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Gail Ross and Jamie Stone send good wishes to Prime Minister

Gail Ross and Jamie Stone send good wishes to Prime Minister

Gail Ross and Jamie Stone said they were shocked to hear Boris Johnson had been taken into intensive care after his coronavirus symptoms worsened.


Atmospheric Caithness seascape photo is shortlisted

Atmospheric Caithness seascape photo is shortlisted

A professional photographer living at Whaligoe has had one of his images shortlisted for a major photographic competition.


Council issues Covid-19 advice to tenants

Council issues Covid-19 advice to tenants

Council tenants are being sent a bulletin with advice about a range of coronavirus issues, from accessing housing support to how to avoid scams.


Three coronavirus cases treated at Caithness General Hospital in past fortnight

Three coronavirus cases treated at Caithness General Hospital in past fortnight

Three cases of confirmed Covid-19 have been treated at Caithness General Hospital over the past two weeks, the John O'Groat Journal has learned.


It's a dream come true for Karen as orcas call by to say hello

It's a dream come true for Karen as orcas call by to say hello

Caithness wildlife photographer Karen Munro was given the ultimate treat during lockdown when a pod of killer whales swam by for a visit.


Wick gala team 'gutted' as annual summer event is called off

Wick gala team 'gutted' as annual summer event is called off

Wick Gala Week has fallen victim to the coronavirus crisis along with numerous other local events, bringing disappointment to many.


Poo bin problems in Thurso

Poo bin problems in Thurso

Dog waste bins have been reported overflowing and creating a potential health hazard in Thurso.


Foodbank deliveries in demand

Foodbank deliveries in demand

The foodbank centre in Thurso had a hectic day on Friday with emergency deliveries being made in outlying areas including Castletown and Portskerra.


People urged to keep a diary during pandemic

People urged to keep a diary during pandemic

Staff at the Nucleus archive centre in Wick are encouraging people to keep diaries during the Covid-19 pandemic.


Society of Caithness Artists' annual exhibition is cancelled

Society of Caithness Artists' annual exhibition is cancelled

The annual exhibition of the Society of Caithness Artists has become the latest community event to fall by the wayside due to the coronavirus crisis.


Confirmed Covid-19 cases hit triple figures in Highlands

Confirmed Covid-19 cases hit triple figures in Highlands

Confirmed coronavirus cases in the Highlands have reached triple figures after three further people tested positive for Covid-19.


Victoria Beckham boosts morale at Caithness General Hospital

Victoria Beckham boosts morale at Caithness General Hospital

Staff at Caithness General Hospital were given a morale-booster when Victoria Beckham called to speak to them on FaceTime.


Keeping Scotland’s railway clean for key workers

Keeping Scotland’s railway clean for key workers

ScotRail says that its staff are 'working round the clock' to provide vital transport for key workers.


Ross welcomes food support for families

Ross welcomes food support for families

Gail Ross has welcomed confirmation that Highland families unable to access food due to coronavirus will get support from the Scottish Government.


Stone calling for 'digital democracy' during coronavirus crisis

Stone calling for 'digital democracy' during coronavirus crisis

Jamie Stone has joined a group of more than 100 parliamentarians in calling for a "digital democracy" during the coronavirus pandemic.


Chief medical officer resigns after flouting coronavirus lockdown

Chief medical officer resigns after flouting coronavirus lockdown

The chief medical officer, Dr Catherine Calderwood, has resigned after becoming embroiled in a scandal over twice travelling to her second home.


Scotland's chief medical officer apologises for ignoring her own guidance

Scotland's chief medical officer apologises for ignoring her own guidance

Dr Catherine Calderwood has apologised unreservedly for ignoring her own advice for people to stay at home to halt the spread of coronavirus.


Village church project could take three years

Village church project could take three years

A plan to turn a derelict church in Castletown into a home could take three years to complete, according to the couple behind the project.


Annual Caithness art show scheduled to go ahead as new website is launched

Annual Caithness art show scheduled to go ahead as new website is launched

The Society of Caithness Artists has launched a new website aimed at keeping local artists informed about its annual exhibition in Thurso.


Wick Academy's £1000 donation for PPE work by local teacher

Wick Academy's £1000 donation for PPE work by local teacher

Chris Aitken's efforts to create face masks to protect frontline health workers have been given a cash boost by his local Highland League team.


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