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£1.6m boost for John O'Groats mill project from National Lottery Heritage Fund

28 March 2023
£1.6m boost for John O'Groats mill project from National Lottery Heritage Fund

£1.6m boost for John O'Groats mill project from National Lottery Heritage Fund

28 March 2023

Plans to breathe new life into the historic mill at John O'Groats have been given another massive boost with lottery funding of almost £1.6 million.


Wick lifeboat crew planning river duck race on coronation weekend

27 March 2023
Wick lifeboat crew planning river duck race on coronation weekend

Wick lifeboat crew planning river duck race on coronation weekend

27 March 2023

Six hundred yellow plastic ducks will be released into Wick River in a family-friendly lifeboat fundraising event during coronation weekend in May.


Highland businesses and charities urged to step up for walking challenge

27 March 2023
Highland businesses and charities urged to step up for walking challenge

Highland businesses and charities urged to step up for walking challenge

27 March 2023

Scotland’s national walking charity is inviting businesses and charities in the Highlands to take part in its four-week Step Count Challenge.


Mixed fortunes for Thurso in netball league double-header

27 March 2023
Mixed fortunes for Thurso in netball league double-header

Mixed fortunes for Thurso in netball league double-header

27 March 2023

There were mixed fortunes for Thurso Netball Club in a Highland and Moray league double-header as they beat Fyrish Flyers but lost to Pink Ladies.


Wick Academy concede double figures in heaviest Highland League defeat

27 March 2023
Wick Academy concede double figures in heaviest Highland League defeat

Wick Academy concede double figures in heaviest Highland League defeat

27 March 2023

Wick Academy crashed to their heaviest defeat as a Highland League club on Saturday as they conceded double figures to Brechin City at Glebe Park.


Wick care home residents discuss Groat and Courier news at twice-weekly sessions

26 March 2023
Wick care home residents discuss Groat and Courier news at twice-weekly sessions

Wick care home residents discuss Groat and Courier news at twice-weekly sessions

26 March 2023

Residents at Seaview House care home in Wick are ensuring they stay well informed on local issues by taking part in twice-weekly newspaper groups.


Anas Sarwar condemns Scottish Government's nuclear stance as 'short-sighted' and 'unambitious'

25 March 2023
Anas Sarwar condemns Scottish Government's nuclear stance as 'short-sighted' and 'unambitious'

Anas Sarwar condemns Scottish Government's nuclear stance as 'short-sighted' and 'unambitious'

25 March 2023

The Scottish Government's attitude on nuclear power has been condemned as "short-sighted" and "unambitious" by Anas Sarwar during a visit to Wick.


Thurso High School debating duo tell of 'invaluable' opportunities

25 March 2023
Thurso High School debating duo tell of 'invaluable' opportunities

Thurso High School debating duo tell of 'invaluable' opportunities

25 March 2023

Thurso High School's head boy and head girl have spoken of the "unique" and "invaluable" opportunities that have come their way through debating.


Taxi Charity pays tribute to Lybster's Normandy veteran Robbie Larnach

24 March 2023
Taxi Charity pays tribute to Lybster's Normandy veteran Robbie Larnach

Taxi Charity pays tribute to Lybster's Normandy veteran Robbie Larnach

24 March 2023

A charity that provides free trips for military veterans has paid tribute to war hero Robbie Larnach, who passed away last month at the age of 98.


This is the future, says Ed Miliband on trip to Beatrice offshore wind farm

24 March 2023
This is the future, says Ed Miliband on trip to Beatrice offshore wind farm

This is the future, says Ed Miliband on trip to Beatrice offshore wind farm

24 March 2023

Caithness-based workers in the renewable energy sector are "powering the future of Scotland and the future of the UK", according to Ed Miliband.


Sir Keir Starmer hails 'incredible opportunity' as he sets out renewable energy plans on visit to Wick

24 March 2023
Sir Keir Starmer hails 'incredible opportunity' as he sets out renewable energy plans on visit to Wick

Sir Keir Starmer hails 'incredible opportunity' as he sets out renewable energy plans on visit to Wick

24 March 2023

Sir Keir Starmer was struck by the sense of pride among the Beatrice offshore wind farm workforce as he set out Labour's renewable energy ambitions.


Caithness councillor calls for warning signs on 'death trap' road

24 March 2023
Caithness councillor calls for warning signs on 'death trap' road

Caithness councillor calls for warning signs on 'death trap' road

24 March 2023

Highland Council officials are being urged by Matthew Reiss to consider putting up warning signs on a "death trap" road in the west of Caithness.


McElroy to step back from summer league role with High Ormlie Hotspur

23 March 2023
McElroy to step back from summer league role with High Ormlie Hotspur

McElroy to step back from summer league role with High Ormlie Hotspur

23 March 2023

Halkirk United manager Ewan McElroy has confirmed he will be stepping back from his role with High Ormlie Hotspur in the coming summer season.


Jack set to be among leading contenders in new Junior 1000 Ecosse season

23 March 2023
Jack set to be among leading contenders in new Junior 1000 Ecosse season

Jack set to be among leading contenders in new Junior 1000 Ecosse season

23 March 2023

Caithness driver Jack Ryan is expected to be among the leading contenders when the 2023 Junior 1000 Ecosse season gets under way this weekend.


Bremner blasts 'embarrassing performance' as Vikings are thrashed by Clach colts

23 March 2023
Bremner blasts 'embarrassing performance' as Vikings are thrashed by Clach colts

Bremner blasts 'embarrassing performance' as Vikings are thrashed by Clach colts

23 March 2023

Thurso's remain third from bottom in the North Caledonian League with three games to go, starting with a trip to Easter Ross to take on Alness.


Wick Academy 'in a rut' after dismal loss to bottom club Strathspey Thistle

23 March 2023
Wick Academy 'in a rut' after dismal loss to bottom club Strathspey Thistle

Wick Academy 'in a rut' after dismal loss to bottom club Strathspey Thistle

23 March 2023

Manager Gary Manson admitted that Wick Academy are "in a rut" after they slumped to a dismal home defeat to the Highland League's bottom club.


Success for Caithness trio at Scottish writers' conference

22 March 2023
Success for Caithness trio at Scottish writers' conference

Success for Caithness trio at Scottish writers' conference

22 March 2023

Catherine Byrne, Emma Sinclair and Margaret Wood enjoyed success at the Scottish Association of Writers' annual conference held in Cumbernauld.


Wick Players competing for place in national final at Highland SCDA contest in Thurso

22 March 2023
Wick Players competing for place in national final at Highland SCDA contest in Thurso

Wick Players competing for place in national final at Highland SCDA contest in Thurso

22 March 2023

Wick Players will target a place in the national SCDA final when they come up against four other teams from the Highlands, Moray and Western Isles.


Caithness workshop helps shape future of health and social care

21 March 2023
Caithness workshop helps shape future of health and social care

Caithness workshop helps shape future of health and social care

21 March 2023

A workshop held in Wick has been hailed as an important milestone in developing the clinical brief for the county's health and social care redesign.


Volunteers turn out for first Wick litter-pick in Spring Clean campaign

21 March 2023
Volunteers turn out for first Wick litter-pick in Spring Clean campaign

Volunteers turn out for first Wick litter-pick in Spring Clean campaign

21 March 2023

More than 20 volunteers turned out in Wick for the first of three litter-picking sessions as part of Spring Clean Scotland 2023.


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