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Thurso firm’s big contract, Wick demolition plan and depopulation challenge

11 January 2025
Thurso firm’s big contract, Wick demolition plan and depopulation challenge

Thurso firm’s big contract, Wick demolition plan and depopulation challenge

11 January 2025

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


Wick hotelier fined £2 for keeping booze and Hotel plan for Dunnet Head

04 January 2025
Wick hotelier fined £2 for keeping booze and Hotel plan for Dunnet Head

Wick hotelier fined £2 for keeping booze and Hotel plan for Dunnet Head

04 January 2025

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


What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

29 December 2024
What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

What does 2025 have in store for your star sign?

29 December 2024

Your horoscopes for the year ahead by Patrick Arundell


‘War trophy’ in Wick street, tribute to Groat editor and millennium celebrations

28 December 2024
‘War trophy’ in Wick street, tribute to Groat editor and millennium celebrations

‘War trophy’ in Wick street, tribute to Groat editor and millennium celebrations

28 December 2024

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


Criticism over ‘native’ Wicker comment and oil platform plans for Dunnet Bay

21 December 2024
Criticism over ‘native’ Wicker comment and oil platform plans for Dunnet Bay

Criticism over ‘native’ Wicker comment and oil platform plans for Dunnet Bay

21 December 2024

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


Pupils re-enact Sir Frances Drake expedition – and all before lunch

18 December 2024
Pupils re-enact Sir Frances Drake expedition – and all before lunch

Pupils re-enact Sir Frances Drake expedition – and all before lunch

18 December 2024

REVIEW: Wick Players brought two productions to the Assembly Rooms at the weekend. Karen Steven went along to watch


Thurso speed limit setback, Facelift for Bridge Street and Honour for Isabella Fortuna

14 December 2024
Thurso speed limit setback, Facelift for Bridge Street and Honour for Isabella Fortuna

Thurso speed limit setback, Facelift for Bridge Street and Honour for Isabella Fortuna

14 December 2024

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


Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate by Sunday, December 15!

10 December 2024
Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate by Sunday, December 15!

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate by Sunday, December 15!

10 December 2024

Nominations close at midnight, Sunday, December 15 – don’t miss the chance to nominate your Highland Heroes 2025!


Wick Town Council debated installing ‘running water and lavatory accommodation’ in houses

07 December 2024
Wick Town Council debated installing ‘running water and lavatory accommodation’ in houses

Wick Town Council debated installing ‘running water and lavatory accommodation’ in houses

07 December 2024

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


Highland Heroes 2025: Who will be the hero of heroes?

04 December 2024
Highland Heroes 2025: Who will be the hero of heroes?

Highland Heroes 2025: Who will be the hero of heroes?

04 December 2024

All the Heroes are special but one exceptional winner will be named the overall hero of heroes


Trail of blood led police to Traill Street shop thief in Thurso

30 November 2024
Trail of blood led police to Traill Street shop thief in Thurso

Trail of blood led police to Traill Street shop thief in Thurso

30 November 2024

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


Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your healthcare heroes

27 November 2024
Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your healthcare heroes

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your healthcare heroes

27 November 2024

Who are the healthcare heroes in your community?


‘Dickensian’ attitude to council house rent arrears

23 November 2024
‘Dickensian’ attitude to council house rent arrears

‘Dickensian’ attitude to council house rent arrears

23 November 2024

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


Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your fundraising heroes

20 November 2024
Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your fundraising heroes

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your fundraising heroes

20 November 2024

Give back to the outstanding fundraisers in your community with a Heroes nomination


Cars in Thurso to be restricted to 10mph

16 November 2024
Cars in Thurso to be restricted to 10mph

Cars in Thurso to be restricted to 10mph

16 November 2024

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


Seafarers and land lubbers will find something to treasure in new Caithness photo book

15 November 2024
Seafarers and land lubbers will find something to treasure in new Caithness photo book

Seafarers and land lubbers will find something to treasure in new Caithness photo book

15 November 2024

Find out more about the latest edition of the nostalgic picture book, Let’s Remember Caithness – which is out now in time for Christmas


Highland Heroes 2025 – nominate your secondary school teachers

13 November 2024
Highland Heroes 2025 – nominate your secondary school teachers

Highland Heroes 2025 – nominate your secondary school teachers

13 November 2024

Who are the best teachers at your secondary school?


Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your secondary school pupils

06 November 2024
Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your secondary school pupils

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your secondary school pupils

06 November 2024

Who’s head of the class in your secondary school?


Dounreay to produce its first electrical power

02 November 2024
Dounreay to produce its first electrical power

Dounreay to produce its first electrical power

02 November 2024

LOOKING BACK: Ex-councillor’s generous offer in 1924, Electricity from Dounreay in 1974 and No priority for Caithness culture in 1999


Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your primary pupils

30 October 2024
Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your primary pupils

Highland Heroes 2025: Nominate your primary pupils

30 October 2024

Celebrate the remarkable primary pupils in your community by nominating them for a Highland Heroes award!


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