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Wick-based business receives two gold awards

Wick-based business receives two gold awards

Wick-based business receives two gold awards

07 December 2023

A Wick-based food company has finished the year on the crest of a wave.


Rescue robins – tips on saving our favourite festive bird this Christmas

Rescue robins – tips on saving our favourite festive bird this Christmas

Rescue robins – tips on saving our favourite festive bird this Christmas

02 December 2023

A favourite little character that visits Caithness gardens may be in danger without our help – an expert shares tips on how you can help the robin.


NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

02 December 2023

People are being reminded to plan ahead for any winter bugs that might strike during a busy time of year for the NHS.


Coastal chat at Caithness Seacoast Tours event

Coastal chat at Caithness Seacoast Tours event

Coastal chat at Caithness Seacoast Tours event

30 November 2023

Caithness Family History Society has a meeting on December 12 at which a popular boat tour company will give an illustrated presentation.


Caithness distillery launches Highland single malt whisky

Caithness distillery launches Highland single malt whisky

Caithness distillery launches Highland single malt whisky

26 November 2023

Award-winning craft spirit producer North Point Distillery, near Thurso, has unveiled 'Dalclagie' Highland Single Malt Whisky.


Fighting gender-based violence – one marathon at a time

Fighting gender-based violence – one marathon at a time

Fighting gender-based violence – one marathon at a time

24 November 2023

A Thurso campaigner will be marking the United Nations’ 16 days of activism against gender-based violence with a challenge that goes the extra mile.


Caithness residents warned over Black Friday scams

Caithness residents warned over Black Friday scams

Caithness residents warned over Black Friday scams

22 November 2023

Caithness shoppers have been urged to be on their guard against scams as Black Friday and Cyber Monday approach.


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

18 November 2023

Wick magistrates too 'tender hearted', Extra holidays for council staff and Heritage focus at college.


Wick weather watcher says most will be glad to see end of October – 'most stormy on record'

Wick weather watcher says most will be glad to see end of October – 'most stormy on record'

Wick weather watcher says most will be glad to see end of October – 'most stormy on record'

10 November 2023

A Wick weather pundit says that October 2023 bore witness to a record breaking number of 'days of gale'.


Explained: Why I wear my red poppy – former soldier recalls the grandfather who was gassed in World War I

Explained: Why I wear my red poppy – former soldier recalls the grandfather who was gassed in World War I

Explained: Why I wear my red poppy – former soldier recalls the grandfather who was gassed in World War I

10 November 2023

As a 16-year-old, David Taylor joined the Army following in the footsteps of his grandfather who had served during World War I.


EXPLAINED: Why I wear a white poppy

EXPLAINED: Why I wear a white poppy

EXPLAINED: Why I wear a white poppy

09 November 2023

In November every year, I choose to wear a white poppy for Remembrance


EXPLAINED: Why I wear a poppy badge crafted from a shell recovered from a World War I battlefield

EXPLAINED: Why I wear a poppy badge crafted from a shell recovered from a World War I battlefield

EXPLAINED: Why I wear a poppy badge crafted from a shell recovered from a World War I battlefield

09 November 2023

As I wear my red poppy for Remembrance in reflection of those who have died in conflict, alongside it is a tiny pin badge.


Nicky Marr: We need to keep on talking about the menopause

Nicky Marr: We need to keep on talking about the menopause

Nicky Marr: We need to keep on talking about the menopause

08 November 2023

What do you think of when you hear the word menopause?


Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

Highland Cup Box pilot aims to tackle scourge of single-use paper cup waste

06 November 2023

200 million single-use paper cups are used in Scotland each year, of which only 4 per cent are recycled - but a Highland scheme aims to change that.


Charity calls on Caithness to stay safe this Bonfire Night

Charity calls on Caithness to stay safe this Bonfire Night

Charity calls on Caithness to stay safe this Bonfire Night

04 November 2023

People in Caithness are being urged to enjoy Bonfire Night safely and prevent negative impacts on people, pets, and the environment.


New mode of transport could be seen in the Highlands by 'end of the decade'

New mode of transport could be seen in the Highlands by 'end of the decade'

New mode of transport could be seen in the Highlands by 'end of the decade'

31 October 2023

Hybrid Air Vehicles have conducted a feasibility study to see how the Airlander – a hybrid aircraft – could work in the Highlands.


Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 announced

Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 announced

Winners of Highlands and Islands Food & Drink Awards 2023 announced

28 October 2023

The awards celebrate the talent, quality and diversity across food, drink and hospitality in the Highlands and Islands.


LGBTQ+ magazine editor encourages gay and bisexual men to give blood

LGBTQ+ magazine editor encourages gay and bisexual men to give blood

LGBTQ+ magazine editor encourages gay and bisexual men to give blood

27 October 2023

Changes two years ago mean that everyone is in the same position if they wish to make a blood donation.


WATCH: Police Scotland and NHS support the launch of Highland's new suicide prevention strategy

WATCH: Police Scotland and NHS support the launch of Highland's new suicide prevention strategy

WATCH: Police Scotland and NHS support the launch of Highland's new suicide prevention strategy

25 October 2023

Creating Hope in Highland have released the launch of their eight point suicide prevention action plan


All ages welcome at Thurso/Halkirk sewing classes

All ages welcome at Thurso/Halkirk sewing classes

All ages welcome at Thurso/Halkirk sewing classes

23 October 2023

Craft from the Croft Caithness has successfully attracted funding to run trial workshops in Thurso and Halkirk to teach people sewing skills.


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