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Thurso man who had sex with 13-year-old girl is jailed

Thurso man who had sex with 13-year-old girl is jailed

A Thurso man has been jailed for 32 months after admitting improper sexual behaviour towards two underage girls, one of whom he had sex with.


Caithness pensioners urged to act as £441 benefit switches to new system

Caithness pensioners urged to act as £441 benefit switches to new system

Caithness pensioners worried about changes to a key benefit worth up to £441 a month have been urged to seek support as a new system rolls out.


Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

Councillors Andrew Jarvie and Karl Rosie elected new joint chairs of Caithness Committee

The new joint chairs of the Caithness Committee were elected today, and successful funding applications for the last financial year were listed.


Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.


PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

PICTURE SPECIAL: Members bask in the Saturday sunshine for the first jack of the season at Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club

The president of Wick’s Rosebank Bowling Club welcomed members to witness the throwing of the first jack of the 2025 season on Saturday afternoon.


Caithness blood donor group seeks support for arts and craft fundraiser

Caithness blood donor group seeks support for arts and craft fundraiser

Arty people from across Caithness are being invited to help support local blood donors and the lab at Caithness General Hospital.


Highland Council urges public to respond to BT consultation on proposed removal of 13 phone boxes across Caithness

Highland Council urges public to respond to BT consultation on proposed removal of 13 phone boxes across Caithness

Highland Council is now urging residents to submit comments highlighting the potential impact the closures could have.


Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

Todd says government social security cuts will push Caithness families on benefits into poverty

MSP Maree Todd urges the UK Government to reverse its damaging social security reforms, which risk pushing many Caithness residents into poverty.


Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by The Times today.


Caithness Youth Pipe Band set for first Tartan Parade in Edinburgh

Caithness Youth Pipe Band set for first Tartan Parade in Edinburgh

Members of Caithness Youth Pipe Band are looking forward to playing their part in the inaugural Edinburgh Tartan Parade next weekend.


Time for reflection at National Fishermen's Remembrance Day on May 11 in Wick

Time for reflection at National Fishermen's Remembrance Day on May 11 in Wick

There will be a special service on May 11 at 1pm in Wick for the second National Fishermen's Remembrance Day.


Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

Farming fun as agricultural comedian heads to Wick

Perthshire farmer and legendary agricultural comedian Jim Smith is bound for Caithness next month to perform at Wick Assembly Rooms on May 31.


‘Fishing Folk and Other Local Heroes’ are the stars of an art exhibition in Thurso next month

‘Fishing Folk and Other Local Heroes’ are the stars of an art exhibition in Thurso next month

A Thurso art show will highlight the talents of a local woman with a series of highly detailed pencil portraits of Caithness characters.


Following the Fish: Wick exhibition will tell stories of the herring girls

Following the Fish: Wick exhibition will tell stories of the herring girls

An exhibition will open at Nucleus in Wick on May 8 as part of a heritage project devoted to the fisher lassies who travelled from port to port.


Thurso ‘successful’ paths work is welcomed

Thurso ‘successful’ paths work is welcomed

Thurso Highland councillor Ron Gunn has welcomed the completion of work centring on two popular footpaths in the.


Thurso licence granted, Land values ‘too high’ and No clearance for Santa’s grotto units

Thurso licence granted, Land values ‘too high’ and No clearance for Santa’s grotto units

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


Battery scheme close to Castle of Mey faces council objection

Battery scheme close to Castle of Mey faces council objection

Plans for one of Scotland’s largest battery storage sites has been objected to by councillors because it is just two miles from the Castle of Mey.


Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

Dad’s radio know-how could have easily detected Russian interference…

The Real Mackay by Dan Mackay


PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

PICTURES: Eggy delights across the county as Caithness Bikers bring Easter gifts

Caithness Bikers partook in an Easter egg charity run across the county and delivered treats.


MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

MSP hopeful urges Highland Council to halt ‘damaging’ motorhome pass scheme

LibDem candidate David Green fears the council is ‘effectively driving business away’ from local operators.


New North Coast Trail section through Caithness ‘ready to walk’

New North Coast Trail section through Caithness ‘ready to walk’

The charity behind the John O’Groats Trail is already making strides with developing a new walking route in the far north.


‘I could never have imagined it’ – Loth Burn footbridge opens up John O’Groats Trail to more walkers

‘I could never have imagined it’ – Loth Burn footbridge opens up John O’Groats Trail to more walkers

A £90k footbridge has been opened across a wide burn on the John O’Groats Trail. John Davidson went along to hear about the impact of the new crossing


Kennedy praises high standard of North schools’ squad after national triumph

Kennedy praises high standard of North schools’ squad after national triumph

Two footballers from Caithness and one from Orkney played their part in a national cup win for the North of Scotland Schools’ Football Association.


How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

How much did your MP spend on expenses in their first nine months in office?

The recent figures show how much was spent by each new Westminster representative since the general election.


Legion branch ‘takes great pride’ in honouring Australians and New Zealanders at Wick war graves

Legion branch ‘takes great pride’ in honouring Australians and New Zealanders at Wick war graves

Organisers of Wick’s annual Anzac Day ceremony have told of the pride they take in honouring Australian and New Zealand servicemen.


Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

Highland Council announce new partnership with charity Thriving Families to ensure ‘continuity in provision’ of autism information services for Highland parents

Highland Council say information services for parents of children with autism will continue as part of a new project.


‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

‘Bordering on outright defamation’: Caithness councillor hits back at online abuse

A far north councillor has hit out at the toll taken on elected politicians by people who carry out misinformed, corrosive social media attacks.


Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

Homeless at Helmsdale – elderly Caithness traveller lives in van after claiming his house was under attack

A Caithness man from a traveller background has made himself homeless after claiming he suffered months of harassment at his Thurso house.


Views sought from public on Caithness community-owned pub venture

Views sought from public on Caithness community-owned pub venture

The first steps have been taken by Sinclair’s Bay Trust towards potential community ownership of the popular Village Inn on the NC500 at Keiss.


5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

5000 thank yous! Campaign to boost blood donations in the north helps up to 15,000 people

Last November we launched our Give Blood, Save Lives campaign to bring in 5000 blood donations across the Highlands and Moray by Easter.


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