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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.


Fire closes Falls of Shin Visitor Centre until further notice

Fire closes Falls of Shin Visitor Centre until further notice

The damage caused by Monday’s fire at the popular Falls of Shin cafe is being assessed.


PICTURES: Wick revellers brave weather to welcome the New Year

PICTURES: Wick revellers brave weather to welcome the New Year

Hundreds of revellers took to the streets in Wick to bring in the New Year despite the challenging weather conditions.


Groat and Courier front pages – June 2024

Groat and Courier front pages – June 2024

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Northern Lights make spectacular New Year light show over Caithness

Northern Lights make spectacular New Year light show over Caithness

The Aurora Borealis made an appearance on New Year’s Day as the skies above Caithness and elsewhere in the Highlands were lit up.


Hundreds gather for New Year bonfire in Wick after 12-hour delay

Hundreds gather for New Year bonfire in Wick after 12-hour delay

A crowd of up to 300 turned out for Wick’s traditional Hogmanay bonfire – 12 hours later than originally scheduled.


Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

Fresh Highland snow alert as Met Office warns of travel disruption

Fresh yellow weather warnings for snow and ice have been issued for much of the Highlands.


Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Rail chaos as landslides and flooding shut down Highland train services

Landslides and flooding are causing chaos for train travellers journeying to, from and within the Highlands.


Groat and Courier front pages – May 2024

Groat and Courier front pages – May 2024

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Caithness farming stalwart to have top judging role at Royal Highland Show

Caithness farming stalwart to have top judging role at Royal Highland Show

Kenneth Sutherland Snr says it is a “real privilege and honour” to have been asked to judge the overall sheep inter-breed championship at Ingliston.


Record turnout for Caithness Young Farmers’ Christmas tractor run

Record turnout for Caithness Young Farmers’ Christmas tractor run

Friday’s fundraising festive tractor run from Halkirk to Thurso, via Castletown, featured a procession of 83 tractors decorated with festive lights.


Narrow victory for Anderson and Groves over Reay’s 1893 course

Narrow victory for Anderson and Groves over Reay’s 1893 course

Saturday saw a great entry of 48 golfers competing in pairs in a fun Old Links competition over a 12-hole course at Reay Golf Club.


Preserving the past at Nunalleq – before it is lost

Preserving the past at Nunalleq – before it is lost

Kenneth McElroy, a director of Caithness Broch Project, reports on an unforgettable month he spent working at an excavation site in Alaska.


Groat and Courier front pages – April 2024

Groat and Courier front pages – April 2024

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