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Groat and Courier in the frame for prizes at Scottish Press Awards

21 April 2023
Groat and Courier in the frame for prizes at Scottish Press Awards

Groat and Courier in the frame for prizes at Scottish Press Awards

21 April 2023

Chief reporter Alan Hendry and freelance sports photographer James Gunn have both been shortlisted at this year's national industry awards.


Space Hub Sutherland: Works to start on Melness site despite chief executive departure

21 April 2023
Space Hub Sutherland: Works to start on Melness site despite chief executive departure

Space Hub Sutherland: Works to start on Melness site despite chief executive departure

21 April 2023

Work set to pave the way for a spaceport in Sutherland will get under way next week despite the shock departure of the developer's chief executive.


Melvich wind farm could see locals get £600 energy discount, firm says

20 April 2023
Melvich wind farm could see locals get £600 energy discount, firm says

Melvich wind farm could see locals get £600 energy discount, firm says

20 April 2023

A new planned wind farm development on the north coast is promising to reduce energy bills for local people if its application is approved.


Where to find your Caithness Music Festival programmes

20 April 2023
Where to find your Caithness Music Festival programmes

Where to find your Caithness Music Festival programmes

20 April 2023

Programmes for this year's Caithness Music Festival, which takes place on June 6-9, are now available to purchase locally.


Pennyland pupils in Thurso enjoy 'Fairyland' ball

19 April 2023
Pennyland pupils in Thurso enjoy 'Fairyland' ball

Pennyland pupils in Thurso enjoy 'Fairyland' ball

19 April 2023

Young pupils at Pennyland Primary in Thurso spent last term living in a fairytale world as they helped a friendly dragon called Duncan.


Caithness Seacoast talk for Thrumster SWI

18 April 2023
Caithness Seacoast talk for Thrumster SWI

Caithness Seacoast talk for Thrumster SWI

18 April 2023

Members of Thrumster SWI were given a talk by William Munro of Caithness Seacoast at their April meeting.


Space Hub Sutherland: Orbex chief exec leaves rocket firm in shake-up

17 April 2023
Space Hub Sutherland: Orbex chief exec leaves rocket firm in shake-up

Space Hub Sutherland: Orbex chief exec leaves rocket firm in shake-up

17 April 2023

The chief executive of a spaceflight firm due to launch satellites from Sutherland has left the business just weeks before construction begins.


Caithness broch plans update at Latheron SWI meeting

17 April 2023
Caithness broch plans update at Latheron SWI meeting

Caithness broch plans update at Latheron SWI meeting

17 April 2023

Carol Grant, president of Latheron SWI, welcomed members along with two guests to the group's April meeting.


More businesses urged to help with £66m peatland restoration contract

17 April 2023
More businesses urged to help with £66m peatland restoration contract

More businesses urged to help with £66m peatland restoration contract

17 April 2023

Small businesses can learn more about getting involved in peatland restoration at a webinar with Forestry and Land Scotland this week.


'Insult' to Caithness women over maternity unit assurance

12 April 2023
'Insult' to Caithness women over maternity unit assurance

'Insult' to Caithness women over maternity unit assurance

12 April 2023

A move by NHS Highland to reassure campaigners in Caithness over the future of the county's community midwifery unit has been described as an insult.


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

08 April 2023
Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

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

08 April 2023

Fishermen's strikes, test flights for Concorde and its sonic booms, and a clever invention were among the headlines in past John O'Groat Journal's.


Caithness campaigner fears ‘unacceptable’ maternity shift to Inverness

06 April 2023
Caithness campaigner fears ‘unacceptable’ maternity shift to Inverness

Caithness campaigner fears ‘unacceptable’ maternity shift to Inverness

06 April 2023

A £9 milllion investment in maternity services at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness has been described as a big worry for women and mothers in Caithness.


Prize winners as Caithness Young Farmers take stock at Quoybrae

05 April 2023
Prize winners as Caithness Young Farmers take stock at Quoybrae

Prize winners as Caithness Young Farmers take stock at Quoybrae

05 April 2023

Caithness Young Farmers took centre stage on Monday when Aberdeen and Northern Marts hosted their overwintering competition at Quoybrae.


Now is the time to get prescriptions sorted for Easter

04 April 2023
Now is the time to get prescriptions sorted for Easter

Now is the time to get prescriptions sorted for Easter

04 April 2023

People are being reminded to check they have enough of their repeat prescription medications to last over the bank holiday weekend.


Crofters and farmers in plea for dogs to be kept under control this Easter

04 April 2023
Crofters and farmers in plea for dogs to be kept under control this Easter

Crofters and farmers in plea for dogs to be kept under control this Easter

04 April 2023

Dog owners are being asked to keep their pet on a lead near livestock this Easter to help prevent attacks on sheep and lambs.


Thurso East to host Scottish Surfing Championships over Easter weekend

03 April 2023
Thurso East to host Scottish Surfing Championships over Easter weekend

Thurso East to host Scottish Surfing Championships over Easter weekend

03 April 2023

Caithness surfers are aiming to defend their titles at this weekend's 50th anniversary staging of the Scottish National Surfing Championships.


Thurso battery firm secures £580k loan to support work

03 April 2023
Thurso battery firm secures £580k loan to support work

Thurso battery firm secures £580k loan to support work

03 April 2023

A pioneering battery manufacturer has secured a £580,000 loan to support its operations in Thurso.


Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

02 April 2023
Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

02 April 2023

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


Pupils share road safety message at Miller Academy Primary

02 April 2023
Pupils share road safety message at Miller Academy Primary

Pupils share road safety message at Miller Academy Primary

02 April 2023

School children in Thurso showed they were streets ahead when they shared road safety messages with the help of some colourful "parking buddies".


Coronation coffee morning at Thurso West Church

02 April 2023
Coronation coffee morning at Thurso West Church

Coronation coffee morning at Thurso West Church

02 April 2023

Thurso West Church is planning to mark the King's Coronation with a fundraising coffee morning.


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