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Mount Pleasant pupils in Thurso donate 124 boxes to Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

25 November 2023
Mount Pleasant pupils in Thurso donate 124 boxes to Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

Mount Pleasant pupils in Thurso donate 124 boxes to Blythswood Shoebox Appeal

25 November 2023

Thurso pupils at one primary school made up 124 boxes of gifts and essential items to help those in need at Christmas time.


Access panel members wanted in Caithness

25 November 2023
Access panel members wanted in Caithness

Access panel members wanted in Caithness

25 November 2023

Volunteers are being sought to join local outdoor access forums across the Highlands including in Caithness and Sutherland.


'Fight on our hands' to save Wick-Aberdeen flights, claim MSPs

24 November 2023
'Fight on our hands' to save Wick-Aberdeen flights, claim MSPs

'Fight on our hands' to save Wick-Aberdeen flights, claim MSPs

24 November 2023

Concerns have been raised that subsidised flights between Wick and Aberdeen could be under threat next year when the funding is reviewed.


Fighting gender-based violence – one marathon at a time

24 November 2023
Fighting gender-based violence – one marathon at a time

Fighting gender-based violence – one marathon at a time

24 November 2023

A Thurso campaigner will be marking the United Nations’ 16 days of activism against gender-based violence with a challenge that goes the extra mile.


Arts fun in Thurso for local Beaver Scouts

23 November 2023
Arts fun in Thurso for local Beaver Scouts

Arts fun in Thurso for local Beaver Scouts

23 November 2023

Beaver Scouts from 2nd Thurso and Reay spent time enjoying art at the North Coast Visitor Centre in Thurso – and having a go themselves.


2024 Caithness Calendar is available now

22 November 2023
2024 Caithness Calendar is available now

2024 Caithness Calendar is available now

22 November 2023

The 2024 Caithness Calendar, published by the John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier, is now available to buy.


Wick gymnasts put on a Willy Wonka spectacular at festival

22 November 2023
Wick gymnasts put on a Willy Wonka spectacular at festival

Wick gymnasts put on a Willy Wonka spectacular at festival

22 November 2023

Young gymnasts from Wick and the surrounding areas made a sparkling impression at the Sapphire Gymnastics Club’s birthday Gymfest earlier this month.


Pony Club celebrate successes at Caithness prize-giving

20 November 2023
Pony Club celebrate successes at Caithness prize-giving

Pony Club celebrate successes at Caithness prize-giving

20 November 2023

The Caithness branch of the Pony Club held its annual prize-giving ceremony on Friday at the rugby club in Thurso.


Deadline approaches for community council ballots

20 November 2023
Deadline approaches for community council ballots

Deadline approaches for community council ballots

20 November 2023

Votes for local community representatives in Thurso, Watten, Melvich and Bettyhill will be counted from next week as the deadline approaches.


WATCH: See how replica Caithness broch would look in its proposed location

20 November 2023
WATCH: See how replica Caithness broch would look in its proposed location

WATCH: See how replica Caithness broch would look in its proposed location

20 November 2023

Caithness Broch Project announced that its preferred site to build the first full-size replica of the Iron Age structures would be near Latheron.


Parents to form new pressure group in bid to improve autism support

08 November 2023
Parents to form new pressure group in bid to improve autism support

Parents to form new pressure group in bid to improve autism support

08 November 2023

Parents of children with autism spectrum conditions in the far north are planning to form a pressure group to campaign for improvements in support.


MV Alfred to continue operating on CalMac routes as charter extended for further 6 months

06 November 2023
MV Alfred to continue operating on CalMac routes as charter extended for further 6 months

MV Alfred to continue operating on CalMac routes as charter extended for further 6 months

06 November 2023

The ferry MV Alfred will not return to the Caithness-Orkney route until at least next summer after its charter on the west coast was extended.


Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

05 November 2023
Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

05 November 2023

Every week, we ask readers to submit their own photographs of Caithness in all its glory.


Charity calls on Caithness to stay safe this Bonfire Night

04 November 2023
Charity calls on Caithness to stay safe this Bonfire Night

Charity calls on Caithness to stay safe this Bonfire Night

04 November 2023

People in Caithness are being urged to enjoy Bonfire Night safely and prevent negative impacts on people, pets, and the environment.


Wick High School pupil 'delighted' to lead Highland Youth Parliament

04 November 2023
Wick High School pupil 'delighted' to lead Highland Youth Parliament

Wick High School pupil 'delighted' to lead Highland Youth Parliament

04 November 2023

A pupil at Wick High School is hoping to make a difference after being elected to chair the Highland Youth Parliament for the coming year.


Dog charity KWK9 sees 250% rise in demand after Balmore closure

02 November 2023
Dog charity KWK9 sees 250% rise in demand after Balmore closure

Dog charity KWK9 sees 250% rise in demand after Balmore closure

02 November 2023

A Caithness animal charity says it has seen a 250 per cent increase in queries for its rehoming service since the closure of the centre at Balmore.


Scottish SPCA to host pet fostering event at Wick

02 November 2023
Scottish SPCA to host pet fostering event at Wick

Scottish SPCA to host pet fostering event at Wick

02 November 2023

People in Wick are being encouraged to find out more about being an animal fosterer at an event next week.


Deer collision risk at A9 Sutherland hotspot 'highest outside central belt'

01 November 2023
Deer collision risk at A9 Sutherland hotspot 'highest outside central belt'

Deer collision risk at A9 Sutherland hotspot 'highest outside central belt'

01 November 2023

A stretch of the A9 in Sutherland has been identified as the highest risk for deer collisions outside of the central belt.


Common good land in Wick earmarked for turbine movements

01 November 2023
Common good land in Wick earmarked for turbine movements

Common good land in Wick earmarked for turbine movements

01 November 2023

A stretch of common good land beside the River Wick has been earmarked for lease to wind farm developers – but it won’t be used for turbines.


Dounreay: New two radioactive particles found at Sandside beach

01 November 2023
Dounreay: New two radioactive particles found at Sandside beach

Dounreay: New two radioactive particles found at Sandside beach

01 November 2023

Two new radioactive particles have been found at Sandside beach near Dounreay.


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