Spot and his siblings are adorable kittens looking for their forever homes, says the Balmore animal rescue home.
A unique interactive installation is coming to Lyth Arts Centre for three weeks from July 27 which asks how we find energy and hope for the future.
ScotRail has confirmed that its Inverness to Wick and Thurso service will operate as normal during strike action tomorrow (July 22) and next week.
An otter that may have been a female with cubs was discovered dead at the side of a rural road in Caithness.
A push to have lifesaving defibrillators sited on far north trains and/or stations has taken a step forward after the Groat highlighted the issue.
All welcome at a Halkirk vintage vehicle event this Sunday (July 23) in memory of the late Edward Sutherland.
There are two plans being considered by Highland Council for a path extension at Wick Business Park and the siting of a glamping pod at Auckengill.
Hearing and Sight Care, which supports people with hearing and/or sight loss in the far north, has achieved the Volunteer Friendly Award in Caithness.
A Thurso pensioner urges local people to sign a petition to extend the older person's bus pass to cover free train travel.
See if you appear in this selection of pictures from the 180th County Show held at Wick as the Groat goes on a walkabout tour of the ground.
Police are appealing for any witnesses with regard to two housebreaking incidents in Wick.
The public can follow the journey of Mar’verick, the rare white-tailed eagle with a special map that documents his travels.
The public can follow the journey of Mar’verick, the rare white-tailed eagle with a special map that documents his travels.
A John O'Groats woman has defied the odds to create a safe haven for herbs in the windswept landscape of her far north home.
Energy regulator Ofgem has given its final approval for plans to provide a subsea electricity transmission link from Orkney to Dounreay.
An 'emotionally charged' presentation took place during an international gathering of Clan Sutherland at Mackay’s Hotel in Wick.
All are welcome as Thrumster's historic railway station is finally connected to the electrical grid at an official event on Sunday (July 16).
Focus North has been recognised at the UK Nuclear Decommissioning Authority group employee awards.
Sidh Chailleann Art says it is honoured to be putting on the current 'Legends of Caithness' exhibition at The Ross Institute in Halkirk.
A Wick-based writer is involved in a Bob Dylan retrospective due to be performed at the Wee Red Bar in Edinburgh on July 22.