NEWS

MONIQUE SLIEDRECHT: Acts of kindness have the power to lift all of us up

The other day while travelling I experienced four small but precious acts of kindness which have given me a new perspective.

NFU Mutual records drop in rural crime across Scotland

In its 2023 Rural Crime Report rural insurer NFU Mutual reveals that rural crime cost Scotland £1.4m last year.

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

Welcome news for ratepayers in 1923, Craft shop go-ahead in 1973 and Cinema plan funding boost in 1998

Finalists for the Highland Business Women Awards

The Highland Business Women Awards are fast approaching, and the judges have now decided on a shortlist.

Pet of the Week: SPCA Caithness and Sutherland Animal Rescue and Rehoming Centre

Blue is a sensitive dog looking for his forever family.

Dounreay inspectors raise further red flag about sodium storage

The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) has issued an enforcement letter to Magnox Ltd after recording a breach of its nuclear site licence.

Newly published pictorial book was Wick surgeon's 'last ambition'

Internationally renowned surgeon Pradip Datta would have been delighted with a new book capturing the "happy times" he spent living in Caithness.

Pentland United still top of the fair play table in Caithness first division

Pentland United continue to set an example in CAFA Division One fair play league, topping the table with an average of 1.300 points against them.

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) postgraduate experience rated best in Scotland for second year in a row

Postgrad students at UHI have rated their study experience as the best in Scotland in a UK-wide survey for the second year in a row.

The pitfalls of DIY wills

It’s not a new phenomenon but we’ve seen an increase in the amount of do-it-yourself will writing services on the market.

Do you want the chance to grill NHS Highland at Scottish Government event?

NHS Highland’s annual review is set to take place at the end of next month – with the public invited to join in.

Scottish Conservative leader shocked at 'buck-passing' over state of Caithness roads

Douglas Ross criticised Scotland's transport minister and Highland Council's interim chief executive for refusing to meet Caithness road campaigners.

Wick Academy will go 'hell for leather' against Vale with stronger squad available

Wick Academy will go "hell for leather" in a bid to pick up their first three points of the season when they take on Deveronvale at Harmsworth Park.

Cup and league honours at stake in Lybster v Swifts double-header

The top two in the Caithness second division will contest the Steven Cup final on Saturday before meeting in a crunch league fixture in midweek.

Family fun walk up Wick river

Join the High Life Highland countryside rangers on a 'fun wee wander' up Wick river on Tuesday, August 8 from 10.30am to 11.30am.

Denchi battery firm in Thurso recruits four Caithness students on summer placements

Company is delighted to support local people

Call for action over the 'ludicrous' lack of public toilets in centre of Thurso

Public feeling on the issue is "so strong," says community councillor

VIDEOS and PICTURES: International Rubik's cube competition at Wick Youth Club

See videos and pictures as competitors play in the first ever Highland Rubik's cube competition held at Wick Youth Club.

It's 'win or bust' for Pentland United in league clash with Wick Groats

Pentland United co-manager Michael Gray has admitted it will be "win or bust" for the Stabbies in Tuesday's crucial top-of-the-table clash.

'Draconian' parking restrictions in centre of Thurso need to be reviewed, say community councillors

Businesses, local people and visitors being affected by the "crazy" rules, it is claimed