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

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

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

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

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

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

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

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

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

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

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

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant

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

Jamie’s Journal by Jamie Stone

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: John Davidson heads west to explore a wonderful woodland walk that offers a glimpse to the dramatic Cuillin mountains

Thurso’s Heritage by A Thirsa Loon

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht

LETTERS: Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have their say on the hot topics this week.

LOOKING BACK: Ex-councillor’s generous offer in 1924, Electricity from Dounreay in 1974 and No priority for Caithness culture in 1999

MAKING SPACE FOR NATURE: High Life Highland’s countryside rangers are helping Ullapool group who rehomed rescued hedgehog