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Lorry crash near Thurso this morning – no injuries reported

Lorry crash near Thurso this morning – no injuries reported

Lorry crash near Thurso this morning – no injuries reported

26 January 2024

Traffic was diverted around the scene of a road traffic accident near Thurso this morning after a lorry had come off the A9.


WATCH: Funny moment a greedy pet lamb gets her head stuck in a box at Reiss

WATCH: Funny moment a greedy pet lamb gets her head stuck in a box at Reiss

WATCH: Funny moment a greedy pet lamb gets her head stuck in a box at Reiss

23 January 2024

A pet lamb at Reiss in Caithness was looking a bit blue one morning after her owner discovered a blue box of feed stuck firmly on her head


Police warn of oil thieves operating in Caithness

Police warn of oil thieves operating in Caithness

Police warn of oil thieves operating in Caithness

22 January 2024

Police in Caithness warn residents to padlock their heating oil tanks and red diesel containers and cover with a camera, due to a recent theft.


Thurso care home residents all shook up for Elvis's birthday

Thurso care home residents all shook up for Elvis's birthday

Thurso care home residents all shook up for Elvis's birthday

21 January 2024

Residents and staff at Thurso's Pentland View care home were all shook up when the King of Rock ’n’ Roll paid a visit for some birthday celebrations.


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

20 January 2024

Shopkeeper's second Sabbath offence, company pulls out of Dunnet Bay plan and partial victory in school lets row


Driver stuck on Causewaymire in motorhome – can anyone help?

Driver stuck on Causewaymire in motorhome – can anyone help?

Driver stuck on Causewaymire in motorhome – can anyone help?

19 January 2024

A lone traveller made a desperate call out for assistance today when his motorhome came off the A9 Causewaymire road in yesterday's blizzards.


Gas leak in Wick – police cordon off area around Thurso Road after 'bubbling hole' observed

Gas leak in Wick – police cordon off area around Thurso Road after 'bubbling hole' observed

Gas leak in Wick – police cordon off area around Thurso Road after 'bubbling hole' observed

19 January 2024

Police have cordoned off an area of Wick near the town's Coop store after an apparent gas leak was observed this morning.


Willie to honour Scotland's bard at events in Caithness and Sutherland

Willie to honour Scotland's bard at events in Caithness and Sutherland

Willie to honour Scotland's bard at events in Caithness and Sutherland

16 January 2024

Highland councillor Willie Mackay is preparing for his latest series of engagements honouring Burns, appearing at five events across the far north.


Emergency services attend crash at Borrowston near Thrumster

Emergency services attend crash at Borrowston near Thrumster

Emergency services attend crash at Borrowston near Thrumster

16 January 2024

Police and ambulance attended the site of a two-vehicle crash on the A99 at Borrowston near Thrumster yesterday afternoon.


Council leader Raymond Bremner talks candidly about health scare – 'I've been told I'm a very lucky person'

Council leader Raymond Bremner talks candidly about health scare – 'I've been told I'm a very lucky person'

Council leader Raymond Bremner talks candidly about health scare – 'I've been told I'm a very lucky person'

15 January 2024

Highland Council leader Raymond Bremner said he felt like lucky to be alive after landing up in Raigmore Hospital in Inverness.


Nearly 70 Marrellian twirlers take part in Wick competition

Nearly 70 Marrellian twirlers take part in Wick competition

Nearly 70 Marrellian twirlers take part in Wick competition

15 January 2024

Marrellian Majorettes held its annual interschool competition on Sunday, December 3, 2023 in the Assembly Rooms, Wick.


Thurso binmen stood in icy river to repair broken water pipe

Thurso binmen stood in icy river to repair broken water pipe

Thurso binmen stood in icy river to repair broken water pipe

13 January 2024

Thurso's Heritage by a Thirsa Loon


Two-vehicle crash in Wick leads to fixed penalty notice for woman

Two-vehicle crash in Wick leads to fixed penalty notice for woman

Two-vehicle crash in Wick leads to fixed penalty notice for woman

12 January 2024

The roundabout between Cliff Road and Wick Bridge was the scene of a collision in Wick yesterday afternoon.


10 things to do to have a memorable break in the magical Cairngorms

10 things to do to have a memorable break in the magical Cairngorms

10 things to do to have a memorable break in the magical Cairngorms

12 January 2024

Make the most of your February half-term with a special deal family stay at the Macdonald Aviemore Resort


Caithness equestrian clubs celebrate golden anniversary together

Caithness equestrian clubs celebrate golden anniversary together

Caithness equestrian clubs celebrate golden anniversary together

09 January 2024

Two local equestrian clubs – Caithness Riding Club and the Pony Club branch – are joining together for 50th anniversary celebrations this month.


Eight-year-old Macie from Thurso raises over £2000 for charity with Advent songs

Eight-year-old Macie from Thurso raises over £2000 for charity with Advent songs

Eight-year-old Macie from Thurso raises over £2000 for charity with Advent songs

09 January 2024

Big-hearted Macie Shearer, aged eight, from Thurso sang her way to raising £2175 for charity with a special Advent calendar singing challenge.


WATCH: Caithness potholes are so quackers that ducks swim in them and Santa got stuck

WATCH: Caithness potholes are so quackers that ducks swim in them and Santa got stuck

WATCH: Caithness potholes are so quackers that ducks swim in them and Santa got stuck

08 January 2024

Caithness residents saw the funny side of potholes with a Santa gonk waylaid in Wick and an improvised duck pond seen in Lybster.


Cliff-top castle in Dunbeath is one of most popular homes on market in 2023

Cliff-top castle in Dunbeath is one of most popular homes on market in 2023

Cliff-top castle in Dunbeath is one of most popular homes on market in 2023

08 January 2024

Dunbeath Castle has been listed in the top 10 most popular properties for sale in 2023 by an online estate agents.


Nucleus to host illustrated talk on Wick's Johnston photographic collection

Nucleus to host illustrated talk on Wick's Johnston photographic collection

Nucleus to host illustrated talk on Wick's Johnston photographic collection

07 January 2024

The famous Johnston photographic collection will be the focus of an illustrated talk on Monday, January 15, at the Nucleus archive centre in Wick.


Stone’s Scoop: Giles Watling

Stone’s Scoop: Giles Watling

Stone’s Scoop: Giles Watling

07 January 2024

Jamie Stone speaks to the Clacton MP about life outside politics


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