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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.


Business as usual with Caithness bus company despite licence being revoked

29 July 2024
Business as usual with Caithness bus company despite licence being revoked

Business as usual with Caithness bus company despite licence being revoked

29 July 2024

A Caithness bus company says it is business as normal despite an official notice warning of its licence being revoked today.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick celebrates 70 years of its gala parade with colour, sunshine and no potholes

29 July 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick celebrates 70 years of its gala parade with colour, sunshine and no potholes

PICTURE SPECIAL: Wick celebrates 70 years of its gala parade with colour, sunshine and no potholes

29 July 2024

Rain did not stop play for the annual parade of floats and crowning of the Queen on Saturday evening at the start of Wick Gala Week 2024.


Pay the penalty! Traffic wardens now patrolling Thurso’s Coop car park and issuing fines

27 July 2024
Pay the penalty! Traffic wardens now patrolling Thurso’s Coop car park and issuing fines

Pay the penalty! Traffic wardens now patrolling Thurso’s Coop car park and issuing fines

27 July 2024

The council is ‘trying to recoup the costs’ of resurfacing the Coop car park in Thurso by fining motorists who overstay two hours.


Thurso artist finds her own painting for sale in Wick charity shop for 30p

26 July 2024
Thurso artist finds her own painting for sale in Wick charity shop for 30p

Thurso artist finds her own painting for sale in Wick charity shop for 30p

26 July 2024

A Thurso artist was flabbergasted when she came across a painting she had sold for £30 around 30 years ago and priced at 30p in a Wick charity shop.


Clare helps the homeless one step at a time on year-long charity walk

26 July 2024
Clare helps the homeless one step at a time on year-long charity walk

Clare helps the homeless one step at a time on year-long charity walk

26 July 2024

A woman who is raising money for homeless charities is due to finish a mammoth round Britain walk at John O’Groats tomorrow (July 27).


PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso art show has everything from sycamore sculptures to hammerhead sharks in potholes

25 July 2024
PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso art show has everything from sycamore sculptures to hammerhead sharks in potholes

PICTURE SPECIAL: Thurso art show has everything from sycamore sculptures to hammerhead sharks in potholes

25 July 2024

The Society of Caithness Artists celebrated its 89th annual exhibition by putting on the ‘largest show of its kind in recent memory’.


Summer Sessions returns to Wick’s Rosebank Playing Fields with music and creativity

25 July 2024
Summer Sessions returns to Wick’s Rosebank Playing Fields with music and creativity

Summer Sessions returns to Wick’s Rosebank Playing Fields with music and creativity

25 July 2024

Lyth Arts Centre returns to the Rosebank Playing Fields in Wick for another instalment of its much anticipated Summer Sessions.


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