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Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate a brave child

16 September 2025
Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate a brave child

Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate a brave child

16 September 2025

Nominate a courageous youngster for the Heroes brave child award


School infested with rats, Famous fighter pilot bound for Wick and Normal service as fuel crisis eased

13 September 2025
School infested with rats, Famous fighter pilot bound for Wick and Normal service as fuel crisis eased

School infested with rats, Famous fighter pilot bound for Wick and Normal service as fuel crisis eased

13 September 2025

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


Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate your charity of the year

09 September 2025
Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate your charity of the year

Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate your charity of the year

09 September 2025

Give a little something back to the amazing charities in your community and nominate them for a Highland Heroes award!


Victorious Vikings, workers sent home and campaign to counteract Wick maternity cuts

06 September 2025
Victorious Vikings, workers sent home and campaign to counteract Wick maternity cuts

Victorious Vikings, workers sent home and campaign to counteract Wick maternity cuts

06 September 2025

A look back into the archives of the John o’Groat Journal from 25, 50 and 100 years ago.


Show your support for the carers in your community

03 September 2025
Show your support for the carers in your community

Show your support for the carers in your community

03 September 2025

For those who depend on them, carers can make all the difference by providing not only support and dignity but also kindness and companionship.


Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate your carer of the year

02 September 2025
Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate your carer of the year

Highland Heroes 2026: Nominate your carer of the year

02 September 2025

Show your support for the carers in your community


Bad drains at Lybster, Free fish scheme proposal and Euro aid bid for Thurso upgrade

30 August 2025
Bad drains at Lybster, Free fish scheme proposal and Euro aid bid for Thurso upgrade

Bad drains at Lybster, Free fish scheme proposal and Euro aid bid for Thurso upgrade

30 August 2025

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


Nominate the true champions helping your community

27 August 2025
Nominate the true champions helping your community

Nominate the true champions helping your community

27 August 2025

Do you know that individual who quietly goes about helping for the benefit of everyone without ever seeking so much as a thank you?


PICTURES: New P1 pupils start life at schools across Caithness and north Sutherland

25 August 2025
PICTURES: New P1 pupils start life at schools across Caithness and north Sutherland

PICTURES: New P1 pupils start life at schools across Caithness and north Sutherland

25 August 2025

See the latest images in our 2025 gallery of new primary 1 pupils at schools in the far north


Boost for pool repair fund, Vandals break into vault and New threat to maternity unit

23 August 2025
Boost for pool repair fund, Vandals break into vault and New threat to maternity unit

Boost for pool repair fund, Vandals break into vault and New threat to maternity unit

23 August 2025

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


Highland Heroes is back!

20 August 2025
Highland Heroes is back!

Highland Heroes is back!

20 August 2025

We want to hear all about the amazing local heroes in your community - nominations are now open online.


Record display at annual show, World tour by bike and Opposition to rubbish idea

09 August 2025
Record display at annual show, World tour by bike and Opposition to rubbish idea

Record display at annual show, World tour by bike and Opposition to rubbish idea

09 August 2025

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


Electricity scheme go-ahead, Murkle Bay oil port interest and Home Zone boost for Ormlie

02 August 2025
Electricity scheme go-ahead, Murkle Bay oil port interest and Home Zone boost for Ormlie

Electricity scheme go-ahead, Murkle Bay oil port interest and Home Zone boost for Ormlie

02 August 2025

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


LOOKING BACK: A glimpse into the Groat archives

28 July 2025
LOOKING BACK: A glimpse into the Groat archives

LOOKING BACK: A glimpse into the Groat archives

28 July 2025

A look back into the Caithness archives.


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

12 July 2025
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’

12 July 2025

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’

12 July 2025
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’

12 July 2025

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


Latheron Show gears up to celebrate 100th event at West Clyth with fun events for all ages

09 July 2025
Latheron Show gears up to celebrate 100th event at West Clyth with fun events for all ages

Latheron Show gears up to celebrate 100th event at West Clyth with fun events for all ages

09 July 2025

This year’s landmark Latheron Show will be taking people back in time to mark the 100th staging of the popular agricultural show.


HITA shortlist 2025 is revealed!

08 July 2025
HITA shortlist 2025 is revealed!

HITA shortlist 2025 is revealed!

08 July 2025

Are you a finalist in this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards?


Absent pupils minding babies, ‘Miraculous escape’ for crew and Ferry quay plans for Scrabster

05 July 2025
Absent pupils minding babies, ‘Miraculous escape’ for crew and Ferry quay plans for Scrabster

Absent pupils minding babies, ‘Miraculous escape’ for crew and Ferry quay plans for Scrabster

05 July 2025

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


Arson suspected in farmhouse fire, New training centre for Wick and Honorary degree for Norfrost genius

28 June 2025
Arson suspected in farmhouse fire, New training centre for Wick and Honorary degree for Norfrost genius

Arson suspected in farmhouse fire, New training centre for Wick and Honorary degree for Norfrost genius

28 June 2025

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


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