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Cinderella Curfew officially abolished by licencing board

Cinderella Curfew officially abolished by licencing board

THE Cindrella Curfew which required two nightclubs in Thurso to refuse admission after midnight has been officially abolished.


Highland Council assesses storm damage

Highland Council assesses storm damage

THE Highland Council is taking stock of the damage to its eastern coastline following storm surges over the weekend which resulted in damage to existing…


Infinergy applies to build 24 turbines in West Caithness

Infinergy applies to build 24 turbines in West Caithness

INFINERGY has officially submitted its planning application for a 24-turbine wind farm at Limekiln stating the project will create new industries, jobs…


Dounreay begins returning nuclear material by rail

Dounreay begins returning nuclear material by rail

The first of approximately 90 packages of fast reactor breeder material has been delivered safely to Sellafield from Caithness.


Caithness council duo press for review on funding

Caithness council duo press for review on funding

TWO Highland Councillors are calling for a rethink in the way the authority gives out grants.


Advice on how to deal with drug emergencies

Advice on how to deal with drug emergencies

NHS HIGHLAND is offering advice to people to help ensure there are no drug-related deaths on its patch over the festive period.


Caithness art heads for Tokyo

Caithness art heads for Tokyo

After months of e-mail negotiations local weaver and texture artist Joanne Kaar was delighted to tell www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk this week that a design…


Weather wipes out Wick Academy fixture

Weather wipes out Wick Academy fixture

FIERCE weather sweeping the far north caused Wick Academy's home fixture against Deveronvale to be cancelled today.


Appeal to recover stolen legal highs

Appeal to recover stolen legal highs

POLICE are warning of the “severe consequences” of taking legal highs after a large quantity were stolen last weekend.


Gale force winds leave a trail of destruction at Wick Harbour

Gale force winds leave a trail of destruction at Wick Harbour

Wick Harbour was left counting the cost of damage caused by gale force winds which battered the east coast of Caithness in the early hours of Saturday…


Seven join the black belt club

Seven join the black belt club

SEVEN students from a Caithness martial arts club have been awarded 1st degree black belts. Among the KSD Martial Arts students is its youngest black…


Council gives assurance on winter roads gritting

Council gives assurance on winter roads gritting

HIGHLAND Council’s chairman of transport, environmental and community services committee has given assurance that winter gritting will continue…


Strike action hits Scrabster ferry service

Strike action hits Scrabster ferry service

RMT union members are striking over proposed cuts to staffing levels on the route between Caithness and Orkney by MV Hamnavoe operator Serco Northlink.…


Far north death crash trial resumes

Far north death crash trial resumes

THE trial of a Frenchman accused of causing the death of Caithness science teacher resumed earlier today at the High Court in Inverness.


Pentland Ferries cancel evening crossings

Pentland Ferries cancel evening crossings

FERRY crossings between Gills Bay and Orkney have been cancelled tonight (Friday) due to expected high winds and heavy rain.


Scorries ready for fight to defend fortress Harmsworth

Scorries ready for fight to defend fortress Harmsworth

WHEN the going gets tough, the tough get going.


Knockback for hopes of festive booze extension

Knockback for hopes of festive booze extension

A HIGHLAND Council blunder has dashed initial hopes of festive revellers partying until 4am over Christmas.


Caithness drivers in gear on awards night

Caithness drivers in gear on awards night

CAITHNESS Car Club drivers have picked up a number of national awards in this year’s Guyson Scottish Sprint and Hillclimb Championship.


Caithness squash player wins under-20 cap

Caithness squash player wins under-20 cap

A YOUNG Caithness squash player will be playing for the under-20 Scotland team for the first time in a major tournament in Edinburgh this weekend.


Dash for gas is waste of energy north of the border

Dash for gas is waste of energy north of the border

TACKLING climate change and developing renewable energy are two sides of the same coin.


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