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Weather casts doubt on Academy derby match

Weather casts doubt on Academy derby match

HOPES of Harmsworth Park hosting its derby match with Brora Rangers tomorrow afternoon have been rated as ‘60/40’ with Wick Academy announcing…


Wick student devastated by flatmate’s sudden death

Wick student devastated by flatmate’s sudden death

A WICK student yesterday spoke of his devastation after learning of the unexplained death of his flatmate as he returned from a dance in Easter Ross.


Xmas Day assaults alleged

Xmas Day assaults alleged

TWO men appeared in private at Wick Sheriff Court on Thursday charged with separate alleged assaults on Christmas Day.


Badanloch Estate

Badanloch Estate

Youngster Kieran Paul Campbell, of Mill House, Stainland, managed to capture this moment at Badanloch Estate, near Kinbrace.


Charity donation leads to windfall

Charity donation leads to windfall

Staxigoe mother Debbie Aitkenhead bought a raffle ticket on a whim while donating goods to Highland Hospice’s shop in the Eastgate Shopping Centre…


Could you give this dog a home?

Could you give this dog a home?

MURPHY is a very friendly wire haired fox terrier aged eight months old. He’s a friendly wee chap who loves his walks and who gets on fine with…


Lurcher seeks swift exit from Balmore

Lurcher seeks swift exit from Balmore

The charity had 26 animals in its care, including Swift, pictured here with the centre’s assistant manager Christine Mackay. The lurcher, six next…


Lybster community company's IT boost

Lybster community company's IT boost

CAITHNESS communities have been boosted by an innovative project to recycle old computers from Highland Council’s latest IT upgrade.


Santa Sesh raises plenty of cash

Santa Sesh raises plenty of cash

Sunday’s Santa Sesh in Skinandi’s nightclub boosted the fund’s coffers by a fantastic £1700.


School nurse bids farewell to NHS colleagues

School nurse bids farewell to NHS colleagues

HELEN Skea is pictured with her colleagues after taking early retirement from NHS Highland after over 27 years’ service, laterally as school…


Top award for Caithness apprentice

Top award for Caithness apprentice

A CAITHNESS construction apprentice got an early Christmas present when he was highly commended at the Scottish Building Apprenticeship and Training Council…


Tributes paid to Caithness countryside ranger

Tributes paid to Caithness countryside ranger

Belgian national Dieter Tuerlinckx was a well-known face as one of two countryside rangers in the east of Caithness.


Murray’s form returns to win bonspiel

Murray’s form returns to win bonspiel

Rogart’s bonspiel king Nigel Murray won the Ross Province’s Dr John Anderson Bonspiel.


Bid to secure emergency storm damage cash

Bid to secure emergency storm damage cash

THE leader of the Highland Council has made a plea to Holyrood for emergency financial assistance in the wake of storm damage across the north of Scotland.


MP slams unfair delivery surcharges

MP slams unfair delivery surcharges

The Liberal Democrat recently sponsored a motion at Westminster highlighting the persistence of unfair delivery charges and calling on online retailers…


New TV game show seeks contestants

New TV game show seeks contestants

FAR north dynamic duos are wanted for a brand new Channel 4 game show.


Police seize £90k worth of illegal drugs

Police seize £90k worth of illegal drugs

NORTHERN Constabulary has taken over £90,000 worth of illegal drugs off the streets of the Highlands and Islands in the lead up to Christmas.


‘Last King of Scotland’ director appeals for Xmas home movies

‘Last King of Scotland’ director appeals for Xmas home movies

FAR north film-makers are being invited to work with Oscar-winning Scottish director Kevin Macdonald to help create his latest left-field arts project.


North MSP duo in new link-up

North MSP duo in new link-up

TWO north MSPs are among five who have formed a working group to assist them in their duties at Holyrood.


Merry Xmas from the Courier and Groat

Merry Xmas from the Courier and Groat

MERRY Christmas to one and all from www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk!


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