NEWS

Masons make money for good causes

FREEMASONS in Caithness have been busy fundraising for two good causes. An inter-lodge competition raised £300 for the Wilma Rosie Memorial Fund which…

Proposals to integrate care services given green light

PLANS to integrate health, education and social care services in the Highlands have been approved. The Highland Council and NHS Highland agreed to proceed…

Wick Gala organisers issue final plea for help

THOSE behind the most-anticipated event in Wick’s calendar are making one last request for volunteers to come forward and make it the best yet.

Local beekeepers warned of killer disease

LOCAL beekeepers have been advised of a fresh outbreak of a disease which kills off bee larvae. American foulbrood - which can devastate honey bee…

SSPCA’s Balmore animal rescue and rehoming centre full

THE SSPCA rescue centre at Balmore in Caithness is now full to capacity, it has emerged. The charity has appealed for local animal lovers who are thinking…

Caithness former airfield is venue for rifle association shoot

A MAJOR rifle-shooting contest is to be staged in Caithness next month. The week-long Scottish competition run by the National Small-Bore Rifle Association…

Kirkwood holds first Academy training session since taking charge

THE new manager of Wick Academy has held his first training session since taking over at the helm of the Highland League side. David Kirkwood put the…

Scottish affairs delegation told of marine energy benefit difficulties

CAITHNESS needs to maximise benefits from the burgeoning marine energy industry to invest in infrastructure for the future, according to Councillor David…

A cat’s got to do what a cat’s got to do...

I AM a catophile. Why, how or when I became one I know not. These things just happen. This is not to say I don’t like dogs. Indeed, nothing could be…

I never thought I’d feel sorry for a millionaire!

SIR – Being asked to set up a display of products for the passengers from The World at Ackergill Tower, I was not sure what it would be like, or how well…

Renowned sculptor’s Caithness Horizons showcase attracts visitors from across the UK

AN exhibition featuring the work of a renowned Caithness sculptor drew admirers from across the country at its grand opening on Friday. Caithness Horizons…

Wick Groats and Staxigoe to battle for cup

WICK Groats added another notable feather to their cap when they became the first visiting side this year to win at Pentland United’s Ham Park. United…

Ben makes top three in time trial

WEEK 10 in the Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile time trials saw 15 take part. The night saw the welcome return of Norman Bremner who set a time of 35.59.

Berriedale turbine is bound for Northern Ireland

MOTORISTS on the A9 negotiating Berriedale Braes may notice the loss of a longtime prominent landmark.

Lifeboat cash raised at Wick harbour day

THOUSANDS of people flocked to the waterside to help raise over £8000 for a vital service in Caithness. The annual Wick Harbour Day took place at the…

Pair in sudden-death play-off at Reay

SUNDAY saw the finals of the club championship at Reay Golf Club, contested in overcast conditions with a slight breeze from the south-west. The scratch…

Prime Minister David Cameron tackled over Wick passport office closure

PRIME Minister David Cameron has been challenged over the closure of Wick’s passport office – a move which has left one Thurso teenager facing a 300-mile…

Record time for Caithness vet Washington

CAITHNESS Cycling Club riders were on top form in the North of Scotland 50-mile Championships near Invergordon last Sunday, with Alasdair Washington retaining…