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Thurso mum's heartfelt plea to give blood

A THURSO mum says she is alive today because of those who are prepared to give blood. Gemma Coghill, of Bishops Drive, needed life-saving emergency…

Vikings push for top-four finish

HALKIRK United are back at the top of the North Caley League as they bid to close on back-to-back title wins.

‘We’re fighting fit and raring to go’ says Kirkwood

ATTACK is the best form of defence, according to Wick Academy manager Davie Kirkwood as he prepares for tomorrow’s trip to Princess Royal Park to take…

Wet and sometimes very wild

We remember the snow and the wind, but the past year has thrown up some surprising weather statistics...

John O’Groats arts project attracts international interest

LOCAL and international artists have expressed an interest in creating permanent artwork on coastal paths at John O’Groats as part of the £6 million project…

Thurso man remanded after being accused of breaking bail imposed the day before

A THURSO man has been remanded after appearing at Wick Sheriff Court two days in a row. Scott Lindsay (36), of Sweyn Road, first appeared from custody…

Classroom assistant jobs threat is lifted

THE threat to hundreds of classroom assistant jobs in primary schools across the Highlands has been lifted, it has emerged.

Local athletes in national medal race

Edinburgh event tests county’s endurance runners

Locals urged to donate devices to Recycle for Research

THE UK’s leading cancer prevention charity is calling for people in Caithness to donate unwanted mobile phones and other gadgets to its vital research…

North chip shop the Trawler lands quality award

A NORTH chip shop has scooped a prestigious award. The Trawler of Golspie recently became the 100th shop to take the Fish and Chip Quality Award and…

Big toes are a no-go area for sharp teeth

I DON’T take too kindly to sharp incisors plunging deep into my big toes. Especially when I’m snoozing blissfully at the kitchen fireside. But I don’t…

Caithness cut-price fuel bid years away

‘It has to be one step at a time,’ says Alexander

Coastal cash ‘a great opportunity’ for local projects

HIGHLAND communities in coastal areas have been urged to bid for cash from a new £3.9 million government pot designed to support economic development.…

Council tenant rent hike planned

TENANTS living in council houses across the Highlands are facing a rent hike of almost two per cent, it has emerged...

Early finish option for Wick school

A CONSULTATION at Wick High School could result in pupils finishing early one day a week.

Enjoying the first light of dawn in 2012

ANYONE who wants to read of the adventurous places I’ve visited over the holiday period will be disappointed. I haven’t been out of the county. My…

Help to stub out smoking habit for good

EVERY year 13,000 Scots die from smoking-related illnesses. As smoking is a major, and yet the most preventable, cause of ill health and premature death…

Listen to the children... and learn!

I WAS pleased to see a column by young people appear in the John O’Groat Journal. Very few of us would repeat in earnest that canard “children are better…

Reay crash victim's family touched by response

THE family of a young driver killed in a road accident outside Thurso have been touched by the enormous public support received following his death. Derrick…