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Keiss pupils take part in beach clean event

Keiss pupils take part in beach clean event

Keiss pupils take part in beach clean event

17 June 2023

Youngsters learn about the importance of looking after the environment


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

17 June 2023

Disgraceful scenes at football match in 1923, Draining cost burden in Wick in 1973 and Anger at daycare decision in 1998


Mount Pleasant P7 pupils in Thurso enjoy Oscar-winning night

Mount Pleasant P7 pupils in Thurso enjoy Oscar-winning night

Mount Pleasant P7 pupils in Thurso enjoy Oscar-winning night

17 June 2023

Primary 7 pupils at Mount Pleasant enjoyed a star-studded event to mark their end-of-year celebration and awards night.


Call to ban vaping behind the wheel – drowsiness, dizziness and vape mist cited as issues

Call to ban vaping behind the wheel – drowsiness, dizziness and vape mist cited as issues

Call to ban vaping behind the wheel – drowsiness, dizziness and vape mist cited as issues

17 June 2023

Vaping while driving could be banned following calls from motoring groups amid concerns that they impair vision and cause dizziness.


David Richardson: Staffing crisis is having big impact on Highlands and Islands businesses

David Richardson: Staffing crisis is having big impact on Highlands and Islands businesses

David Richardson: Staffing crisis is having big impact on Highlands and Islands businesses

17 June 2023

David Richardson, development manager for the Federation of Small Businesses in the Highlands and Islands, looks at the impact of staffing struggles


New roles to help Caithness Mental Health Support Group

New roles to help Caithness Mental Health Support Group

New roles to help Caithness Mental Health Support Group

16 June 2023

Two new members of staff have been taken on by Caithness Mental Health Support Group in an effort to build momentum for the organisation.


Community given chance to see Watten Wind Farm final plans ahead of planning application

Community given chance to see Watten Wind Farm final plans ahead of planning application

Community given chance to see Watten Wind Farm final plans ahead of planning application

16 June 2023

People living close to the area where a new wind farm with 220m turbines has been proposed are being given the chance to see revised plans.


Soul food support thanks to Thurso mental health group's natter and nosh sessions

Soul food support thanks to Thurso mental health group's natter and nosh sessions

Soul food support thanks to Thurso mental health group's natter and nosh sessions

16 June 2023

There was a happy atmosphere all around during an outdoor barbecue at a mental health support centre in Thurso for Men's Health Week 2023.


Highland Business Women Awards 2023: Awards will celebrate individual successes and teamwork

Highland Business Women Awards 2023: Awards will celebrate individual successes and teamwork

Highland Business Women Awards 2023: Awards will celebrate individual successes and teamwork

16 June 2023

Nominate your business woman of the year and top team


Fun-filled day of competition at Farr Primary School sees Klibreck win games shield

Fun-filled day of competition at Farr Primary School sees Klibreck win games shield

Fun-filled day of competition at Farr Primary School sees Klibreck win games shield

16 June 2023

There was wall to wall sunshine for Farr Primary School's annual Shield Day on Wednesday (June 14).


Karen tells of 'amazing' flight to Wick as part of aviation charity tour

Karen tells of 'amazing' flight to Wick as part of aviation charity tour

Karen tells of 'amazing' flight to Wick as part of aviation charity tour

16 June 2023

A disabled woman whose life was transformed after she gained a flying scholarship has told of her "amazing" journey to Wick through cloudless skies.


Acting rector takes on full-time position at Wick High School

Acting rector takes on full-time position at Wick High School

Acting rector takes on full-time position at Wick High School

16 June 2023

Wick High School said it was 'pleased to announce' that Sebastian Sandecki has been appointed to the full-time position of rector.


Wick man tried to sell courtesy car from Inverness garage

Wick man tried to sell courtesy car from Inverness garage

Wick man tried to sell courtesy car from Inverness garage

16 June 2023

Alexander Newlands offered to sell a car to a man for a bargain price. The only problem was – he didn't own the vehicle!


Water worries worsen as Sepa escalates alert levels in more Highland Council communities

Water worries worsen as Sepa escalates alert levels in more Highland Council communities

Water worries worsen as Sepa escalates alert levels in more Highland Council communities

16 June 2023

Skye and the Small Isles have joined the River Ness catchment on amber 'moderate' alert while Loch Maree is still at red for 'significant scarcity'.


Thurso nursery given until Monday to put improvements in place following Care Inspectorate report

Thurso nursery given until Monday to put improvements in place following Care Inspectorate report

Thurso nursery given until Monday to put improvements in place following Care Inspectorate report

16 June 2023

Leadership said to be unsatisfactory and care, play and learning weak.


Uninsured Wick driver fined

Uninsured Wick driver fined

Uninsured Wick driver fined

16 June 2023

Connor Pattinson thought he was insured when he drove his uncle's car. But he was wrong, Wick Sheriff Court heard on Wednesday.


Meet the new addition to your garden

Meet the new addition to your garden

Meet the new addition to your garden

16 June 2023

Norscot is delighted to announce the launch of a range of Garden Room kit


People in Caithness can share views on rural healthcare for Holyrood inquiry

People in Caithness can share views on rural healthcare for Holyrood inquiry

People in Caithness can share views on rural healthcare for Holyrood inquiry

16 June 2023

People are being asked to share their experience of "remote and rural healthcare" with a Holyrood committee.


Women's wellbeing hub keen to ensure 'care moves in right direction'

Women's wellbeing hub keen to ensure 'care moves in right direction'

Women's wellbeing hub keen to ensure 'care moves in right direction'

15 June 2023

Caithness healthcare campaigners have promised to keep working closely with NHS Highland "to ensure that care moves in the right direction".


Work on Wick's North Baths to be finished in time for school holidays

Work on Wick's North Baths to be finished in time for school holidays

Work on Wick's North Baths to be finished in time for school holidays

15 June 2023

Wick's historic North Baths will be out of action until later this month while work takes place on the latest phase of improvements.


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