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Fine issued after Thurso car smash

28 August 2020
Fine issued after Thurso car smash

Fine issued after Thurso car smash

28 August 2020

A two-vehicle smash in the centre of Thurso led to a woman being given an on-the-spot fine yesterday.


VIDEO: Wick High School issues new guidance on face coverings

27 August 2020
VIDEO: Wick High School issues new guidance on face coverings

VIDEO: Wick High School issues new guidance on face coverings

27 August 2020

Wick High School has updated its policy on wearing face coverings in line with new Scottish Government guidelines.


Car incident in Wick

27 August 2020
Car incident in Wick

Car incident in Wick

27 August 2020

An unoccupied car rolled down a hill in Wick last night.


Father and son make huge donation to Wick's food bank

27 August 2020
Father and son make huge donation to Wick's food bank

Father and son make huge donation to Wick's food bank

27 August 2020

Caithness Foodbank's Wick centre has benefited from the generosity of two local convenience store owners.


Police investigate vandalised hut at River Thurso

26 August 2020
Police investigate vandalised hut at River Thurso

Police investigate vandalised hut at River Thurso

26 August 2020

Police are investigating vandalism to a small hut recently built at the River Thurso for use by fishermen, visitors and local people.


Drivers 'spoken to' in Wick cycle operation

26 August 2020
Drivers 'spoken to' in Wick cycle operation

Drivers 'spoken to' in Wick cycle operation

26 August 2020

Road policing officers spoke to seven drivers for passing too close to an unmarked police cyclist during an operation on the A99 near Wick.


Caithness goodwill raises spirits of charity walker

25 August 2020
Caithness goodwill raises spirits of charity walker

Caithness goodwill raises spirits of charity walker

25 August 2020

One man and his dog walking the UK coastline for charity talked about the "love and kindness" experienced in Caithness.


Incident at Thurso restaurant leads to arrest

24 August 2020
Incident at Thurso restaurant leads to arrest

Incident at Thurso restaurant leads to arrest

24 August 2020

A man has been arrested following an incident in Thurso at the weekend.


Fly-tipping epidemic blamed on rogue traders and council restrictions

24 August 2020
Fly-tipping epidemic blamed on rogue traders and council restrictions

Fly-tipping epidemic blamed on rogue traders and council restrictions

24 August 2020

Public blame restrictions at recycling centres and rogue traders on increase in fly-tipping throughout the county.


Police investigate 'unexplained' death of young Thurso woman

24 August 2020
Police investigate 'unexplained' death of young Thurso woman

Police investigate 'unexplained' death of young Thurso woman

24 August 2020

A death of a 21-year-old in Ormlie has been called 'unexplained' by Thurso police.


New plans to make Wick's heart beat again

24 August 2020
New plans to make Wick's heart beat again

New plans to make Wick's heart beat again

24 August 2020

A community organisation is gearing itself up to get the heart of Wick town centre beating with vibrancy once again.


PICTURES: Caithness cemetery volunteers praised at council meeting

22 August 2020
PICTURES: Caithness cemetery volunteers praised at council meeting

PICTURES: Caithness cemetery volunteers praised at council meeting

22 August 2020

Volunteers who have been maintaining the upkeep of Caithness burial grounds were praised at a Highland Council meeting.


Police investigate attempted murder in Wick

21 August 2020
Police investigate attempted murder in Wick

Police investigate attempted murder in Wick

21 August 2020

Police have cordoned off an area of Macrae Street in Wick as enquiries are ongoing into the attempted murder of a 17-year-old.


Wick High School issues special Covid-19 advice

20 August 2020
Wick High School issues special Covid-19 advice

Wick High School issues special Covid-19 advice

20 August 2020

Wick High School has sought to reassure parents over potential risks to pupils during the pandemic.


Thurso Grows benefits from Caithness Community Payback

19 August 2020
Thurso Grows benefits from Caithness Community Payback

Thurso Grows benefits from Caithness Community Payback

19 August 2020

A community project in Thurso has taken receipt of two picnic benches specifically designed for wheelchair users.


Wick demolition reveals 'bigger than expected' space

19 August 2020
Wick demolition reveals 'bigger than expected' space

Wick demolition reveals 'bigger than expected' space

19 August 2020

With demolition of the former cinema and nightclub on Wick's High Street nearing completion, a "bigger than expected" area has been revealed.


Hippy campervan brings splash of colour to NC500

18 August 2020
Hippy campervan brings splash of colour to NC500

Hippy campervan brings splash of colour to NC500

18 August 2020

Daisy the campervan could not fail to bring a smile as she journeyed along the North Coast 500 route last week.


The day Paul McCartney carried my case

17 August 2020
The day Paul McCartney carried my case

The day Paul McCartney carried my case

17 August 2020

A recent story by Jean Gunn about Paul and Linda McCartney's visit to Wick brought back memories for fellow Groat reporter David G Scott.


75th anniversary commemoration of VJ Day in Wick

17 August 2020
75th anniversary commemoration of VJ Day in Wick

75th anniversary commemoration of VJ Day in Wick

17 August 2020

Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day) was commemorated in Wick and other areas of Caithness on Saturday.


Thurso shop worker goes bald for a good cause

13 August 2020
Thurso shop worker goes bald for a good cause

Thurso shop worker goes bald for a good cause

13 August 2020

A Thurso shop worker is hoping to raise £1000 for a charity close to her heart by having her head shaved at the end of this month.


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