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Claim that landscapes are being 'trashed in pursuit of profit' after Limekiln approval

Claim that landscapes are being 'trashed in pursuit of profit' after Limekiln approval

Landscapes in Caithness and other parts of Scotland are being "trashed in pursuit of profit" by wind developers and landowners, it has been claimed.
NICKY MARR: Food for thought from after-dinner speaker backlash

NICKY MARR: Food for thought from after-dinner speaker backlash

You’ll have heard the one about the journalist who walked out of an awards dinner because she didn’t like the jokes?
Wick youth partnership up for Scottish award – 'Youth workers in Wick have supported so many young people through this difficult period'

Wick youth partnership up for Scottish award – 'Youth workers in Wick have supported so many young people through this difficult period'

Step Forward Wick Youth has been nominated for Scotland’s Recognising Skills and Achievement Award for its work with young people in the local area.
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Donations for local museum in 1922, Householders urged not to waste water in 1972 and NHS trust leading the way in 1997

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Man who exposed himself was 'answering the call of nature'

Man who exposed himself was 'answering the call of nature'

Man who exposed himself was 'answering the call of nature'

He pleaded guilty to a charge of breach of the peace.

Ex made abusive call to woman on New Year’s Day

Ex made abusive call to woman on New Year’s Day

Ex made abusive call to woman on New Year’s Day

The man's former partner contacted police after the January 1 call.

Young auctioneer Scott Chapman wins top student prize

Young auctioneer Scott Chapman wins top student prize

Young auctioneer Scott Chapman wins top student prize

Scott Chapman (27), of Aberdeen and Northern Marts, has received the M J Thomson Memorial Prize for being the top student in his year in Scotland.

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Man admits making indecent calls to three women

Man admits making indecent calls to three women

He was granted bail at Wick Sheriff Court and will be sentenced next month.
'Chronically poor broadband service' is holding back the far north, says Stone

'Chronically poor broadband service' is holding back the far north, says Stone

Almost none of the £5 billion fund has been spent, claims MP

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Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

Armadale residents come together to resist wind farm scheme

Battle lines have been drawn up over newly tabled plans to develop a 12-turbine wind farm on the north Sutherland coast.

Dounreay leak probe launched

Dounreay leak probe launched

Dounreay leak probe launched

Scotland's environmental regulator has launched an official investigation into a leak of caustic material at Dounreay this week.

Optimism is sky-high as Aberdeen flights return to Wick John O'Groats Airport

Optimism is sky-high as Aberdeen flights return to Wick John O'Groats Airport

Optimism is sky-high as Aberdeen flights return to Wick John O'Groats Airport

There was a major boost for the far north's Covid recovery this week as scheduled flights between Wick and Aberdeen resumed after a gap of 761 days.

Humza Yousaf says safety of mothers and babies will come first – not 'tokenistic' gestures

Humza Yousaf says safety of mothers and babies will come first – not 'tokenistic' gestures

Humza Yousaf says safety of mothers and babies will come first – not 'tokenistic' gestures

The health secretary has dismissed a previous invitation to follow the journey expectant mothers from Caithness have to undertake as "tokenistic".
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NATIONAL NEWS

Year-long inquiry finds ‘systemic racism’ in UK maternity care

Year-long inquiry finds ‘systemic racism’ in UK maternity care

Year-long inquiry finds ‘systemic racism’ in UK maternity care

The inquiry panel heard evidence from over 300 people with lived and professional experience of racial injustice in maternity care.

Timeline of troubled Crossrail project

Timeline of troubled Crossrail project

Timeline of troubled Crossrail project

The scheme has suffered a number of problems.

Countdown to Elizabeth line opening

Countdown to Elizabeth line opening

Countdown to Elizabeth line opening

Services will begin in new tunnels under the centre of the city at 6.30am on Tuesday.

Will the Elizabeth line improve my journey?

Will the Elizabeth line improve my journey?

Will the Elizabeth line improve my journey?

The PA news agency answers 10 key questions about the new railway.
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SPORT

Acks through to quarter-finals after 'complete team performance'

Acks through to quarter-finals after 'complete team performance'

Experience was the crucial factor for Acks in their 3-0 victory over High Ormlie Hotspur in the Eain Mackintosh Cup, according to Craig Trueman.

Wick boxer Liall Mackenzie set for pro comeback at Highland Skirmish

Wick boxer Liall Mackenzie set for pro comeback at Highland Skirmish

Wick boxer Liall Mackenzie set for pro comeback at Highland Skirmish

Wick boxer Liall Mackenzie is looking forward to his first professional fight in more than four years at a high-profile event in Inverness.

Fun and games at action-packed Caithness Pony Club camp

Fun and games at action-packed Caithness Pony Club camp

Fun and games at action-packed Caithness Pony Club camp

Over 25 riders from the Caithness Pony Club recently attended a training camp weekend which was held at the indoor riding centre in Halkirk.

