NEWS

New scales to help patients with mobility issues

The local branch of Diabetes UK has purchased a set of electronic scales for use at Castletown surgery. They can record weights of up to 200 kilograms…

Off soul-searching in the Deep South

I’VE had quite a journey this last week.

Pair take memorial cup at Wick

Thirteen pairs played in the Dorothy Budge Memorial Challenge Cup, sponsored by Avril and Peter Budge, at the Rosebank bowling green in Wick. Winners…

Proposals for far north court shake-up prompt angry backlash

CAITHNESS will lose jury trials and its Justice of the Peace Court if new plans being set out by the Scottish Court Service (SCS) are given the go-ahead.

RSPB award for flow country volunteer

FAR north nature volunteer Jenny Howie has been honoured for giving up much of her spare time over the past five years to helping out RSPB Scotland.

Snoopy's a 'cheeky chappie'

SNOOPY is a gorgeous cat, aged between five and eight, who is looking for a quiet home with a very loving owner.

Thurso calendar set to stir memories

The 2013 edition is to be the first in a planned “Div Ye Mind” series, evoking nostalgic memories of old Thurso.

Thurso lifeboat called out after trawler hits the rocks

The Banff-registered Norlan, which had six people on board, sent out a distress call when the vessel hit the rocks near Murkle at around 3.50am.

Thurso lightning strike caught on camera

CAITHNESS did not have the best of summers and the season was probably best summed up by this image of a lightning strike on Thurso Golf Course. This…

Tropical fish washes up at Keiss

Measuring over a metre tall, what is believed to be an oarfish was found washed up on Keiss Beach at the weekend, thousands of miles away from its natural…

Wick herring trade showcase re-opens after £162k revamp

Wick Society has opened its new fishing hall to give the public an insight into the industry that supported so many people during its heyday.

Youngsters in record form at Thurso swim meet

Joining the home club were Wick ASC, Tain, Skye Dolphins, Forres Bluefins, Forres Freestyle, Inverness, Orkney and Elgin.

Lucky trio off to Thurso's Theatre

Three lucky www.johnogroat-journal.co.uk readers have won tickets to the theatre in our first ever online competition.

Boat crashes into rocks on Caithness coast

CREW from Thurso Lifeboat Station were called out in the early hours of Tuesday morning when a boat struck rocks at Murkle.

Strange fish found at Keiss beach

A family who were enjoying a picnic at Keiss beach made a fishy discovery at the weekend.

Health chiefs to discuss issues affecting Caithness

THE new far north health and social care alliance is to meet for the second time next Friday.

Foragers warned about wild mushrooms

FAR North wild food foragers are being urged to take extra care when looking for mushrooms because of the risk of picking toxic varieties.

Maginot launch new band website

The county’s favourite musical sons The Maginot Band have a new web presence to go alongside their debut EP.

Funds to be found for war memorial refurbishment

MOVES to increase business opportunities in the tourism and food and drink sector in the north Highlands have been boosted with the launch of a new initiative.