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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

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

28 June 2025

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

Winchester memorial to Halkirk man, Travel help for nurses and Mother and father of family trees

21 June 2025

Winchester memorial to Halkirk man, Travel help for nurses and Mother and father of family trees

21 June 2025

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

Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

14 June 2025

Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

14 June 2025

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

Boy disappears at Mid-Clyth, Oil spin-off firm in Caithness and Welcome for new restaurant

07 June 2025

Boy disappears at Mid-Clyth, Oil spin-off firm in Caithness and Welcome for new restaurant

07 June 2025

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

Local business changes hands, Bay City Roller gear banned from Wick school and ‘Unsung Hero’ vote from boss

31 May 2025

Local business changes hands, Bay City Roller gear banned from Wick school and ‘Unsung Hero’ vote from boss

31 May 2025

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

Title sponsor Royal Bank of Scotland proud to back Thistle awards

29 May 2025

Title sponsor Royal Bank of Scotland proud to back Thistle awards

29 May 2025

Royal Bank of Scotland shows its support for tourism and hospitality businesses across the Highlands and Islands

Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

24 May 2025

Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

24 May 2025

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

Bid to improve Thurso pitches, Wick music firm success and Coxswain’s award for bravery

17 May 2025

Bid to improve Thurso pitches, Wick music firm success and Coxswain’s award for bravery

17 May 2025

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

Thurso bar appeal fails, Protest at cost to ‘spend a penny’ and Thurso centre ‘success story’

10 May 2025

Thurso bar appeal fails, Protest at cost to ‘spend a penny’ and Thurso centre ‘success story’

10 May 2025

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

Model yachting on Sarclet, Tycoon’s frustration over delay and Centralisation alarm at Thurso

03 May 2025

Model yachting on Sarclet, Tycoon’s frustration over delay and Centralisation alarm at Thurso

03 May 2025

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

Thurso licence granted, Land values ‘too high’ and No clearance for Santa’s grotto units

26 April 2025

Thurso licence granted, Land values ‘too high’ and No clearance for Santa’s grotto units

26 April 2025

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

‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

20 April 2025

‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

20 April 2025

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fiona Russell speaks to Quinn Young who said she didn’t want to stop after becoming one of the youngest to finish the Munros aged 10

Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

19 April 2025

Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

19 April 2025

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

Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

12 April 2025

Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

12 April 2025

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

School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

05 April 2025

School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

05 April 2025

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

Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

04 April 2025

Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

04 April 2025

Keeping the kids busy and entertained over the Easter holidays can be a bit of a challenge, but you don’t have to look too far for some fantastic fun.

Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

29 March 2025

Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

29 March 2025

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

Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

22 March 2025

Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

22 March 2025

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

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

17 March 2025

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

17 March 2025

Businesses across the north of Scotland are being encouraged to enter this year’s Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards.

Features Reporter

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

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

Winchester memorial to Halkirk man, Travel help for nurses and Mother and father of family trees

Winchester memorial to Halkirk man, Travel help for nurses and Mother and father of family trees

Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

Boy disappears at Mid-Clyth, Oil spin-off firm in Caithness and Welcome for new restaurant

Boy disappears at Mid-Clyth, Oil spin-off firm in Caithness and Welcome for new restaurant

Local business changes hands, Bay City Roller gear banned from Wick school and ‘Unsung Hero’ vote from boss

Local business changes hands, Bay City Roller gear banned from Wick school and ‘Unsung Hero’ vote from boss

Title sponsor Royal Bank of Scotland proud to back Thistle awards

Title sponsor Royal Bank of Scotland proud to back Thistle awards

Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

Gunfire causes severe wounding, church elder criticised and Wick Academy reveal plans to quit Harmsworth Park

Bid to improve Thurso pitches, Wick music firm success and Coxswain’s award for bravery

Bid to improve Thurso pitches, Wick music firm success and Coxswain’s award for bravery

Thurso bar appeal fails, Protest at cost to ‘spend a penny’ and Thurso centre ‘success story’

Thurso bar appeal fails, Protest at cost to ‘spend a penny’ and Thurso centre ‘success story’

Model yachting on Sarclet, Tycoon’s frustration over delay and Centralisation alarm at Thurso

Model yachting on Sarclet, Tycoon’s frustration over delay and Centralisation alarm at Thurso

Thurso licence granted, Land values ‘too high’ and No clearance for Santa’s grotto units

Thurso licence granted, Land values ‘too high’ and No clearance for Santa’s grotto units

‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

‘It feels like the end of a big adventure with my dad’ – Inverness girl completes second Munro round aged just 12

Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

Argyle Square improvements, future in doubt of Caithness village schools and a holiday that soon became a rescue mission

Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

Court rules on Wick harbour collision, County’s worst storm in 15 years and Surprise win for Wick shooter

School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

School cleaner dumped rubbish in river, New home in Wick for town bugle and Church at centre of dispute

Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

Family-friendly adventures in the Cairngorms this Easter

Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

Thurso driver ‘thought he was 17’, Wick harbour blockade plan and Bid for seal rescue centre

Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

Fine for former Wick publican, Damage claim over town clock and ‘Two-tier’ warning on Gaelic unit

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

Time to enter Highlands & Islands Thistle Awards – tourism businesses given a chance to shine on the big stage!

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