08 July 2025
A road safety operation carried out along the NC500 over the course of the weekend saw over 60 road users stopped.
08 July 2025
North politician Edward Mountain has made it clear that communities must not be ignored when renewable energy projects are planned in their area.
08 July 2025
One of our readers has shared his thoughts on an issue that can be found at many beauty spots across the Highland region.
07 July 2025
Wick Paths Group said it had a ‘tremendous turnout’ of volunteers to help tidy up areas of the town ahead of this year’s County Show.
07 July 2025
The five-days-a week facility is giving a new lease of life to the former RBS building and it means face-to-face banking will continue in the town.
07 July 2025
A wind energy technology company has been confirmed by HIE as the first occupant of one of four new units at Wick Business Park at Lochshell.
06 July 2025
There are “exciting times ahead” for Caithness and Sutherland with “good cause for optimism”, according to Highlands and Islands Enterprise.
06 July 2025
A Halkirk businesswoman has plenty to sing about after she picked up a major award at an event in Glasgow’s Grand Ole Opry.
06 July 2025
Thurso-based Fresh Favourites offers nutritious meals delivered to people’s doors. Owner Debbie Mackay shares the story of the award-winning business
05 July 2025
Spirits were high this afternoon as whisky enthusiasts gathered in Inverness for an annual whisky festival.
05 July 2025
LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear
05 July 2025
Energy firm RWE has pledged that its Golticlay wind farm in Caithness will create jobs locally and “deliver economic benefits at a regional level”.
05 July 2025
A new business created by Aberdeen-based Steve MacDonald will provide helicopter support to companies working in renewables in the Caithness area.
05 July 2025
A Caithness man has authored a new book on a clever ruse to fool German aircrews into bombing a decoy airfield at Sarclet.
05 July 2025
Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht
05 July 2025
Highland is among the country’s worst areas for drink and drug driving, “troubling” new figures have revealed.
04 July 2025
Ecstatic groups fighting plans for a swathe of 4G masts in some of the Highlands’ most unspoilt landscapes are declaring victory after a sharp u-turn.
04 July 2025
Highland Council’s environmental health team advises caution as blue-green algae has, once again, been found in Loch Watten.
04 July 2025
Craig Ferguson began his fundraising walk at the Mull of Galloway on June 14.
04 July 2025
A Highland rapist who subjected young women to violent and sexual offences will now “face the consequences of his actions”, according to police.