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NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council agree to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities

NHS Highland and Highland Council have agreed to proposed changes in how care is delivered in communities.


Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Fresh snow and ice warnings issued as deep freeze continues

Plunging temperatures and rain, sleet and snow falling on frozen ground are likely to pose further dangers this weekend, the Met Office has warned.


How your cup of tea came to taste the way it does

How your cup of tea came to taste the way it does

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle


Groat and Courier front pages – September 2024

Groat and Courier front pages – September 2024

Check out the front pages from our print and e-editions over the past year


Pullen aiming to win trophies with Brora after leaving Wick

Pullen aiming to win trophies with Brora after leaving Wick

Gary Pullen has underlined his ambition to win trophies at Highland League level after making the switch from Wick Academy to Brora Rangers.


REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

REVEALED: Number of men and women drivers involved in collisions on Highland roads

Highlands and Islands police area records crashes involving 585 drivers over a 13-month period.


Thurso ‘POD’ plans to be ramped up – with changes to school catchments among possible outcomes

Thurso ‘POD’ plans to be ramped up – with changes to school catchments among possible outcomes

Plans to change the face of education in Thurso remain at the centre of the Highland Investment Programme – worth £2.1 billion over 20 years.


Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Council highlights ‘commitment’ to net zero and renewable energy investment

Highland Council has reaffirmed its commitment towards exploring new renewable energy schemes in the region.


Casualty taken to hospital after crash on icy road near Thurso

Casualty taken to hospital after crash on icy road near Thurso

A local man witnessed emergency services at an incident at Glengolly near Thurso when a vehicle overturned and landed upside down in a ditch.


Groat and Courier front pages – August 2024

Groat and Courier front pages – August 2024

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Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

Sweet Clementine! Highland Hollywood star Karen Gillan posts first baby pic

Inverness Hollywood actress Karen Gillan has shared a first picture of her new baby daughter - and her sweet-sounding name.


Met Office warns of icy surfaces leading to ‘difficult travel conditions’ in Caithness

Met Office warns of icy surfaces leading to ‘difficult travel conditions’ in Caithness

The Met Office has issued an update for Caithness warning of freezing temperatures tonight (January 3) and into tomorrow.


Young Scorries end year as league leaders after victory at Lossiemouth

Young Scorries end year as league leaders after victory at Lossiemouth

Wick Academy ended 2024 in top spot in SHFL Under 18 North, with maximum points from 13 games, after coming from behind to win on the Moray coast.


Campbell hoping Wick Academy can have another strong finish to season

Campbell hoping Wick Academy can have another strong finish to season

Ryan Campbell is hoping Wick Academy can emulate what they did in the last Highland League campaign by staging a revival after the turn of the year.


Groat and Courier front pages – July 2024

Groat and Courier front pages – July 2024

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Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

Buses laid on for flood and landslide-hit Highland train services

Replacement buses will cover all cancelled Far North Line train services today.


Could Highland Council’s parking proposals be ‘final nail in the coffin’ for Thurso businesses?

Could Highland Council’s parking proposals be ‘final nail in the coffin’ for Thurso businesses?

A meeting to discuss controversial parking proposals in Thurso is expected to be packed to the rafters next week as the plans have come under fire.


PICTURES: Wick Heritage Museum opens its doors to mark New Year

PICTURES: Wick Heritage Museum opens its doors to mark New Year

Wick Heritage Museum marked the start of 2025 by offering live music, free refreshments and the chance to catch up with friends and acquaintances.


Contrasting fortunes for Caithness clubs ahead of North Caledonian League derby

Contrasting fortunes for Caithness clubs ahead of North Caledonian League derby

Thurso will be aiming to upset Halkirk United’s North Caledonian League championship bid in the Caithness derby at the Dammies this weekend.


RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

RAIL CHAOS UPDATE: Inverness to Wick train services wiped out until the weekend

Flooding and landslides have wiped out all rail services between Inverness and Wick/Thurso until Saturday morning at the earliest.


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