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PICTURE SPECIAL: Pictish stone unveiled in Thurso expected to be a major draw for tourists

Invited guests watched as Lord Thurso unveiled the North Coast Visitor Centre’s latest acquisition, a Pictish stone that had undergone restoration.

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Illuminating history on how power was brought to Highlands is revealed

The Highland Grid was unique massive undertaking starting out from Abernethy in 1930s

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MBE for Ulbster mountaineer living with terminal prostate cancer who turned tragedy into a life of rescue service

Charlie Macleod (67) was named in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours list.

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Higher brown bin costs will NOT be passed to taxpayers

Highland Council hopes the move with retain customers and attract more.

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PICTURES: Giant towhead makes slow but steady progress through Wick

A giant yellow towhead was transported through Wick on Sunday as part a Subsea 7 contract, with residents turning out to watch its progress.

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Caithness community councils join Highland-wide call for pause on major infrastructure developments

Representatives from Halkirk, Dunbeath and Dunnet were among those heard.

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Indie band Forgetting The Future return to Thurso for ‘biggest hometown show ever’

Thurso band Forgetting The Future are looking forward to an unforgettable night when they return to their hometown for a packed gig on Saturday.

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‘Take that to government, and crack on!’ – 53 community councils unite to demand pause on energy projects across Highlands

Over 350 community councillors and members of the public attended the convention in Beauly yesterday.

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Changing attitudes have helped make first ever Caithness Pride possible

An LGBTQ+ Pride parade will take place in Thurso for the first time next weekend.

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‘All the positivity makes it worthwhile’ for Caithness Music Festival organisers

Convener Marjory Richard was “blown away” by the quality of some of the performances at this year’s Caithness Music Festival in Wick Assembly Rooms.

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Prison warning for Wick man who took images of people in toilets

A sheriff has warned a Wick man who spied on users of communal toilets that he faces jail if he does not improve his performance on a community order.

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How the weather can affect your hay fever

Pollen affects many millions of people each year. These tiny grains are known to trigger an allergic reaction known as hay fever.

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Caithness aid worker shares stories from Lebanon after ‘terrible war’

Wick man Chris McIvor, who has travelled the globe working in the aid sector, currently for HelpAge International, reflects on the human impact of war

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Wick Groats hit six against CK Interiors to set up Avoch clash

Wick Groats are set for a clash of the heavyweights with Avoch after easing past CK Interiors in their delayed tie at a rain-soaked Upper Bignold.

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Not all tourists are welcome, Eva Kestner responds to political attacks and standing up for pensioners

YOUR VIEWS: Readers have their say on the issues in Caithness and across the far north in our regular letters page

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Man admonished over assault in Wick

A 56-year-old Wick man has been admonished for an assault he carried out in the Pulteneytown People’s Project base in the town.

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Wick councillors support local firm, Dounreay jobs failed to materialise and Distillery venture hailed

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

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Afternoon tea, crafts and food planned at Artisans’ fair in Scrabster next month

A ‘merry band of artisans’ will descend on Scrabster Village Hall on Saturday, July 5, as part of a special afternoon fair with tea and crafts.

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‘If you don’t comply, you will be sent to prison’ – drug treatment order after Wick woman resisted arrest

An 18-month drug testing and treatment order (DTTO) has been imposed on a young Wick woman for a run-in she had with police at her home.

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Police officer targeted outside rehab facility

Woman threw mobile after being refused entry.

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