John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier

Body of missing Lybster man found

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

THE body of a Lybster pensioner who went missing from his home last Tuesday has been found.

Following a report from a member of the public shortly before 9am on Saturday, police, coastguard volunteers and a crew from Wick lifeboat attended a remote location 3.5 miles south of the village.

On track to secure energy spin-offs

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

PEOPLE in Caithness are being urged to keep faith in marine power being able to deliver a major boost to the local economy.

Top dancer Simon to teach hip-hop moves

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

ONE of Scotland's premier breakdancers, Simon Persuad, is heading north to host two street dance workshops this weekend.

Cup opener expected to be tough

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

WICK Academy are gearing up for a tough start to the Fosters Highland League Cup campaign tomorrow, but say they are taking it one game at a time.

Campbell family, Melvich

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

MY g-g-grandmother Elizabeth Campbell emigrated to Australia on the Hornet in 1854 with her brother Robert and possibly a cousin Janet McLeod.

Utter disgust at state of Wick and Thurso roads

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

SIR � I find myself once again put in the position of having to voice my utter disgust at the state of the roads in our towns, Wick to be specific although Thurso is affected also.

Prestige science post for Liam

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

A FORMER Wick High pupil has just been appointed as professor of animal science at an English academic institute.

Share your blogs with us � and the world

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

HAVE you a blog you think deserves a wider audience? This is your opportunity to get it known. We don't mind what you write about as long as it keeps us interested or entertained and the subject or the author is from our area.

Science is fun... but need for it is serious

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

VISITING the Lab in a Lorry at Wick High School on Monday was both informative and fun. It is a kind of mobile laboratory which takes interesting science experiments round schools. On Wednesday it was at Thurso High School.

Web showcase for local musicians

Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

CALLING all local musicians: the Groat and Courier want you � and your music � on our website.

Enjoy some online reading

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT