NEWS

NHS Highland counter fraud services investigate worker

It is believed the man was carrying out duties in Inverness under a false name.

More than 1000 Highlanders are ‘handing over their savings in agony’ to access private dental care

Scottish Labour says ‘This is what privatisation looks like – those who can, pay for a private dentist; those who can’t, suffer’

Caithness County Show: A dazzling display in flower tent

Flower exhibitors managed to produce a dazzling display of colour, with convener Avril Henderson saying: “It’s excellent – everybody is happy.”

Caithness County Show: Thurso East crowd of nearly 7000 thought to be a record

The 2024 County Show is thought to have attracted a record-breaking attendance, with president Iain Miller saying: ‘It is beyond my wildest dreams.’

Caithness County Show: ‘A great array’ in open industrial section

A round-up of results and trophies from the open industrial section of the 181st Caithness County Show held at Thurso East at the weekend.

WATCH: Historic return for ‘Ultraman’ runner Ashley Cain in John O’ Groats after completion of world record attempt in baby daughter’s memory

He completed the “world’s first” challenge — running, cycling and kayaking three full lengths of Great Britain — in under three months.

Highland Council react to being ranked the worst local authority in mainland Scotland

Highland Council has said an analysis that ranks it as the worst local authority in Scotland ‘does not reflect the true picture of Highland’.

Flight plans hit at Inverness Airport after ‘technical issues’

More than 10 flights have been impacted so far.

Farming remains Scotland’s deadliest occupation

A new study has revealed that farming remains the most dangerous occupation in Scotland.

Deirdre marks 30 years as postmistress at ‘Downreay’ post office

A rural Caithness post office that has been in the same family for more than 110 years is marking another milestone.

ACTIVE OUTDOORS: Fighting for the right to roam on Kinder Scout

John Davidson heads for Derbyshire to enjoy a blustery run in the High Peak district – 92 years after the Kinder Mass Trespass

Caithness BDMLR teaches life-saving skills to volunteers at ‘fantastic’ training day

Life-saving skills were learnt at a BDMLR training day, which saw “stunning weather” and volunteers from across the Highlands taking part.

MSP says GB Energy being based in Highlands would ‘right a wrong that has existed for generations’

Highland MSP Rhoda Grant has backed calls for GB Energy to be based in the Highlands.

BEAUTIFUL BOTANICALS: The tropical fruit that endured a long and fascinating journey

Beautiful Botanicals by Joanne Howdle

PICTURE SPECIAL: Are you in the picture? Caithness Show delights all who attended spectacular Thurso event

After overnight rain, nobody could deny there was a sense of trepidation in the air as to how the weather would unfold for today’s County Show.

Jamie Stone calls for two-child benefits limit to be scrapped in Budget

Far north MP Jamie Stone had added to calls for the UK government to scrap the two-child limit on some benefit payments.

YOUR VIEWS: Toilet stops on Caithness to Inverness route, election fallout continues and praise for BT

Readers share their views on the hot topics in Caithness and the Highlands this week

Looking Back: Brora hotel blaze, ‘Customs post’ at the Ord and Caithness freezer company’s hot new product

News from the John O’Groat Journal of yesteryear

Care home residents celebrate after staff member cooks up a charity treat

Residents and staff at two care homes in Wick and Thurso are celebrating after a successful fundraising drive by one of their employees.

Filmmakers running wild across Highlands as ‘first ever’ 48-hour film project begins

The three-day project kicked off at Eden Court yesterday.