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PICTURE SPECIAL: Family fun for all at Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair

26 August 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Family fun for all at Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair

PICTURE SPECIAL: Family fun for all at Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair

26 August 2024

Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair returned with an array of demonstrations, local food and drink stands along with many family activities.


Ambitious development plan for Camster area incorporates Flow Country restoration with recreation

10 August 2024
Ambitious development plan for Camster area incorporates Flow Country restoration with recreation

Ambitious development plan for Camster area incorporates Flow Country restoration with recreation

10 August 2024

Blanket bog at Camster will be restored and land developed for recreational and educational purposes, thanks to a new charity organisation.


‘Happy 150th Wick Railway Station,’ says local artist

09 August 2024
‘Happy 150th Wick Railway Station,’ says local artist

‘Happy 150th Wick Railway Station,’ says local artist

09 August 2024

Caithness artist Ian Charles Scott has donated one of his works to Wick Railway Station to celebrate its 150th birthday.


Nuclear 1203 Team climb high to raise cash for good causes in Caithness

09 August 2024
Nuclear 1203 Team climb high to raise cash for good causes in Caithness

Nuclear 1203 Team climb high to raise cash for good causes in Caithness

09 August 2024

Two Caithness charities have benefited thanks to cheques from 1203 Team nuclear workers after a sponsored climb.


Crash at Occumster

09 August 2024
Crash at Occumster

Crash at Occumster

09 August 2024

Witnesses saw police and ambulance attend the scene of a one-vehicle crash on the A99 near Lybster yesterday afternoon (August 8).


Stemster Mains man hailed a hero for helping fix water crisis in Canadian city

08 August 2024
Stemster Mains man hailed a hero for helping fix water crisis in Canadian city

Stemster Mains man hailed a hero for helping fix water crisis in Canadian city

08 August 2024

A Caithness man now living in the United States was hailed as a hero by the people of Calgary for helping fix a major water crisis in the city.


Road safety device on Dounreay straight breaks loose and rips into car

08 August 2024
Road safety device on Dounreay straight breaks loose and rips into car

Road safety device on Dounreay straight breaks loose and rips into car

08 August 2024

Instead of his car being damaged by one of the many Caithness potholes a driver almost came a cropper due to cables from a road safety device.


Crowning glory for Wick Gala Queen with exams triumph – Caithness pupils praised for academic achievements

07 August 2024
Crowning glory for Wick Gala Queen with exams triumph – Caithness pupils praised for academic achievements

Crowning glory for Wick Gala Queen with exams triumph – Caithness pupils praised for academic achievements

07 August 2024

Anna Durrand will remember 2024 not only for being voted Wick Gala Queen but also for her exceptional exam results.


‘It’s good news!’ Back from the brink as Aaron’s of Wick retains bus operator’s licence

06 August 2024
‘It’s good news!’ Back from the brink as Aaron’s of Wick retains bus operator’s licence

‘It’s good news!’ Back from the brink as Aaron’s of Wick retains bus operator’s licence

06 August 2024

A Caithness bus operator was delighted to share a good news story with the Groat as he announced this week that he has retained his operating licence.


Thurso eyesore/hazard fence removed after pensioner falls – community activist foresaw ambulance access issue

06 August 2024
Thurso eyesore/hazard fence removed after pensioner falls – community activist foresaw ambulance access issue

Thurso eyesore/hazard fence removed after pensioner falls – community activist foresaw ambulance access issue

06 August 2024

An obstructive fence which held back an ambulance from accessing Thurso’s precinct when an elderly woman was injured has finally been removed.


MEY GAMES PICTURE SPECIAL: King looks ‘healthier and happier’ – takes walkabout tour of Groats venue to meet public

05 August 2024
MEY GAMES PICTURE SPECIAL: King looks ‘healthier and happier’ – takes walkabout tour of Groats venue to meet public

MEY GAMES PICTURE SPECIAL: King looks ‘healthier and happier’ – takes walkabout tour of Groats venue to meet public

05 August 2024

Despite tight security, the annual Mey Highland Games held at John O’Groats allowed the public to get up close to King Charles III.


PICTURES: Locals triumphant at Mey Highland Games and congratulated by King

04 August 2024
PICTURES: Locals triumphant at Mey Highland Games and congratulated by King

PICTURES: Locals triumphant at Mey Highland Games and congratulated by King

04 August 2024

King Charles III made his annual visit to the Mey Highland Games at John O’Groats to the delight of many locals and visitors who attended.


Thurso artist draws inspiration from Caithness flagstone for joint show

01 August 2024
Thurso artist draws inspiration from Caithness flagstone for joint show

Thurso artist draws inspiration from Caithness flagstone for joint show

01 August 2024

A Caithness artist has collaborated with a Moray creative for a show inspired by the harbours of their respective areas.


You’re the bee’s knees, Carol! Ackergill beekeeper crowned Britain’s ‘Honey Hero’

01 August 2024
You’re the bee’s knees, Carol! Ackergill beekeeper crowned Britain’s ‘Honey Hero’

You’re the bee’s knees, Carol! Ackergill beekeeper crowned Britain’s ‘Honey Hero’

01 August 2024

A Caithness beekeeper is buzzing with joy after being crowned Britain’s ‘Honey Hero’ by celebrity chef Nigella Lawson along with industry experts.


Deadly rabbit virus in Caithness, says Lyth pet owner

01 August 2024
Deadly rabbit virus in Caithness, says Lyth pet owner

Deadly rabbit virus in Caithness, says Lyth pet owner

01 August 2024

A deadly rabbit virus is ‘circulating throughout Caithness’, according to a Lyth-based animal activist who wants to warn local pet owners.


Refuse workers strike looms for Caithness ahead of new bin rollout

31 July 2024
Refuse workers strike looms for Caithness ahead of new bin rollout

Refuse workers strike looms for Caithness ahead of new bin rollout

31 July 2024

A bin strike could bring disruption across Caithness after unions announced today that Highland will be affected by eight days of industrial action.


Count the county’s winged wonders for the the Big Pollinator Count

31 July 2024
Count the county’s winged wonders for the the Big Pollinator Count

Count the county’s winged wonders for the the Big Pollinator Count

31 July 2024

High Life Highland’s countryside rangers are asking Caithness residents to survey the area’s winged wonders as part of the Big Pollinator Count


The heavies are coming! Mey Games attracts record number of competitors this year

30 July 2024
The heavies are coming! Mey Games attracts record number of competitors this year

The heavies are coming! Mey Games attracts record number of competitors this year

30 July 2024

The Mey Highland Games, one of the most inclusive Highland games in the world, is set to attract a record number of competitors this year.


Aaron confident his bus company will stay afloat after licence issue

30 July 2024
Aaron confident his bus company will stay afloat after licence issue

Aaron confident his bus company will stay afloat after licence issue

30 July 2024

After yesterday’s news that a Caithness bus company was in danger of losing its operating licence, its manager has vowed to keep the business afloat.


‘Sew good to be back,’ say Thurso stitchers

30 July 2024
‘Sew good to be back,’ say Thurso stitchers

‘Sew good to be back,’ say Thurso stitchers

30 July 2024

The organisers of a sewing group in Thurso will soon be starting up again after having a summer break.


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