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WATCH: Thurso lifeboat called out over concerns of 'life raft' at sea in Boxing Day shout

27 December 2022
WATCH: Thurso lifeboat called out over concerns of 'life raft' at sea in Boxing Day shout

WATCH: Thurso lifeboat called out over concerns of 'life raft' at sea in Boxing Day shout

27 December 2022

The Thurso lifeboat was called out on Boxing Day after a member of the public spotted what they thought might be an emergency life raft.


Charity Age Scotland offers advice on how to avoid slips and trips this winter

26 December 2022
Charity Age Scotland offers advice on how to avoid slips and trips this winter

Charity Age Scotland offers advice on how to avoid slips and trips this winter

26 December 2022

Age Scotland, the national charity for older people, has issued advice on how to avoid falling this winter to prevent a trip to the hospital.


Plea to hill walkers and mountaineers in Scotland to be prepared for extremes

26 December 2022
Plea to hill walkers and mountaineers in Scotland to be prepared for extremes

Plea to hill walkers and mountaineers in Scotland to be prepared for extremes

26 December 2022

Police are reminding people heading for the Scottish hills this winter to be fully prepared for extreme conditions.


Merry Christmas to all our readers and advertisers!

25 December 2022
Merry Christmas to all our readers and advertisers!

Merry Christmas to all our readers and advertisers!

25 December 2022

The team at the John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier wishes all of our subscribers, readers and advertisers a Merry Christmas!


ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Events and exploring during a busy year of action in the Highlands

24 December 2022
ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Events and exploring during a busy year of action in the Highlands

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Events and exploring during a busy year of action in the Highlands

24 December 2022

John Davidson selects some of his favourite images from 2022 as he looks back on the return of some of his best-loved events in a memorable year


PICTURES: Castletown Primary School pupils make great job of their Christmas show

23 December 2022
PICTURES: Castletown Primary School pupils make great job of their Christmas show

PICTURES: Castletown Primary School pupils make great job of their Christmas show

23 December 2022

Pupils at Castletown Primary performed their play, The Grumpy Sheep, twice in the run-up to Christmas this year.


NHS Highland: Most Scots willing to offer a kidney to family member

23 December 2022
NHS Highland: Most Scots willing to offer a kidney to family member

NHS Highland: Most Scots willing to offer a kidney to family member

23 December 2022

NHS Highland is highlighting the vital role of living kidney donation after new research shows most people would be willing to help a loved one.


New health and safety boss takes on role at Thurso-based construction support firm Enerpro

21 December 2022
New health and safety boss takes on role at Thurso-based construction support firm Enerpro

New health and safety boss takes on role at Thurso-based construction support firm Enerpro

21 December 2022

Thurso-based construction support firm Enerpro has announced the appointment of a new health and safety manager.


Concerns older people will feel lonely this Christmas

21 December 2022
Concerns older people will feel lonely this Christmas

Concerns older people will feel lonely this Christmas

21 December 2022

A charity has said that more than one in 10 over 65s expect to feel lonely this Christmas.


Derek Lewis appointed to lead transition of UHI colleges

21 December 2022
Derek Lewis appointed to lead transition of UHI colleges

Derek Lewis appointed to lead transition of UHI colleges

21 December 2022

A new chairman has been appointed to lead and implement the merger of UHI North Highland with its partner colleges.


World of work test for pupils at Wick, Thurso and Farr as DYW North Highland host mock interviews

20 December 2022
World of work test for pupils at Wick, Thurso and Farr as DYW North Highland host mock interviews

World of work test for pupils at Wick, Thurso and Farr as DYW North Highland host mock interviews

20 December 2022

Pupils in the far north have been given a taste of the recruitment process by going in front of local industry leaders for mock interviews.


Friends of Caithness General hand over Christmas gifts to Wick hospital

20 December 2022
Friends of Caithness General hand over Christmas gifts to Wick hospital

Friends of Caithness General hand over Christmas gifts to Wick hospital

20 December 2022

The League of Friends of Caithness General Hospital handed over their annual Christmas gifts to help patients and staff at the Wick hospital.


How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

16 December 2022
How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

How to find help with mental health and suicidal feelings this winter

16 December 2022

People in the Highlands are being urged to speak out rather than suffer in silence this Christmas.


Bikes handed out to help Caithness folk on low incomes

16 December 2022
Bikes handed out to help Caithness folk on low incomes

Bikes handed out to help Caithness folk on low incomes

16 December 2022

Ten new bikes have been distributed to people in Caithness to enable them to make trips for leisure and work.


Plans to bring Salmon Bothy in Berriedale back into use

16 December 2022
Plans to bring Salmon Bothy in Berriedale back into use

Plans to bring Salmon Bothy in Berriedale back into use

16 December 2022

An unused 19th-century historic building could be converted into holiday accommodation as plans have been lodged to bring it back into use.


Fears for mums-to-be in Caithness after snow drifts cause A9 chaos

16 December 2022
Fears for mums-to-be in Caithness after snow drifts cause A9 chaos

Fears for mums-to-be in Caithness after snow drifts cause A9 chaos

16 December 2022

"We cannot go into another winter in the same situation." That was the message after a day of travel chaos saw the A9 blocked and flights grounded.


UHI cookery students in Thurso serve up charity cash donations

15 December 2022
UHI cookery students in Thurso serve up charity cash donations

UHI cookery students in Thurso serve up charity cash donations

15 December 2022

Staff and students from UHI North Highland’s professional cookery and hospitality department have made donations to two charities.


Thurso Players to live stream sold-out panto Dick Wickington – A Caithness Pantomime

14 December 2022
Thurso Players to live stream sold-out panto Dick Wickington – A Caithness Pantomime

Thurso Players to live stream sold-out panto Dick Wickington – A Caithness Pantomime

14 December 2022

The popular panto in Thurso has sold out – but you can still join in the festive fun thanks to a live stream option being made available this weekend.


PICTURES: Caithness in the snow as chilly conditions continue

14 December 2022
PICTURES: Caithness in the snow as chilly conditions continue

PICTURES: Caithness in the snow as chilly conditions continue

14 December 2022

The Arctic blast has created sub-zero conditions with some notable snowfall in the far north this week.


HiTrans partnership means passengers can book NorthLink Ferries using Go-Hi travel app

14 December 2022
HiTrans partnership means passengers can book NorthLink Ferries using Go-Hi travel app

HiTrans partnership means passengers can book NorthLink Ferries using Go-Hi travel app

14 December 2022

Ferry services between Caithness and Orkney will be able to be booked alongside other public transport options thanks to a new deal.


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