Community

People are being encouraged to take an hour this month now the weather is turning warmer, to build a ‘bee hotel’ for Scotland’s solitary bees.

Provost unimpressed, effort to attract oil work and refugee move on former US base

Caithness householders urged to check bills after ScottishPower refund promise

The John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier will be well represented at this year’s Scottish Press Awards with two shortlisted entries.

A farmer has warned that two wind turbines will be “a blight on a valued landscape” and will upset his livestock if they are allowed to go ahead.

Plans to axe the vascular surgery service in the Highlands would be "a real worry and a concern" for patients in Caithness, according to a campaigner.

Alzheimer Scotland is pushing forward with special sessions in Thurso for those living with memory loss in Caithness and their carers.

A call has been made for more facilities in Caithness for camper vans to try and prevent mess and litter being left on places such as beaches.

Participants are being sought in Caithness for a podcast documentary on rural Scotland's LGBTQ+ community.

The opening night of a new exhibition highlighting local photographic talents proved to be a popular event at Thurso Art Gallery.

Two wind turbines planned for central Caithness have been branded “monstrosities” by nearby residents who have joined forces to form a protest group.

The story of Flt Lt David Hornell VC, as told on one of the 46 panels in the Caithness At War heritage trail to be launched in Wick on Saturday.

A Thurso mum has taken a step further with her demands for better respite care in Caithness with a new online group that parent-carers can join.

Police Scotland says that online hate crime reports have dropped significantly in the second week after the introduction of a new law.

A former shop in Wick was described as a ‘damn disgrace’ and eyesore for locals and tourists, at a meeting of the town’s community council.

The Staxigoe community rallied round for a clean-up of the village and shoreline at the weekend, collecting two dozen bags of rubbish.

Local musicians are joining forces to support a multiple sclerosis charity by putting on a day of live entertainment in Thurso this weekend.

The Outdoor Access team and Highland council have completed a small-scale of projects to improve active travel on core paths across the Highlands.

Local charities benefitted to the tune of £2000 thanks to the popular Caithness Model Club show in Wick.

Travellers on the A882 heading into Watten from the west may think they’ve taken a wrong turn thanks to the efforts of a prankster.