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Plans to vote on new Scottish Conference League withdrawn by SFA

Plans to vote on new Scottish Conference League withdrawn by SFA

Plans to vote on new Scottish Conference League withdrawn by SFA

05 June 2023

SFA made decision on feedback.


Highland Council invite 'shovel ready' projects to apply to £1m community regeneration fund

Highland Council invite 'shovel ready' projects to apply to £1m community regeneration fund

Highland Council invite 'shovel ready' projects to apply to £1m community regeneration fund

05 June 2023

The deadline to submit an expression of interest is June 16.


Far North Line through Caithness and Sutherland is officially recognised by Scottish Government as a Community Rail Partnership route

Far North Line through Caithness and Sutherland is officially recognised by Scottish Government as a Community Rail Partnership route

Far North Line through Caithness and Sutherland is officially recognised by Scottish Government as a Community Rail Partnership route

05 June 2023

Scottish Transport Minister Kevin Stewart has officially welcomed and approved the line’s new status.


Forest visitors urged to heed warning signs around unseen dangers

Forest visitors urged to heed warning signs around unseen dangers

Forest visitors urged to heed warning signs around unseen dangers

05 June 2023

Lives are put at risk by people ignoring safety signs in woods around the country, according to Scotland's forestry agency.


Pentland Firth: Emergency towing vessel Ievoli Black to be painted in Coastguard colours as part of new deal

Pentland Firth: Emergency towing vessel Ievoli Black to be painted in Coastguard colours as part of new deal

Pentland Firth: Emergency towing vessel Ievoli Black to be painted in Coastguard colours as part of new deal

05 June 2023

An emergency vessel will continue to operate in the Pentland Firth after a five-year contract was awarded to Marniva Spa.


Wick Groats battle through to last 16 as Thistle have three sent off

Wick Groats battle through to last 16 as Thistle have three sent off

Wick Groats battle through to last 16 as Thistle have three sent off

05 June 2023

Wick Groats manager Kevin Anderson admitted there was a lack of quality in Saturday's Highland Amateur Cup derby – but he was pleased to get through.


Busy start for new Wick post office in Poundstretcher store

Busy start for new Wick post office in Poundstretcher store

Busy start for new Wick post office in Poundstretcher store

05 June 2023

Wick's new post office within the Poundstretcher store has got off to a busy start, with Glyn and Joy Jackson providing the service four days a week.


Caithness groups warned that deadline for Co-op's community fund approaches

Caithness groups warned that deadline for Co-op's community fund approaches

Caithness groups warned that deadline for Co-op's community fund approaches

05 June 2023

The deadline is approaching for communities to apply to the next round of funding from the Co-op.


New podcast's unique snapshot of life can leave a 'great legacy' for Highland area

New podcast's unique snapshot of life can leave a 'great legacy' for Highland area

New podcast's unique snapshot of life can leave a 'great legacy' for Highland area

05 June 2023

A podcast exploring all aspects of life across the Highlands and Islands is set to hit the digital airwaves this month.


Thurso lifeboat sent to lone Swedish sailor off north coast

Thurso lifeboat sent to lone Swedish sailor off north coast

Thurso lifeboat sent to lone Swedish sailor off north coast

05 June 2023

The Thurso RNLI lifeboat, The Taylors, rushed to the scene after family members and the Coastguard were unable to make contact with a lone sailor.


Combine harvester and old Fergie set off on separate end-to-end challenges

Combine harvester and old Fergie set off on separate end-to-end challenges

Combine harvester and old Fergie set off on separate end-to-end challenges

05 June 2023

An environmentally friendly combine harvester and an old Fergie tractor set off from John O'Groats on Sunday on separate journeys to Land's End.


Plea for farming and crofting subsidies to benefit nature

Plea for farming and crofting subsidies to benefit nature

Plea for farming and crofting subsidies to benefit nature

05 June 2023

Environmental campaigners are calling for fairer farming subsidies that work for nature and climate as well as people.


Wick driver five times the limit vows to address drink problem after threat of jail

Wick driver five times the limit vows to address drink problem after threat of jail

Wick driver five times the limit vows to address drink problem after threat of jail

04 June 2023

A five-times-the-limit drink-driver has avoided a jail sentence after being involved in a crash in Wick.


Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

Your Caithness – readers' photos from across the far north

04 June 2023

Every week, we ask readers to submit their own photographs of Caithness in all its glory.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Gymnastics club wows Wick audience with energetic performance by 150 members

PICTURE SPECIAL: Gymnastics club wows Wick audience with energetic performance by 150 members

PICTURE SPECIAL: Gymnastics club wows Wick audience with energetic performance by 150 members

04 June 2023

Young performers from North Apex Gymnastics Club took to the stage of Wick Assembly Rooms for their first public show on Thursday evening.


North MSP claims mental health services for children and young people in the Highlands are at 'breaking point'

North MSP claims mental health services for children and young people in the Highlands are at 'breaking point'

North MSP claims mental health services for children and young people in the Highlands are at 'breaking point'

04 June 2023

Rhoda Grant wants action to improve the situation


Monique Sliedrecht: Step out and see the real beauty of Caithness

Monique Sliedrecht: Step out and see the real beauty of Caithness

Monique Sliedrecht: Step out and see the real beauty of Caithness

03 June 2023

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


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

03 June 2023

Wage cut plan for council workers in 1923, Vandalism in Bignold Park in 1973 and British-Japanese battery plant in 1998


Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council in plea for new treasurer

Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council in plea for new treasurer

Royal Burgh of Wick Community Council in plea for new treasurer

03 June 2023

Community councillors in Wick are looking for a new treasurer ahead of their 2023 annual general meeting taking place on Monday, June 12.


Forestry funding will allow £140,000 improvement scheme on Camster road

Forestry funding will allow £140,000 improvement scheme on Camster road

Forestry funding will allow £140,000 improvement scheme on Camster road

03 June 2023

Work costing £140,000 is to be carried out on the Camster road as part of efforts to improve timber transport infrastructure in the Highlands.


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