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Crimestoppers launches campaign to tackle domestic violence

Crimestoppers launches campaign to tackle domestic violence

Crimestoppers Scotland is spotlighting how the charity can empower people to speak out against domestic violence.


Seafront pathway ‘an embarrassment’ - but praise for community volunteers

Seafront pathway ‘an embarrassment’ - but praise for community volunteers

YOUR VIEWS: Readers have their say on the latest issues affecting Caithness and the far north


Long-serving police officer’s retiral, Interesting order for firm and Fuel price probe ‘fails far north’

Long-serving police officer’s retiral, Interesting order for firm and Fuel price probe ‘fails far north’

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Long-serving police officer’s retiral, Interesting order for firm and Fuel price probe ‘fails far north’

Long-serving police officer’s retiral, Interesting order for firm and Fuel price probe ‘fails far north’

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Water safety warning as temperatures soar

Water safety warning as temperatures soar

Scottish Water is calling on people to behave responsibly around watercourses such as reservoirs, rivers, lochs and beaches this weekend.


Stats show most drownings occur in July - Coastguard chief urges Caithness residents to 'be aware of the risks' this summer

Stats show most drownings occur in July - Coastguard chief urges Caithness residents to 'be aware of the risks' this summer

As holidaymakers flock to beaches across Caithness, a summer safety campaign from HM Coastguard urges visitors to stay safe with some rules to follow.


UHI celebrates ‘outstanding’ student satisfaction in survey

UHI celebrates ‘outstanding’ student satisfaction in survey

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has recorded its best-ever performance in the 2025 National Student Survey (NSS).


90-year-old spared driving ban after collision

90-year-old spared driving ban after collision

A sheriff showed a 90-year-old first offender sympathy by not banning him from driving.


Breaking the 36-point barrier will be target for Wick Academy

Breaking the 36-point barrier will be target for Wick Academy

Wick Academy have a “clear and obvious objective” – to surpass the tally of 36 points they picked up in each of the previous two campaigns.


John O’Groats talk will focus on Orkney photographer’s NC500 guide

John O’Groats talk will focus on Orkney photographer’s NC500 guide

Orkney photographer and travel writer Charles Tait will offer his unique perspective on the North Coast 500 at a John O’Groats Book Festival event.


Mercury could soar into 80s for Caithness over weekend

Mercury could soar into 80s for Caithness over weekend

A local weather pundit says that inland areas of Caithness could see temperatures rise into the 80s over the weekend.


Wick residents fear health implications of whisky fungus and damage to property with Pulteney Distillery expansion

Wick residents fear health implications of whisky fungus and damage to property with Pulteney Distillery expansion

A group of concerned Wick residents voiced their fears over plans for whisky warehouses to be sited near their homes.


Caithness CAB chief ‘blown away’ by impact of food insecurity project

Caithness CAB chief ‘blown away’ by impact of food insecurity project

A collaboration between Caithness CAB and Caithness Foodbank is helping to tackle poverty in the county by boosting awareness of unclaimed benefits.


Wick Academy set for three friendlies in eight days ahead of Highland League season

Wick Academy set for three friendlies in eight days ahead of Highland League season

Wick Academy’s final preparations for the 2025/26 Highland League campaign will involve three friendlies in eight days, all at Harmsworth Park.


Winners at Caithness Pony Club’s annual open show

Winners at Caithness Pony Club’s annual open show

Caithness Pony Club held its annual open show in Halkirk, welcoming Marion MacLennan and Katie Flo as the judges for the day.


Thurso pupils hear about engineering as a career during Rolls-Royce visit

Thurso pupils hear about engineering as a career during Rolls-Royce visit

An all-female team from Rolls-Royce at Vulcan visited the P7 class at Pennyland in Thurso during the week of International Women in Engineering Day.


North MSP says Hospital at Home scheme can help ‘transform care delivery’

North MSP says Hospital at Home scheme can help ‘transform care delivery’

A scheme providing hospital-level care for patients in their own homes has been hailed by Maree Todd as “a smart way to relieve pressure” on the NHS.


WATCH: Ed Miliband says cutting Scotland’s energy costs ‘unfair’ to Midlands and South of England

WATCH: Ed Miliband says cutting Scotland’s energy costs ‘unfair’ to Midlands and South of England

The Labour government’s energy secretary fears businesses there could ‘face damage to their competitiveness’.


‘From Wick to the West End and Beyond’ – actor to share success story that started with Wick Players

‘From Wick to the West End and Beyond’ – actor to share success story that started with Wick Players

A former member of Wick Players who has reached dramatic heights with his theatrical work will be hosting an event at Moray Street in Wick next week.


Scottish Government accused of ‘conscious’ decision to ‘strip out specialist care in the Highlands’

Scottish Government accused of ‘conscious’ decision to ‘strip out specialist care in the Highlands’

Meaning vascular surgery patients will take long journeys like women needing maternity and gynaecological care.


‘Concern for person’ leads to arrest in Castletown

‘Concern for person’ leads to arrest in Castletown

A 50-year-old man was arrested due to outstanding warrants at an address in Castletown yesterday afternoon.


Fraudster who stole £14k from pensioner is fined

Fraudster who stole £14k from pensioner is fined

An Orkney woman who cheated an elderly man out of £14,000 has been fined £2500.


‘Every player put in a great shift’: Halkirk knock Wick Groats out of David Allan Shield

‘Every player put in a great shift’: Halkirk knock Wick Groats out of David Allan Shield

Co-manager Michael Bremner admitted a first-round tie against Wick Groats in the David Allan Shield seemed like “a free hit”, but Halkirk won 3-2.


Jail for assault that left attacker’s friend with ‘busted’ knee

Jail for assault that left attacker’s friend with ‘busted’ knee

A Wick man has been jailed for 20 months for a vicious attack on a drinking buddy which a sheriff described as "dreadful and unprovoked".


Wick summer spruce-up organiser hoping for another great turnout

Wick summer spruce-up organiser hoping for another great turnout

A volunteer-led summer spruce-up is being planned for Wick on Wednesday, July 16, ahead of the County Show and the town’s annual gala week.


Lyth Arts Centre’s Summer Sessions return to Wick for 2025

Lyth Arts Centre’s Summer Sessions return to Wick for 2025

Caithness arts organisation Lyth Arts Centre has announced its successful Summer Sessions will return to Wick this August.


‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

‘An unforgettable present’ as walkers complete anniversary coast-to-coast challenge

Graham Smith, a former member of the North of Scotland Long Distance Walkers Association, shares the story of the group’s 10th anniversary trek


Wick Co-op - major makeover under way to ‘transform’ community store with £2 million investment

Wick Co-op - major makeover under way to ‘transform’ community store with £2 million investment

Wick Co-op is set to be ‘totally transformed’ with an extensive eight-week programme of works and improvements underway.


Watten manager: I’ve been promised a statue if we beat Pentland United!

Watten manager: I’ve been promised a statue if we beat Pentland United!

Watten produced a club record score as they marched into the quarter-finals of the David Allan Shield with a runaway 11-0 home win against Top Joe’s.


Nicolson tops the standings in latest round of Summer Cup at Reay

Nicolson tops the standings in latest round of Summer Cup at Reay

It was another busy week at Reay Golf Club with the gents, ladies and senior sections all in action.


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