso’s Dunbar Hospital plans have been put on hold

Thurso’s Dunbar Hospital plans have been put on hold

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.


Sandra Swanson admits scratchcard win was a ‘shock’

Sandra Swanson admits scratchcard win was a ‘shock’

A HOUSEWIFE from Thurso has won £250,000 on the National Lottery Turquoise scratchcard game. Sandra Swanson received the cheque outside the shop where…


North pharmacies back cancer screening campaign

North pharmacies back cancer screening campaign

Community pharmacies across the North are joining a national campaign to encourage people to take the life-saving bowel screening test.


Police detective tells Wick court of McConechy’s break-in

Police detective tells Wick court of McConechy’s break-in

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.…


Thurso couple scoop £250,000 on National Lottery scratchcard

Thurso couple scoop £250,000 on National Lottery scratchcard

A LUCKY Thurso couple are in the money after winning a quarter of a million pounds.


Highland Council backs high-speed rail link bid for Scotland

Highland Council backs high-speed rail link bid for Scotland

Highland councillors have given their support to high-speed trains running north of the border.


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Highland plan focuses on antisocial behaviour

Highland plan focuses on antisocial behaviour

Members of the Highland Council have welcomed the second Antisocial Behaviour Strategy for the Highlands, covering the period 2011 to 2016.


Cash on offer to Caithness groups to tackle fly-tipping

Cash on offer to Caithness groups to tackle fly-tipping

A new £50,000 fund has been launched by Zero Waste Scotland to help local communities tackle fly-tipping.


Station commander raises Afghan cash with Groats challenge

Station commander raises Afghan cash with Groats challenge

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…


North energy companies urged to enter new awards

North energy companies urged to enter new awards

Energy North, formerly North Scotland Industries Group (NSIG), is launching the first annual Energy North Awards to celebrate energy in Scotland.


Wick Academy claim win over Highland League champions Buckie Thistle

Wick Academy claim win over Highland League champions Buckie Thistle

Wick Academy got their Highland League campaign properly under way today after racking up a 3-1 win over champions Buckie Thistle.


Wick Academy claim win over former Highland champions Buckie Thistle

Wick Academy claim win over former Highland 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.


‘Fingers ached’ as creel project took shape at Castlehill

‘Fingers ached’ as creel project took shape at Castlehill

A GROUP of local people have been shown the traditional method of making baskets by an internationally renowned craftsman.


Sun shines for Caithness General Hospital fete

Sun shines for Caithness General Hospital fete

Warm, sunny weather brought out the crowds to support the Caithness General Hospital anniversary fete today (Saturday).


Marine survey to focus on Noss Head waters

Marine survey to focus on Noss Head waters

A SERIES of marine surveys will be undertaken to gather information on the biodiversity of the country’s seas.


Praise for Wick pupils as school goes from ‘strength to strength’

Praise for Wick pupils as school goes from ‘strength to strength’

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’ takes top spot in NOSN pub quiz

‘Who Cares Wins’ takes top spot in NOSN pub quiz

‘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…


Butane cylinder fire brought under control within an hour at Thurso High

Butane cylinder fire brought under control within an hour at Thurso High

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 are champions after taking victory in eight-goal thriller

Pentland United are champions after taking victory in eight-goal thriller

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…


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