Thurso and Wick netball teams compete for first time since start of Covid

Thurso and Wick netball teams compete for first time since start of Covid

Thurso and Wick netball teams compete for first time since start of Covid

Thurso's S1 and S2 teams welcomed their Wick counterparts this week and all the girls enjoyed being in a competitive environment again.

Macgregor double as Pentland United ease past 10-man Wick Thistle

Macgregor double as Pentland United ease past 10-man Wick Thistle

Macgregor double as Pentland United ease past 10-man Wick Thistle

Pentland United continued their flawless start to the 2022 season with a 4-0 victory over 10-man Wick Thistle in an Eain Mackintosh Cup tie.

Alec stages recovery to win Allan Cup at Thurso Bowling Club

Alec stages recovery to win Allan Cup at Thurso Bowling Club

There was an excellent turnout for the gents' Allan Cup competition at Thurso Bowling Club, with Alec Mackay staging a comeback to beat John McGill.

Steven is top performer in Abbott Risk Consulting Open with 40-point haul

Steven is top performer in Abbott Risk Consulting Open with 40-point haul

The Abbott Risk Consulting Open at Reay was won by Willie Steven with an excellent 40 points following a round of 80 made up of halves of 41 and 39.

MacGregor strike sends Top Joe's through in Eain Mackintosh Cup

MacGregor strike sends Top Joe's through in Eain Mackintosh Cup

A second-half strike by Jack MacGregor proved decisive as Top Joe's progressed to the next round of the Eain Mackintosh Cup at the expense of Keiss.
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LIFESTYLE

City Seen Flashback: Pictures from an Inverness weekend from 2015

City Seen Flashback: Pictures from an Inverness weekend from 2015

Another Sunday, another round of City Seen Flashback pictures, bringing you the best snaps from nights out and events around Inverness in the past.

NICKY MARR: Food for thought from after-dinner speaker backlash

NICKY MARR: Food for thought from after-dinner speaker backlash

NICKY MARR: Food for thought from after-dinner speaker backlash

You’ll have heard the one about the journalist who walked out of an awards dinner because she didn’t like the jokes?

MOTORS NORTH: Kia Stonic is a small smart car with lots of style and big attitude

MOTORS NORTH: Kia Stonic is a small smart car with lots of style and big attitude

MOTORS NORTH: Kia Stonic is a small smart car with lots of style and big attitude

Its name sounds like a bit of Glasgow banter, as in “he wis pure stonic, so he wis.”

Funding boost for advice service

Funding boost for advice service

Funding boost for advice service

Inverness, Badenoch and Strathspey Citizens Advice Bureau has benefited from a cash injection.

WATCH: Classic car show returns to Inverness city centre

WATCH: Classic car show returns to Inverness city centre

WATCH: Classic car show returns to Inverness city centre

The Inverness Classic Vehicle Show returned to Inverness today with a huge display of cars and entertainment.
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Light the Blue Festival to ignite imaginations in the north-east

Light the Blue Festival to ignite imaginations in the north-east

The best and brightest local talent of the future will be taking centre stage this June.

Story of making a book proves to be the ultimate page-turner

Story of making a book proves to be the ultimate page-turner

Story of making a book proves to be the ultimate page-turner

A fantastic piece of work lays out the journey from spark of an idea to the finished product sitting on your bookshelf.

Meet Belladrum's winning design The Cailleach!

Meet Belladrum's winning design The Cailleach!

Meet Belladrum's winning design The Cailleach!

Francesca Grech won out with her "whimsical design" to represent this year's Myths And Legends theme

ARTYNESS: Music at home and abroad

ARTYNESS: Music at home and abroad

ARTYNESS: Music at home and abroad

First Gathering since the pandemic and the return of Under Canvas

LISTEN: Beauty and hope in abandoned places with writer Cal Flyn

LISTEN: Beauty and hope in abandoned places with writer Cal Flyn

LISTEN: Beauty and hope in abandoned places with writer Cal Flyn

On our fourth episode of our Highland Book Prize 2021 special series, we catch up with journalist and writer Cal Flyn.

No wedding for James yet – but The Honeymoon's here!

No wedding for James yet – but The Honeymoon's here!

'It would be nice to see faces from other bands there ...'

New commission tells the tale of Kintore born pioneer Caroline Phillips

New commission tells the tale of Kintore born pioneer Caroline Phillips

A Monstrous Regiment of Women will be performed as part of the Garioch Theatre Festival.

WATCH: Share your talents in Scotland's Gardens Scheme's new photo competition

WATCH: Share your talents in Scotland's Gardens Scheme's new photo competition

Judges will include Beechgrove Garden presenter Brian Cunningham, head gardener at Scone Palace
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