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PICTURES: Caithness United players get advice on work ethic at annual presentation night

PICTURES: Caithness United players get advice on work ethic at annual presentation night

Wick Academy stalwart James More was guest speaker at Caithness United’s annual presentation evening and handed over the trophies to the boys.


PICTURES: Record crowds at John O’Groats vintage and classic vehicle rally

PICTURES: Record crowds at John O’Groats vintage and classic vehicle rally

Organisers reckon the turnout at the Caithness and Sutherland Vintage and Classic Vehicle Club event was at least 2500 and possibly closer to 3000.


‘Academically excellent’ Thurso PhD student recognised for contributions to research in UHI North, West and Hebrides awards

‘Academically excellent’ Thurso PhD student recognised for contributions to research in UHI North, West and Hebrides awards

Robert McHenry has been recognised as the institution’s Higher Education Student of the Year.


Thurso bowlers’ round-robin event raises over £600 for charity

Thurso bowlers’ round-robin event raises over £600 for charity

There were plenty of colourful costumes on show as Thurso Bowling Club hosted its annual Fraser round-robin charity event in sunny conditions.


McKenna ‘fuming’ over Wick Academy player release on eve of cup final

McKenna ‘fuming’ over Wick Academy player release on eve of cup final

Castletown manager Tom McKenna was “fuming” in the aftermath of Saturday’s Stannergill Cup final defeat – with his anger directed at Wick Academy.


Police investigating vandalism in housing estate

Police investigating vandalism in housing estate

Vandals are being hunted by police after a door window was smashed in Thurso.


Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

Highland bin lorries to collect mobile phone signal data to help boost accuracy of coverage checks

The initiative is being rolled out across the Highlands, Moray and Aberdeenshire.


‘Magical’ mural at Thurso primary to promote expression, mindfulness and teamwork

‘Magical’ mural at Thurso primary to promote expression, mindfulness and teamwork

The mural is the result of months of hard work by the school’s Art and Wellbeing Nurture Group.


Stannergill Cup sponsor: ‘For there not to be a final at Castletown would be a crying shame’

Stannergill Cup sponsor: ‘For there not to be a final at Castletown would be a crying shame’

Stannergill Cup sponsor Martin Murray said it was “the right time” for Dunnet Bay Distillers to back one of the Caithness AFA competitions.


‘It would be good to get another one’: Banks targeting more silverware for Staxigoe

‘It would be good to get another one’: Banks targeting more silverware for Staxigoe

Player/manager Martin Banks is targeting more silverware for Staxigoe United after their triumph in the inaugural Stannergill Cup final on Saturday.


Castletown boss ‘absolutely gutted’ after Stannergill Cup final loss

Castletown boss ‘absolutely gutted’ after Stannergill Cup final loss

Tom McKenna was “absolutely gutted” about the goals Castletown conceded in their 2-1 Stannergill Cup final loss to Staxigoe United on Saturday.


Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

Tourists to Caithness should be welcomed, not discouraged

OUT AND ABOUT WITH RALPH: Far north attractions are once-in-a-lifetime experience for visitors, so let’s open our arms to them


Stannergill Cup final ‘a good advert for Highland football’, says SPFL chief

Stannergill Cup final ‘a good advert for Highland football’, says SPFL chief

The chief executive of the Scottish Professional Football League was among the spectators at an amateur cup final in Caithness at the weekend.


Organisers delighted with turnout at Berriedale fun run and walk

Organisers delighted with turnout at Berriedale fun run and walk

Berriedale’s fun run and walk event was well supported, with runners and walkers from Sutherland and Inverness as well as from Caithness.


REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

REVEALED: Expenses claimed by Highland Councillors last year

Find out if your councillor makes the top 10 most expensive or least expensive.


Caithness parents urged to check if they can get help with childcare costs

Caithness parents urged to check if they can get help with childcare costs

Working parents in Caithness could be eligible for help with childcare costs this summer, according to a national advice agency.


Clearer clearway sign needed on Caithness/Sutherland boundary

Clearer clearway sign needed on Caithness/Sutherland boundary

YOUR VIEWS: Readers have their say on the latest issues and topics important to them


Boy disappears at Mid-Clyth, Oil spin-off firm in Caithness and Welcome for new restaurant

Boy disappears at Mid-Clyth, Oil spin-off firm in Caithness and Welcome for new restaurant

LOOKING BACK: News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear


Caithness mill renewals show a positive future for heart and soul of county

Caithness mill renewals show a positive future for heart and soul of county

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


Orbex to give project update on mothballed Sutherland Spaceport

Orbex to give project update on mothballed Sutherland Spaceport

Members of the public are being invited to attend a meeting to learn more about the latest situation with the Sutherland Spaceport.


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