Community

A Caithness book publisher has once again been awarded funding as a Book Week Scotland partner.

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

Caithness Seal Rehab and Release sent out a big thank you to Denholm Seafoods in Peterhead for supplying fish to the pups in its care.

Wick Players are getting set to present an evening of two-for the price-of-one entertainment.

Micro-bloggers in the Highlands are among 21 million to now use the upstart app.

A French teenager travelling Europe with no money and living off people’s goodwill is stuck in limbo at Wick airport as he seeks a flight to Iceland.

The mass closure of play parks across the region, including 26 in Caithness, is being discussed by Highland Council at a meeting next week.

The volunteers at Halkirk Heritage and Vintage Motor Centre have reported another year-on-year increase in visitors and “very positive feedback”.

A glittering array of silverware was on display at Caithness Agricultural Society’s awards dinner, celebrating farming excellence and rural skills.

The dedicated volunteers who look after the Wick Society’s historic fishing vessel Isabella Fortuna have been honoured in a national award scheme.

Primary pupils from Thurso, Wick and Dunbeath got some hands-on experience of agriculture at an educational event in Caithness Livestock Centre.

Dunbeath Heritage Museum will be hosting a special craft night and raising funds for the local primary school next week.

The Met Office says snow and ice will likely result in difficult travelling conditions and possible power cuts in Caithness.

A Thurso dog owner talked about his anguish and delight after his dog was stolen at Inverness and found a few days later in Elgin.

A photographer who lived in Caithness for four years years hopes her success in a national competition will raise awareness around mental health.

An army cadet from Wick has been praised for his inspirational community spirit after helping to raise more than £1800 for military veterans.

Caithness volunteers can give themselves a pat on the back for helping a rare butterfly come back from the brink to find a home in the county.

An intrepid group of cold-water swimmers have extended their winter challenge in aid of the North Baths in Wick after passing their initial target.

Ann Giles from Wick Flowers was guest speaker at the latest meeting of Wick and District Gardening Club, held as usual in the Nethercliffe Hotel.

Caithness Honey proves it packs a sweet punch with major accolades under its belt.