http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/ News Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:03:00 GMT Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:21:57 GMT Portal Constructor 3 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Police-focus-on-speed-in-day-of-action.htm SPEEDING motorists in the Far North have been targeted as part of an initiative which was rolled out across the Highlands today. http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Police-focus-on-speed-in-day-of-action.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:03:00 GMT http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Fire-service-boss-under-siege-21022012.htm THE criteria that are likely to be used to judge whether under-threat Highland fire stations should remain open have been questioned by a former firefighter and trade unionist. http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Fire-service-boss-under-siege-21022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Thurso-jet-skier-tastes-national-success-21022012.htm AFTER making a big splash racing along the British coastline, a Caithness exile is hoping to continue his success in water motorsport... http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Thurso-jet-skier-tastes-national-success-21022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/New-fees-are-putting-playgroups-under-the-cosh-21022012.htm Criminal record checks cost slammed by councillor... http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/New-fees-are-putting-playgroups-under-the-cosh-21022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Troublemakers-being-deterred-by-Pubwatch-schemes-punishments-21022012.htm TROUBLE in pubs and clubs across Caithness has fallen drastically in the last two years since an initiative was introduced to reduce alcohol-related violence... http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Troublemakers-being-deterred-by-Pubwatch-schemes-punishments-21022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Welfare-reform-set-to-hit-the-county-hard-21022012.htm CHANGES to the welfare regime being debated in Westminster are set to hit Caithness hard, according to the chief executive of Pentland Housing Association... http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Welfare-reform-set-to-hit-the-county-hard-21022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Hottest-radiocactive-spot-so-far-turns-up-at-Sandside-21022012.htm A PIECE of radioactive fuel with potentially "significant" health risks has turned up on a beach in Caithness... http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Hottest-radiocactive-spot-so-far-turns-up-at-Sandside-21022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Delight-as-Wick-schools-plan-gets-green-light-22022012.htm PLANS to make Wick the "leading light" of the Highlands are back on track after getting the go-ahead from the Scottish Government. A month-long investigation by ministers into the consultation process for two new primary schools ended yesterday, and local councillor and chairman of the local authoritys education, culture and sport committee, Bill Fernie, is delighted that the scheme can now move forward. http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Delight-as-Wick-schools-plan-gets-green-light-22022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Taking-the-weight-of-Caithness-family-tradition-22022012.htm A FOURTH generation Highland Games strongman from Caithness is proving the family tradition is in good hands. http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Taking-the-weight-of-Caithness-family-tradition-22022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Caithness-cancer-patients-get-home-heat-handouts-22022012.htm EIGHT cancer patients in Caithness have had to get charity handouts to help them heat their homes. http://www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk/News/Caithness-cancer-patients-get-home-heat-handouts-22022012.htm Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT