Community

A Marie Curie-funded study aims to uncover the struggles of people in Scotland’s rural communities facing advanced illness and financial hardship.

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

A programme of upgrades to gyms in the High Life Highland portfolio are providing more choice and improved experience.

Caithness Rural Transport is having one of its minibuses sponsored by a wind energy company in a move that will help to cover vehicle running costs.

Women and children in Caithness are being put “at risk” by the present level of healthcare provision, according to the Scottish Women’s Convention.

Students from martial art club Caithness Tang Soo Do laid it all out on the mats to compete against other clubs in the Highland championships.

Caithness archivists have been nominated for a prestigious award and urge the public to vote for them before the polls end on Wednesday (July 10).

A health and wellbeing marquee and a designated area for families are among the new attractions at the Latheron Show taking place on July 13.

Wick community councillors are worried that the closure of the town’s last remaining bank could make customers more vulnerable to online scams.

Wick’s World War II memorial garden will be the setting this weekend for a fundraising event organised by the Elise Lyall School of Dance.

With love as the theme for the three-day event, it wants to stage its own version of the classic TV show.

Bower-based Norscot Joinery Ltd, a leading manufacturer of timber frame kit homes, windows, and doors, is celebrating its 40th anniversary.

Wick’s New Year street party is set to return this festive season, allowing revellers to welcome 2025 at a community celebration in the town centre.

A new employee is set to ‘manage and deliver efficient and effective activities’ for service users at Dunbeath and District Centre.

The seven candidates for Caithness, Sutherland and Easter Ross share their top priorities ahead of tomorrow’s General Election.

A potential risk has been highlighted at a junction in Wick where a minor road alongside the cemetery joins the A99 on the outskirts of the town.

Community councillors in Wick could have a say in how the Bankhead Road junction looks after the completion of the current wind turbine deliveries.

Volunteers have been taking part in a major programme of maintenance to ensure Wick’s 120-year-old North Baths are ready for summer.

Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner has acknowledged the input of Wick community councillors in securing refurbished public toilets.

Some of the worst potholes in Wick are to be tackled over the next few weeks, according to an update from Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner.