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‘Dickensian’ attitude to council house rent arrears

‘Dickensian’ attitude to council house rent arrears

‘Dickensian’ attitude to council house rent arrears

23 November 2024

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear.


New government has done little to ease the public’s pain

New government has done little to ease the public’s pain

New government has done little to ease the public’s pain

20 November 2024

Holyrood Notebook by Maree Todd


As easy as riding a bike – but not maintaining one!

As easy as riding a bike – but not maintaining one!

As easy as riding a bike – but not maintaining one!

19 November 2024

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Riding in Caithness winters and travelling for miles with worn parts, the humble bicycle has become a more complex machine


Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

Aigas transformation will leave a different world behind

17 November 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: A community forest in the heart of Strathglass makes for a peaceful walk in the woods, John Davidson discovers


THE REAL MACKAY: Sinister aspect to unexplained lights seen over Highland skies

THE REAL MACKAY: Sinister aspect to unexplained lights seen over Highland skies

THE REAL MACKAY: Sinister aspect to unexplained lights seen over Highland skies

17 November 2024

It was one of those dark November evenings and I was returning home over the Ord when a spectacular light display caught my eye.


BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Lavender’s roots go back to Ancient Eqypt

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Lavender’s roots go back to Ancient Eqypt

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: Lavender’s roots go back to Ancient Eqypt

17 November 2024

Lavenders are a member of the Lamiaceae family, which is a family of flowering plants commonly known as the mint family.


Caithness community praised for true spirit of generosity

Caithness community praised for true spirit of generosity

Caithness community praised for true spirit of generosity

16 November 2024

YOUR VIEW: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the issues of the week


We can all do our bit to safeguard use of precious antibiotics

We can all do our bit to safeguard use of precious antibiotics

We can all do our bit to safeguard use of precious antibiotics

16 November 2024

HEALTH MATTERS: Antibiotics remain an incredibly important part of medicine, but their effectiveness is under threat from over-use and incorrect use.


Cars in Thurso to be restricted to 10mph

Cars in Thurso to be restricted to 10mph

Cars in Thurso to be restricted to 10mph

16 November 2024

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Wick weather watcher explains why moist air rises

Wick weather watcher explains why moist air rises

Wick weather watcher explains why moist air rises

16 November 2024

WEATHER WATCH: The latest stats for October 2024 show Wick had a mild and relatively dry month


Positives remain among hospitality challenges in Caithness and Sutherland

Positives remain among hospitality challenges in Caithness and Sutherland

Positives remain among hospitality challenges in Caithness and Sutherland

16 November 2024

Trudy Morris, of Caithness Chamber of Commerce, considers the impact of recent announcements on the businesses that help define the far north


MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

MFR shock decision: Is this the death of local radio?

14 November 2024

Former presenter asks: What’s more relevant to a local community than local voices, local issues, and local news?


Looking to the future after a decade of division

Looking to the future after a decade of division

Looking to the future after a decade of division

13 November 2024

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone


Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

Loch Ness sunset leaves us racing the darkness at Dores

10 November 2024

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: With the shorter daytime hours, a late afternoon stroll turns into a battle to beat the clock on a walk on the shores of Loch Ness


YOUR VIEWS: Highland energy map is vital for local democracy

YOUR VIEWS: Highland energy map is vital for local democracy

YOUR VIEWS: Highland energy map is vital for local democracy

09 November 2024

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the latest issues.


NHS HIGHLAND: We can do a lot to protect our health (and cars) in winter

NHS HIGHLAND: We can do a lot to protect our health (and cars) in winter

NHS HIGHLAND: We can do a lot to protect our health (and cars) in winter

09 November 2024

Our columnist says an MOT for our health could be something to think about.


Call for Caithness families to start afresh in Australia

Call for Caithness families to start afresh in Australia

Call for Caithness families to start afresh in Australia

09 November 2024

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Rural healthcare in Caithness and beyond has failed its MOT

Rural healthcare in Caithness and beyond has failed its MOT

Rural healthcare in Caithness and beyond has failed its MOT

06 November 2024

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Riding into the peak of the storm at Coledale

Riding into the peak of the storm at Coledale

Riding into the peak of the storm at Coledale

05 November 2024

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Getting a battering from the wind doesn’t stop a blast up to an old mine in the Lake District


Door knocking in Wick set me up for a life in politics

Door knocking in Wick set me up for a life in politics

Door knocking in Wick set me up for a life in politics

03 November 2024

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone


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