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Three-wheeler makes end-to-end marathon for children’s charity

Three-wheeler makes end-to-end marathon for children’s charity

“ONLY fools and horses” would mistake a yellow Robin Reliant at John O’Groats for some London geezers selling off dodgy goods.


Bettyhill venue for bumbleebee workshop

Bettyhill venue for bumbleebee workshop

THE Bumblebee Conservation Trust is running a wild flower seed collecting workshop in Bettyhill at the end of the month.


Watchdogs show teeth over online delivery charges

Watchdogs show teeth over online delivery charges

CONSUMER watchdogs are calling on online retailers to offer a Royal Mail service on all its sales to save money for customers in the far north of Scotland.


Resilience continues Scorries' winning start

Resilience continues Scorries' winning start

WICK Academy survived a first half onslaught as Buckie Thistle were left to rue a number of missed chances as they went down 2-1 in Caithness.


Caithness man remanded for hammer attacks

Caithness man remanded for hammer attacks

A YOUNG Caithness man, who admitted assaulting two people with a hammer, was remanded in custody at Wick Sheriff Court on Friday.


Groats finish looms for charity end-to-end unicyclist

Groats finish looms for charity end-to-end unicyclist

A UNICYCLE rider is due to arrive at John O’Groats on Saturday afternoon at the end of a 950-mile marathon journey from Lands End.


Book sale underway to boost the Groat’s charity drive

Book sale underway to boost the Groat’s charity drive

A FUNDRAISING book sale kicks off today at North of Scotland Newspapers – home of the Caithness Courier and the John O’Groat Journal.


Mix-up delays Thurso film premiere

Mix-up delays Thurso film premiere

THURSO Cinema has been forced to delay its premiere of one of its movies after the film was sent to the other end of the country by mistake.


B-fest schedule unveiled

B-fest schedule unveiled

THE stage times for Wick’s very own music festival – B-fest – have been revealed.


Surf’s up for youngsters at Dunnet

Surf’s up for youngsters at Dunnet

A four-week holiday programme set up by High Life Highland’s Wick active schools co-ordinator, Garry Macleod, came to an end at Dunnet beach with…


Keep your car in tip-top condition

Keep your car in tip-top condition

WHETHER it’s a reasonably new model or middle-aged, if you haven’t already done so, give your car a "medical" right away. It could mean the…


Academy power past short-handed Clach and into cup semi

Academy power past short-handed Clach and into cup semi

Scorers — Clach: Ross (64). Wick: Mackay (25, 47) Geruzel (46).


Award for Thurso cancer support service

Award for Thurso cancer support service

THE North Highland Cancer Information and Support Centre in Thurso has just picked up the Macmillan quality environment mark for the service it provides.


Brothers back on the road again...

Brothers back on the road again...

AHEAD of topping the bill at Wick’s B-fest tomorrow The Proclaimers told the John O’Groat Journal why they can’t wait to get back on…


College wins top design award

College wins top design award

A COLLEGE facility which trains students for careers in the renewable energy sector has been named as the best building in the north Highlands.


Family left to cope alone after baby son’s death

Family left to cope alone after baby son’s death

MORE support from charities and medical staff needs to exist in Caithness for families who have experienced the death of a child, claims a Wick father.


Fours final a one-sided affair

Fours final a one-sided affair

ST Fergus Bowling Club in Wick hosted the fourth county championship of the season – the fours – with two teams representing each of the county’s…


Groats celebrate last-gasp county league title success

Groats celebrate last-gasp county league title success

WICK Groats won the county division one title after scoring a heady, last-gasp victory over rivals Pentland United in Dunnet on Tuesday evening.


Hart on fire as Brora rout Vikings

Hart on fire as Brora rout Vikings

Thurso 1 Brora Rangers 7


Joy as cyclist’s missing camera turns up in Reay

Joy as cyclist’s missing camera turns up in Reay

A CHARITY cyclist was “absolutely gobsmacked” when the digital camera he lost a week ago on a marathon run to John O’Groats was handed…


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