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PICTURES: Wick dance event raises £1000 for community groups

PICTURES: Wick dance event raises £1000 for community groups

PICTURES: Wick dance event raises £1000 for community groups

08 July 2024

A two-hour display by the Elise Lyall School of Dance at the Assembly Rooms in Wick raised £1000 to be divided between two good causes in the town.


Public urged to join in Wick spruce-up ahead of gala

Public urged to join in Wick spruce-up ahead of gala

Public urged to join in Wick spruce-up ahead of gala

07 July 2024

A summer spruce-up is being organised by the Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council for Wednesday, July 24, ahead of the town’s annual gala week.


Canisbay and Castletown schools’ fundraising success

Canisbay and Castletown schools’ fundraising success

Canisbay and Castletown schools’ fundraising success

07 July 2024

Just before the holidays children in Canisbay and Castletown were delighted to hear how much they had raised through a fundraising drive this year.


Bower school trip is a wild adventure

Bower school trip is a wild adventure

Bower school trip is a wild adventure

07 July 2024

Children at Bower Primary enjoyed a visit with some furry friends just before the summer break.


Dozens turn out for Thurso Highland dance festival

Dozens turn out for Thurso Highland dance festival

Dozens turn out for Thurso Highland dance festival

07 July 2024

The Thurso Festival of Highland Dancing was an impressive affair when it was held at Keiss Hall last month.


Caithness Mountaineering and Ski Club looking for new members

Caithness Mountaineering and Ski Club looking for new members

Caithness Mountaineering and Ski Club looking for new members

07 July 2024

Members of the Caithness Mountaineering and Ski Club recently held an open day in Borgie Forest.


High Life Highland signs the Highland Charter for Climate Nature and Health

High Life Highland signs the Highland Charter for Climate Nature and Health

High Life Highland signs the Highland Charter for Climate Nature and Health

07 July 2024

High Life Highland is the latest organisation to sign the Highland Charter for Climate Nature and Health.


YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council social values charter, heating changes and NHS Highland staff costs

YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council social values charter, heating changes and NHS Highland staff costs

YOUR VIEWS: Highland Council social values charter, heating changes and NHS Highland staff costs

06 July 2024

John O’Groat Journal and Caithness Courier readers respond to the news this week.


Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

Study looking at financial difficulties faced by those in end of life in rural areas seeks recruits

06 July 2024

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


Looking Back: Lively dispute at Dunbeath, Harbours study mooted and Supermarket plan for Thurso

Looking Back: Lively dispute at Dunbeath, Harbours study mooted and Supermarket plan for Thurso

Looking Back: Lively dispute at Dunbeath, Harbours study mooted and Supermarket plan for Thurso

06 July 2024

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


High Life Highland gym investment ‘giving customers better choice’

High Life Highland gym investment ‘giving customers better choice’

High Life Highland gym investment ‘giving customers better choice’

06 July 2024

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


Wind farm sponsorship for Caithness community transport service

Wind farm sponsorship for Caithness community transport service

Wind farm sponsorship for Caithness community transport service

05 July 2024

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.


Report finds Caithness women are ‘scared and anxious’ over access to healthcare

Report finds Caithness women are ‘scared and anxious’ over access to healthcare

Report finds Caithness women are ‘scared and anxious’ over access to healthcare

05 July 2024

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


Caithness Tang Soo Do students ‘should be extremely proud’ of medal haul

Caithness Tang Soo Do students ‘should be extremely proud’ of medal haul

Caithness Tang Soo Do students ‘should be extremely proud’ of medal haul

04 July 2024

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 Archives nominated for national award and wants your vote

Caithness Archives nominated for national award and wants your vote

Caithness Archives nominated for national award and wants your vote

04 July 2024

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).


Health and wellbeing marquee among the attractions as Latheron Show aims to broaden audience

Health and wellbeing marquee among the attractions as Latheron Show aims to broaden audience

Health and wellbeing marquee among the attractions as Latheron Show aims to broaden audience

03 July 2024

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 bank closure plan leads to online scam fears

Wick bank closure plan leads to online scam fears

Wick bank closure plan leads to online scam fears

03 July 2024

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


Dance school set for fundraising event in Wick memorial garden

Dance school set for fundraising event in Wick memorial garden

Dance school set for fundraising event in Wick memorial garden

03 July 2024

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.


Belladrum festival looks for Blind Date contestants

Belladrum festival looks for Blind Date contestants

Belladrum festival looks for Blind Date contestants

03 July 2024

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


Caithness company Norscot celebrates its 40th birthday this month

Caithness company Norscot celebrates its 40th birthday this month

Caithness company Norscot celebrates its 40th birthday this month

03 July 2024

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


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