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Bon Jovi Murrayfield gig tickets to be won

Bon Jovi Murrayfield gig tickets to be won

US rockers Bon Jovi will perform their only Scottish gig of the summer at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on June 22 – and North of Scotland Newspapers…


SSPCA issues dogs in hot cars warning

SSPCA issues dogs in hot cars warning

THE Scottish SPCA is reminding pet owners in Caithness not to leave their dogs in hot cars, warning that doing so could lead to tragedy. As the temperature…


‘Enormous bang’ heard as Highland Council recycling truck is destroyed by fire near Mey

‘Enormous bang’ heard as Highland Council recycling truck is destroyed by fire near Mey

THREE council workers had a lucky escape when their refuse vehicle was “completely destroyed” after catching fire near Mey this morning (Friday). Driver…


A community hub for Pulteney and beyond

A community hub for Pulteney and beyond

WORK is steadily progressing on Pulteneytown People’s Project’s latest contribution to Wick – a £3.4 million community centre in Huddart Street. According…


Birdies help Thorburn to countback win

Birdies help Thorburn to countback win

THE seventh round of the Newsbeat Summer League was contested by 11 players ?at Thurso Golf Club last Thursday.


Close run thing at Sarclet

Close run thing at Sarclet

THERE was some very competitive racing at the Wick Model Yacht Club’s meeting at Sarclet Loch.


Council’s ca canny approach to school review

Council’s ca canny approach to school review

THE Highland Council’s review of the school estate in the county has unleashed a storm of speculation. At the meeting in Glenurquhart Road, Inverness,…


County triumphs over Orkney

County triumphs over Orkney

CAITHNESS came out on top in all three tussles against Orkney opponents in Saturday’s second round of the MacLeod IFA Highland Amateur Cup.


Groats on course for title defence

Groats on course for title defence

WICK Groats ground out an ugly 1-0 win on Wednesday to retain their 100 per cent record in their Caithness division-one title defence. It proved yet…


Gymnasts perform thrilling routine

Gymnasts perform thrilling routine

MEMBERS of Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics were among 1500 gymnasts (61 teams in all) from all over the UK who displayed their talents and abilities to…


Local contractor built air crash monument

Local contractor built air crash monument

SIR – May I, through your columns, thank Bert Gunn who contacted me after my article, “Mystery still surrounds eagle’s rock air crash”, appeared in last…


Lone rider Broughton takes six points

Lone rider Broughton takes six points

IT was a week of restricted activity for Caithness Cycling Club with no open racing in the south and only one rider in the local weekly 10-mile time trial.…


No leukaemia cluster... that’s just not true!

No leukaemia cluster... that’s just not true!

EARLY May saw the release of the Committee on Medical Aspects of Radiation in the Environment’s (COMARE) 14th report into leukaemia in the under-fives…


Reay players struggle to break par

Reay players struggle to break par

THE breezy and blustery weather did not deter the golfers of Reay on Saturday in their efforts to secure glory in the Captain’s Prize.


Ronnie clinches cup win

Ronnie clinches cup win

THURSO Bowling Club saw the gent’s section take over the green last Saturday as the Allan Cup Handicap Singles took place.


Steven leads the way at Wick

Steven leads the way at Wick

GORDON Steven jnr led the way in the first round of the club championship held at Wick on Wednesday, May 25, with a two-over-par 71 which was an excellent…


Talk of a steam roller in the Scottish Parliament

Talk of a steam roller in the Scottish Parliament

THIS week in Parliament we have followed up the Scottish Government ministerial appointments with electing our presiding officer and her deputies. Now…


‘We help people to aspire to do better’

‘We help people to aspire to do better’

PULTENEYTOWN People’s Project is a difficult organisation to label, according to Katrina MacNab. The chief executive officer describes the running the…


Wick primaries still at risk in schools review

Wick primaries still at risk in schools review

PRIMARY schools in Wick are the only ones in Caithness which could be closed or amalgamated by a Highland Council review. That possibility emerged this…


Young pedallers post good times

Young pedallers post good times

WEEK seven in the Wick Wheelers 10-mile time trials returned to the normal route on a difficult night.


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