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Absent pupils minding babies, ‘Miraculous escape’ for crew and Ferry quay plans for Scrabster

Absent pupils minding babies, ‘Miraculous escape’ for crew and Ferry quay plans for Scrabster

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


Promise of ‘economic benefits at a regional level’ as construction starts at Golticlay wind farm

Promise of ‘economic benefits at a regional level’ as construction starts at Golticlay wind farm

Energy firm RWE has pledged that its Golticlay wind farm in Caithness will create jobs locally and “deliver economic benefits at a regional level”.


Helicopter venture will help Caithness renewable energy sector to take off

Helicopter venture will help Caithness renewable energy sector to take off

A new business created by Aberdeen-based Steve MacDonald will provide helicopter support to companies working in renewables in the Caithness area.


New book on fake WW2 airfield at Sarclet that fooled Nazi bombers – ‘There’s over 50 unexploded bombs still there’

New book on fake WW2 airfield at Sarclet that fooled Nazi bombers – ‘There’s over 50 unexploded bombs still there’

A Caithness man has authored a new book on a clever ruse to fool German aircrews into bombing a decoy airfield at Sarclet.


Seeking solace in nature as responsibility of AI lays heavily on us all

Seeking solace in nature as responsibility of AI lays heavily on us all

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


Highland’s decade-long drink and drug driving crisis REVEALED

Highland’s decade-long drink and drug driving crisis REVEALED

Highland is among the country’s worst areas for drink and drug driving, “troubling” new figures have revealed.


Last two cup winners drawn together and rematch of 8-0 derby clash

Last two cup winners drawn together and rematch of 8-0 derby clash

Two ties in opening round before quarter-finals are contested.


Second division champions Wick Thistle have ‘a lot to look forward to’

Second division champions Wick Thistle have ‘a lot to look forward to’

Wick Thistle have “a lot to look forward to” after securing a quick return to the top flight of Caithness summer football, according to Owen Harrold.


Dozens of eyesore 4G masts in Highland beauty spots dropped amid wider U-turn

Dozens of eyesore 4G masts in Highland beauty spots dropped amid wider U-turn

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.


WARNING: Toxic blue-green algae found at Loch Watten – avoid contact and keep dogs out of water

WARNING: Toxic blue-green algae found at Loch Watten – avoid contact and keep dogs out of water

Highland Council’s environmental health team advises caution as blue-green algae has, once again, been found in Loch Watten.


Tartan Army supporter Craig Ferguson reaches Dunnet Head to complete 400-mile walk in support of men’s mental health charity

Tartan Army supporter Craig Ferguson reaches Dunnet Head to complete 400-mile walk in support of men’s mental health charity

Craig Ferguson began his fundraising walk at the Mull of Galloway on June 14.


Jailed rapist to face ‘consequences of his actions’, police say

Jailed rapist to face ‘consequences of his actions’, police say

A Highland rapist who subjected young women to violent and sexual offences will now “face the consequences of his actions”, according to police.


‘Michael would have been very proud’: Halkirk memorial match is a family affair

‘Michael would have been very proud’: Halkirk memorial match is a family affair

A memorial football match at Halkirk GalaFest culminated in a poignant moment as a team of under-14 boys from the village won the trophy.


REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

REVEALED: Highland Council failed to fund road maintenance since 2018 by £90 million

New figures reveal that the current annual shortfall is around £13 million.


Rape survivor speaks out following abuser’s 7-year jail sentence

Rape survivor speaks out following abuser’s 7-year jail sentence

Earlier this week, a man was sentenced to seven years in jail after being convicted of six offences — now one of his victims has shared her story.


‘I feel like the luckiest man on earth’

‘I feel like the luckiest man on earth’

Invernessian Duncan MacAulay explains what is it like to get a second chance at life after a heart transplant.


Pentland United will be cup final favourites but Castletown can rise to challenge

Pentland United will be cup final favourites but Castletown can rise to challenge

The second piece of silverware of the summer season will be at stake when Castletown take on Pentland United in the Eain Mackintosh Cup final.


‘My dream was to come to Caithness’: Wick street sign marks historic Patagonia connection

‘My dream was to come to Caithness’: Wick street sign marks historic Patagonia connection

An Argentinian woman fulfilled a long-held dream by travelling to Caithness, and saw a new street sign marking the county’s links with Patagonia.


Damaged fence at Thurso park is ‘serious safety hazard’ for footballers

Damaged fence at Thurso park is ‘serious safety hazard’ for footballers

Amateur football clubs are warning that a damaged section of fencing at a council-owned park in Thurso represents a “serious safety hazard”.


PSO praises itself for 100% Wick-Aberdeen flights reliability in June – critics says it has ‘a long way to go’ to build back public confidence

PSO praises itself for 100% Wick-Aberdeen flights reliability in June – critics says it has ‘a long way to go’ to build back public confidence

Despite June figures showing 100 per cent reliability for Wick flights, a pressure group says it will take time to build up passenger confidence.


Is Matt Damon making an ‘Odyssey’ to Thrumster for Hollywood epic?

Is Matt Damon making an ‘Odyssey’ to Thrumster for Hollywood epic?

Local speculation is rife over whether Matt Damon will make an appearance in Caithness this weekend with film crews seen in the Thrumster area.


WATCH: Fireball meteor explodes over Highlands and Islands skies

WATCH: Fireball meteor explodes over Highlands and Islands skies

Dramatic video footage has emerged of a fireball meteor which streaked across Highland skies in the early hours of this morning.


Triple win for Munro in Caithness Cycling Club’s annual festival

Triple win for Munro in Caithness Cycling Club’s annual festival

Caithness Cycling Club promoted its annual Festival of Cycling at the weekend, supported by Sinclair Bay Subsea and Scrabster Seafoods.


Historic fishing vessel enthrals crowds at Scottish Traditional Boat Festival

Historic fishing vessel enthrals crowds at Scottish Traditional Boat Festival

A popular vessel returned to the Scottish Traditional Boat Festival to give people an insight into how fishermen worked in days gone by.


Who is responsible for ‘unsafe’ Dunbeath strath footbridges?

Who is responsible for ‘unsafe’ Dunbeath strath footbridges?

Concerns over the safety of two suspension footbridges at Dunbeath have led to a quest by a local woman to find out who is responsible for them.


‘Much to celebrate’ at Noss as end-of-year awards are handed over

‘Much to celebrate’ at Noss as end-of-year awards are handed over

Noss pupils, staff and families marked the end of the 2024/25 session while saying a fond farewell to retiring pupil support assistant Fiona Mackay.


Thurso man charged with attempted murder

Thurso man charged with attempted murder

John Andrew Smith (42) appeared in private at Inverness Sheriff Court on July 1.


Miller finishes first after difficult outward leg in Wick time trial

Miller finishes first after difficult outward leg in Wick time trial

Wick Wheelers’ latest 10-mile time trial held last Thursday saw riders facing a difficult outward leg into a south westerly wind.


Exciting conclusion to Strokeplay Championship at Reay Golf Club

Exciting conclusion to Strokeplay Championship at Reay Golf Club

The in-form Lee Malcolm posted the best round of the day in the Reay men’s Strokeplay Championship with an impressive score of 73 for nett 67.


Caithness residents warned over AI-fuelled Amazon Prime Day scams - ‘Tenfold surge in online scams over last year,’ says charity

Caithness residents warned over AI-fuelled Amazon Prime Day scams - ‘Tenfold surge in online scams over last year,’ says charity

Caithness shoppers are being urged to stay alert ahead of Amazon Prime Day as fraudsters use AI to craft increasingly convincing scams.


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