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Lord Thurso: 'Immense honour' to represent Caithness at Queen's state funeral at Westminster Abbey

Lord Thurso: 'Immense honour' to represent Caithness at Queen's state funeral at Westminster Abbey

Lord Thurso: 'Immense honour' to represent Caithness at Queen's state funeral at Westminster Abbey

20 September 2022

Representing Caithness at the state funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was an "unforgettable and incredibly moving" experience for Lord Thurso.


Bishop Mark Strange describes 'humbling and deeply emotional' procession at Westminster Abbey for Queen's funeral

Bishop Mark Strange describes 'humbling and deeply emotional' procession at Westminster Abbey for Queen's funeral

Bishop Mark Strange describes 'humbling and deeply emotional' procession at Westminster Abbey for Queen's funeral

20 September 2022

As the nation bid a final farewell to Britain’s longest-reigning monarch, people across the Highlands also paused to pay poignant tribute.


Energy plight facing north householders 'simply unforgivable'

Energy plight facing north householders 'simply unforgivable'

Energy plight facing north householders 'simply unforgivable'

20 September 2022

We seek the views of Highland MSPs and Caithness campaigners about the impact of rising energy costs – and what can be done to bring bills back down.


WEATHER WATCH: Warm summer in Wick, whatever the moon's influence

WEATHER WATCH: Warm summer in Wick, whatever the moon's influence

WEATHER WATCH: Warm summer in Wick, whatever the moon's influence

17 September 2022

Weather Watch by Keith Banks


Nicky Marr: Our world could do with more like Elsie

Nicky Marr: Our world could do with more like Elsie

Nicky Marr: Our world could do with more like Elsie

16 September 2022

The world needs people who stand up for what they believe in.


Confusion reigns as NC500 travellers overshoot route at Reiss after sign falls – residents at nearby cul-de-sac say it's like 'living in a car park'

Confusion reigns as NC500 travellers overshoot route at Reiss after sign falls – residents at nearby cul-de-sac say it's like 'living in a car park'

Confusion reigns as NC500 travellers overshoot route at Reiss after sign falls – residents at nearby cul-de-sac say it's like 'living in a car park'

16 September 2022

A Highland councillor highlighted a North Coast 500 route issue in Caithness where drivers are being confused and locals angered due to a fallen sign.


Your police, you decide – Caithness funding project invites local groups to apply for share of £32K

Your police, you decide – Caithness funding project invites local groups to apply for share of £32K

Your police, you decide – Caithness funding project invites local groups to apply for share of £32K

12 September 2022

Police Scotland and the Caithness Voluntary Group are inviting local groups to apply for a share of a new £32,000 fund for Caithness.


Strange creature seen snaking across road near Watten

Strange creature seen snaking across road near Watten

Strange creature seen snaking across road near Watten

12 September 2022

An unusual animal that has been mistaken by some UK residents as a snake was seen making its way across a byroad near Watten.


Community vital to help pull us through crisis

Community vital to help pull us through crisis

Community vital to help pull us through crisis

10 September 2022

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


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

10 September 2022

Thurso war memorial unveiled in 1922, music education boost in 1972 and maternity care fears in 1997


NICKY MARR: Queen Elizabeth's selfless dedication did all of us proud

NICKY MARR: Queen Elizabeth's selfless dedication did all of us proud

NICKY MARR: Queen Elizabeth's selfless dedication did all of us proud

09 September 2022

Like me, you were probably watching the telly on Thursday for the news we knew must be coming but were collectively dreading, writes Nicky Marr.


Councillors call for free bus pass scheme for Ukrainian refugees

Councillors call for free bus pass scheme for Ukrainian refugees

Councillors call for free bus pass scheme for Ukrainian refugees

08 September 2022

Highland councillors have put down a motion today asking to consider providing free bus passes for a year for all refugees moving into the Highlands.


SSE Renewables generates benefits for people and their communities

SSE Renewables generates benefits for people and their communities

SSE Renewables generates benefits for people and their communities

08 September 2022

SSE Renewables has been continuing to invest in the Highlands and Islands to ensure that communities are supported towards net zero.


MAGNUS DAVIDSON: Putting the 'Highland Problem' into perspective

MAGNUS DAVIDSON: Putting the 'Highland Problem' into perspective

MAGNUS DAVIDSON: Putting the 'Highland Problem' into perspective

07 September 2022

With the population of the region on the rise, Caithness and Sutherland still face a daunting drop in the decades ahead, but Magnus Davidson sees hope


RHODA GRANT: Now is time to act on all aspects of energy policy

RHODA GRANT: Now is time to act on all aspects of energy policy

RHODA GRANT: Now is time to act on all aspects of energy policy

07 September 2022

Holyrood Notebook by Rhoda Grant


Nicky Marr: People in the NHS are working miracles

Nicky Marr: People in the NHS are working miracles

Nicky Marr: People in the NHS are working miracles

04 September 2022

In the 20-plus years since I’ve been writing, I‘ve never had the luxury of someone to type for me.


MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Learning to see the positives that change can bring

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Learning to see the positives that change can bring

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Learning to see the positives that change can bring

04 September 2022

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht. There is a marked difference in the weather here in Scotland.


GARDENING ON THE EDGE: Trying something new paid off well with the brassicas

GARDENING ON THE EDGE: Trying something new paid off well with the brassicas

GARDENING ON THE EDGE: Trying something new paid off well with the brassicas

03 September 2022

This vegetable-growing season has brought a few total failures, but my brassicas are not one of them.


ARIANE BURGESS: Powers of independence can help us fund local services better in future

ARIANE BURGESS: Powers of independence can help us fund local services better in future

ARIANE BURGESS: Powers of independence can help us fund local services better in future

31 August 2022

Holyrood Notebook by Ariane Burgess


Nicky Marr: Rubbish on the streets is symptom of a bigger problem

Nicky Marr: Rubbish on the streets is symptom of a bigger problem

Nicky Marr: Rubbish on the streets is symptom of a bigger problem

28 August 2022

Edinburgh is filthy. As I write, the city is in day four of a 12-day strike by waste staff, and the rubbish is rising.


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