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Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

Sadness and shock at death of Pope Francis (88)

21 April 2025

Condolences have been expressed following the death of Pope Francis announced this morning.


Transmission infrastructure in north ‘set to generate over £100m in community benefit’

Transmission infrastructure in north ‘set to generate over £100m in community benefit’

Transmission infrastructure in north ‘set to generate over £100m in community benefit’

20 April 2025

Funding from onshore wind developments is likely to reach nearly £90 million a year by 2033, industry body Scottish Renewables has said.


Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

Merger with Castletown could resolve extended abeyance of Bower Community Council

20 April 2025

Bower could regain its community voice by merging with a neighbouring area.


Man (24) jailed for two years and hit with non-harassment order after ‘disgraceful’ abuse of partner in Thurso street

Man (24) jailed for two years and hit with non-harassment order after ‘disgraceful’ abuse of partner in Thurso street

Man (24) jailed for two years and hit with non-harassment order after ‘disgraceful’ abuse of partner in Thurso street

20 April 2025

A young man has been jailed for two years for relentless and vicious late night attacks on his partner.


Moving tribute to late Caithness man unveiled in Inverness’s Victorian Market

Moving tribute to late Caithness man unveiled in Inverness’s Victorian Market

Moving tribute to late Caithness man unveiled in Inverness’s Victorian Market

19 April 2025

A moving memorial to a “well loved” and much missed Highland man has been installed in Inverness as a lasting tribute to him.


YOUR VIEWS: ‘This is an environmental and human disaster on a unprecedented scale’

YOUR VIEWS: ‘This is an environmental and human disaster on a unprecedented scale’

YOUR VIEWS: ‘This is an environmental and human disaster on a unprecedented scale’

19 April 2025

Readers of the John O’Groat Journal and the Caithness Courier share their opinions on the latest issues.


Community payback order for Thurso man (28) who pulled police officers’ mask during Covid pandemic

Community payback order for Thurso man (28) who pulled police officers’ mask during Covid pandemic

Community payback order for Thurso man (28) who pulled police officers’ mask during Covid pandemic

19 April 2025

Scott Allan (28) admitted two amended charges of assault, on indictment, at Wick Sheriff Court on Tuesday.


Wick man (24) handed unpaid work order after assault on partner

Wick man (24) handed unpaid work order after assault on partner

Wick man (24) handed unpaid work order after assault on partner

19 April 2025

A Wick man who kicked his partner in the ribs during a heated argument has been ordered to carry out 80 hours of unpaid community work.


Funding programme to boost ‘resilience and innovation’ in Highland communities

Funding programme to boost ‘resilience and innovation’ in Highland communities

Funding programme to boost ‘resilience and innovation’ in Highland communities

19 April 2025

The Highlands and Islands Climate Hub is working with Highland Third Sector Interface to deliver the Community Led Local Development Fund.


North community council set to dissolve for second time to remove “disruptive” member

North community council set to dissolve for second time to remove “disruptive” member

North community council set to dissolve for second time to remove “disruptive” member

18 April 2025

Ardgay and District Community Council chairman Les Waugh has confirmed the dissolution move is being made to dislodge Samantha Kane as a councillor.


Cliffs and beaches of Caithness set to feature in BBC special on Scotland’s coasts this week

Cliffs and beaches of Caithness set to feature in BBC special on Scotland’s coasts this week

Cliffs and beaches of Caithness set to feature in BBC special on Scotland’s coasts this week

18 April 2025

Caithness is set to feature in a BBC special on Scotland’s coasts which airs later this week.


Booth trial adjourned until August as husband of Caithness lodge housekeeper denies trying to extort accused

Booth trial adjourned until August as husband of Caithness lodge housekeeper denies trying to extort accused

Booth trial adjourned until August as husband of Caithness lodge housekeeper denies trying to extort accused

18 April 2025

The trial of 65-year-old Kevin Booth has been adjourned until August 7.


‘Sleepwalking into a heightened wildfire risk’ — Rural organisations warn that muirburn licensing delays could heighten the danger of devastating wildfires

‘Sleepwalking into a heightened wildfire risk’ — Rural organisations warn that muirburn licensing delays could heighten the danger of devastating wildfires

‘Sleepwalking into a heightened wildfire risk’ — Rural organisations warn that muirburn licensing delays could heighten the danger of devastating wildfires

18 April 2025

Leading rural organisations say muirburn licensing delays could risk exacerbating the growing threat of wildfires across Scotland.


Thousands without power after electric cut to 730 homes

Thousands without power after electric cut to 730 homes

Thousands without power after electric cut to 730 homes

18 April 2025

The outage is affecting more than 700 homes and businesses across parts of Thurso, Castletown and Dunnet.


Caithness group in plea to Highland Council over ‘attack’ on rural communities

Caithness group in plea to Highland Council over ‘attack’ on rural communities

Caithness group in plea to Highland Council over ‘attack’ on rural communities

18 April 2025

A campaign group wants Highland Council to take account of the wellbeing of rural residents in Caithness who are “under attack” over onshore wind.


Healthcare rights ‘wilfully denied to people in Caithness’

Healthcare rights ‘wilfully denied to people in Caithness’

Healthcare rights ‘wilfully denied to people in Caithness’

18 April 2025

Forcing mums-to-be from Caithness to travel to Inverness “is no longer defensible”, CHAT has claimed after a report from a United Nations committee.


Thurso aiming to host first ever LGBTQ+ Pride march in Caithness

Thurso aiming to host first ever LGBTQ+ Pride march in Caithness

Thurso aiming to host first ever LGBTQ+ Pride march in Caithness

18 April 2025

It will become the most northerly such celebration on the UK mainland.


‘Very positive feedback’ after Sinclair’s Bay Trust serves up more than 400 lunches

‘Very positive feedback’ after Sinclair’s Bay Trust serves up more than 400 lunches

‘Very positive feedback’ after Sinclair’s Bay Trust serves up more than 400 lunches

17 April 2025

A Social Spaces project involving three village halls served up more than 400 lunches to residents of Sinclair’s Bay over a 10-week period.


Big entry as Scottish surfing championships return to Thurso

Big entry as Scottish surfing championships return to Thurso

Big entry as Scottish surfing championships return to Thurso

17 April 2025

Phoebe Strachan and Craig McLachlan are aiming to retain their respective open titles at the Scottish National Surfing Championships this weekend.


Champions leave it late with Steven’s stoppage-time winner

Champions leave it late with Steven’s stoppage-time winner

Champions leave it late with Steven’s stoppage-time winner

17 April 2025

Pentland United had to rely on a last-gasp goal by Michael “Joe” Steven to take all three points in their opening fixture of the 2025 CAFA season.


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