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PICTURES: Caithness and north Sutherland schools’ new Primary 1 intake for 2024

01 September 2024
PICTURES: Caithness and north Sutherland schools’ new Primary 1 intake for 2024

PICTURES: Caithness and north Sutherland schools’ new Primary 1 intake for 2024

01 September 2024

See the latest photos of Primary 1 pupils starting the new school year in 2024 across the far north


Thurso crofter among new directors at Scottish Crofting Federation

01 September 2024
Thurso crofter among new directors at Scottish Crofting Federation

Thurso crofter among new directors at Scottish Crofting Federation

01 September 2024

An experienced crofter from Thurso is among a new quartet joining the board of the Scottish Crofting Federation.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: What it’s like to run through the night at the Loch Ness 24

01 September 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: What it’s like to run through the night at the Loch Ness 24

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: What it’s like to run through the night at the Loch Ness 24

01 September 2024

John Davidson and his wife Meg took on the 24-hour running challenge for the first time - and came out smiling


‘Fierce competition for future show winners’ – Caithness heifer makes third-top price at Thainstone Spectacular

31 August 2024
‘Fierce competition for future show winners’ – Caithness heifer makes third-top price at Thainstone Spectacular

‘Fierce competition for future show winners’ – Caithness heifer makes third-top price at Thainstone Spectacular

31 August 2024

A Caithness cow was sold for the third-best price of the day at a spectacular sale near Aberdeen.


‘Shortage of heavy ewes’ at Caithness sale

31 August 2024
‘Shortage of heavy ewes’ at Caithness sale

‘Shortage of heavy ewes’ at Caithness sale

31 August 2024

Caithness, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday, August 26, sold 2304 prime and store lambs and feeding ewes and rams.


Average speed cameras set to go live on notorious stretch of road

30 August 2024
Average speed cameras set to go live on notorious stretch of road

Average speed cameras set to go live on notorious stretch of road

30 August 2024

Delayed average speed cameras intended to be used during the summer to catch speeding North Coast 500 motorists are finally going live.


Thurso ultra-runner wins Loch Ness 24 - after entering just days before event

28 August 2024
Thurso ultra-runner wins Loch Ness 24 - after entering just days before event

Thurso ultra-runner wins Loch Ness 24 - after entering just days before event

28 August 2024

A Thurso ultra-runner regained her 24-hour title at Loch Ness at the weekend – after a last-minute decision to enter the race for a third time.


WATCH: Search for owners of lost drone found on seabed on Caithness coast

28 August 2024
WATCH: Search for owners of lost drone found on seabed on Caithness coast

WATCH: Search for owners of lost drone found on seabed on Caithness coast

28 August 2024

Divers in Caithness have plunged new depths – in the hope of finding the owners of a lost drone found at the bottom of the sea.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Strathpuffer in summer is in lap of the dogs

25 August 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Strathpuffer in summer is in lap of the dogs

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Strathpuffer in summer is in lap of the dogs

25 August 2024

John Davidson heads to the forests of Ross-shire to reacquaint himself with the ups and downs of the Strathpuffer course ahead of the 24-hour event


Boats at Thurso harbour had ropes cut, say Caithness police

23 August 2024
Boats at Thurso harbour had ropes cut, say Caithness police

Boats at Thurso harbour had ropes cut, say Caithness police

23 August 2024

Ropes securing fishing boats at Thurso have been cut by vandals.


Wick tourism talk led by Highland MSP is on tonight

21 August 2024
Wick tourism talk led by Highland MSP is on tonight

Wick tourism talk led by Highland MSP is on tonight

21 August 2024

A Highland MSP wants to talk about tourism at an event in Wick on Wednesday evening, August 21.


Ewe lambs steal centre stage at Quoybrae show and sale

21 August 2024
Ewe lambs steal centre stage at Quoybrae show and sale

Ewe lambs steal centre stage at Quoybrae show and sale

21 August 2024

Quoybrae, Aberdeen and Northern Marts on Monday sold 6757 ewe lambs, store and prime lambs, feeding ewes and rams.


PICTURES: Children enjoy Pulteneytown Parish Church holiday club fun

20 August 2024
PICTURES: Children enjoy Pulteneytown Parish Church holiday club fun

PICTURES: Children enjoy Pulteneytown Parish Church holiday club fun

20 August 2024

The holiday club at Pulteneytown Parish Church took place during the last week of the school holidays and was attended daily by over 70 children.


MP hits out over ‘sheer unfairness’ of pensioners losing out on winter fuel payment

20 August 2024
MP hits out over ‘sheer unfairness’ of pensioners losing out on winter fuel payment

MP hits out over ‘sheer unfairness’ of pensioners losing out on winter fuel payment

20 August 2024

MP Jamie Stone is calling for a rethink on the “unfair” changes to winter fuel payments after the universal benefit for pensioners was scrapped.


Blow for households as Ofgem price cap predicted to increase significantly

19 August 2024
Blow for households as Ofgem price cap predicted to increase significantly

Blow for households as Ofgem price cap predicted to increase significantly

19 August 2024

The cost of energy is set to rise again, according to the latest prediction from energy consultancy Cornwall Insight.


Police name Wick motorcyclist killed in crash

19 August 2024
Police name Wick motorcyclist killed in crash

Police name Wick motorcyclist killed in crash

19 August 2024

A 61-year-old motorcyclist from Wick who died in a collision on the A882 near the town has been named by police.


Reay garden show to come into bloom early this year

14 August 2024
Reay garden show to come into bloom early this year

Reay garden show to come into bloom early this year

14 August 2024

The Reay and District Garden Club annual show is set to return a week earlier than normal when it takes place next Saturday, August 24.


Get your photos in for the 2025 Caithness calendar!

11 August 2024
Get your photos in for the 2025 Caithness calendar!

Get your photos in for the 2025 Caithness calendar!

11 August 2024

Images of Caithness taken by readers of the Caithness Courier and John O'Groat Journal are being sought for our annual calendar competition.


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Putting in the miles on the Great Glen Way

11 August 2024
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Putting in the miles on the Great Glen Way

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Putting in the miles on the Great Glen Way

11 August 2024

John Davidson runs a familiar, if testing, route from Inverness to Drumnadrochit, which offers some spectacular trail running and excellent views


Families can get help with back-to-school costs

07 August 2024
Families can get help with back-to-school costs

Families can get help with back-to-school costs

07 August 2024

Parents and carers are being urged to check if they are eligible for funding as children prepare to return to school after the summer holidays.


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