Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Norovirus confirmed at Wick hospital
A SMALL number of norovirus cases have been confirmed at Caithness General Hospital, it has emerged.
A spokesperson for NHS Highland yesterday told the Caithness Courier that "staff are managing the situation and infection control measures are in place" to tackle the virus which is also known as the winter vomiting bug.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Decision expected over cost analysis for school
MEMBERS of the Highland Council's education, culture and sport committee are being asked to approve a cost benefit analysis exercise on the redevelopment options for Wick High School.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
'X-Factor' invite for starry-eyed trio
THREE lucky Wick youngsters have stars in their eyes after getting invited backstage to meet the stars of this year's X-Factor Live Tour in Aberdeen.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Allan's last-gasp strike sends Academy through
WICK Academy won this Foster's Highland League Cup tie at Harmsworth Park on Saturday in the most dramatic manner with a last-minute goal from David Allan barely 60 seconds after Huntly's Russell Guild thought he had netted a winner only for it be disallowed.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Leading the battle to make stalking a crime
IT has been a particularly hectic week for me - I have my usual two committees and case work to deal with, while also working on my own member's bill, which deals with giving those who suffer abuse greater access to justice and more protection.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Battling for a Nashville place
THERE was an excited buzz at Wick Youth Club last week as five teenage bands competed against each other to win a place to play at the Northern Nashville Caithness Country Music Festival in Halkirk next month.
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Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Campbell family, Melvich
MY g-g-grandmother Elizabeth Campbell emigrated to Australia on the Hornet in 1854 with her brother Robert and possibly a cousin Janet McLeod.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Flow Country is global treasure
THE snow may have melted around the coast, but here it is still deep and crisp.
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Robert Gibson
ROBERT Ervin Gibson was born in Hambleton, Yorkshire, on August 23, 1923.
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Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Share your blogs with us – and the world
HAVE you a blog you think deserves a wider audience? This is your opportunity to get it known. We don't mind what you write about as long as it keeps us interested or entertained and the subject or the author is from our area.
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Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT
Utter disgust at state of Wick and Thurso roads
SIR – I find myself once again put in the position of having to voice my utter disgust at the state of the roads in our towns, Wick to be specific although Thurso is affected also.
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Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Web showcase for local musicians
CALLING all local musicians: the Groat and Courier want you – and your music – on our website.
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Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT
Enjoy some online reading
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