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Scotland’s national charity supporting people affected by crime is searching for Caithness volunteers to help victims and witnesses.

Quartet of Highland News and Media journalists attend reception at Buckingham Palace.

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

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay

A former police officer and Thurso councillor condemned the removal of ‘lifeline’ public telephone ‘Help Points’ outside Caithness police stations.

A junior writing contest has been launched by the newly formed Caithness and Sutherland Literary Association, open to anyone aged 12 or under.

Wick-born writer Dorothy Stewart recently published Stitch-Up, the second book in her mystery series - available to buy locally and online.

An image of fly-tipped tyres at a Wick beauty spot on social media led to widespread condemnation from locals.

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

A Dunbeath man helped save a struggling seagull from roof netting on a Wick building and describes it as a death trap for wild birds.

This year's Wick Gala Queen is Ashlynn Ross who posed for a picture at Wick harbour along with her attendants Katie Innes and Jasmine Dunnet.

There was a good show of bulbs in Murkle Hall where Murkle WI held its spring bulb show.

It was an emotional evening as communities from across the Highlands gathered in Inverness to celebrate their unsung heroes.

Thurso town centre will play host to a Spring Awakening Market this Saturday, featuring craft stalls as well as music and dancing.

Seaview care home residents in Wick had a double treat with operatic highlights and a display of Highland dancing.

A diesel locomotive from the 1960s and historic carriages will visit Wick Railway Station at the weekend for a charity fundraising trip.

A drag act is heading to the Seaforth Highlanders’ Club in Wick that will be headlined by Miss Scarlett Ruby with support from Emerald Versace.

Beaver Scouts from the 2nd Thurso unit visited St Anne’s Catholic Church as part of their Faith badgework.

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

Laundry assistant Annie McArthur was “surprised and delighted” by a retirement party held in her honour after 26 years at Pentland View care home.