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How an angry cat reached beyond the grave to raise money for a Thurso charity shop

How an angry cat reached beyond the grave to raise money for a Thurso charity shop

The incredible story of how a memorial stone for a long-dead cat became an internet sensation and raised funds for a Thurso charity shop.


Adjudicator says children learn ‘so many life skills’ at Caithness Music Festival

Adjudicator says children learn ‘so many life skills’ at Caithness Music Festival

Speech and drama adjudicator Judey Struth praised the “really high” standard and “fantastic entertainment” on show at the Caithness Music Festival.


Wet conditions for Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile time trial

Wet conditions for Wick Wheelers’ 10-mile time trial

Eleven riders started in wet conditions in Wick Wheelers’ latest 10-mile time trial last Thursday, but two suffered punctures and did not finish.


Wick man jailed after failing to complete work order

Wick man jailed after failing to complete work order

A Wick man who failed to heed a sheriff’s prison warning about his lack of commitment to his unpaid work was jailed for five months on Monday.


MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

MP Jamie Stone voices concerns in Westminster over multibillion-pound tsunami of Highland renewable projects

He applauds bravery of Councillor Helen Crawford about ‘democratic failure’ amid her call to ‘unite’ ahead of Beauly convention.


Gaelic schools plan highlighted during Inverness visit

Gaelic schools plan highlighted during Inverness visit

Parents across Scotland will be able to ask for a Gaelic school to be established in their area as part of legislation plans highlighted in Inverness.


High standard in annual open shoot at Wick outdoor range

High standard in annual open shoot at Wick outdoor range

Caithness Small Bore Rifle Association’s annual open shoot in Wick at the weekend attracted entrants from as far afield as Orkney and Dumfries.


PICTURES: Caithness United players get advice on work ethic at annual presentation night

PICTURES: Caithness United players get advice on work ethic at annual presentation night

Wick Academy stalwart James More was guest speaker at Caithness United’s annual presentation evening and handed over the trophies to the boys.


PICTURES: Record crowds at John O’Groats vintage and classic vehicle rally

PICTURES: Record crowds at John O’Groats vintage and classic vehicle rally

Organisers reckon the turnout at the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club event was at least 2500 and possibly closer to 3000.


‘Academically excellent’ Thurso PhD student recognised for contributions to research in UHI North, West and Hebrides awards

‘Academically excellent’ Thurso PhD student recognised for contributions to research in UHI North, West and Hebrides awards

Robert McHenry has been recognised as the institution’s Higher Education Student of the Year.


Thurso bowlers’ round-robin event raises over £600 for charity

Thurso bowlers’ round-robin event raises over £600 for charity

There were plenty of colourful costumes on show as Thurso Bowling Club hosted its annual Fraser round-robin charity event in sunny conditions.


McKenna ‘fuming’ over Wick Academy player release on eve of cup final

McKenna ‘fuming’ over Wick Academy player release on eve of cup final

Castletown manager Tom McKenna was “fuming” in the aftermath of Saturday’s Stannergill Cup final defeat – with his anger directed at Wick Academy.


Police investigating vandalism in housing estate

Police investigating vandalism in housing estate

Vandals are being hunted by police after a door window was smashed in Thurso.


Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

The initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.


‘Magical’ mural at Thurso primary to promote expression, mindfulness and teamwork

‘Magical’ mural at Thurso primary to promote expression, mindfulness and teamwork

The mural is the result of months of hard work by the school’s Art and Wellbeing Nurture Group.


Stannergill Cup sponsor: ‘For there not to be a final at Castletown would be a crying shame’

Stannergill Cup sponsor: ‘For there not to be a final at Castletown would be a crying shame’

Stannergill Cup sponsor Martin Murray said it was “the right time” for Dunnet Bay Distillers to back one of the Caithness AFA competitions.


‘It would be good to get another one’: Banks targeting more silverware for Staxigoe

‘It would be good to get another one’: Banks targeting more silverware for Staxigoe

Player/manager Martin Banks is targeting more silverware for Staxigoe United after their triumph in the inaugural Stannergill Cup final on Saturday.


Castletown boss ‘absolutely gutted’ after Stannergill Cup final loss

Castletown boss ‘absolutely gutted’ after Stannergill Cup final loss

Tom McKenna was “absolutely gutted” about the goals Castletown conceded in their 2-1 Stannergill Cup final loss to Staxigoe United on Saturday.


Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Far north attractions are once-in-a-lifetime experience for visitors, so let’s open our arms to them


Stannergill Cup final ‘a good advert for Highland football’, says SPFL chief

Stannergill Cup final ‘a good advert for Highland football’, says SPFL chief

The chief executive of the Scottish Professional Football League was among the spectators at an amateur cup final in Caithness at the weekend.


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