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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.


PICTURES: Swarms of stinging jellyfish hit Caithness shores

13 August 2020
PICTURES: Swarms of stinging jellyfish hit Caithness shores

PICTURES: Swarms of stinging jellyfish hit Caithness shores

13 August 2020

Huge numbers of stinging jellyfish have been seen on beaches in Caithness in what could be a sign of global warming.


Local reaction to exams U-turn

12 August 2020
Local reaction to exams U-turn

Local reaction to exams U-turn

12 August 2020

Highland councillors in Caithness have welcomed the U-turn by John Swinney over exam results, with one calling the matter an "embarrassing episode".


John O’Groats to Land’s End challenge for amputee veterans and firefighters

12 August 2020
John O’Groats to Land’s End challenge for amputee veterans and firefighters

John O’Groats to Land’s End challenge for amputee veterans and firefighters

12 August 2020

Ten amputee military veterans have joined forces with firefighters to ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of a comrade with MND.


Masks make money for mums and babies at Caithness General Hospital

12 August 2020
Masks make money for mums and babies at Caithness General Hospital

Masks make money for mums and babies at Caithness General Hospital

12 August 2020

A Lybster woman has raised £800 for the Caithness maternity unit by making and selling masks as protection against Covid-19.


Timber! Tree felling operation under way in Wick

11 August 2020
Timber! Tree felling operation under way in Wick

Timber! Tree felling operation under way in Wick

11 August 2020

A tree-felling operation at Wick's Station Road will see a neglected area brightened up, according to local councillors.


Freswick feature at fantasy film festival

11 August 2020
Freswick feature at fantasy film festival

Freswick feature at fantasy film festival

11 August 2020

A supernatural thriller made by two Caithness brothers and set in Freswick Castle will have its premiere at a major film festival this month.


Thurso head teacher talks of support network for vulnerable pupils

10 August 2020
Thurso head teacher talks of support network for vulnerable pupils

Thurso head teacher talks of support network for vulnerable pupils

10 August 2020

Thurso High School's head teacher shared stories of the resilience and success of pupils and the importance of mental wellbeing with councillors.


Dyslexic Wick man publishes 526-page book

08 August 2020
Dyslexic Wick man publishes 526-page book

Dyslexic Wick man publishes 526-page book

08 August 2020

A man from Wick has managed to publish his first book despite struggling with severe dyslexia.


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