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WATCH: Scottish Sentencing Council launches new video series offers insights into prison system

WATCH: Scottish Sentencing Council launches new video series offers insights into prison system

WATCH: Scottish Sentencing Council launches new video series offers insights into prison system

15 October 2024

A new video commissioned by the Scottish Sentencing Council offers insights into prison sentencing in Scotland.


Storytelling event ‘Stones and Stories’ at Halkirk on Saturday

Storytelling event ‘Stones and Stories’ at Halkirk on Saturday

Storytelling event ‘Stones and Stories’ at Halkirk on Saturday

10 October 2024

On Saturday (October 12) there will be a storytelling event in Halkirk for all ages.


Charity seeks new volunteer mentors at Wick High School

Charity seeks new volunteer mentors at Wick High School

Charity seeks new volunteer mentors at Wick High School

07 October 2024

MCR Pathways, a national award-winning mentoring charity, is appealing for volunteer mentors to inspire young people in Wick.


LOOKING BACK: Insanitary housing in Wick, Caithness development plan criticised and council officials back Lidl

LOOKING BACK: Insanitary housing in Wick, Caithness development plan criticised and council officials back Lidl

LOOKING BACK: Insanitary housing in Wick, Caithness development plan criticised and council officials back Lidl

05 October 2024

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear.


Caithness Book Festival to bring ‘excitement from across genres’ at Murkle Hall

Caithness Book Festival to bring ‘excitement from across genres’ at Murkle Hall

Caithness Book Festival to bring ‘excitement from across genres’ at Murkle Hall

03 October 2024

Caithness Book Festival is set to get under way in Murkle Hall over the weekend of October 11-13 bringing established and new authors together.


Advice for elderly Caithness residents on criminal online scams

Advice for elderly Caithness residents on criminal online scams

Advice for elderly Caithness residents on criminal online scams

01 October 2024

Elderly Caithness residents can be vulnerable to scammers so a new guide helps them be aware of criminal activity online.


New app provides support to young adults in the Highlands

New app provides support to young adults in the Highlands

New app provides support to young adults in the Highlands

30 September 2024

A new app has been launched to support young people living in the Highlands.


Bashed can nightmare for Wick mum sickened by mouldy custard

Bashed can nightmare for Wick mum sickened by mouldy custard

Bashed can nightmare for Wick mum sickened by mouldy custard

29 September 2024

A Wick mum wants to warn others of the dangers of food being contaminated in bashed cans after discovering green mould in a tin of custard.


Thurso High School pupils nominated for major film award

Thurso High School pupils nominated for major film award

Thurso High School pupils nominated for major film award

29 September 2024

Thurso High School pupils have had their Gaelic short film shortlisted in this year’s Scottish Youth Film Festival.


Crofters invited to Thurso meeting to get help with Whole Farm Plan requirements

Crofters invited to Thurso meeting to get help with Whole Farm Plan requirements

Crofters invited to Thurso meeting to get help with Whole Farm Plan requirements

27 September 2024

Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service will hold a meeting in Thurso to advise crofters and farmers about new paperwork required for agricultural support.


Buses available for free Halkirk storytelling event next month

Buses available for free Halkirk storytelling event next month

Buses available for free Halkirk storytelling event next month

23 September 2024

A free storytelling event at the Ross Institute in Halkirk next month will have buses available to take the public along.


New fund to support life sciences sector in the Highlands

New fund to support life sciences sector in the Highlands

New fund to support life sciences sector in the Highlands

18 September 2024

A new fund has been announced for life sciences businesses in the Highlands, looking to invest in capital growth projects.


PICTURES: Roll of honour at Wick High School as awards handed out

PICTURES: Roll of honour at Wick High School as awards handed out

PICTURES: Roll of honour at Wick High School as awards handed out

18 September 2024

Wick High School held a special event in which prizes and trophies were handed out to some of its most gifted pupils.


Alistair Wilson: A timeline of events of the unsolved ‘doorstep murder’

Alistair Wilson: A timeline of events of the unsolved ‘doorstep murder’

Alistair Wilson: A timeline of events of the unsolved ‘doorstep murder’

16 September 2024

A timeline of events from the unsolved murder case from 2004 to today.


Businesses in Caithness invited to attend web-based ‘Talking Tourism’ Series

Businesses in Caithness invited to attend web-based ‘Talking Tourism’ Series

Businesses in Caithness invited to attend web-based ‘Talking Tourism’ Series

14 September 2024

An online series exploring tourism topics affecting local businesses and communities is set to return to Caithness and Sutherland this month.


Thurso graffiti highlights a good cause

Thurso graffiti highlights a good cause

Thurso graffiti highlights a good cause

12 September 2024

Graffiti is not always welcomed in Thurso but a painted message on the pavement highlights a good cause.


Halkirk woman’s bid to help kids across the world with online book club

Halkirk woman’s bid to help kids across the world with online book club

Halkirk woman’s bid to help kids across the world with online book club

10 September 2024

A Caithness model and actress has returned to the county after making it big in the Philippines to pursue her latest educational project.


Thurso to host event for people living with Parkinson’s

Thurso to host event for people living with Parkinson’s

Thurso to host event for people living with Parkinson’s

08 September 2024

People living with Parkinson’s and their families and carers are being invited to an event in Thurso to learn more about support that is available.


‘We must make use of the homes we already have’, says Highland MSP

‘We must make use of the homes we already have’, says Highland MSP

‘We must make use of the homes we already have’, says Highland MSP

08 September 2024

A Highland MSP has urged the Scottish Government to invest money into making use of buildings already built.


Highland’s first economic analysis of climate change risks paints ‘sobering picture’

Highland’s first economic analysis of climate change risks paints ‘sobering picture’

Highland’s first economic analysis of climate change risks paints ‘sobering picture’

07 September 2024

A Highland organisation has released the region’s first economic analysis of climate change risks.


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