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    The local information on these pages is provided by feeds from third party websites and is credited appropriately. The North Highland College will not be held responsible for the content, interpretation, or the accuracy of this information.

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    Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

    Body of missing Lybster man found

    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.

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    Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

    On track to secure energy spin-offs

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

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    Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

    Top dancer Simon to teach hip-hop moves

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

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    Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

    Cup opener expected to be tough

    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.

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    Mon, 08 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

    Campbell family, Melvich

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

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    Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

    Utter disgust at state of Wick and Thurso roads

    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.

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    Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

    Prestige science post for Liam

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

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    Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

    Share your blogs with us – and the world

    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.

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    Fri, 05 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT

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

    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.

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    Wed, 01 Oct 2008 04:00:00 GMT

    Web showcase for local musicians

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

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    Fri, 23 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT

    Enjoy some online reading

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