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Highland walker Jo Page ‘feels fantastic’ after completing Lejog charity trek

Highland walker Jo Page ‘feels fantastic’ after completing Lejog charity trek

Highland walker Jo Page ‘feels fantastic’ after completing Lejog charity trek

20 July 2025

‘Mind blowing’ challenge raises more than £12,000 as experience is described as being of massive benefit to her physical and mental health.


Are Chinese berries the secret to a long life?

Are Chinese berries the secret to a long life?

Are Chinese berries the secret to a long life?

20 July 2025

Joanne Howdle discusses the goji berry, part of the nightshade family.


Caithness Pride marches on; and ’art is good for the economy’

Caithness Pride marches on; and ’art is good for the economy’

Caithness Pride marches on; and ’art is good for the economy’

20 July 2025

YOUR VIEWS: Readers have their say on the latest issues affecting Caithness and the far north.


Brothers meet after 50 years, Presbytery wins ‘sex aids’ case and Internet link-up for gala

Brothers meet after 50 years, Presbytery wins ‘sex aids’ case and Internet link-up for gala

Brothers meet after 50 years, Presbytery wins ‘sex aids’ case and Internet link-up for gala

20 July 2025

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear.


‘I’ve watched my friends get worse over the last 12 months’ - blood scandal victims still awaiting compensation

‘I’ve watched my friends get worse over the last 12 months’ - blood scandal victims still awaiting compensation

‘I’ve watched my friends get worse over the last 12 months’ - blood scandal victims still awaiting compensation

20 July 2025

At his home, Bruce Norval reflects on the past year since a report into the UK infected blood scandal found the NHS and government to be culpable.


‘One of the world’s great coasts’: Photographer explores Caithness cliffs and shores in new book

‘One of the world’s great coasts’: Photographer explores Caithness cliffs and shores in new book

‘One of the world’s great coasts’: Photographer explores Caithness cliffs and shores in new book

20 July 2025

Caithness-based natural history photographer Ken Crossan says his new book, Life at the Edge, is a project that is particularly close to his heart.


Don’t lose your vote – residents urged to check voter registration details

Don’t lose your vote – residents urged to check voter registration details

Don’t lose your vote – residents urged to check voter registration details

19 July 2025

Highland residents are being urged to check their electoral registration details or risk losing their chance to vote.


Woman attempted to punch a police officer outside Inverness rehab facility

Woman attempted to punch a police officer outside Inverness rehab facility

Woman attempted to punch a police officer outside Inverness rehab facility

19 July 2025

Holly Mackay (27) was found by police at a Dingwall roundabout and taken back to Beechwood House in Inverness in the early hours of February 28.


Wick to host forum for local concerns over ‘deluge’ of renewable projects

Wick to host forum for local concerns over ‘deluge’ of renewable projects

Wick to host forum for local concerns over ‘deluge’ of renewable projects

19 July 2025

The meeting on July 23 is prompted by ‘the sheer volume of correspondence’ MSP Edward Mountain says he gets daily.


Highland theatre issues call for young performers to be part of panto

Highland theatre issues call for young performers to be part of panto

Highland theatre issues call for young performers to be part of panto

19 July 2025

Young performers are being encouraged to audition for the roles of the Lost Bairns of Beauly or a spot in the Junior Ensemble in the Eden Court panto.


Life on the ocean wave - not as easy as it looks!

Life on the ocean wave - not as easy as it looks!

Life on the ocean wave - not as easy as it looks!

19 July 2025

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


Investigation reveals over 3400 abandoned vehicles and 946 fly-tipping incidents reported to council over 5 years

Investigation reveals over 3400 abandoned vehicles and 946 fly-tipping incidents reported to council over 5 years

Investigation reveals over 3400 abandoned vehicles and 946 fly-tipping incidents reported to council over 5 years

19 July 2025

The statistics show a sharp increase in the number of abandoned vehicles with 327 reported in 2020/2021 to 1291 in 2024/2025.


Highlands asked to help tackle mental health stigma

Highlands asked to help tackle mental health stigma

Highlands asked to help tackle mental health stigma

19 July 2025

A charity is calling on Highlanders to rethink mental health stereotypes.


PICTURES: Caithness midwife, still working after 55 years, honoured to meet King at royal garden party

PICTURES: Caithness midwife, still working after 55 years, honoured to meet King at royal garden party

PICTURES: Caithness midwife, still working after 55 years, honoured to meet King at royal garden party

19 July 2025

A Caithness midwife, still working at the age of 75, was honoured by an invitation to meet King Charles III at a royal event in Edinburgh.


PICTURES: Caithness midwife, still working after 55 years, honoured to meet King at royal garden party

PICTURES: Caithness midwife, still working after 55 years, honoured to meet King at royal garden party

PICTURES: Caithness midwife, still working after 55 years, honoured to meet King at royal garden party

19 July 2025

A Caithness midwife, still working at the age of 75, was honoured by an invitation to meet King Charles III at a royal event in Edinburgh.


Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

Farmer (83) crushed to death by protective cow while he was feeding calf

18 July 2025

Fraser Johnstone died after being trampled and crushed by a cow at his farm while he was feeding its calf, a fatal accident inquiry has heard.


Man charged in connection with Bonar Bridge ‘stabbing’

Man charged in connection with Bonar Bridge ‘stabbing’

Man charged in connection with Bonar Bridge ‘stabbing’

18 July 2025

A man arrested in connection with a suspected stabbing in Bonar Bridge has now been charged, police have confirmed.


Police share monthly crime stats for Wick area showing few major issues

Police share monthly crime stats for Wick area showing few major issues

Police share monthly crime stats for Wick area showing few major issues

18 July 2025

Few major issues were recorded in a police report for the Wick and east Caithness ward for May.


VIDEO + PICTURES SPECIAL: Inside the spectacular Inverness Castle Experience

VIDEO + PICTURES SPECIAL: Inside the spectacular Inverness Castle Experience

VIDEO + PICTURES SPECIAL: Inside the spectacular Inverness Castle Experience

18 July 2025

It all begins with a view already imprinted on the minds of every Invernessian and many beyond - the gently rising approach to the castle itself.


Caithness councillor warns of ‘serious hazards’ for NC500 drivers

Caithness councillor warns of ‘serious hazards’ for NC500 drivers

Caithness councillor warns of ‘serious hazards’ for NC500 drivers

18 July 2025

Highland councillor Matthew Reiss has warned about “serious hazards” for drivers caused by potholed sections of the North Coast 500 in Caithness.


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