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18-Feb-15, 14:13
Caithness Courier headlines for February 18
PRODUCTION at a busy Caithness factory has been suspended after a wind turbine crashed onto one of its buildings. Stephen Bremner, managing director of Ashley Ann Ltd, yesterday expressed relief that no-one was working at the firm's base at the time.
TO purchase one of the first casks produced at a new Scottish distillery is seen as a collector's item. Having done so, will make John O Groats hotelier Andrew Mowat the envy of the countrys whisky connoisseurs.
CAITHNESS FM is back on air after a fault to its transmitter forced the radio station to close down for two weeks. High winds, which hit the far north on Tuesday, February 3, affected the stations aerial at Ben Dorrery resulting in the Thurso-based station going off the airwaves.
OPERATORS of the cement carrier which sank in the Pentland Firth have ruled out any bid being made to salvage the vessel which is thought to contain the bodies of the eight crew. Brise of Hamburg said any attempts to send divers down would be too dangerous.
THE intention to build the first national archive for the UK nuclear industry has taken another step forward, after the submission of plans for the complex earmarked for the outskirts of Wick. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has lodged a planning application with Highland Council to approve the £17 million building.
A GROUP of Highland social housing providers has secured £858,000 to launch a financial and energy advice project set to help over 2500 Highlanders over the next five years. The project Money Matters Highland, aims to help tenants tackling spiralling fuel costs and make a smooth transition to the Univeral Credit benefit system through one-to-one specialist advice.
A COMMUNITY cuncillor has hit out at "a few mindless vandals" who have damaged the fence at a path at Castlehil harbour for a second time. Brenda Herrick, chairwoman of Castletown and District Community Council, described what happened as "hugely discouraging" for the people who try to keep the village looking good.
TWO NHS Highland nurses are to receive special training in dealing with people with breathing problems after being helped on their way by a Caithness man. Kirsty Bain and Lynsay MacDonald will undertake a COPL (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) diploma through the Open University, thanks to the fundraising efforts of Ian Ellis on his North Oxygen Challenge Walk.
TWO goals in the first two minutes ensured there was no heartbreak for Wick Academy on St Valentine's Day as they strolled to a comfortable win to go third in the Highland League. After two months without a home fixture, the Scorries fans had to wait just 60 seconds to see their side take the lead. The final score 4-0.
PRODUCTION at a busy Caithness factory has been suspended after a wind turbine crashed onto one of its buildings. Stephen Bremner, managing director of Ashley Ann Ltd, yesterday expressed relief that no-one was working at the firm's base at the time.
TO purchase one of the first casks produced at a new Scottish distillery is seen as a collector's item. Having done so, will make John O Groats hotelier Andrew Mowat the envy of the countrys whisky connoisseurs.
CAITHNESS FM is back on air after a fault to its transmitter forced the radio station to close down for two weeks. High winds, which hit the far north on Tuesday, February 3, affected the stations aerial at Ben Dorrery resulting in the Thurso-based station going off the airwaves.
OPERATORS of the cement carrier which sank in the Pentland Firth have ruled out any bid being made to salvage the vessel which is thought to contain the bodies of the eight crew. Brise of Hamburg said any attempts to send divers down would be too dangerous.
THE intention to build the first national archive for the UK nuclear industry has taken another step forward, after the submission of plans for the complex earmarked for the outskirts of Wick. The Nuclear Decommissioning Authority has lodged a planning application with Highland Council to approve the £17 million building.
A GROUP of Highland social housing providers has secured £858,000 to launch a financial and energy advice project set to help over 2500 Highlanders over the next five years. The project Money Matters Highland, aims to help tenants tackling spiralling fuel costs and make a smooth transition to the Univeral Credit benefit system through one-to-one specialist advice.
A COMMUNITY cuncillor has hit out at "a few mindless vandals" who have damaged the fence at a path at Castlehil harbour for a second time. Brenda Herrick, chairwoman of Castletown and District Community Council, described what happened as "hugely discouraging" for the people who try to keep the village looking good.
TWO NHS Highland nurses are to receive special training in dealing with people with breathing problems after being helped on their way by a Caithness man. Kirsty Bain and Lynsay MacDonald will undertake a COPL (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) diploma through the Open University, thanks to the fundraising efforts of Ian Ellis on his North Oxygen Challenge Walk.
TWO goals in the first two minutes ensured there was no heartbreak for Wick Academy on St Valentine's Day as they strolled to a comfortable win to go third in the Highland League. After two months without a home fixture, the Scorries fans had to wait just 60 seconds to see their side take the lead. The final score 4-0.