John O'Groat Journal  and Caithness Courier
10 March, 2010
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Caithness General Hospital.

Published:  10 March, 2010

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.

Local News 
Published:  10 March, 2010

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.

People and Places 
Published:  10 March, 2010

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.

Local Sport 
Published:  10 March, 2010

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.

Holyrood Diaries 
Published:  10 March, 2010

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.

In the Spotlight 
Published:  10 March, 2010

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.

Seeking The Past 
Published:  08 March, 2010

MY g-g-grandmother Elizabeth Campbell emigrated to Australia on the Hornet in 1854 with her brother Robert and possibly a cousin Janet McLeod.

Out and About 
Published:  10 March, 2010

THE snow may have melted around the coast, but here it is still deep and crisp.

Obituaries 
Published:  10 March, 2010

ROBERT Ervin Gibson was born in Hambleton, Yorkshire, on August 23, 1923.

Dear Diary 
Published:  01 October, 2008

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.

Letters 
Published:  05 March, 2010

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.

The Music Room 
Published:  01 October, 2008

CALLING all local musicians: the Groat and Courier want you – and your music – on our website.

Supplements 
Published:  23 October, 2009

TAKE a break with the latest Caithness Courier and John O'Groat Journal supplements to read online.

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