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Independence supporters urged to join Inverness march on January 25

10 January 2020
Independence supporters urged to join Inverness march on January 25

Independence supporters urged to join Inverness march on January 25

10 January 2020

Supporters of Scottish independence from across the north are being urged to join like-minded people for a march through Inverness later this month.


Thurso pupils learn firefighting skills

10 January 2020
Thurso pupils learn firefighting skills

Thurso pupils learn firefighting skills

10 January 2020

Ten Thurso High School pupils have become the first "graduates" of a course which taught them basic firefighting skills.


Thurso High School pupils complete Duke of Edinburgh's Award

09 January 2020
Thurso High School pupils complete Duke of Edinburgh's Award

Thurso High School pupils complete Duke of Edinburgh's Award

09 January 2020

Seven Thurso High School pupils have received certificates after successfully completing their Duke of Edinburgh's Award.


Awards for Wick lifeboat crew and fundraisers

08 January 2020
Awards for Wick lifeboat crew and fundraisers

Awards for Wick lifeboat crew and fundraisers

08 January 2020

Presentations have been made by the RNLI to some of the Wick lifeboat crew and fundraisers in recognition of their long service and devotion.


Ross demands action on 'disgraceful' delivery charges

08 January 2020
Ross demands action on 'disgraceful' delivery charges

Ross demands action on 'disgraceful' delivery charges

08 January 2020

North MSP Gail Ross has condemned the "disgraceful" continuation of unfair delivery surcharges affecting communities north of the central belt.


Volunteers sought to train as street pastors in Wick and Thurso

08 January 2020
Volunteers sought to train as street pastors in Wick and Thurso

Volunteers sought to train as street pastors in Wick and Thurso

08 January 2020

Street pastors could be patrolling the town centres of Wick and Thurso on Friday and Saturday nights by the summer.


Children invited to enter Premier Inn story competition

08 January 2020
Children invited to enter Premier Inn story competition

Children invited to enter Premier Inn story competition

08 January 2020

Youngsters are being urged to enter a writing competition being run by Premier Inn, and become a published author.


Wick schoolchildren to take part in Scottish Opera touring show

08 January 2020
Wick schoolchildren to take part in Scottish Opera touring show

Wick schoolchildren to take part in Scottish Opera touring show

08 January 2020

Local children will be taking part in Scottish Opera's latest touring production for schools – Warriors! The Emperor’s Incredible Army.


NRG Dance aiming for more success in 2020

07 January 2020
NRG Dance aiming for more success in 2020

NRG Dance aiming for more success in 2020

07 January 2020

Local dance school NRG Dance is experiencing a resurgence and is looking forward to another successful year.


Caithness U13s meet Staggies' co-managers ahead of victory over Alness

07 January 2020
Caithness U13s meet Staggies' co-managers ahead of victory over Alness

Caithness U13s meet Staggies' co-managers ahead of victory over Alness

07 January 2020

Caithness United U13s rounded off their fixtures in the west section of the Moray Firth Youth Development League with a fine 5-0 victory over Alness.


Groups have a chance to bag some funding from Tesco

07 January 2020
Groups have a chance to bag some funding from Tesco

Groups have a chance to bag some funding from Tesco

07 January 2020

Community groups and charities in Caithness are being invited to apply for funding through the Tesco Bags of Help scheme.


£10,000 to be shared among local groups at Your Cash Your Caithness

07 January 2020
£10,000 to be shared among local groups at Your Cash Your Caithness

£10,000 to be shared among local groups at Your Cash Your Caithness

07 January 2020

A total of £10,000 will be distributed among local community groups at the next Your Cash Your Caithness event, taking place in Thurso in February.


Entries are sought for Scottish Beach Awards

07 January 2020
Entries are sought for Scottish Beach Awards

Entries are sought for Scottish Beach Awards

07 January 2020

Environmental charity Keep Scotland Beautiful is urging community groups, local authorities and landowners to enter the annual Scottish Beach Awards.


Ideal time to start researching your family tree

03 January 2020
Ideal time to start researching your family tree

Ideal time to start researching your family tree

03 January 2020

Caithness Family History Society is holding a meeting in Thurso next week at which genealogical advice will be available.


World Heritage Site status for Flow Country will remain a priority

03 January 2020
World Heritage Site status for Flow Country will remain a priority

World Heritage Site status for Flow Country will remain a priority

03 January 2020

Securing World Heritage Site status for the Flow Country will continue to be a priority for Scottish Natural Heritage in 2020.


Crowd of 1000 enjoy Thurso street party celebrations

02 January 2020
Crowd of 1000 enjoy Thurso street party celebrations

Crowd of 1000 enjoy Thurso street party celebrations

02 January 2020

A crowd of around 1000 good-natured revellers welcomed 2020 at the New Year street party in Sir John's Square, Thurso.


Defeat is disappointing but hardly surprising for under-strength Wick

30 December 2019
Defeat is disappointing but hardly surprising for under-strength Wick

Defeat is disappointing but hardly surprising for under-strength Wick

30 December 2019

Wick Academy’s last game of 2019 ended in a 4-0 defeat at Buckie that was disappointing but, in the circumstances, hardly surprising.


Good causes benefit from Tunes By the Dunes festival donations

30 December 2019
Good causes benefit from Tunes By the Dunes festival donations

Good causes benefit from Tunes By the Dunes festival donations

30 December 2019

Ten good causes have benefited from £2500 raised at the first Tunes By the Dunes festival, staged at Dunnet over a weekend in September.


Wick Heritage Museum set for January 2 open day

27 December 2019
Wick Heritage Museum set for January 2 open day

Wick Heritage Museum set for January 2 open day

27 December 2019

Wick Heritage Museum in Bank Row will welcome visitors on January 2 for its now traditional New Year open day.


Historic medal donated to Wick Heritage Museum

27 December 2019
Historic medal donated to Wick Heritage Museum

Historic medal donated to Wick Heritage Museum

27 December 2019

Groat and Courier reporter David G Scott handed over a historic bronze medal bought at a local auction to Wick Heritage Museum.


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