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

A celebratory lunch was held at the Norseman Hotel on Tuesday, May 6, to mark the 50th anniversary of a Wick company.

The volunteers responsible for Wick’s colourful array of flower tubs have been recognised for their efforts in a national competition.

Residents, staff and guests at Seaview House care home recreated the spirit of 1945 as they joined together in a VE Day 80th anniversary celebration.

A Thurso care home played its part in the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe by hosting a 1940s-style afternoon tea party.

A multimillion-pound yacht has been attracting admiring glances after mooring in Wick Bay.

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

An 85-year-old resident of a medieval almshouse will be stopping off in Caithness as part of a nationwide road trip using his bus pass.

An ex-military man from Castletown is trekking around the NC500 as part of a fundraising bid to help homeless veterans.

John Davidson spoke to founder of the John O’Groats Trail, Jay Wilson, and its two managers, Ken McElroy and Laura Gray, about the progress made

Residents at a Thurso care home have been going animal wild with recent trips and visits to nearby attractions.

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

RESULTS IN: Horses and riders were of a good standard at the Caithness Riding Club Spring Show held over the weekend (April 26-7) at Halkirk.

Police reported on the ‘unexplained’ sudden death of a 53-year-old man in Wick this morning (May 1).

The are no seahorses on the menu at Wick’s latest food outlet despite the business running from a converted horsebox and serving seafood.

A spoon-playing Highland councillor has been entertaining online audiences around the world every weekend for five years now.

Members of Caithness Youth Pipe Band are looking forward to playing their part in the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade next weekend.

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

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay

A Caithness man from a traveller background has made himself homeless after claiming he suffered months of harassment at his Thurso house.