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‘Disgust’ as home of dead pensioner is ransacked

‘Disgust’ as home of dead pensioner is ransacked

A FAMILY have spoken of their disgust at finding their relative’s remote home in Caithness ransacked just days after he passed away.


Harnessing horse power for thrashing

Harnessing horse power for thrashing

I HAVE dwelt enough on flails, on small hand mills and the large high-speed drum mills I knew and worked with, but I must not overlook the crofter’s mill.…


Reay's Mackay disqualified despite huge score

Reay's Mackay disqualified despite huge score

LAST Saturday brought calm conditions and bright skies as the golfers of Reay teed up for the August Medal.


There is money in the hills

There is money in the hills

FROM this day forward, all grouse are well advised to keep their feet firmly planted in the heather. Any excursion aloft is likely to bring a blast…


Thurso battle but suffer semi-final defeat

Thurso battle but suffer semi-final defeat

THURSO Bowling Club’s hopes of a top-10 final spot were dashed when they were beaten 6-2 by Inverness Bowling Club last Sunday.


Truckin’ trek is an ‘arresting’ success

Truckin’ trek is an ‘arresting’ success

AN American truck, motorcycle outriders, police "arrests" and a huge sum of money – one couple from Caithness really know how to shake up the end-to-end…


We need investment in rail as well as road

We need investment in rail as well as road

SUMMER patching on our roads has produced the usual rash of 20 mph signs and chippings hitting our cars on many stretches.


Wheelchair user threatens action over Wick shop access

Wheelchair user threatens action over Wick shop access

A FAR North disability rights campaigner is taking a charity to task for opening an upper floor of its shop in Wick that is inaccessible for people with…


Wick jury told of £13k cash theft

Wick jury told of £13k cash theft

ALMOST £13,000 was stolen in three raids on premises in Caithness and North Sutherland, a jury at Wick Sheriff Court heard this week.


Thurso's Dunbar Hospital plans are dubbed 'shambolic'

Thurso's Dunbar Hospital plans are dubbed 'shambolic'

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 described…


Encore after Charmain Barrett’s TV debut

Encore after Charmain Barrett’s TV debut

A CAITHNESS crafter’s TV debut was such a success that she has been asked for an encore.


Wick crash victim’s family support road safety campaign

Wick crash victim’s family support road safety campaign

THE family of a Caithness teenager who tragically died after the car he was travelling in crashed are highlighting a new road safety campaign.


Emergency services tackle gas cylinder fire outside Thurso High

Emergency services tackle gas cylinder fire outside Thurso High

A PROPANE gas cylinder is on fire outside Thurso High School. Firefighters and police officers are dealing with the incident although few details are…


Timescale given for opening of new Dunbar dental clinic

Timescale given for opening of new Dunbar dental clinic

A NEW dental facility in Thurso should be open in September or October. That is the timescale which has been identified by NHS Highland for the £1.2 million…


Castletown Post Office targeted in distraction scam

Castletown Post Office targeted in distraction scam

THE post office in Castletown has been targeted in a distraction theft.


Caithness County League teams in relegation battle

Caithness County League teams in relegation battle

SWIFTS have lost their fight to stay in the county league division one. Despite a 3-1 win in Castletown on Wednesday evening, they finished bottom of…


Thurso man denies axe claim at Wick court

Thurso man denies axe claim at Wick court

A THURSO man appeared from custody at Wick Sheriff Court on Tuesday accused of trying to strike two police constables with an axe.


Murray Watts enjoys Fringe benefits with three plays

Murray Watts enjoys Fringe benefits with three plays

THREE plays by local writer Murray Watts are being staged this month at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.


Lane closed as police deal with A9 crash

Lane closed as police deal with A9 crash

POLICE are currently in attendance at a two-vehicle road accident on the A9 at the Slochd between Aviemore and Inverness.


'Be patient' plea to Wick Academy fans

'Be patient' plea to Wick Academy fans

LOSSIEMOUTH 1-0 WICK ACADEMY Scorers – Lossiemouth: Archibald (71). WICK Academy manager Davie Kirkwood has been left scratching his head in wonderment…


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