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SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

SNP and Liberal Democrats highlight the plight of 1.25 million Scots living in fuel poverty

The parties separately underlined how Scotland was energy rich but fuel poor and demand action from the UK government


Man who boarded vessel with knife at Scrabster avoids jail

Man who boarded vessel with knife at Scrabster avoids jail

A Thurso man who tackled a visiting fishing crew he believed had stolen his wallet has been ordered to carry out 150 hours of unpaid community work.


Sutherland Spaceport changes to be laid out at public consultation events in Tongue

Sutherland Spaceport changes to be laid out at public consultation events in Tongue

Orbex has released further details of the community consultation meetings it is holding on proposed changes to Sutherland Spaceport.


'Serious' crash closes Wick-Castletown road

'Serious' crash closes Wick-Castletown road

Two vehicles collided on the B876 Wick to Castletown road at its junction with the B870 at around 9.50am on Sunday.


Highlands 'one of Scotland's worst drink-drive hotspots'

Highlands 'one of Scotland's worst drink-drive hotspots'

The Highlands is one of Scotland's worst hot-spots for drink-driving, new data has revealed as police gear up for their annual festive crackdown.


Beautiful Botanicals: the plant that creates harmony and spiritual peace

Beautiful Botanicals: the plant that creates harmony and spiritual peace

Pineapple sage is a perennial in the mint family Lamiaceae, which has 900 members with a long history as culinary, medicinal, and spiritual plants.


-18C recorded as mercury plummets overnight across the Highlands

-18C recorded as mercury plummets overnight across the Highlands

Temperatures in the Highlands fell well below freezing overnight , with the mercury bottoming out at -18C near the A9 in the Cairngorms National Park.


10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

10cm of snow forecast: Met Office issues yellow warning for the Highlands

Warnings for snow have been issued for large swathes of the Highlands – especially in the east – with up to 10cm possible in hilly spots


Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

Looking Back – news from the John O'Groat Journal of yesteryear

A look back at the stories making the news in the Journal in 1923, 1973 and 1998.


8 Doors Distillery owners 'absolutely thrilled' with Tourism Destination of the Year award

8 Doors Distillery owners 'absolutely thrilled' with Tourism Destination of the Year award

The owners of 8 Doors Distillery at John O'Groats were delighted to be among the winners in the annual Scottish Whisky Awards held in Glasgow.


Let the light shine through long hours of darkness in Caithness

Let the light shine through long hours of darkness in Caithness

Northern Drift by Monique Sliedrecht


Rescue robins – tips on saving our favourite festive bird this Christmas

Rescue robins – tips on saving our favourite festive bird this Christmas

A favourite little character that visits Caithness gardens may be in danger without our help – an expert shares tips on how you can help the robin.


Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Halsary Fund open for applications

Latheron, Lybster and Clyth Halsary Fund open for applications

CVG UPDATE: Local voluntary sector news by Yvonne Hendry of Caithness Voluntary Group


NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

NHS 24 urges people to prepare for when winter bugs bite

People are being reminded to plan ahead for any winter bugs that might strike during a busy time of year for the NHS.


-15C recorded in the Highlands as temperatures send mercury plunging

-15C recorded in the Highlands as temperatures send mercury plunging

Highland residents were waking up to what is likely to have been the coldest night of the winter so far after the mercury plummeted as low as -15C.


Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

Campaigners for Highland railway passing loop 'less optimistic'

Key railway improvements which could dramatically boost train reliability on Highland lines may not take place as soon as hoped, campaigners fear.


CASWA book fairies are back in campaign against gender-based violence

CASWA book fairies are back in campaign against gender-based violence

Caithness and Sutherland Women's Aid has welcomed back its "book fairies" for a third year to help raise awareness of domestic violence.


We need to continue educating people, says Wick litter-pick organiser

We need to continue educating people, says Wick litter-pick organiser

There is an ongoing need to educate people about disposing of their rubbish responsibly, according to Wick community councillor Allan Bruce.


Off-shore worker found guilty of ‘serious assault’ in Thurso pub toilet

Off-shore worker found guilty of ‘serious assault’ in Thurso pub toilet

A Thurso man has been convicted of an attack in a local pub which put a fellow customer off work for six weeks.


Caithness nurse receives prestigious Queen’s Nurse Award

Caithness nurse receives prestigious Queen’s Nurse Award

Kerri-Ann Roberts is among a group of 24 community nurses and midwives to have been awarded the prestigious title of Queen’s Nurse.


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