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08-Aug-13, 07:33
Caithness Courier headlines for August 7, 2013
AN elderly driver who ploughed into a couple of cyclists celebrating their first wedding anniversary on a cycling holiday in Calthness, killing a woman and seriously injuring her husband, wasn't aware she had struck anyone. The High Court in Inverness heard yesterday that Alice Ross, now aged 95, mounted a grass verge and pavement in September 2011 and struck 30-year-old Elaine Dunne from Leicester and her husband Christopher, as they stopped at the side of the A99 between John O' Groats and Wick, for a change of clothing. Minutes after the collision, the court was told, paramedics spoke to Ross whose car ended up in a field near Auckengill.
WICK community councillors are demanding a hospital unit in the town is repoened to provide respite care for patients. In July last year, the Harmsworth Unit at the Town and County Hospital, which offered c are for patients with dementia and cognitive memory problems, was forced to close as a result of staff problems. It was only meant as a temporary measure but one year on, the unit remains shut as NHS Highland failed to hire enough trained staff for it to be reopened
POLITICIANS have welcomed the announcement by Transport Scotland that preparation work to improve the long-time A9 bottleneck at Berriedale Braes, has been put out to tender. The contract for the initial groundwork will include an investigation contract where 15 bore holes will be created along with three trial pits. With the winning contractor set to be announced next month, the move is being seeen as a major step forward.
FIRE brigade bosses have been accused of "taking their foot off the pedal" in training crews in the Highlands since the creation of the new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service four months ago. The Fire Brigades Union area chairman, Deryck Mackay, has claimed there is a lack of support from the fledgling organisation for a key training programme which was introduced after serious failings in training standards emerged.
A POPULAR skate park in Wick has had to be ripped up, thanks to repeated attacks by vandals. Highland Council was left with no option but to dismantle the facility at the Grizzle Play Park in Wellington Avenue, due to increasing anti-social behaviour. Yobs were regularly damaging the skate ramps and, as the cost of repairs it met by the taxpayer, the situation could not allowed to continue. As a result, officials are looking into building a cement skate park to replace the £18,000 wooden facility.
MONDAY'S visit by Prince Charles to the Reid's of Caithness bakery was a very special occasion for the founder of the award-winning firm. "It was the pinnacle of my whole career" said Donald Reid, who started the business in 1966. He continued: "I don't think I could have had a greater honour for my family, myself and the business" said Mr Reid. His firm has established itself in the UK market and exports its products to countries such as Russia, Japan, China and the Czech Republic.
TORRENTIAL downpours were the story of the day at this year's Mey Highland Games but they failed to deter a record seven teams turning up for the tug of war contest. The only games other than Braemar that enjoy royal patronage, held on Saturday at Queen's Park, were hit badly by the weather which saw everyone running tor cover every time the heavens opened.
WICK Gala Week drew to a close at the weekend with spectacular fireworks, a bonfire, barbecue and kippers drawing locals and tourists from across the county Saturday night rounded off a week which was packed full of old and new events, everyone of them well attended.
KEISS GALA was as busy as ever, though the weather had people running for cover on Saturday to keep keep out of the rain. The family event was held last weekend with all the usual attractions proving very popular and many people turning out to support the cause.
STARTING off as the hope to go on, Wick Academy sealing their 18th league, 2-0 win in a row on Saturday after overcoming an impressive Buckie ~Thistle. With Ross Allan, Lukasz Geruzel Michael Gray, Sam Mackay and Grant Steven all missing, along with manager Barry Wilson, who was receiving hospital treatment for a long-term injury, assistant manager Richard Hughes was faced with the task of picking up three points with a squad down to the bare bones.
AN elderly driver who ploughed into a couple of cyclists celebrating their first wedding anniversary on a cycling holiday in Calthness, killing a woman and seriously injuring her husband, wasn't aware she had struck anyone. The High Court in Inverness heard yesterday that Alice Ross, now aged 95, mounted a grass verge and pavement in September 2011 and struck 30-year-old Elaine Dunne from Leicester and her husband Christopher, as they stopped at the side of the A99 between John O' Groats and Wick, for a change of clothing. Minutes after the collision, the court was told, paramedics spoke to Ross whose car ended up in a field near Auckengill.
WICK community councillors are demanding a hospital unit in the town is repoened to provide respite care for patients. In July last year, the Harmsworth Unit at the Town and County Hospital, which offered c are for patients with dementia and cognitive memory problems, was forced to close as a result of staff problems. It was only meant as a temporary measure but one year on, the unit remains shut as NHS Highland failed to hire enough trained staff for it to be reopened
POLITICIANS have welcomed the announcement by Transport Scotland that preparation work to improve the long-time A9 bottleneck at Berriedale Braes, has been put out to tender. The contract for the initial groundwork will include an investigation contract where 15 bore holes will be created along with three trial pits. With the winning contractor set to be announced next month, the move is being seeen as a major step forward.
FIRE brigade bosses have been accused of "taking their foot off the pedal" in training crews in the Highlands since the creation of the new Scottish Fire and Rescue Service four months ago. The Fire Brigades Union area chairman, Deryck Mackay, has claimed there is a lack of support from the fledgling organisation for a key training programme which was introduced after serious failings in training standards emerged.
A POPULAR skate park in Wick has had to be ripped up, thanks to repeated attacks by vandals. Highland Council was left with no option but to dismantle the facility at the Grizzle Play Park in Wellington Avenue, due to increasing anti-social behaviour. Yobs were regularly damaging the skate ramps and, as the cost of repairs it met by the taxpayer, the situation could not allowed to continue. As a result, officials are looking into building a cement skate park to replace the £18,000 wooden facility.
MONDAY'S visit by Prince Charles to the Reid's of Caithness bakery was a very special occasion for the founder of the award-winning firm. "It was the pinnacle of my whole career" said Donald Reid, who started the business in 1966. He continued: "I don't think I could have had a greater honour for my family, myself and the business" said Mr Reid. His firm has established itself in the UK market and exports its products to countries such as Russia, Japan, China and the Czech Republic.
TORRENTIAL downpours were the story of the day at this year's Mey Highland Games but they failed to deter a record seven teams turning up for the tug of war contest. The only games other than Braemar that enjoy royal patronage, held on Saturday at Queen's Park, were hit badly by the weather which saw everyone running tor cover every time the heavens opened.
WICK Gala Week drew to a close at the weekend with spectacular fireworks, a bonfire, barbecue and kippers drawing locals and tourists from across the county Saturday night rounded off a week which was packed full of old and new events, everyone of them well attended.
KEISS GALA was as busy as ever, though the weather had people running for cover on Saturday to keep keep out of the rain. The family event was held last weekend with all the usual attractions proving very popular and many people turning out to support the cause.
STARTING off as the hope to go on, Wick Academy sealing their 18th league, 2-0 win in a row on Saturday after overcoming an impressive Buckie ~Thistle. With Ross Allan, Lukasz Geruzel Michael Gray, Sam Mackay and Grant Steven all missing, along with manager Barry Wilson, who was receiving hospital treatment for a long-term injury, assistant manager Richard Hughes was faced with the task of picking up three points with a squad down to the bare bones.