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She says 'Eco-anxiety, the distress caused by these emergencies, is increasingly recognised,' asking 'how can we cope with these feelings?'

Jamie Stone speaks to the Clacton MP about life outside politics

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle

The best shoes for avoiding falls are those that are high sided, with low heels, thin soles and good grip, says Dr Tim Allison.

Carnival at Wick in 1924, Three-day week crisis in 1974 and Fury over Reay decision in 1999

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht

I hope that things improve in 2024. The UK desperately requires change to tackle NHS waiting times, schooling standards and poverty.

At this time of dark, short days it is tempting not to venture far from home!

See what's on in 2024 with the Active Outdoors events list covering much of the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.

PICTURE SPECIAL: Readers of the John O'Groat Journal and Caithness Courier have submitted some fantastic images over the last 12 months.

The horoscopes for year ahead, by Patrick Arundell

Making Space for Nature by Imogen Furlong

Distress in the Highlands, children entertain and athletes save a man from drowning.

John Davidson takes a look back at some memorable trips, from family outings to big days in the mountains

We all hope to start next year on a high, and here’s something that will help: enter our FSB UK Celebrating Small Business Awards.

Holyrood Notebook by Edward Mountain

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess

Kevin Green recalls the stormy December night in 1959 when the ill-fated trawler George Robb went down off Duncansby Head

Bishop Mark Strange of Moray, Ross and Caithness, the Primus of the Scottish Episcopal Church, delivers his festive message:

Wick River workmen's wages in 1923, Shortage of salt for icy roads in 1973 and Festive boost for traders in 1998