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Woman slapped ex 'after feeling intimidated'

05 May 2022
Woman slapped ex 'after feeling intimidated'

Woman slapped ex 'after feeling intimidated'

05 May 2022

The woman received an absolute discharge after the sheriff sympathised with her position.


Drink-driver previously caught behind the wheel on drugs

05 May 2022
Drink-driver previously caught behind the wheel on drugs

Drink-driver previously caught behind the wheel on drugs

05 May 2022

A sheriff has called for a background report on a motorist who drove with excess alcohol – two months after he was banned for drug driving.


Drunk teenager filmed deceased in funeral parlour

05 May 2022
Drunk teenager filmed deceased in funeral parlour

Drunk teenager filmed deceased in funeral parlour

05 May 2022

The youth entered a funeral parlour, took a video of the deceased there and posted the footage on social media.


Dog owner 'horrified' by his attack on own pet

05 May 2022
Dog owner 'horrified' by his attack on own pet

Dog owner 'horrified' by his attack on own pet

05 May 2022

Bystanders were aghast when they saw a dog being subjected to a vicious attack in the street – by its owner.


Man resisted arrest as he claimed police had the wrong person

04 May 2022
Man resisted arrest as he claimed police had the wrong person

Man resisted arrest as he claimed police had the wrong person

04 May 2022

Fisherman Andrew Mackay (34) maintained he had been attacked by two men and suggested the officers should be looking for them.


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

19 March 2022
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

19 March 2022

Sir Archibald mooted as MP in 1922, Council salute to new ship in 1972 and fears Caithness was missing out on European funding in 1997.


Drink-driver caught out after moving car along road

08 March 2022
Drink-driver caught out after moving car along road

Drink-driver caught out after moving car along road

08 March 2022

Safety-conscious Lisa Macgregor wasn't happy about her sister's parking stance and decided to move the car.


New journalism role to give communities in north-west Highlands a stronger voice

04 March 2022
New journalism role to give communities in north-west Highlands a stronger voice

New journalism role to give communities in north-west Highlands a stronger voice

04 March 2022

An opportunity to highlight what is happening across the north-west Highlands and to give communities in the area a stronger voice has been launched.


Caithness nominees sought for Scottish Charity Awards

06 February 2022
Caithness nominees sought for Scottish Charity Awards

Caithness nominees sought for Scottish Charity Awards

06 February 2022

ORGANISERS of the annual Scottish Charity Awards are seeking nominations from across the country to showcase the best of the voluntary sector.


Caithness mart prices – Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts

12 January 2022
Caithness mart prices – Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts

Caithness mart prices – Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts

12 January 2022

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts, on Monday, January 10, sold 809 sheep.


Paramedics interrupted while providing emergency care

06 January 2022
Paramedics interrupted while providing emergency care

Paramedics interrupted while providing emergency care

06 January 2022

A sheriff has called for more information about a Wick man who distracted paramedics treating a patient in a local street.


Court hears claim cannabis was grown to treat ear problem

06 January 2022
Court hears claim cannabis was grown to treat ear problem

Court hears claim cannabis was grown to treat ear problem

06 January 2022

A claim that cannabis was being used as a potential cure for “ringing in the ears” has been heard in court.


Teenager to appear at court in connection with speeding offence

06 January 2022
Teenager to appear at court in connection with speeding offence

Teenager to appear at court in connection with speeding offence

06 January 2022

A sheriff has ordered a personal appearance by a teenage driver whose car left the road and overturned.


Driver alleged to have delayed police officers responding to priority call-out

03 December 2021
Driver alleged to have delayed police officers responding to priority call-out

Driver alleged to have delayed police officers responding to priority call-out

03 December 2021

A man has been accused of driving carelessly between Hastigrow and Bower.


Woman caught speeding with child in the car is told her conduct was "madness"

02 December 2021
Woman caught speeding with child in the car is told her conduct was "madness"

Woman caught speeding with child in the car is told her conduct was "madness"

02 December 2021

A single mother escaped a driving ban after admitting speeding at Bilbster.


Dog owner admits pet worried sheep

02 December 2021
Dog owner admits pet worried sheep

Dog owner admits pet worried sheep

02 December 2021

Wick Sheriff Court was told a lamb had to be put down after the incident.


Indecent images of children found at man's home

02 December 2021
Indecent images of children found at man's home

Indecent images of children found at man's home

02 December 2021

A man pleaded guilty to possession of the images when he appeared at Wick Sheriff Court.


Working group recommendations 'seek to safeguard' future of public interest journalism

17 November 2021
Working group recommendations 'seek to safeguard' future of public interest journalism

Working group recommendations 'seek to safeguard' future of public interest journalism

17 November 2021

A NEW institute for public interest journalism is at the heart of recommendations aimed at "safeguarding the future of news gathering in Scotland".


Harbours cycle in memory of Tender raises £8k for Caithness charities

05 November 2021
Harbours cycle in memory of Tender raises £8k for Caithness charities

Harbours cycle in memory of Tender raises £8k for Caithness charities

05 November 2021

A total of 16 Caithness good causes have benefited from a fundraising cycle completed by two local men in memory of their friend.


Wick scheme for fire service volunteers gets under way

20 October 2021
Wick scheme for fire service volunteers gets under way

Wick scheme for fire service volunteers gets under way

20 October 2021

Young volunteers in Wick have joined a fire and rescue service scheme to help promote a safer Scotland.


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