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Firefighters call for help to reach those most at risk of fire

01 January 2024
Firefighters call for help to reach those most at risk of fire

Firefighters call for help to reach those most at risk of fire

01 January 2024

Firefighters want help in identifying people who may be at higher risk of suffering a fire in their home – including those over 50 who live alone.


Banks and post offices ‘essential’ to 20-minute neighbourhood proposals

01 January 2024
Banks and post offices ‘essential’ to 20-minute neighbourhood proposals

Banks and post offices ‘essential’ to 20-minute neighbourhood proposals

01 January 2024

A survey of older people across Scotland has highlighted the importance of bank and post office branches closer to their home.


Croft House Grant offers increased help with home improvements in rural areas for 2024

01 January 2024
Croft House Grant offers increased help with home improvements in rural areas for 2024

Croft House Grant offers increased help with home improvements in rural areas for 2024

01 January 2024

Crofters across the Highlands and Islands are being urged to apply to a Scottish Government fund to build and their improve croft houses.


Happy New Year from the team at the Groat and Courier!

01 January 2024
Happy New Year from the team at the Groat and Courier!

Happy New Year from the team at the Groat and Courier!

01 January 2024

As the New Year gets under way, we want to send our best wishes for 2024 to all of our readers, subscribers and advertisers.


Your Caithness: Pictures of the year

31 December 2023
Your Caithness: Pictures of the year

Your Caithness: Pictures of the year

31 December 2023

PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers of the John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have submitted some fantastic images over the last 12 months.


Support is available if you are suffering with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression, NHS 24 nurse says

31 December 2023
Support is available if you are suffering with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression, NHS 24 nurse says

Support is available if you are suffering with anxiety, stress, low mood or depression, NHS 24 nurse says

31 December 2023

People in the far north are being reminded that they can access national resources available to support their mental health over the holidays.


Don't struggle alone, Caithness residents told, as energy costs set to rise at new year

30 December 2023
Don't struggle alone, Caithness residents told, as energy costs set to rise at new year

Don't struggle alone, Caithness residents told, as energy costs set to rise at new year

30 December 2023

Householders in Caithness who are struggling with rising energy bills have been urged to seek support as the new Ofgem price cap kicks in.


PICTURES: A year of adventures with Active Outdoors in 2023

30 December 2023
PICTURES: A year of adventures with Active Outdoors in 2023

PICTURES: A year of adventures with Active Outdoors in 2023

30 December 2023

John Davidson takes a look back at some memorable trips, from family outings to big days in the mountains


Tongue Walking Group leader Ruth is inspiring others to follow in her footsteps

30 December 2023
Tongue Walking Group leader Ruth is inspiring others to follow in her footsteps

Tongue Walking Group leader Ruth is inspiring others to follow in her footsteps

30 December 2023

A volunteer walking group leader from Tongue says being part of the group provides a wider support network for all those who come along.


Wick firm hit as environmental agency issues fines totalling £85k in 2023

29 December 2023
Wick firm hit as environmental agency issues fines totalling £85k in 2023

Wick firm hit as environmental agency issues fines totalling £85k in 2023

29 December 2023

A Wick company is among those to have been issued with fines during 2023 for breaches of environmental regulation, according to the environment agency


'We need help to fix Caithness roads' as cost of repairs for Highland rises by nearly £40m

29 December 2023
'We need help to fix Caithness roads' as cost of repairs for Highland rises by nearly £40m

'We need help to fix Caithness roads' as cost of repairs for Highland rises by nearly £40m

29 December 2023

The cost of repairing the backlog of road defects in the Highlands has soared by nearly £40 million, with the government being urged to step in.


UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

28 December 2023
UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

UPDATE: Road reopens at Scrabster after landslide cleared

28 December 2023

A landslide that closed the A9 overnight at Scrabster has been cleared in the early hours of Thursday morning.


A9 closed overnight at Scrabster after landslide

27 December 2023
A9 closed overnight at Scrabster after landslide

A9 closed overnight at Scrabster after landslide

27 December 2023

The A9 will remain closed overnight at Scrabster after a landslide spread across the road leading to the ferry terminal and harbour.


Thurso RNLI lifeboat helps in Boxing Day search of river

27 December 2023
Thurso RNLI lifeboat helps in Boxing Day search of river

Thurso RNLI lifeboat helps in Boxing Day search of river

27 December 2023

Thurso lifeboat volunteers were called into action on Boxing Day after a report of a person in the river.


10 apprentices employed in far north in 2023 thanks to Caithness Business Support Fund

26 December 2023
10 apprentices employed in far north in 2023 thanks to Caithness Business Support Fund

10 apprentices employed in far north in 2023 thanks to Caithness Business Support Fund

26 December 2023

A total of 20 local apprentices have been hired in Caithness and north Sutherland thanks to the support of a fund which aims to boost employment.


Farmers, crofters and land managers encouraged to join the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count

26 December 2023
Farmers, crofters and land managers encouraged to join the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count

Farmers, crofters and land managers encouraged to join the 2024 Big Farmland Bird Count

26 December 2023

People living and working in rural areas including Caithness are being encouraged to join the Big Farmland Bird Count (BFBC) next year.


Caithness disabled riders hand out awards at Christmas show

25 December 2023
Caithness disabled riders hand out awards at Christmas show

Caithness disabled riders hand out awards at Christmas show

25 December 2023

It was third time lucky for the annual Christmas show for Caithness RDA after ice put paid for the previous two weeks.


Fares to rise on Hamnavoe as NorthLink Ferries 2024 bookings open

25 December 2023
Fares to rise on Hamnavoe as NorthLink Ferries 2024 bookings open

Fares to rise on Hamnavoe as NorthLink Ferries 2024 bookings open

25 December 2023

Ferry fares on the NorthLink Ferries service to Orkney and Shetland will increase by 8.7 per cent from April.


Perfect conditions for 33rd annual ploughing contest of North and West Caithness Ploughing Association

25 December 2023
Perfect conditions for 33rd annual ploughing contest of North and West Caithness Ploughing Association

Perfect conditions for 33rd annual ploughing contest of North and West Caithness Ploughing Association

25 December 2023

The North and West Caithness Ploughing Association held its 33rd annual ploughing match at Thurdistoft Farm, Castletown.


Christmas cake fit for a king gifted to Crossroads primary

25 December 2023
Christmas cake fit for a king gifted to Crossroads primary

Christmas cake fit for a king gifted to Crossroads primary

25 December 2023

King Charles continued his tradition of donating a Christmas cake to Crossroads Primary School courtesy of the Castle of Mey this year.


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