The director of Lyth Arts Centre is leading a consortium that aims to build relationships with families and young audiences in the north Highlands.
Caithness Family History Society is gearing up for a busy September with two events already in the pipeline: a book launch and a talk.
The Caithness at War historical trail about the county’s involvement with WWII is the subject of a talk at St John’s Church in Wick on September 3.
Lyth Arts Centre has a new season of performances that explore ‘our deep and complex relationships’ with nature, place, and the stories we inherit.
An academic has published his first novel that encompasses aspects of the occult with mysterious locations, including some in Caithness.
A proud moment in the history of Watten took place as a new sign for the village shop was unveiled, heralding an era of community ownership.
The sun shone down throughout the morning and afternoon to make the Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair a day to remember.
An anonymous letter was sent to the John O’Groat Journal office with allegations of ‘bullying and aggressive behaviour’ within a Dounreay department.
An animal charity helping seals around the Caithness coast has received a major boost by making it to the finals of a BBC awards competition.
A selfless team of volunteers got their hoes and spades into action to make the streets of Thurso spanking clean and weed-free.
Centenarian Wick care home resident Bruce Player had a dream come true when he visited the Mey Games and was introduced to King Charles III.
An odd barnacle-encrusted find on Dunnet beach appears to be from a unit of the United States Marine Corps.
A dramatic image was shared on social media this afternoon of a van engulfed in flames on a Wick street.
A local councillor attempted to quell tensions in Wick over rumours that a former government building was ‘being used to house illegal immigrants’.
Wick Co-op has relaunched today (Thursday, August 7) following an eight-week programme of works and improvements to “transform” the store.
The ever-popular Thrumster Game and Countryside Fair is coming once again to Thrumster Mains on Saturday, August 16, from 10am to 4pm.
Highland Council warns Caithness residents about using private water supplies during periods of power outages.
Following Storm Floris, the Highland Council is encouraging landowners to check trees and vegetation near public roads, which may have been damaged.
Wick experienced some of its strongest recorded winds with Storm Floris hitting the town with hurricane-force 12 gusts of over 80mph.
SEE THE PICTURES! Local talent once again shone through at the Mey Highland Games 2025 with Emmy Banter from Thurso triumphant for a second year.